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One to watch: Conner Youngblood | Musique Non Stop

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Saturday, May 26, 2018

One to watch: Conner Youngblood

The Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist mixes folk and ambient electronica, writing songs about nature and travel

That Conner Youngblood’s latest track is called Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge feels telling. Making music that’s as exploratory, plaintive and soft around the edges as that peaceful title image suggests is the forte of this 28-year-old singer-songwriter.

Youngblood is based in Nashville but was born in Dallas. The first instrument he learned to play was the clarinet for his school band when he was 11. He now plays guitar, drums and harp, to name a few. He has been around for a few years, self-releasing EPs, tracks and demos since 2012, all with hand-drawn sketches that convey a down-to-earth, DIY mentality.

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by Tara Joshi via Electronic music | The Guardian

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