March 28, 2024

PREMIERE: Courtney Farren–Nothing Like It

Courtney Farren - Nothing Like It (cover)

New York singer-songwriter Courtney Farren just released the first single/video of her debut album of the same name–Nothing Like It.  This six-track LP features guitar and piano songs recorded this past spring, and officially releases 6 October. New York City is Farren’s current home base, but she spent years on inner pursuits moving around various northern California locations. Upon moving to New York, she teamed up with Brett Sullivan of American Anymen, who turned out to be a good friend, quickly helping to organize/book shows and make videos to support her pursuit of art as a career. Courtney’s emotionally driven and heartfelt songwriting and performances lend themselves to her current live setup of guitar and vocals. Her words are fueled by honesty and a sense of urgency.

The LP is mixed by both Farren and Sullivan, the latter of whom also designed the front cover and the video.

So, if you are keen on indie, antifolk, acoustic style music like Daughter, Birdy or Marissa Nadler, you can catch her perform live in the following clubs, and there’s Europe too! Find Courtney Farren on Facebook.
COURTNEY FARREN & AMERICAN ANYMEN LIVE DATES
Sept. 3    New York – Sidewalk Cafe with American Anymen
Sept. 6    Paris – Le Pop In with American Anymen, Puppets of Digression, DJ set by Tin
Sept. 7    Dublin, Ireland – Darkey Kelly’s, Christchurch with American Anymen
Sept. 9    Dublin, Ireland – The International Bar with American Anymen
Sept. 11  Le Pre-Saint-Gervais, France – Le Galerie Stardust with American Anymen and Lise
Sept. 12  Paris, France – Le Motel with American Anymen
Oct. 1      New York – Silvana NYC
Oct. 4      New York – Courtney Farren CD Release Party. Secret Project Robot with American Anymen, Mischef Night, Crazy & The Brains
Oct. 22    New York – Courtney Farren Zine Party – Sunnyvale. 1031 Grand St. (Sunday Matinee Show, $8) with American Anymen, Linda Draper, Reonda
Nov. 2    Boston, MA – Hennessy’s Hooley House
Nov. 10  New York  – Shrine World Music Venue

SOLO LIVE DATES

Oct 1    New York, NY – Silvana NYC
Nov 2   Boston, MA – Hennessy’s Hooley House 
Nov 10 New York, NY – Shrine World Music Venue
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