Fables is a musical ensemble from Auckland, New Zealand and their debut EP Portraits came out on Second Hand Records on the 7th of September. Jess Bailey has written a fascinating collection of elegant and intriguing folk songs. The writing is so good throughout the record and there are so many moments that I love like the beginning of the lead single We Could Be All where she sings I was unaware of the ones who cared that I put my right foot first. In a way so simple, but still somehow unique and compelling way to deliver a sentiment. My own favorite song of the EP is this beautifully arranged How To Be Comfortable, but do hit the links on the bandcamp player below in order to buy/hear whole lovely EP.

Fables Website
Second Hand Records Website

This is a pretty damn impressive split 7″ from songwriters that are still pretty unknown at least in this corner of the world. Charles Walker & Ben Trickey split 7″ EP came out on 27th of July on Anthem Breath Records. I had Sorted Out by Charles Walker on one of those weekly playlist that I’ve been making and the song has been stuck in my head ever since. It’s such a great song and the playing on the chorus always gives me early Songs-Ohia vibes and I love that. Here’s a song from each songwriter. If you want a physical copy of the single, travel to bentrickey.com.

Ben Trickey Website
Charles Walker Website

Becky Warren’s new album Undesirable will be released on the 19th of October. It’s a gorgeous rock’n’roll record about humanity and the good in everyone. The new video The Drake Motel was shot at that exact location, The Drake Motel in Nashville, TN and tells the story of so-called motel homeless. These good-hearted folks earn enough money to afford basic housing, but aren’t able to meet other requirements needed to obtain an apartment. An important story and a brilliant song. That chorus has been stuck in my head ever since I first heard it.

Becky Warren Website

There’s a new great JP Harris album on the horizon. JP Harris is a great country songwriter from Nashville and the album Sometimes Dogs Bark at Nothing is due out on the 5th of October on Free Dirt Records. The lead single JP’s Florida Blues #1 recently got a gonzo-style over the top inapproriate music video where JP Harris and friends are goofin around on the road. You might also catch some familiar faces in the cameo roles. Check it out below and then set up a camp outside the local record store and start counting days until the release.

JP Harris Website