
The Hudson Branch cover Wilco
Post release of latest LP World Kid, The Hudson Branch have decided to treat themselves to a little fun and record a purely-for-fun, souled-up rendition of Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky. “I had just watched the Paul Simon documentary Graceland and it was inspired to try something outside of how we are used to making music,” says band...

The Hudson Branch: These world kids know how to work it
The Hudson Branch – named for a ‘Hello My Name Is’ sticker stuck to the t-shirt of a random child – comprises five earnest and talented Chicago-based brothers and friends: Cobey Bienert (vocals, guitar, ukulele, lyrics), Corey Bienert (drums, percussion, glockenspiel), Matthew Boll (bass, guitar, vocals), Jake Boll (guitar, piano, Wurlitzer, vocals) and Enoch Kim...

Take two of two on ‘World Kid’ by The Hudson Branch
Midwestern indie rock quintet The Hudson Branch will release their sophomore album World Kid on April 24. Admittedly, this is the first time I’d been exposed to their work but my first listen did get me excited to start the review. It’s important to note however, that when juxtaposed with their debut album Tightrope Walker...