Justin Currie, ‘What is Love For’ (Full CD) [MySpace.com] It’s a bit of a quiet week for new music releases, but one that’s got us here at Twangville buzzing is the new Justin Currie (of Del Amitri) album titled What is Love For. Its his solo debut as well as his first record with Rykodisc. […]
Mayer’s Playlist for September 2007
THE ALBUM OF THE MONTH: Goodbye Blue Monday, by Jeremy Fisher Canada’s Fisher is a fresh voice on the scene with a sound that falls somewhere between folk and acoustic pop. The opening track “Scar That Never Heals” recalls Simon & Garfunkel’s “Me & Julio Down by the Schoolyard” and Simon-esque songwriting percolates throughout the […]
Will Hoge + More, Album Previews
Will Hoge, ‘Draw the Curtains’ (Full CD) [MySpace.com] It’s that time of year again when we here at Twangville go Hogin’. With a new 10 song LP titled Draw the Curtains, Will Hoge packages live show favorites such as “Dirty Little War” and “Washed By The Water” as well as new songs “These Were The […]
Get Back to Rockville: A REM Contest
Michael Stipe and REM are in an elite group of lyricists and songwriters. Sometimes oblique but always engaging, the band catalogue has captured listeners attention globally for more than 25 years. The band will release a performance cd/dvd, the aptly titled “REM Live,” on October 16th. The show was recorded at Dublin’s Point Theater in […]
John Fogerty – Revival
John Fogerty releases his new album Revival this week. Fogerty’s career comes full circle on this release. He connects the present to his past, and in doing so kicks off a party at the roadhouse. In fact, he seems to be having as much fun as ever on Revival. Even his political songs sound more […]
AIM Tunes, Share Music With Your Buddies
Its not often that I mix work (AOL) and play (Twangville). But I have a fun announcement to make so I’m gonna stir the pot a little. I work on the AIM Product Design Team and have the pleasure of working with some damn fine designers, developers and product folks. One of our developers cooked […]
The Best of Jonathan Rundman: 20 Songs from the 20th Century
I’ll be honest and admit that I’m not accustomed to receiving “Best Of” CDs from artists I’ve never heard of. But hey, when someone’s been recording albums for around 15 years there’s got to be something good in the catalog right? Thankfully, on this album, there are a number of gems. According to the press […]
Bruce Springsteen + More, Album Previews
Bruce Springsteen, ‘Magic’ (Full CD) Not even a Bob Dylan release can distract me from the mounted anticipation of Bruce Springsteen‘s new release Magic. He’s back with the E Street Band for this record which means the hootenanny is over at least temporarily. I’ve learned to like anything that Springsteen has made over the years, […]
Various Artists/House Soundtrack
So, House is a TV show that comes on Fox about a miracle working doctor with a cocky attitude, a sad love life and an addiction to pain pills. At least that’s what it seemed like the 4 or 5 times I’ve watched the show.  “So, who would make up such a soundtrack?” you ask. […]
Boca Chica: An Encouraging Discovery
Pittsburg isn’t a city that comes up often when I think of the contemporary Americana scene today, but then again Boca Chica doesn’t sound like your typical Americana band. Increasingly it seems like we’re seeing more acts like Boca Chica that are blending the elements of Folk stylings with poetic lyrics, emotion-evoking chords, and a […]