Well, if June 6, 2006 is truly the end of time, at least we’ll be going out with some good music. If you can find previews, be sure to hear the latest from Alexi Murdoch and Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint. In the meantime, enjoy these streams from Bottle Rockets and Mojave 3. Preview these […]
Rock Kills Kid, On the Radar
[audio:http://download.wbr.com/RKK/download/RKK-Hideaway(Acoustic).mp3] Here’s an acoustic version of “Hideaway” from Los Angeles based alternative rock band, Rock Kills Kid. Look for this track on their latest effort Are You Nervous?. Created with the help of producer Mark Trombino (Jimmy Eat World and Blink-182) this album will appeal to fans of the Killers, Arctic Monkeys or Snow Patrol. […]
“Quiet as a Mouse”, a New Video from Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s
Here’s a brand new video from Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s off their latest album The Dust of Retreat. The song is called “Quiet as a Mouse”. (YouTube, MySpace)
18 Nights of Bruce Springsteen, Live Performances from Stops Along Tour
So you don’t have luxury of seeing Bruce Springsteen perform at every stop of his tour promoting the Seeger Sessions? Well now you do. In an unprecedented move for Bruce Springsteen and AOL Music ( http://www.aolmusic.com ), the online music destination will offer an exclusive video performance from every single stop on Springsteen’s just-launched North […]
Chatham County Line’s “Company Blues”, a Download
So far, I’ve only been able to drum up a single goodie for new releases this week. Thanks to the good folks at Redeye, here’s a song from Chatham County Line’s latest Speed of the Whippoorwill. Releases with downloadable MP3’s: Chatham County Line, “Company Blues” (Redeye Distribution) [audio:http://www.redeyeusa.com/download.php?file=2980852161.mp3] Check out the Release Calendar to see […]
Susan Cagle, a Subway Recording
Moments like these are what grassroots video is all about. Here’s a great capture of up-and-coming artist Susan Cagle aptly performing a subway recording. Video captured by JadoreDior on YouTube.
The Wreckers & More, At a Glance
Here’s a glance at some new albums I had the chance to listen to this week. The Wreckers, Stand Still, Look Pretty I have to admit, Michelle Branch has always been a guilty pleasure of mine. She’s gone off and started a group with her former backup singer, Jessica Harp. They’ve taken a more Country […]
Johnny Cash & More, Album Previews
In an effort to be more timely with posts, I’m gonna try mix things up a bit. Lately, I’ve been waiting until mid-week to post downloads, streams and release comments all in a single post. With some streams only previewable for a week, this didn’t leave much time to hear some new music. So I’m […]
From the Archives, a SXSW Performance by the Twilight Singers
Here is some found footage of the Twilight Singers performing at this year’s SXSW festival. There is plenty to listen to here but you won’t be thrilled to see much until you spot the back of Twangville’s own Mayer Danzig at the very end of the clip. Can you spot him? (YouTube)
Sam Roberts Band Released & More, Tom’s Take
Getting their start in the 8th grade as The Happy Death Men, the Sam Roberts Band from Montreal release their follow up album to 2003’s slammer We Were Born in Flame. Their latest is called Chemical City and it looks to be an excellent third effort. Look for this album to continue the power-pop licks […]