Their Name: Angus and Julia StoneTheir Style: Bluesy Folk
Sounds Like/Similar To: Bon Iver, St. Lola in the Fields
Down the WaySounds Like/Similar To: Bon Iver, St. Lola in the Fields
Angus and Julia are a brother and sister duo from Australia. They must get along really well, because most brother and sisters I know would rather rip out their eyebrows than be in a band with and travel across the country with their sibling. But I digress.
Julia Stone has one of those quiet whisper-y voices that normally drive me nuts, but with their style of music I think it really works. Angus (love that name, by the way. Too bad he looks like a mountain man or I'd marry him) also has a quieter tone, but guys can get away with that easier. Their album Down the Way is a very laid-back, easy listen, and is in the same volume level and tempo throughout, making it ideal for when you want some music on while you read or are having a conversation with someone, or just want something on that's not going to make your head explode.
The two siblings mostly swap singing duties every song, so it's a nice back-and-forth flow. For her best song, check out Hold On or Santa Monica Dream, and for his make sure you listen to Big Jet Plane.
Julia Stone has one of those quiet whisper-y voices that normally drive me nuts, but with their style of music I think it really works. Angus (love that name, by the way. Too bad he looks like a mountain man or I'd marry him) also has a quieter tone, but guys can get away with that easier. Their album Down the Way is a very laid-back, easy listen, and is in the same volume level and tempo throughout, making it ideal for when you want some music on while you read or are having a conversation with someone, or just want something on that's not going to make your head explode.
The two siblings mostly swap singing duties every song, so it's a nice back-and-forth flow. For her best song, check out Hold On or Santa Monica Dream, and for his make sure you listen to Big Jet Plane.
1. Hold On2. Black Crow
3. For You
4. Big Jet Plane
5. Santa Monica Dream
6. Yellow Brick Road
7. And the Boys
8. On the Road
9. Walk it Off
10. Hush
11. Draw Your Swords (a couple profanities in this one, just FYI)
12. I'm Not Yours
13. The Devil's Tears
Have fun listening on YouTube, or download the whole album on Amazon for $5.
