Two and a half years ago I woke up and had a sudden appreciation for *folk music*. It might have been more gradual than that but it felt very sudden because I’d never appreciated or really noticed the genre before. What changed me was discovering *Cotton Jones’* debut album, *Paranoid Cocoon*. ...

[mp3] Laura Gibson: "La Grande"  Long has Laura Gibson been the purveyor of hushed folk melodies imbued with a distinct poignancy and maturity that set her apart from her peers. Gibson does not deviate from this formula on her new record for Barsuk, La Grande , that comes out next week (1/24). There's a stillness to these songs, that makes the record accessible only to those with the patience to actually listen. While that may not garner much attention in the world of 30 second streaming sound bites, well rewarded are the consumers that choose to sit with this ...

At about 1:20 this song gets real. Cotton Jones is responsible for Paranoid Cocoon which is one of my favorite records in my collection. Gone the bells is the jam on that album. This tune above is from Sit Beside … Continue reading →

Two brothers (Ben and Aaron Collins) and a girl (Leah Diehl) are creating music with the powers of Lightning Love. This trio alliance comes from Michigan with many praises from Detroit's music scene. Lightning Love's indie succession takes us to next year. Quiet Scientific Records, home of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. and Cotton Jones, have signed [...]

Two brothers (Ben and Aaron Collins) and a girl (Leah Diehl) are creating music with the powers of Lightning Love. This trio alliance comes from Michigan with many praises from Detroit's music scene. Lightning Love's indie succession takes us to next year. Quiet Scientific Records, home of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. and Cotton Jones, have signed [...]

Hailing from Ypsilanti, MI, Lightning Love have announce their forthcoming EP, Girls Who Look Like Me, with Quite Scientific Records (Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Cotton Jones). Comprised of Ben Collins (guitar), and siblings Aaron (drums) and Leah Diehl (vocals and keys), the young indie-pop trio...

Never let it be said that Richmond never has any good shows going on. And when it rains, it pours apparently. Not only will Switchfoot and Airborne Toxic Event be performing tonight, there are even more shows to check out. First up, Cotton Jones makes his way to the Camel and this promises to be [...]

8tracks Mix for Week 37 (Plus 4 Songs I Love Right Now) : 8tracks is a website that allows you to make online mixtapes that can be shared! Featured artists: MGMT— Oracular Spectacular  (2007) The Wailin’ Jennys— Firecracker  (2005) 4 Songs I Love: “Midnight City” by M83 “Cotton & Velvet (Daytrotter Session)” by Cotton Jones “Easy” by Real Estate “Gene Ciampi” by Twin Sister

So, we’re getting swamped with buckets of water here on the East Coast. It’s usually pretty easy to get bummed out when ample amounts of rain encroach on your daily or weekly activities. To counteract that inevitable feeling, I’ve decided to take this H2O-drenched month in stride and whip up a playlist to brighten my otherwise dreary and damp days with uplifting rain-related tunes. Who says the barometric pressure needs to define your mood for the day?! These 5 tracks are here to hopefully warm you up. Youngbloods">The Youngbloods Song: Don't Let The Rain Get ...

Click image to download full album Sounds like: Devendra Banhart, Foxes">Fleet Foxes, Cotton Jones "Gold Leaves - The Ornament" What's so good? Gold Leaves is a beautiful new creation by Seattle-based singer/songwriter Grant Olsen (of Yu">Arthur & Yu fame). Their new full-length, The Ornament , dropped this week, and I recommend you pick yourself up a copy. This album is so easy to get swept away in; it’s ethereal, reflective, and uplifting. Think Foxes">Fleet Foxes meets Devendra Banhart. As I listen to this album, it’s easy to pick up on the well-constructed mesh of old and new influences. It’s a classic vintage folk-modern indie rock sandwich and it is delicious! There is a handful of instruments that define this band — piano, guitar, tambourine, and ...

Wheedle’s Groove ::: photo by Abbey Simmons Dolorean - The Unfazed Wheedle’s Groove - Seattle’s Finest in Funk & Soul 1965-75 Moya - Demo Shimmering Stars - “I’m Gonna Try” Nurses - “Fever Dream” The Round Podcast Gold Leaves - The Ornament Shenandoah Davis - The Company We Keep Cotton Jones - Tall Hours in the Glowstream Stephen Nielsen - “Kick You Out” Other Lives - [...]

David Bazan, Cotton Jones The Basement I Columbus, OH June 11, 2011 Cotton Jones

Black Mountain ::: photo by Josh Lovseth For me, large music festivals are great for two reasons: I see local favorites on gigantic stages and I get to discover new non-local bands I probably wouldn’t ever see outside of a festival setting. And as thrilling as it was to see The Head and The Heart on [...]

Cotton Jones used to be called Page France. They are from Maryland and if you like to close your eyes and listen to some mellow tunes for a mellow mood I think Cotton Jones is the band for you. Continue reading →

[photo by nyctaper] Cotton Jones is arguably the most underrated band playing around these days. I’ll cop to being a member of the under-appreciaters. Until now. When I saw them open for Nicole Atkins in March at Maxwell’s, their impressive set caught my eye, but unexplicably the recording has not been posted until now. Admittedly, I [...]