Album of the Year: Noah Gundersen, Ledges My pick for album of the year is Noah Gundersen’s Ledges. The up and coming singer-songwriter from Seattle, nails it with Ledges. It’s a family affair as his sister, Abby, joins in on vocals including album opener “Poor Man’s Son” which simply stops time as it blends effortlessly into […]
Lydia Loveless on a Memorable Hotel Dinner and a Few Tips for Finding Success as an Artist
Lydia Loveless talks about the struggle to eat well while touring, day jobs (good and bad) and being patient on the road to success.
Monday Morning Video: Jackson Browne covers “Free Bird”
You know those idiots who scream “Free Bird†at every show that they attend? Sometimes dreams really do come true.
Shawn’s Top 10 Live Sets Of 2014
I’m fortunate enough to live in an area with a tradition of supporting live music. Â It’s not Austin or Nashville, but Santa Cruz holds its own when it comes to getting some great Americana tour stops. Â I’m also lucky enough to be able to travel to some music festivals every year. Â So while I don’t […]
Curtis McMurtry on Playing At a Bar Mitzvah and One Definition of Music Industry Success
Curtis McMurtry talks tour strategies, his first gig (at a Bar Mitzvah) and band battles in the rehearsal space.
Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2014
This has been a great year in music, a feast for the ears but a challenge when it comes to picking my favorite albums for the year. A good problem to have, I suppose. Without further ado…. #1. MATTHEW RYAN, Boxers Ryan has never been one to pull his punches so why should we expect […]
Readers’ Pick: MARK KOZELEK, Sings Christmas Carols
You picked MARK KOZELEK, Sings Christmas Carols as your favorite holiday album of 2014. Don’t forget to vote in our weekly poll:
Ronnie Fauss Talks Mini-Vans and What It Takes to Find Success
Ronnie Fauss shares his touring strategy, rehearsing in his neighbor’s garage and the value of little victories in building a career in music.
Monday Morning Video: Uncle Tupelo
How about some vintage Uncle Tupelo (circa 1994) to start your work week? Why yes, that sounds good.
Sun Kil Moon/Benji; Todd Begins Looking Back on His “Best of 2014”
From the opening lines of “Carissaâ€, you realize this isn’t a happy go lucky listen. Not that Sun Kil Moon ever is. Even when covering Modest Mouse, it’s pretty slow going and dark. But this album is 11 originals that stick in the gut like…hell, I don’t know. It’s just powerful stuff. The storytelling is […]