I’m excited to bring you a first here on Shepizzle.com, this review marks the first review of artist/band submitted material reviewed on this site. Three hours ago I had never heard of Wax & Wane and now I am a fan, officially! Folk music has found it’s place in my ears and these guys were just good enough for me to want to recommend them to you.
Baltimore-based Wax & Wane is a collaboration of musicians Ari Schenck, Sine Jensen, Danny Costa, Justin Kwash, and Nick Podgurski. All but Mr. Podgurski are listed as lead vocalists, so you’re sure to get a good mix on vocals from song to song.
Wax & Wane’s latest releases Desert and Bay are vinyl EP’s that truly do justice to the Indie folk sound they have created. That sound includes a variety of acoustic instruments ranging from violin and cello to Hammond organs and harmonica. The guitar is gentle and soothing and the percussion is interesting and fitting. A sort of natural and organic tone pervades the recordings and I’m reminded of things more simple; nothing is rushed or hurried. Think of the autumnal sounds of the late Nick Drake.
Favorite songs include “Road’s After”, “I Really Need This” (hear it on Myspace), “My Friend Gene”, and “Whistler”. Look for more good stuff to come from these guys.
If you like Wax & Wane, try: Andrew Bird, Jose Gonzalez, Iron & Wine, and Sufjan Stevens.
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