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Thomas Turner of Ghostland Observatory Talks About a Big Band Expense and Keeping Things in Perspective

Tuesday, January 08, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Ghostland Observatory’s Thomas Turner talks about touring in FBI cruisers and why it’s important for musicians to keep things in perspective.

Filed Under: Alternative, Genres, Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Ghostland Observatory

William Ryan Key on Playing in a Band Called “Backwash” and Working Hard to Never Need a Day Job

Tuesday, December 04, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

Former Yellowcard singer-songwriter William Ryan Key compares his previous and current rehearsal spaces and talks about why he works so hard to never have a day job again.

Filed Under: Alternative, Genres, Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: William Ryan Key

Joachim Cooder – Fuchsia Machu Picchu

Thursday, June 14, 2018 By Bill Wilcox

Listening to Joachim Cooder’s EP Fuchsia Machu Picchu, it’s easy to see how his famous father Ry Cooder got the atmospheric feel that dominates many of the tracks on The Prodigal Son, released last month. Cooder the Younger, who turns 40 later this summer, has been a drummer, percussionist and keyboardist on his father’s team for many […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Reviews Tagged With: Joachim Cooder, Ry Cooder

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2017, Part 1

Friday, November 17, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

Don’t Tell Me to Smile, The Mastersons (from the Red House Records release Transient Lullaby) The husband and wife team of Chris Masterson and Bonnie Whitmore continue to refine their sound on the glorious Transient Lullaby. The duo thoughtfully explore the foibles of contemporary relationships with a studied blend of thoughtfulness and realism. The arrangements […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Avi Vinocur, Flagship Romance, Gregg Stewart, Katie Ellen, Matthew Sweet, Suzanne Santo, The Mastersons

Well You Heard About The Boston… Playlist, Part 2

Thursday, August 31, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

Climb the Ladder, The Rationales (from the self-released Upstream) I’m a sucker for great power pop and have long enjoyed The Rationales, who have consistently been among Boston’s finest practitioners. Their latest release not only continues that trend, it raises the bar a few notches higher. The band’s line-up has evolved over the past few […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Aaron Lippert, Abbie Barrett, Glenn Yoder, Kimon Kirk, The Rationales, The Upper Crust

Mink’s Miracle Medicine – Song Premiere

Friday, May 05, 2017 By Shawn Underwood

Hailing from Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, Mink’s Miracle Medicine is primarily the brainchild of Melissa Wright and Daniel Zezeski.  Melissa approaches music with her background in Americana and formal training from Berklee College of Music, while Daniel comes at things from a punk and ska band experience.  Their upcoming album, House Of Candles, has a […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Alternative, Reviews Tagged With: Mink's Miracle Medicine

The Sadies – Northern Passages

Friday, January 13, 2017 By Shawn Underwood

I appreciate the sentiment behind the saying, “you can’t go home again” and it’s nod to life not standing still.  Sometimes, when you want to take a step back from all the changes, home is just where you want to go, though.  Brothers Dallas and Travis Good, and their Sadies bandmates Sean Dean and Mike […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Alternative, Reviews, Rock, Roots Tagged With: the Sadies

Mayer’s Picks – More Favorites from 2016

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

Here, in no particular order, are a few more favorites from 2016. Midnight MotelJack Ingram Rangers & ValentinesTrapper Schoepp Teens of DenialCar Seat Headrest Burn Something BeautifulAlejandro Escovedo Kicked Out of EdenJavier Escovedo My Way HomeEli ‘Paperboy’ Reed Cold SnapAnthony D’Amato LakesideEric Ambel Eric BachmannEric Bachmann The RevealerJesse Dayton BlindfallerMandolin Orange RockinghamBJ Barham American BandDrive-By […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Best of Year, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Indie, Pop, Rock, Roots, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Anthony D'Amato, BJ Barham, Brett Harris, Brett Newski, Car Seat Headrest, Carsie Blanton, Drive-By-Truckers, Eli Paperboy Reed, Eric Ambel, Eric Bachmann, Foy Vance, J Marco, Jack Ingram, Jameson Elder, Javier Escovedo, Jesse Dayton, Mandolin Orange, National Park Radio, Pinegrove, Sammy Walker, Sara Watkins, The Last Bandoleros, The Westies, Trapper Schoepp, We/Or/Me, Zach Schmidt

I Will Remember Massachusetts, Part 2 – A Special Boston Playlist

Friday, December 02, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

Good Old Wind, Kingsley Flood (from the self-released Another Other) There’s been a recent trend of artists producing EPs rather than full-length LPs. The economics make sense, certainly for independent artists, in the context of the continuously evolving music industry. I also appreciate the possibility of getting more frequent, albeit shorter, releases from my favorite […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Bill Janovitz, Kay Hanley, Kim Taylor, Kingsley Flood, Letters to Cleo, Needy Sons, Parsonsfield, Todd Thibaud, Velvet Crush, Water and Sand

The Sadies – Riverview Fog Premiere

Thursday, November 03, 2016 By Shawn Underwood

A few years ago I opined The Sadies were the best rock and roll band coming out of Canada.  Like Canadian pathfinders, The Band, they adhere to a storyline that’s about seizing opportunity.  Some days it’s collaborating with stellar musicians like Neko Case, Jon Langford, or John Doe.  Other days it’s about brothers Travis and Dallas Good […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Alternative, Americana, Reviews Tagged With: the Sadies

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Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of May 16?

  • Carolyn Wonderland – Truth Is (31%, 10 Votes)
  • Charlie Musselwhite – Lookout Highway (19%, 6 Votes)
  • Ken Pomeroy – Cruel Joke (9%, 3 Votes)
  • Barenaked Ladies – IN FLIGHT – CARRY ON (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Dan Mangan – Natural Light (6%, 2 Votes)
  • The Talbott Brothers – Borderlands (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Peter Rowan – Tales of The Free Mexican Airforce (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Kat Hasty – The Time of Your Life (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Ben Hackett – Songs for Sleeping Dogs (3%, 1 Votes)
  • The Lowtimers – Cracks (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Suzie Brown – Songs Worth Saving (3%, 1 Votes)
  • BEATrio – BEATrio (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Erin Durant – Firetrail (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Sweet Megg – Never Been Home (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Christian Rutledge – An Inch Of This New York Mile (0%, 0 Votes)
  • The Travelin’ McCourys – One Chord That Rings True (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 32

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