Bostonian by way of Pennsylvania singer-songwriter Dietrich Strause is back with a remarkable new album, How Cruel That Hunger Binds. Strause has a musical catalog that is filled with songs that call to mind the elegant pop standards of the 1950’s, a quality that is even more pronounced on his latest outing. How Cruel That […]
Shamrock Shakes and Oxycontin – A Special Boston Playlist, Part 1
The musical ground in Boston and New England has been especially fertile this year. We’ve already seen some outstanding releases by artists that run the gamut from long-time favorites to incredibly talented newcomers, with plenty more undoubtedly to come. To that end, here is the latest installment in our periodic series highlighting Boston and New […]
Monday Morning Video – Dietrich Strause Serenades Some Ducks
Famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow last week, signaling six more weeks of winter. Sure enough, Boston is in the midst of a three day snowstorm. Perhaps Phil would have acted differently if singer-songwriter Dietrich Strause serenaded him instead of these two ducks. The song is called “Sling and Stone” from his 2013 release […]