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Keepsake of the Week: “Epithet” by Helena Hallberg
Swiss-Swedish-American, polyglot, dulcimer-playing singer/songwriter Helena Hallberg takes listeners with her as she explores her womanhood in her debut LP, “Epithet.” Walk with Helena down sidewalks, through forests, across dance floors, into folktales, and inside her mind with this bodyguard of a record that rejects all stereotypes and stigma. You’ll learn plenty with Helena in your ear, but that isn’t the point. The point is that you might also find your stride.
What Metamorphosis Means to Us
Our first show of the year, Metamorphosis, is this Sunday 1/28. It marks the beginning of a journey our 2024 Artists in Residence will embark on, teases the coming Year of the Dragon, and marks a time of transformation… or perhaps a time of stillness as we all sit and stretch in the goo.
Best of Keepsake House 2023
Read about, listen to, and watch some of the best performances from Keepsake House in 2023, including songs from the year’s Songwriters in Residence Alex Petti, Moyana Olivia, Napat Snidvongs, TONIE, and many supporting artists.
Music that Made Napat Snidvongs
Napat Snidvongs is a Thai singer/songwriter living in Queens and a 2023 Keepsake House Artist in Residence. A lifelong student of sound and performance, Napat’s influences include Thai rock band Moderndog, atmospheric instrumentals of Mogwai, folk mastery from Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake, and even a surprise acoustic performance by Taylor Swift.
Keepsake of the Week: “Hold That Spirit” by Raye Zaragoza
“Hold That Spirit” is the latest LP from singer/songwriter Raye Zaragoza and is this week’s #KOTW.
Behind Closed Doors with Napat Snidvongs
Napat Snidvongs is a singer/songwriter living in Queens who grew up in Bangkok, Thailand. He is a 2023 Artist in Residence at Keepsake House and will be performing in our upcoming shows, Sounds of the Invisible and Americana the Beautiful. In this interview, Plum chats with Hailey and Autumn about his childhood in Thailand, what it means to make music fun, and Ghost Radio.
Behind Closed Doors with Alex Petti
Alex Petti is a Lebanese Irish-Catholic writer from Massachusetts who grew up as a pop punk rocker. He is a 2023 Artist in Residence at Keepsake House and will be performing in our upcoming show, Outside the Lines. In this interview, Alex chats with Hailey and Autumn about what Wicked has in common with Warped Tour, how to break down Arab stereotypes, and his commitment to community building.
Keepsake of the Week: “to fall in love with anyone…” by Sofía Campoamor
“to fall in love with anyone…” is an unreleased compilation of songs answering the 36 Questions That Lead to Love by singer/songwriter Sofía Campoamor and is this week’s #KOTW.
Keepsake of the Week: “In Circles Now” by Jasmine Jang
“In Circles Now” is the latest EP from singer/songwriter and Keepsake House co-founder Jasmine Jang and is this week’s #KOTW.
Keepsake of the Week: “Surrender Me” by AERI
“Surrender Me” is the latest single from Brooklyn based singer/songwriter AERI and is this week’s #KOTW.
Behind Closed Doors with Morninglory
Morninglory is a singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn. She is a Keepsake House 2022 Artist in Residence and will be performing in our upcoming show, Lighting Sparks. In this interview, Morninglory chats with Hailey about her musical influences, love of lamps, and Werner Herzog.
Behind Closed Doors with Alex Wong
Alex Wong is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is co-producing and performing in our upcoming series, the Show Yourself Residency. Tickets are on sale now! In this interview, Alex chats with Jasmine about his journey into writing and releasing music under his own name, the importance of building community, and what it means to show yourself.
Keepsake of the Week: “Christmas is Right Here” by Lori McKenna
“Christmas is Right Here” is the first holiday EP from singer/songwriter Lori McKenna and is this week’s #KOTW.
Behind More Doors with Marcie Hernandez
Marcie Hernandez is a singer/songwriter based near Montpelier, Vermont who performed in the Keepsake show Roots Less Traveled and will perform in our upcoming show, From Story to Song. In this interview, Marcie returns to chat with Jay and Hailey about visiting New York after eight years away, why she doesn’t take unpaid gigs anymore, and her new music video project.
Behind Closed Doors with Erika Ji
Erika Ji is a composer-storyteller based in New York City who will be performing a brand new original song in our upcoming Keepsake show, From Story to Song. In this interview, Erika chats with Jay and Hailey about the process of writing for the show, her relationship with vulnerability, and how drawn she has always been to musical theatre.
Behind Closed Doors with Sarah Kang
Sarah Kang is a Korean American jazz-soul-R&B singer/songwriter based in New York City who will be performing in our upcoming solo artist Keepsake show. In this interview, Sarah chats with Jay and Hailey about the origins and evolution of her music making, playing the French horn, sister bands, and meanings of freedom.
Behind Closed Doors with Demeanor
Justin “Demeanor” Harrington is a songwriter, rapper, storyteller, and activist based in Greensboro, North Carolina. He will be performing in our upcoming Keepsake show, Fighting for Folk. In this interview, Justin chats with Jay and Hailey on the sentiment “Rap is Folk”, the most challenging and rewarding parts of being an independent artist, and his most treasured live performance.
Behind Closed Doors with Ashni
Ashni is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and pianist, who will be performing in our upcoming Keepsake show, Fighting for Folk. In this interview, Ashni chats with Jay and Hailey about her early creative and musical influences, her relationship to social activism, and her most treasured live show.
Behind Closed Doors with Marcie Hernandez
Marcie Hernandez is a singer/songwriter based near Montpelier, Vermont who will be performing in our upcoming Keepsake show, Roots Less Traveled. In this interview, Marcie chats with Jay and Hailey about being a lyricist, how her music is made from and speaks to Puerto Rican culture, hurricanes, and dealing with performance anxiety.
Behind Closed Doors with Sabrina Comellas
Sabrina Comellas is a singer/songwriter based in Burlington, Vermont who will be performing in our upcoming Keepsake show, Roots Less Traveled. In this interview, Sabrina chats with Jay and Hailey about the communities that have shaped her as a musician and person, her thoughts on success in the music business, and her new puppy, Penny.