This year has seen a number of impressive releases from women artists. At the top of the list stand Eilen Jewell and Lydia Loveless. Each, in their own way, recalls the musical spirit and individuality of Loretta Lynn. Jewell is the more traditional of the two, breathing fresh air into a classic country sound, while […]
Monday Morning Video: Neil Young, Hurricane Edition
Those of us on the East Coast of the US spent the weekend preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. She has now come and gone, but not without leaving her mark. Here’s to you, Irene.
Monday Morning Video: The Bottle Rockets!
The Bottle Rockets’ newly released acoustic album sent me scurrying to the band’s killer catalog. Here’s “Gravity Fails”, one of my favorites, recorded live in Chicago from last year. This ain’t no acoustic performance — check out the dual guitar solo at the end of the song. Now how about a Boston show, boys? (Looking […]
Monday Morning Video: You Am I
Australian outfit You Am I know how to rock. And they do it really, really well. Don’t believe me? Check out these clips or, for those in select US cities, check them out when they come to your town. Click here for more Twangville coverage on You Am I.
Monday Morning Video: Big Star
A classic song performed by a legendary songwriter. What better way to start the week.
Monday Morning Video: Celebrating with Springsteen
Two members of the Twangville posse had an eventful July, celebrating their weddings in the summer sun. To mark the occasion, my mind first veered toward a slow, sentimental ballad. But that just wouldn’t be the Twangville style. So I give you the celebratory electricity of Bruce Springsteen and the Mighty E Street Band. Congratulations […]
Listen Up: Rave On Buddy Holly
When Buddy Holly died in a tragic plane crash in 1959, the world lost a tremendous musical talent. Only 22, Holly demonstrates a depth of talent rivaled by few in rock history. As important, he inspired generations of rock artists who now return the favor with a wide-ranged tribute to the rock legend. The sheer […]
Monday Morning Video: Ellis Paul
I had the opportunity to see Ellis Paul play the legendary Club Passim a few weeks back. The show was billed as his “20th Anniversary Career Retrospective in Song” and featured a set list comprised of fan requested favorites. Alas, Paul didn’t play this track, which was featured in my “Kiss Off” playlist from a […]
Monday Morning Video: Petty’s “The Waiting”
New fave Maxim Ludwig teams up with long-time faves Stonehoney on this tasty cover of Tom Petty’s “The Waiting.”
Monday Morning Video: Greg Behrendt on music reviews
The Twangville posse has been catching up on The Onion’s Summer Music Issue. It reminded me of this equally entertaining bit from comedian Greg Behrendt. Greg Behrendt – Indie Rock Fans