Singer-songwriter Caroline Spence talks about her home writing space, recordings of songs she wrote when she was six, and unlearning things learned early in her career.
Lydia Luce on a Favorite Songwriting Gig and Working as a Session Violinist
Songwriter and musician Lydia Luce talks about touring in a school bus, making smoothie bowls on the road, and growing up in the classical music world.
Monday Morning Video – Jason Molina
Jason Molina left us way too young back in 2013. Nonetheless, the prolific songwriter left behind a tremendous catalog, including the brooding – and wonderful – “The Dark Don’t Hide It”. Here are two versions of Molina performing the song – one solo and one with Magnolia Electric Company.
A Little Boston in Your Attitude – A Special Boston Playlist
Follow, Susan Cattaneo (from the Jersey Girl Music release All Is Quiet) It shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that Susan Cattaneo taught songwriting at Berklee School of Music for many years. Her songs are wonderfully crafted, filled with meaning and musical grace. Her latest album may be stripped down in terms of arrangements, […]
Parker Twomey on “Betty White Lightning” and His Hand-Me-Down Guitar
Texas singer-songwriter Parker Twomey talks about letting his guitar strings build character and why it is important to cherish each step of the way.
Monday Morning Video – Emma Swift
Emma Swift and her guitarist passed through NYC last week to perform songs from Swift’s 2020 album Blonde on the Tracks, a collection of songs written by Bob Dylan. It was a wonderful performance as Swift laid bare the tremendous emotion of the featured songs. Here is “Visions of Johanna” and “Just Like a Woman”, […]
The Twangville Summer/Fall 2022 Release Preview
All This Life by Parker Twomey (15 July) Parker Twomey’s debut has a freewheeling and airy vibe, not to mention a maturity that belies his age. Lava Lamp by Jonah Tolchin (15 July) Tolchin steps away from his more restrained and often acoustic-based previous work to serve up one heck of a rock album. Nation […]
Suzie Brown on Her Two Guitar Garage and Making Art For Art’s Sake
Singer-songwriter Suzie Brown talks about an epic sledding day, her day job, and why music is vulnerable work.
Monday Morning Video – Joan Armatrading
Stumbled down the Joan Armatrading rabbit hole this weekend. So much goodness, including these two faves. First, back to the late 1970’s for the uber-funky “Show Some Emotion” and then the wonderful “Love and Affection” from Glastonbury back in 2008.
Mayer’s Picks – The Best of 2022 (So Far), the Songs
Meant to Be, BER & Charlie Oriain (from the self-released And I’m Still Thinking About That) A wonderful discovery at this year’s SXSW… and one of my favorite songs so far this year. But I think you’re the one for someone else And that shit’s hard to say It’s okay, you feel the same and I can […]