New Music from Vetiver
Noise Folk is an odd term, but Vetiver are quite good.
I’m usually not one for paying attention to the labels that are put on a band, but it’s hard to ignore the ultimate contradiction of “noise folk.” Also known as “freak folk,” noise folk is a label given to such acts as Joanna Newsom, Sufjan Stevens and Devendra Banhart. Banhart didn’t much care for the term, so he decided that “naturalismo” would be a better word for it. “Naturalismo” is also what Vetiver goes by, which makes sense since their name comes from the type of grass (which, I guess you could say grass is quite natural). They also go by the term because (and probably for a bigger reason) Banhart is often a member the band.
Vetiver released their debut album in 2004, and are fronted by songwriter Andy Cabic. Their fourth album, Tight Knit, will be out February 17 on Sub Pop Records. Until then, take a listen to “Everyday.” It will probably make your day a tad bit brighter.
Posted by Wes Soltis on Jan 22, 2009 @ 7:01 am