Jaimee Eat World Release: Futures
After an extended hiatus, Jaimee Eat World returns with the complete recreation of Jimmy Eat World’s 2004 album Futures arriving on September 19th 2024. The album includes two b-sides, “Shame” and “What I Want.” The band has been slowly trickling out the album all week on YouTube so you’re already able to snag a listen to most of it early. The final release arrives at … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Release: Futures
Audio Mirage Studios Presents Music That Changed My Life Compilation Album
Avilable today wherever you stream, the Music That Changed My Life compilation album showcases 15 independent artists covering influential tracks by their favourite artists. We reached out to the artists on the compilation to find out why they chose the songs they did. Grab your preferred streaming service link here and read on for those answers below. Featuring: Blue Dirt Girl covering Little Conversations by … Continue reading Audio Mirage Studios Presents Music That Changed My Life Compilation Album
A Casual Conversation with Quizboy
Boy, was that ever a long commercial break! Welcome back for another episode of Casual Conversation! Casual Conversation is our video interview show showcasing musicians and independent artists, conducted over Zoom and hosted on our new YouTube channel CrookedForestTV. Today I’m excited to introduce you to Quizboy (Never Say Never); musician, podcaster, blogger & founder of Audio Mirage Studios from Portland, OregOn. Quizboy and I first … Continue reading A Casual Conversation with Quizboy
Aldora Britain Records Releases “How ‘Bout You” Compilation Album
Well, it arrived on March 22nd, but we’re better later than never, right? Pleased to share with you a great new 10-track compilation album distributed by Aldora Britain Records featuring Crooked Forest’s own Neither Could Dylan and “Loose Change”. If you did alternative indie from all over the place (France, United States, United Kingdom, Canada & more!) you’ll definitely find something that suits your pallette … Continue reading Aldora Britain Records Releases “How ‘Bout You” Compilation Album
Winterfolk XXII
After the difficult decision to cancel the annual Winterfolk festival, we were delighted to see that we will see the fest return after all with a special 1-day only Spring edition on June 8th, 2024. While this fest normally features a weekend packed full of great folk songwriters across a multitude of venues, this time it all goes down at the historic Redwood Theatre (1300 … Continue reading Winterfolk XXII
CF Update
Hey hi! Once again I find myself feeling like this website has changed a lot since its inception and I just wanted to touch base about some of those changes and where I see it going from here. CF, like us as people, is always in flux. CF started as a single band project website with big dreams; an open space of communication where we … Continue reading CF Update
Death Bus for Blondie Returns With You Can Do Better Than Me
If we weren’t keen to the inside scoop, today’s special acoustic release of You Can Do Better Than Me might’ve come as a bit of a surpirse. Recorded today after a litle back and fourth about which direction to take the cover, Death Bus has been sitting on this one for a little while. “I’ve been wanting to step away from Death Bus for a … Continue reading Death Bus for Blondie Returns With You Can Do Better Than Me
Spotlight On: Marc Schuster
Our spotlight interview series returns with an in depth look at Arguably, the latest album by Philadelphia-based musician Marc Schuster. Argubaly hits streaming services on May 1st (pre-save it here!). Take a listen to the recent single Paul Giamatti (Is Everywhere Tonight) and read on for the interview below. CF: This album has one of the most fun introduction tracks I’ve heard in a while. … Continue reading Spotlight On: Marc Schuster
Ready or Not, We’re Movin’ On with Lynne Taylor Donovan
Canada is no stranger to great country music and has bred undeniable talent all across its vast land, but it’s a little more rare to stumble upon a voice with such power and prowess as we have with Lynne Taylor Donovan. From the Okanagon in British Columbia, Donovan has been performing and perfecting her sound since she was a young girl and her latest album … Continue reading Ready or Not, We’re Movin’ On with Lynne Taylor Donovan
Marco Angelo Takes Us From the Green Hill Zone to the Green Hill Battle Zone
Italian-based guitarist Marco Angelo amazes audiences with his proficient and virtuosic performances whether he be presenting original music or unique takes on popular favourites and his latest is no exception. Taking the classic theme from Sonic the Hedgehog, Angelo has reimagined the song in an eccentric and high intensity metal production where his playing really takes center stage. Admittedly it’s been a little while since … Continue reading Marco Angelo Takes Us From the Green Hill Zone to the Green Hill Battle Zone
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