As my Pa always told me, “When the goin’ gets tough, the tough get goin”. You could say that about our new favorite urinary tract inspired podcast hosted by THE MAN, Blake Clayton. That’s right, let it burn, burn, burn. If you haven’t heard the IBWIP podcast before, it covers the best in Punktry, Psychobilly, […]
Bill Williams, Artist Discovery (and Giveaway!)
**NOTE: Contest is now closed. You can still participate but will no longer be eligible for the giveaway.** DC area artist Bill Williams, whom you may have previously seen in the capitol area with such bands as Last Train Home, Kevin Johnson and the Linemen and The Grandsons, recently released his first solo effort. The […]
Reader’s Pick: Steve Earle, “Washington Square Serenade”
With 45% of the votes, you chose the Steve Earle‘s Washington Square Serenade as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Steve Earle videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
Reader’s Pick: Mark Knopfler, “Kill to Get Crimson”
With 44% of the votes, you chose the Mark Knopfler‘s Kill to Get Crimson as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Mark Knopfler videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
Reader’s Pick: Joe Henry, “Civilians”
With 68% of the votes, you chose the Joe Henry‘s Civilians as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Joe Henry videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
Mark Knopfler + More, Album Previews
Mark Knopfler, ‘Kill To Get Crimson’ (Partial CD) Proving to be anything but dire, Mark Knopfler releases Kill to Get Crimson a solo effort on the heels of 2006’s smash album All The Roadrunning with Emmylou Harris. With his signature acoustic swagger Knopfler is as good as he’s ever been. Be sure and check out […]
Joe Henry + More, Album Previews
Joe Henry, ‘Civilians’ (Full CD) Joe Henry has produced records for Ani DiFranco, Aimee Mann, Bettye LaVette, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint and the forthcoming Mary Gauthier album. His production credits also include a Grammy for producing Solomon Burke’s “Don’t Give Up On Meâ€. Civilians marks his tenth album and second with Anti Records. File […]
Mayer’s Playlist for August 2007
THE ALBUM OF THE MONTH: The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter, by Josh Ritter Josh Ritter bounces back from his label’s bankruptcy in fine fashion. Quickly (and smartly) picked up by Victor/Sony, Ritter releases his second masterpiece in as many years. Historical Conquests may not have the lyrical gravity of last year’s breathtaking Animal Years, […]
Mayer’s Playlist for June 2007, A Video Companion
Another month, another playlist. Enjoy live and performance videos from the Mooney Suzuki, John Doe, Sarah Borges Chris Knight, Patty Griffin and Glen Hansard. As a special bonus, I’ve included a John Doe live performance of “Fourth of July.”
The 2007 Musical Eclipse
About once a year the earth, sun and moon align and a plethora of great new music arrives on a single day. In 2007 that day is July 10th. Jason Isbell, Sirens of the Ditch (New West Records) The former Drive-By Trucker rolls on to great success. Isbell’s tunes were among my favorites on the […]