Rec | HAVE YOU HEARD WELLSWOOD BY THOMAS DOLLBAUM?

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Have you heard Wellswood by Thomas dollbaum?

it's really good. I saw MJ Lenderman wearing a t shirt with his name on it on his tiny desk concert and saved this album from a few years ago. I haven't been able to put it down. Thomas' songs are open hearted and vividly drawn, dancing between hyper specific and gloriously universal. Wellswood steeps it's Americana-folk songs in a wide berth of influences, flavouring each with soul, grunge, indie, etc. All Is Well is a beautiful blend of folk and RnB connecting the soulful essence of each genre flawlessly. Moon is another standout, a sprawling 7 minute nostalgic cowboy epic about the cycle of escaping and coming right back. Wellswood is well worth your time. Check it out!

@steff

Feb 20, 2025

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@emmmmuh

I’ve been listening to this as i make my breakfast and it’s wonderful, thank you for the rec 🫶he kind of reminds me of the band friendship, who you would probably enjoy if you haven’t already listened!

Feb 20, 2025

@steff

emmmmuh yessss Love The Stranger is such a good album! There's lots of cross over with musicians in that world too - Fust, Sluice, Friendship, etc sing + play on eachother's stuff

Feb 20, 2025

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