5 Years, 3 Red Molly records, a duo record with Anthony da Costa, and a passel of tour dates have passed since Abbie Gardner’s last solo record, the comparatively sparse Honey On My Grave. Hope represents the maturation of one of the best artists in Americana music today. With a confidence that can only be […]
Monday Morning Video: Dave Alvin on the Fourth of July
Is there any doubt what song would be this week’s Monday Morning Video? Here’s a truly special performance that finds Dave joining brother Phil last year in Chicago.
Mayer’s Playlist for June 2011, Part 1
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Eleven Eleven, by Dave Alvin It’s hard to believe that this Alvin’s first full album of new songs since 2004’s Ashgrove. Not that he hasn’t been active; Alvin has put out a series of live albums that showcase gems from his songbook with a variety of musicians and arrangements. I, however, […]
Dan Hubbard and the Humadors – The Love Show
It wasn’t that long ago when someone asked me “Why doesn’t anyone make Rock n’ Roll” anymore?” Like many folks, he quit looking for new music after he graduated college, and was now trying to search the radio for new Rock n’ Roll. If he asked that today, I would give him a copy of […]
Monday Morning Video: New Matthew Ryan
The title about says it all. Later this summer Matthew Ryan will officially release I Recall Standing As Though Nothing Could Fall. And as the definition of “release” continues to get blurry, you can purchase a digital download of the full release now. Buy it here. And as a special bonus, here’s a stripped down […]
Readers’ Pick: My Morning Jacket, “Circuitalâ€
READERS PICK: MAY 2011 Twangville readers picked My Morning Jacket‘s Circuital as their favorite album of May 2011. If there’s anyone out there redefining classic rock it’s Jim James and My Morning Jacket. Circuital the band’s sixth LP takes me back to 70’s era Pink Floyd where sound was used to paint vivid pictures of […]
American Gun Is In Therapy
For those readers who may not know, one of Twangville’s own is a real life rock and roll star (well he’s real life rock and roll anyway). Mr. Todd Mathis has been fronting the alt. rock-country outfit American Gun for the better part of a decade now. Their fourth effort entitled Therapy is fast becoming […]
The Waifs – Temptation
How does one go about acquiring an old soul? Â Do you go down to the crossroads and make a Faustian bargain ala Robert Johnson? Â Maybe reincarnation is the answer and you just have live a lot of lives. Â Regardless of how they did it, collectively The Waifs exhibit a world weariness in their latest album, […]
Monday Morning Video: Clarence Clemons
Rock and Roll is a little quieter and less soulful today. Rest in peace, Clarence.
Really Rockin’ in Boston: A Special Playlist
Here’s the latest installment of my playlist series highlighting the latest and greatest in New England music. Zero, Sea Monsters (from the Q-Dee Records single Zero b/w Don’t Make Me Wait) It’s about time that we let you in on a little Boston secret. They’re called the Sea Monsters and for over three years they’ve […]