Thao with The Get Down Stay Down

Vietnamese-American singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen fronts Thao with The Get Down Stay Down. Raised in Virginia and later based in San Francisco, the project blends indie-folk, country and pop influences; the album We the Common includes a guest vocal appearance by Joanna Newsom.

Led by Thao Nguyen. Notable albums include We Brave Bee Stings and All (2008), Know Better Learn Faster (2009), We the Common (2013) and A Man Alive (2016). Review content highlights banjo, vibraphone touches, and a Joanna Newsom guest on "Kindness To Be Conceived."

A positive, admiring review of Thao with The Get Down Stay Down focusing on the album We the Common. The review highlights Thao Nguyen's blend of indie-folk, country and pop, her banjo work, and a guest appearance by Joanna Newsom. The writing emphasizes originality and strong songwriting.

For:Fans of indie-folk, singer-songwriters, listeners who like country-tinged indie and thoughtful album writing.