There are several interesting releases this week. I’m intrigued by releases from just about all these artists. Though, the only one that I’ve been able to preview that I feel comfortable recommending is Texas-based, Americana singer-songwriter, Bruce Robison’s Eleven Stories. Check out track #2 “Virginia”: [audio:http://www.sustainrecords.com/audio/Bruce%20Robison%20-%20Virginia.mp3] Notable releases for week of April 4, 2006 from: […]
Tom’s Pick of the Week, Matt Costa
What’s the deal with surfer-turned-musicians lately? There’s Jack Johnson, Tristan Prettyman and now Matt Costa. Well, diverging slightly, Costa is skateboarder-turned-musician. Regardless of the subtle difference, it seems that he is closely associated with the aformentioned Johnson. You’ll find him on Brushfire Records home of Johnson and pal G. Love. Costa’s “Songs We Sing” mostly […]
Tom’s Pick of the Week, Josh Rouse
I just returned from vacation and I didn’t want to let the week pass without mentioning new releases from Ben Harper and Josh Rouse. Though Harper’s 2-disc release Both Sides of the Gun simply cannot be ignored, I like Rouse’s Subtitulo. He departs slightly from last year’s smash Nashville by adding some Spanish influences which […]
Check out Rhett Miller’s “Brand New Way”
The fourth song off his latest album “The Believer“, check out Rhett Miller’s “Brand New Way”: [audio:http://cdn.digitalcity.com/_media/ch_music/brandnewway.mp3] Download “Brand New Way” (mp3) now courtesy of AOL Music.
Listen to Rhett Miller’s “Believer”
Here’s a full album stream of Rhett Miller‘s latest album “Believer” courtesy of ARTISTdirect. Also, check out Tom or Mayer’s previous posts about this album. By the way, somebody has got to rough this boy up a bit if he wants to continue being a twanger. He is way too pretty for this line of […]
Notable Releases: March 7, 2006
Its a big week for releases and here are a few top picks… Centro-matic, Fort Recovery Will Johnson could be rock’s most prolific songwriter. He has consistently put out several albums each year under his own name and with the bands South San Gabriel and Centro-Matic. Its the last incarnation that is behind this new […]
In Heavy Rotation, February 2006
The bar was set high this past month with slammin’ new releases from Will Hoge, Willie Nile, Rhett Miller and more. While you will only see Hoge in this playlist, expect to see more of them in March. In the meantime, here are some songs that earned heavy rotation by me in February. Playlist also […]
Tom’s Pick of the Week, Rhett Miller
There’s no question this week. Hands down its Rhett Miller lead singer of the Old 97s. His second solo effort is outstanding. If you don’t “believe” me, trust Mayer or listen for yourself. Album contributors include guitarist Lyle Workman (Sheryl Crow, Beck), drummer Matt Chamberlain (Pearl Jam, Tori Amos, David Bowie), multi-talented Jon Brion (Kanye […]
Notable Releases: February 21, 2006
Although winter is still upon us, the spring release season kicks off with a bang this week. Check out these great releases, plus a few re-releases. Willie Nile, Streets of New York This is my pick of the week. Its hard to believe that its been over six years since Willie’s last release. It was […]
Check out The Minus 5
The Minus 5 released their seventh full length album this week. The self-titled album is being referred to as “The Gun Album” due to the handgun pictured on the cover (or is it the gunpowder laden tracks?). Already loaded with talent, guest appearances include Peter Buck, Jeff Tweedy, John Wesley Harding and more. Give the […]