Every now and then I run into someone I work with living my own dream, to play in a band. This time around its John Mahlinha drummer of DC act, city-state. The band lists The Cure, Interpol, Joy Division, Radiohead, Versus, British Sea Power and Coldplay as influences on their MySpace page. I can’t help […]
New Releases from Minus 5 & more
We’re back on track this week with a number of exciting releases. I’ll be listening to Minus 5, Marty Stuart, Beth Orton, Shannon McNally and two tribute albums, one for Elliott Smith and the other for Peter Case. My pick of the week: Various Artists A Case for Case: A Tribute to the Songs of […]
Check out Annie Keating
Hailing from Boston, now rockin’ NYC, Annie Keating is one to keep on your radar. [audio:http://www.anniekeating.com/music/finish.mp3] Download “Finish What You Start” (MP3) “Keating is a wise mix of Lucinda Williams songwriting, Gillian Welch guitar and a vocal all her own…one of those singer-songwriters that lets her music do the talking. Her style invokes a cross […]
Check out the Boss Hoss
I haven’t heard anything this funny since The Gourds remade Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice”. Check out Germany’s Boss Hoss, on their web site you’ll find a few downloads with names like “Hey Ya”, “Hot in Herre”, “Toxic” and “Without Me”. Thanks to Ray Randall for finding this gem. [audio:http://www.thebosshoss.com/adm/songs/10021ba0fd8f766d87c1ff17206522c4.mp3] Download “Hey Ya” (MP3) Source: […]
New releases from Lee Rocker & more
Its another light week for releases. Chew on Lee Rocker of Stray Cats fame and these others until next week. Notable releases for week of January 31, 2006: Lee Rocker, Warren Zevon and Wanda Jackson
In Heavy Rotation, January 2006
Bang! They’re off! ’06 is already off to a huge start. With a slammin’ release from Patty Hurst Shifter and big expectations from Will Hoge and the Drive-by Truckers this looks to be a great year for new music. I’m still tapping a few of last year’s albums by Susan Tedeschi, Cross Canadian Ragweed and […]
Check out the Last Chance Romeos
Some good alt-country coming out of Tacoma, Washington. Check out the Last Chance Romeos. Give ’em a listen… [audio:http://www.lastchanceromeos.com/music/DRMacon.mp3] Download “Back to Macon” (MP3) Source: LastChanceRomeos.com
Best Alternative Songs of 2005
While my taste in music has gone decidedly Americana, I still consider Alternative the root of my interest in song. That being said, I’m not going to go into detail on why I like these but I did want to list some of my favorite alternative songs from 2005. (listed in no particular order) Playlist […]
New Releases from Robert Pollard & more
The beginning of the year, new release yawnfest tapers down this week with a few new releases. — T.O. My hopeful pick of the week for January 24, 2005: Robert Pollard From a Compound Eye (Merge) indie, rock Other notable releases include: Patty Hurst Shifter, Too Crowded on the Losing End (Evo) alt-country The Gourds, […]
Best Albums of 2005 (Tom’s Picks)
My Top 10 Albums of 2005 listed in order. 1. Back to Me, Kathleen Edwards An impressive follow-up to 2003’s Failer, for me Back to Me was the album to beat all year. I’ve listened to songs from this album all year long. Her tales of absence and heartache delivered by smokey yet smooth vocals […]