Swallow Hill Blog
News for our community, artist and teacher interviews,
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Kaia Kater on the personal and political in songwriting
Kaia Kater caught many listeners off guard last year with the release of her latest album, Nine Pin. The Guardian praised it for...
Ruth Moody discusses new projects, life on the road, and technology
Folk music fans might know Ruth Moody best as part of The Wailin' Jennys, but she has also made a name for herself as a solo performer and...
Q&A: Peter Mawanga discusses Malawi, his influences, and “Nyanja Vibes”
Hailing from the African nation of Malawi, Peter Mawanga's dedication to preserving his country's musical traditions places him at the...
Maya Bennett’s musical evolution continues
Since winning Swallow Hill Music's Young Songwriters Competition last spring, Maya Bennett has started playing more shows up and down the...
Swallow Hill’s music therapist Amy Sweetin brings music and friendship to Brent’s Place
The student glides into her music lesson on her "Heelys," shoes with rollers in their heels. Her teacher greets her at a keyboard. Soon...
“Get it, get it!” When Clay Kirkland played with Chuck Berry
On Saturday, Rock and Roll pioneer and legend Chuck Berry died in St. Louis at the age of 90. As tributes to the songwriter behind the...
Gobs O’Phun’s St. Patrick’s Day Playlist
Though St. Patrick's Day is Friday, March 17, it is just a culmination of weeks of Irish and Celtic music played throughout Denver in...
Automatic Iris’ strange but true world of songwriting, distortion and… science!
When indie folk collides with distortion pedals with just a hint of neuroscience added in, you might get something like Denver's Automatic...
Workshop preview: Write a Love Song for Your Valentine
Don't look now, but Valentine's Day is right around the corner. This year, consider getting your main squeeze something truly unique - a...