While he may have been a choirboy in real life (and good singers belong in the church choir), Eddie Money’s public persona always made him seem as if he were half musician and half underworld figure. Hence he was especially popular in Chicago in the late 70s, a time and a place when the culture …
Month: September 2019
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: John Shaw Day 21: The MC5: KICK OUT THE JAMS (Elektra, …
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: Richard Haiku Mockler Day 20: Neil Young & Crazy Horse: LIVE …
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: Rick Linie Day 19: The Bonzo Dog Band: THE HISTORY OF …
On Monday night September 9th, England’s Squeeze headlined a sold-out show at Seattle’s Showbox. X was the supporting act. It doesn’t get much better than that. I actually didn’t know til day of the show that X were opening, so I was really excited. The only time I ever saw Squeeze was over 30 years …
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: Dawn Smithson Day 18: Steve Reich: MUSIC FOR 18 MUSICIANS (ECM …
To be honest, I loved this. There are some blissful and transcendent moments. The lads can play. If you can remember the 90s, you weren’t really there. Scratch weren’t there, but who cares? They coulda fooled me. https://www.scratchuniverse.com/
Behold the young, Philly-based songwriter Bug Martin and his alluring new vid for “Dharma Blues.” His haunted, alt-folk stylings evoke the Classic West gone wilder, undone by spaghetti western guitars, sepulchral drum hits and tormented tribal chanting. This track is lifted from his recent LP, GUTTERBALL – a veritable haboob of dustbowl ballads, hapless love …
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: Kevin Sullivan Day 17: Public Image Ltd: METAL BOX (Virgin Records, …
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: Cory VK Day 16: George Clinton: YOU SHOULDN’T-NUF BIT FISH (Capitol …
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: Leslie Woodward Day 15: The Jimi Hendrix Experience: ELECTRIC LADYLAND (Track …
London based artist and producer Boyan Rista teams up with Jamiroquai percussionist Kofi Karikari and 3 time Grammy Award winning engineer Bob Katz to produce a summery disco dance track that combines funky guitar riffs ala Nile Rodgers (Chic), Benson-esque jazz guitar lines and driving dance beats to create a new sound. The track’s genre …
Artist: Breichiau Hir Format: Sengl Ddwbwl/Double ‘A’ Side Single Title: ‘Yn Dawel Bach / ‘Saethu Tri’ Location: Cardiff, Wales, Europe Dyddiad Rhyddhau/Release Date: 20.9.19 Label: Recordiau Libertino Records Dosbarthu/Distribution: PYST +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Yn gymsgedd byrlymus o gords gwych sy’n symud o’r bygythiol, miniog, a ffrwydol i dristwch synfyfyriol mae sengl ddwbwl newydd Breichiau Hir yn destament i hyder cynyddol y band. Mae eu senglau …
JAY SOM RELEASES SOPHOMORE ALBUM ANAK KO OUT NOW ON POLYVINYL (N.A.) (Credit: Lindsey Byrnes) Jay Som – a.k.a. Melina Duterte – releases her highly anticipated sophomore album Anak Ko today. The follow-up to her breakout debut album Everybody Works, which received countless year-end list accolades in 2017, Anak Ko is already critically acclaimed itself, …
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Her career is more than remarkable: Not only is Göteborg, Sweden born Siri Svegler a successful actress– she appeared with Brad Pitt in the Hollywood blockbuster toga party, Troy— but she is also a songwriter and singer with a delicious joie de vivre. After gaining international attention and some awards with her last album Lost …
L!AR is the title of the new provocative, cheeky single by Moo Malika and the song immediately seduces you into exactly this mood. Moo has processed a lot in her previous songs, which is why the songs were rather heavy. Heaviness adieu and tongue out because these times are over. Lying when you’re honest is …
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: Ron Sanchez Day 14: Miles Davis: AGHARTA (Columbia Records, 2LP, 1976) Miles …
Denver-based powerhouse artist The Still Tide a.k.a Anna Morsett has announced her new Between Skies EP due out January 17, 2020 via Mod y Vi Records. Hailing from Olympia, WA, Morsett is influenced as much by growing up in the Pacific Northwest as by her experiences traveling the globe as a guitar tech for artists …
North Mississippi Allstars are set to return with Up and Rolling on October 4th via New West Records. The 12-song set was produced by Luther and Cody Dickinson and recorded at The Zebra Ranch, their family studio established by their father, the legendary Jim Dickinson in Independence, MS. The album also features guest appearances from Mavis Staples, …
“When you’re first starting out with a new love, things feel a little unsteady – but so full of passion,” says Clare Ridgely. “My new song, ‘Gunshot,’ is inspired by my own relationship.” “In the beginning, I was the one pursuing him,” She continues. “I knew we’d be good together, and I wanted so badly …
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: Charlie Zaillian Day 13: Sonny Sharrock: GUITAR (Enemy Records LP, 1986) …
Here’s a great track to close out the summer months from San Francisco-based soul man Leon Rosen. Leon has the kind of gorgeous songwriting chops that evoke Tobias Jesso Jr. and Harry Styles. Dig the intimate, nostalgic vibe he captured here… According to Rosen, this track “aims to evoke the end of Summer. It’s a …
Here’s the brand new single from LA-based producer Ferris Pier, who’s been crafting massive summer hits for Voice stars like Chris Jamison and Claire DeJean. The latest features The Voice standout Abby Cates who delivers bright, massive melodies over Ferris’ orchestral EDM. A killer track to keep the summer in the city pumping for one …
There is a country in the Far East which produces more quality cover bands per capita than anywhere else and these lads are from there.
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: Devin McKinney Day 12: John Cage * Christian Wolff: CARTRIDGE MUSIC …
My hearing has been okay since the implant worked itself out of my head (see old “blood streaming down face” story), but I have problems locating the source of sounds. And sometimes certain frequencies(?) don’t sound right. Yesterday I was in line at the 7-11, and I thought I heard a crying baby some feet …
I’ve been nominated by my brilliant pal Chris Estey to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me—just album covers without any explanation—and to nominate a different person each day to do the same. Today I nominate: Kelli Cline Day 11: The Partridge Family: SOUND MAGAZINE (Bell Records …
Named by NME as one of the rising stars in London, Effie is now stranger to the limelight. As the daughter of John Hatchman, drummer of Dave, Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mich and Tich, and the great granddaughter of an acclaimed American Gospel singer, Effie grew up in a musical family. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dyqIQ05rLUMFY8NQ7SHb5?si=PvPCOK96QSOZ907bv1zDtg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/effieofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/effierecords
Drifting in Silence is the name of a longstanding ambient project undertaken by multi-instrumentalist and composer Derrick Stembridge who chose the name as “a description of the feeling evoked by the music,” intended to create the sensation of movement through regions of light and shadow. Away by Drifting In Silence