Tag: Birdy

Interview with British Singer-Songwriter Birdy at Outside Lands

16-year-old British singer-songwriter Birdy (Jasmine Van den Bogaerde) has been on musical roll ever since releasing her cover of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” last year. The pop song exploded on both the radio and YouTube, and earlier this year she released her self-titled debut album on Warner Bros. Records. Birdy was able to answer some questions about the new album ahead of her Sunday afternoon performance (her first at such a festival) at this year’s Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco. … Continue reading…Interview with British Singer-Songwriter Birdy at Outside Lands

Outside Lands Music Festival 2012: Sunday Recap

How much music can one person listen to over the course of a long weekend? On the other hand, how many feet can Golden Gate Park handle throughout a long weekend? Hopefully the answer to both questions is one more day of either, as Sunday was the last event of the fifth annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco. … Continue reading…Outside Lands Music Festival 2012: Sunday Recap

Birdy | “Skinny Love” (Bon Iver Cover)

14-year-old Birdy’s (Jasmine Van den Bogaerde) cover version of “Skinny Love” — Bon Iver’s tune from his much acclaimed 2008 album For Emma, Forever Ago — is currently rocking the iTunes charts. Stripped down to a piano solo, I think Birdy perfectly captures much of the song’s passion and tragedy (especially within the first two verses) that are somewhat hidden behind Bon Iver’s gruff voice. … Continue reading…Birdy | “Skinny Love” (Bon Iver Cover)