While Jenny Owen Youngs hasn't released a full length album since 2012, she has been incredibly prolific in what might seem to be unexpected ways for the folk musician.
She hosts two popular podcasts rewatching shows with cult-followings like Veronica Mars and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a third podcast that features conversations with her creative musical collaborators, and writing songs for stars like Pitbull ('Bad Man') and Panic! At the Disco (the huge hit 'High Hopes').
Out with her 4th record, Avalanche, Youngs taps into heartache, loss, hope and love. The songs beautifully hit a balance of hooks and unexpected turns with her calming vocals at the center.
Take a listen to our featured album of the week on KAXE and below.
Previous Albums of the Week
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The KAXE Music Team shares new music from Arlo Parks, Bob Corritore, Joey Quiñones, Goodnight Moonshine, Feeding Leroy and Alabama Shakes. Plus, J.J. Cale's 1976 album Troubadour.
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The KAXE Music Team highlights music from Charley Crockett, Charlotte Cornfield, Jazz Is Dead, Jobi Riccio, Brother Wallace and Beth Orton. Plus, "Joan Armatrading" turns 50.
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The KAXE Music Team highlights music from Makthaverskan, The Outfit, Parlor Greens, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsey Lu, John R. Miller and André Tanker. Plus 50 years of Bowie.
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The KAXE Music Team highlights new releases from Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bill Callahan, Ireke, The Montvales, Irreversible Entanglements, Widowspeak, and Emanuela Hutter.