Before we get too far into 2008, here’s a quick trip down (recent) memory lane with some of my favorites from 2007. Among them: Jason Isbell (“Dress Blues”), Josh Ritter (“Right Moves”), Justin Currie (“If I Ever Loved You”), Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova (“Falling Slowly” plus a bonus “Into the Mystic”), Brandi Carlile (“The […]
Mayer’s Picks from 2007: The Songs
Dress Blues, Jason Isbell Potent in its simplicity, Isbell reflects on the loss of a high school friend in the Iraqi War. Even after hundreds of listens, I still get a chill in my spine when Isbell sings “You never planned on the bombs in the sand, or sleeping in your dress blues.” If I […]
Mayer’s Picks from 2007: Honorable Mentions
A few more for your consideration… Free Life by Dan Wilson Intelligent lyrics and extraordinary pop sensibilities make Wilson an in-demand songwriter and collaborator. Left to his own devices he delivers an impeccably produced pop gem. Cigarettes and Gasoline by Emerson Hart The former Tonic front-man serves up some of the most mesmerizing melodies this […]
Deadstring Brothers – Live @ Zydeco Birmingham, AL
I always thought how inspiring it must be for a musician to walk on stage in fromt of 12,000 screaming fans. But what about when it is 12 fans? How inspiring is that? Pretty damn inspiring if the Deadstring Brothers are any example. In reality there were more than 12 people at Zydeco two nights […]
Reader’s Pick: Garrison Starr, “The Girl That Killed September”
With 72% of the votes, you chose the Garrison Starr‘s The Girl That Killed September as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Garrison Starr videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
Reader’s Pick: Will Kimbrough, “EP”
With 35% of the votes, you chose the Will Kimbrough‘s EP as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Will Kimbrough videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
Sam Mellon and The Skylarks, Debut Album Giveaway
**NOTE: Contest is now closed. You can still participate but will no longer be eligible for the giveaway.** Something’s been going on in the golden state. Lately, it seems there’s been a handful of Alt-country/Americana bands making a dent in the California music scene. The sound is markedly different than what we hear coming out […]
Readers’ Pick: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, “This is Somewhereâ€
With 47% of the votes, you chose the Grace Potter & The Nocturnals‘ This is Somewhere as your favorite new album in a recent poll. To celebrate, here are some Grace Potter videos. Enjoy! Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
Readers’ Pick: Josh Rouse, “Country Mouse, City Houseâ€
With 56% of the votes, you chose the Josh Rouse‘s Country Mouse, City House as your favorite new album in a recent poll. To celebrate, here are some Josh Rouse videos recorded from Spinner.com’s Interface video podcast. Enjoy! Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
Eisley Guitar Giveaway
**NOTE: Contest is now closed.** Their song “Marvelous Things” made my Top Alternative Songs back in 2005. Eisley is one of the best alternative bands to come out in recent years. To celebrate this week’s release of their new album Combinations and their acoustic tour we’re participating in a contest to give you the chance […]