Let me begin by saying that the first thing that came to mind when I listened to this album was that this had to be something Wes Anderson would listen to. It made me want to go home and watch The Royal Tenenbaums. I originally heard about Josh Radin through Zach Braff (of Garden State fame). […]
Sam Roberts Band Released & More, Tom’s Take
Getting their start in the 8th grade as The Happy Death Men, the Sam Roberts Band from Montreal release their follow up album to 2003’s slammer We Were Born in Flame. Their latest is called Chemical City and it looks to be an excellent third effort. Look for this album to continue the power-pop licks […]
Tom’s Pick of the Week, Bruce Springsteen
Leave it to Bruce Springsteen to take on the Pete Seeger collection. He could be the only practicing musician to pull this off effectively with the exception of Bob Dylan who owes some stylistic credit to Seeger as well. After reading a few mixed reviews of this album I was concerned. Seems that some folks […]
Tom’s Pick of the Week, Drive-by Truckers
DBT!… DBT!… DBT!… my favorite rock band since GBV hung the towel over a year ago. The Drive-by Truckers return with their latest release A Blessing and A Curse. While I’m not as emotionally attached to this one as I was 2004’s The Dirty South, I undoubtedly believe this will add yet one more notch […]
Tom’s Pick of the Week, Josh Ritter
The Animal Years has been highly anticipated for some time now. You’ll find this album reminiscent of the folkier side of Bruce Springsteen and more recently Ryan Adams but with better vocals, at least in my opinion. So far this year, this is the best Folk album I’ve listened to. A full album stream is […]
Tom’s Pick of the Week, Bruce Robison
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: […]
The Dylan/Cash Sessions
Two unbelievable artists working together is always a good thing. People finding that work after a number of years and making it available on the Internet is even better. Here are Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash performing “Ring of Fire.” [audio:http://www.ezarchive.com/satisfied75/AlbumSpace/6Q5XOQVM0P/10+-+Track10.mp3] If you want more (as you doubtlessly will), head over here, to An Aquarium […]
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.
Adrienne Young & Little Sadie at SXSW
I was lucky enough to attend the University of Florida at same time as Adrienne Young. Back then she was the lead singer of one of the best bands on campus known as the Big White Undies. She’s got her own thing going on now backed up by band Little Sadie and doing unbelievably well. […]
The Drive-by Truckers at SXSW
I’d be out of my mind if I didn’t say the Drive-by Truckers are the Alt-Country act to catch at this years SXSW festival. In fact, this could be the best all around show to see. With a highly anticipated album due in April, these guys are sure to impregnate Austin. Here’s “Lookout Mountain” from […]