Behind The Eight/Count Your Blessings, Michael McDermott (from the Pauper Sky Records releases East Jesus and Lighthouse on the Shore) For nearly a decade, Michael McDermott has been on a creative tear, releasing more albums in that period than many artists create during their entire careers. And apparently he’s not interested in slowing down; rather, […]
Monday Morning Video – Randy Newman
It’s been a while since we paid tribute to one of America’s greatest songwriters. Let’s remedy that. Here’s Randy Newman from his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony performing “I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today.” And just for fun, two bonus videos featuring Newman alongside Bonnie Raitt (“Feels Like Home”) and Mark Knopfler […]
Monday Morning Video – Thank You Friends
It’s Thanksgiving week in the US so it seems like an appropriate time for us to give thanks to everyone who makes Twangville such a special place. And as we approach our 20th year, we’ve got a lot to be thankful for – starting with the artists who share their talents and continuing through to […]
Monday Morning Video – Justin Currie
Strings make pretty much any song better. Here’s proof to the point: Justin Currie of Del Amitri performing his classic “Be My Downfall” with the Royal Conservatoire Scotland Symphony Orchestra as part of the 2024 Celtic Connections Festival.
Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2024
Give It To Me One Last Time, Jeremie Albino (from the Easy Eye Sound release Our Time in the Sun) Canada’s Jeremie Albino traveled to Nashville to record an album steeped in Memphis and Muscle Shoals soul. In Nashville, Albino teamed with Dan Auerbach to create an outstanding album that has a retro feel without […]
Monday Morning Video – Matt Sucich
New York City’s Matt Sucich played some under-the-radar gigs around town earlier this year. These shows, in small clubs and generally not advertised, were lively and fun. Sucich and company clearly relished being able to play with limited pressure and expectations. If only they had captured the kinetic energy of those performances… Turns out they […]
Paul Kelly on Writing Songs and His “Anti-Career”
Legendary Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly talks about working as a “dish pig” and describes time spent in a rental van at the beginning and the ending of tour.
Singles Club – A Special Twangville Playlist
I typically stick to writing about albums and EPs – it’s enough to just keep up with all of those. There have been a slew of stand-alone singles over the past several months, however, that caught my attention. Here’s a sampling of them. Optimistic, Fee Doyle I had a conversation earlier this year with a […]
Monday Morning Video – Abby Hamilton
Abby Hamilton’s #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo) was a fave album from 2023. Here’s “Lucky” from the album, captured at legendary music venue Red Rocks in Colorado.
The Next Twangville Dallas House Concert (20 October)
Twangville invites you to join us for the next edition of our Sunday Social backyard concert series in Dallas, TX! The show takes place on Sunday, October 20th. Doors open at 3:30pm and the show starts at 4pm. RSVP for the address and full show details. RSVP We’ve got an incredible line-up of artists who […]