22.4.13

a killer's dream


Lately I've become smitten with the songs of Miss Rachel Brooke. She draws from smoky old-time blues, honky-tonk, and rockabilly with heavy shades of gothic Americana; the perfect soundtrack for rainy and mysterious Springtime evenings! It's just a shame that artists like her are pushed into this obscure alt-country niche, 'cause she sounds like she'd be right at home on the country airwaves in the days of the Carter Family or Hank, back when country skewed spooky.





I'm crazy about this duet with Lonesome Wyatt!!
(Just hope my roommate doesn't take it the wrong way, ha.)

She's also trying to raise funds for a European tour right now.


  Hope you're doing well out there and enjoying some beautiful Spring weather ♥
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16 comments:

  1. AdeleApril 22, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    From reading your blog over quite a while, I have deduced we have a very similar taste in music so I am definitely going to give her a listen! I always love discovering new artists that use the old-fashioned sound. More songs added to the mix can only ever be a good thing :)x

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    1. DakotaApril 22, 2013 at 1:34 PM

      Yup, from the title of your blog (Wanda!) I think we must ;)

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    2. AdeleApril 22, 2013 at 1:45 PM

      Oh wow you're the only person I've spoken to that has understood that reference!
      Well at least there's one! x

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  2. Nancy WildeApril 22, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Nice melody, very twee!

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    1. DakotaApril 22, 2013 at 3:41 PM

      That's the beauty of old-time country; sweet waltzing melodies, but the lyrics will tear your heart out. "Wish I had the courage to slit my fuckin' throat"... I don't think Zooey Deschanel will be covering these on the ukelele anytime soon ;)

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  3. Flora CruftApril 22, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Thanks for introducing me to her Dakota!

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  4. Eartha KitschApril 22, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    She's awesome! I admit that I hadn't heard of her. "back when country skewed spooky" - nice.

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    1. DakotaApril 24, 2013 at 10:36 AM

      Hehe! Can you imagine playing this for some, like, Brooks & Dunn or Kenny Chesney fans? They'd be freaking out! Country music used to be so goth.

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  5. Witchcrafted LifeApril 23, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    Thank you very much for the lovely introduction. I've become smitten with some of the other artists you've featured here before, and sense that Rachel will become a fast favourite, too.

    ♥ Jessica

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  6. BaronessVonVintageApril 23, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Ooh, LIKE!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. DakotaApril 24, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Cool, I'm so glad you guys like her too!! Now let's buy some records and help this gal get to Europe! ;)

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  8. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    I'm listening to her most recent album on spotify right now thanks to you!
    +Victoria+

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  9. little henry leeApril 25, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    ohh the way you described her music has definitely got me interested, i'm going to check her out right now. :)

    little henry lee

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  10. nope April 26, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    oooh, beautiful! thanks for telling me about her.

    itsrainingblueumbrellas.blogspot.com

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  11. Pull Your Socks Up!April 27, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    You always teach me about wonderful artists that are new to me ... you've introduced me to my latest music-crush - thanks Dakota! xoxo

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  12. Zoë WintersMay 8, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    What a babe! ♥ You have lovely taste as always kitten! Have a wonderful May! xxx

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