I don’t think there’s a real shortage of female singer-songwriters in the music world today, but if anyone deserves to break through, it’s the hard working and supremely talented Kathleen Edwards. I’ve been a casual fan of hers over the past few albums, but this new single “Change The Sheets” from the upcoming Voyageur album really impressed me. Looking forward to this new album and excited to see where it takes her. Enjoy: continue reading...
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Back on January 13th, 1968, country singer-songwriter Johnny Cash performed live at Folsom Prison. continue reading...
In a Live Flashback double rarity I’m only flashing back one day into the past and I’m re-featuring a band I’ve already featured. Double rare! Anyways, The War On Drugs made their network television debut on the Jimmy Fallon show last night (01/11) and wow was it great. Not only is “Baby Missiles” a fantastic song, but you throw in ?uestlove as a 2nd drummer and you’ve got yourself a classic performance. Sprinkle in the fact that they’ve got a Jimmy Fallon lookalike on keyboards and it’s truely memorable. Slave Ambient was my 2nd favorite album of 2011 and this band deserves as much attention as they can get. Catch them on tour if you can! continue reading...
So much good music was released in 2011 that it was quite difficult to narrow down my 20 favourite albums of the year. As such, I’ve also included some Honourable Mentions. I didn’t have the chance to write a quick blurb for each album, so you’ll have to take my word that these are definitely the 20 albums that I personally enjoyed the most in 2011. Each album entry is hyperlinked to a YouTube video of my favorite song from said album. Enjoy/criticize/laugh/agree: continue reading...
WatchMojo.com is giving away a rock ‘n’ roll holiday bundle filled with tons of CDs from your favorite bands and artists! continue reading...
This is just awesome. “Beggar In The Morning” has been one of my favorite tunes ever since I first heard it about a year ago when the Barr Brothers debut was independantly released, but I’d been on the lookout for a good live version or a while (I’ve also been trying my damndest to get to a live show, but that’s a whole other story). Well, that search is over. This is such a great performance that really allows the viewer/listener to get a sense of the sounds and delicate atmospherics present in the song. It’s also beautifully sung by a guest musican, Marie-Pierre Arthur, which adds a whole other dimension to the song. Seeing the band recreate the intro live is such a treat. This is a band to watch. Check it out: continue reading...
I recently went to see a band who were opening up for Yukon Blonde and admittedly didn’t know anything about the headliners. Boy, did they ever convert me into a fan quickly. continue reading...
Death Songs is the side project of singer Nick Delffs from The Shaky Hands. So far I’ve just heard this song, but the simple, bare bones acoustic track sold me pretty quickly with its lively strumming and vocals. Looking forward to hearing more. Great cover art too! continue reading...
It took me a while to realize it, but spaced out alt-country might be my favorite genre of music. Megafaun’s previous claim to fame was that they were bandmates of one Bon Iver before he was Bon Iver in a band called DeYarmond Edison. After the split with Justin Vernon the band decided to carry on as Megafaun and have released 3 albums that have mostly flown under the radar. 2011’s self-titled Megafaun doesn’t appear to be following the same trend. Critics have been generous to the album and after a few listens to the varied sounds, harmonies and decidedly spacey re-imagining of Folk, it’s easy to see why. The song I chose is “State/Meant” which features simple strumming, lazy banjo plucking and very pleasing vocals. Enjoy: continue reading...
At this point the Drive-By Truckers have to be one of the more consistent bands around that not many people know about. Sure they have their following, but with songwriting and musicianship this good it’s too bad that they aren’t more well known. 2011’s Go-Go Boots is another solid collection of songs that sees the band embracing a little bit more of a soulful sound. The song I chose is called “Everybody Needs Love” and it should give you an idea of the records direction. Enjoy: continue reading...
