Welcome to our continuing series Music You Need to Know! Here we search high and low to bring you some of the best of what alt has to offer that you might not have heard! Check it out!
1. The Hunts (For fans of The Lumineers) - Catchy folk melodies that just beg to be sung along to. Check them out, starting with "Valentina"!
2. Ryley Walker (For fans of Jeff Tweedy) - Folk/Americana that builds well, Ryley Walker knows all about structuring a song properly. You should check him out on "The Roundabout".
3. Califone (For fans of Silver Jews/Purple Mountains) - Methodical rhythms and a delicate balance between alt and Americana. Califone has a little of something for everyone.
4. Caroline Lazar (For fans of Japanese Breakfast) - Caroline Lazar is a 23 year old Brooklyn artist who makes absolutely fantastic lo-fi music that you simply have to check out! Start with "Georgia" and through the rest of her catalog.