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Music with a Purpose: Songs for the World’s Bravest Kids

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

This post continues our series of posts about music that serves a higher purpose. This music reaches beyond pure listening enjoyment, raising awareness about important issues that affects countless people in their day-to-day lives. Alastair Moock had built a successful career as a folk musician when cancer struck. It didn’t strike him, but rather his […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Folk, Reviews Tagged With: Alastair Moock, Aoife O'donovan, Chris Smither, Mark Erelli

Old Settler’s Music Festival 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 By Shawn Underwood

In the middle of April, a few weeks after the madness of SXSW, one of the more under appreciated events on the Austin music scene happens about 30 miles southwest of town; The Old Settler’s Music Festival.  Here are some of the highlights from this year’s festivities. Who Was That Band? Festivals like this always […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Alternative, Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Reviews, Rock, Roots Tagged With: Old Settler's Music Festival

Sons Of Fathers – Burning Days

Friday, April 05, 2013 By Shawn Underwood

My first listen to the latest release from Sons Of Fathers, Burning Days, and I was tempted to just label it sophomore slump and be done with it.  I so liked their first release, though, that I had to go back and listen again and I realized it was my pre-conceived notions at fault and […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Americana, Indie Tagged With: Sons of Fathers

The Stone Foxes – Small Fires

Friday, February 22, 2013 By Chip Frazier

What is it in the current music industry that allows undeserving bands to become icons? Why is it that so many other bands that deserve to be icons do not get the notoriety they deserve? Why aren’t the Stone Foxes playing in large arenas in front of Lighter flames and screaming fans? They should be! […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Reviews, Rock Tagged With: The Stone Foxes

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2012, Part 3

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH In the Dusk of Everything, by Matthew Ryan There are many artists who are ambitious. Some pursue the thrill of live performances, others strive for financial success. While I can’t say that Matthew Ryan doesn’t harbor some of those motivations, he possesses a more powerful quality – ambition for his music. […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Americana, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Anthony da Costa, Doc Dailey, Doc Dailey and Magnolia Devil, Grant-Lee Phillips, Jason Isbell, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Kasey Chambers, Kevin Bowe, Luke Doucet, Matthew Ryan, Melissa McClelland, My Jerusalem, Paul Westerberg, Shane Nicholson, Whitehorse

La Resistance – Philosophy

Friday, August 24, 2012 By Chip Frazier

Sometimes gaining momentum is better than a sprint. Greg Summerlin has passionately pursued his craft for years. As a solo artist his songs have been used in numerous TV shows. He has even owned his own record label. His new band, La Resistance, is an ambitious undertaking evocative of bands like Joy Division and Echo […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Indie, Reviews, Up & Comers Tagged With: La Resistance

Jim Hanft – Weddings Or Funerals

Wednesday, May 09, 2012 By Shawn Underwood

“You can’t judge a book by its cover” is such a well known saying that it’s become cliche.  But I was reminded of it listening to the lastest release from Jim Hanft, entitled Weddings Or Funerals.  The album starts off with Kerosene, that with it’s guitar and soft snare sound immediately made me think of […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Folk Tagged With: Jim Hanft, Samantha Yonak

American Aquarium – Live in Raleigh

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 By Kelly Dearmore

North Carolina’s American Aquarium has certainly made the most of their tenacious touring and effective self-promotion over the past few years. With their last two studio albums, Dances for the Lonely and Small Town Hymns possessing an irresistibly comfortable blend of country and rock, and the band’s live shows having gained a reputation for being […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Alternative, Americana, Features, Indie, Reviews, Rock Tagged With: American Aquarium, B.J. Barham, Drive-By-Truckers, Old 97's

Heartless Bastards – Arrow

Thursday, February 16, 2012 By Shawn Underwood

There’s something unexplainably exhilarating about a rapid and dramatic change in temperature.  In Russia and Scandinavia they go from a hot sauna to a leap into freezing cold water.  Where I grew up in the Midwest, we’d go from a hot, sweaty mosh pit in a club with ear-ringing decibels to the subzero outdoor environs […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Rock Tagged With: Heartless Bastards

Craig Finn – Clear Heart Full Eyes

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 By Chip Frazier

Craig Finn has always had a reputation as an accomplished lyricist. In fact, he is as much of a poet as he is a Rock and Roll musician. His lyrics invoke an emotional connection that is evident as the crowd sings along at Hold Steady gigs. After all, this is the man who weaved the […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Americana, Folk, Indie Tagged With: Craig Finn, The Hold Steady

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