Amy Blaschke's lyrics & chords

An Amy Blaschke song is like a well-worn gold locket, deceptively simple on the surface, opening to reveal a beautiful secret wonder. It could be a sneaky counter-melody of guitar or a lush hushed vocal that perfectly captures one of the many shades of heartache. While lovely and confessional, her delivery is never precious. Desert Varnish, Blaschke's 4th album, is named after the patina on weathered desert rocks, like those found in Joshua Tree National Park. Blaschke writes songs as beautiful as they are restless. Her tunes often bubble...read more