Singer-songwriter Rob Aldridge (of Rob Aldridge and the Proponents) talks about not picking a fight with his guitar and sticking to one heartbreaking passion.
Monday Morning Video – Brian Wilson
As we head into another year, this song seems particularly timely given the state of our world. I was lyin’ in my room and the news came on t.v.A lotta people out there hurtin’ and it really scares me Love and mercy that’s what you need tonightSo, love and mercy to you and your friends […]
Twangville’s 2021 Favorites are…
The Horses and the Hounds by James McMurtry The Twangville pick for Best New Album of 2021 is The Horses and the Hounds by Austin-based singer-songwriter, James McMurtry. This list combines best of year picks from our Twangville critics plus the Readers’ Picks which you helped us create from our polls throughout the year. Congrats […]
Shawn’s Picks – 2021 Favorite Albums
For the second time in a row we’ve finished a year like no other. On the plus side, all that time at home seems to have upped everyone’s songwriting skills. I can’t remember the last time my first pass at the annual favorites list was so long. The first couple of picks were relatively easy. […]
Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2021, Part 2
I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2021 back in July (here). Rather than replicate that list for my full year review, consider this a continuation — the best songs from the second half of the year. What’s The Matter/Ft. Walton Wake-Up Call, James McMurtry (from the New West Records release […]
Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2021, Boston/Dallas Edition
I’m fortunate to be able to explore and enjoy the music scenes of two cities – Boston and Dallas. Artists from both metropolitan areas have released some exceptional music this year. Here are a few favorites. Love it local. DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS Sunset Diner by Brandon Callies Callies chronicles a painful break-up […]
Mayer’s Picks – Best of 2021, the Albums
10. Obviously by Lake Street Dive Glorious smooth and silken pop, a mix of songs earnest and spirited – Obviously is another gem from Lake Street Dive. Key Tracks: Hypotheticals, Hush Money, Same Old News, Nobody’s Stopping You Now, Anymore 9. Vessel by The Accidentals Sav Buist and Katie Larson shift away from their folk […]
Monday Morning Video – Joy Oladokun
With all the talk about the Beatles (I still haven’t watched the documentary… yet), I thought I’d share this wonderful cover of “Blackbird” by Joy Oladokun.
Mayer’s Playlist for Winter 2021
One Step Ahead of the Law, Stash (from the self-released Walk the Walk) Stash – the trio of Ted Russell Kamp, Joey Peters, and Rich McCulley – announce themselves with one hell of a rock album. Well, country rock in all its glory. While I lean towards the rockers like the fiery “Catch Me If You […]
CJ Garton Video Premier – I Went Crazy
CJ Garton was raised a 6th generation Oklahoma red dirt cowboy. Although he makes his living as a singer-songwriter these days, his roots run deep. On a little bit of a whim, he and his son rode their horses from Nashville back to the Oklahoma homestead in 2019. That trip became the inspiration for a […]