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“Bride” – a Premiere from Faithless Town

Monday, February 13, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

I’ve gotten to know Faithless Town over the years as a mighty fine guitar rock band. On their latest single, however, they trade the guitar for a… ukulele. But even as some things change, others remain the same – specifically a catchy melody with a sing-along chorus.  “I wrote this song as a love letter […]

Filed Under: Americana, Videos Tagged With: Faithless Town

Mayer’s Playlist for Spring 2022

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

Southern Intentions, Wood Willow (from the self-released Southern Intentions) Oklahoma’s Wood Willow – the duo of Becca Herrod and Joel Parks – introduce themselves in fine fashion with Southern Intentions, Wood Willow (from the self-released Southern Intentions).  Their debut’s ten tracks shift effortlessly between between sweet (“You’ve Got Me”, “Birds”) and brooding (“On With the […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Folk, Outlaw Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Amy Correia, Beatnik Bandits, Big Nothing, Death By Unga Bunga, Faithless Town, Sophie and the Broken Things, Steve Earle, The Americans, Wood Willow

Mayer’s Playlist for July/August 2016, Part 1

Friday, August 05, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Cold Snap by Anthony D’Amato Singer-songwriter Anthony D’Amato stretches out on his latest release, his second for New West Records. An acoustic guitar may still be his instrument of choice but the arrangements are robust and more orchestrated, reminiscent of Josh Ritter’s more recent work. Cold Snap was recorded in Omaha, […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Anthony D'Amato, Diarrhea Planet, Ethan Crump, Faithless Town, Hotel Lights, John Doe, Sara Watkins, Tommy Womack

Mayer’s Picks: Best Songs of 2013

Thursday, December 26, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

I posted a best songs list for the first half of 2013 back in July (here). Rather than replicate that list for my full year review, consider this the continuation — the best songs from the second half of the year. Closed Hand, Full of Friends, Foy Vance (from the Glassnote Records release Joy of […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Bluegrass, Downloads, Folk, Indie, Pop, Rock, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Andrew Duhon, Austin Lucas, Billy Bragg, Faithless Town, Foy Vance, Guy Clark, Mia Dyson, Patrick Sweany, Robbie Fulks, Shannon McNally, The Please Please Me, The Silks

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2013, Part 1

Thursday, November 21, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE SEASON Joy of Nothing, by Foy Vance Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance spent his childhood years traveling the American Midwest and South with his preacher father. He soaked in the rich American musical traditions that he encountered during these travels, which later infused his music upon his return to Ireland. This rich musical […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Amy Lavere, Band of Heathens, Eddy Arnold, Faithless Town, Foy Vance, John Paul Keith, mark pickerel, Motel Mirrors, Sturgill Simpson, the Smoking Flowers, Tommy Keene

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Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of May 16?

  • Carolyn Wonderland – Truth Is (31%, 10 Votes)
  • Charlie Musselwhite – Lookout Highway (19%, 6 Votes)
  • Ken Pomeroy – Cruel Joke (9%, 3 Votes)
  • Barenaked Ladies – IN FLIGHT – CARRY ON (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Dan Mangan – Natural Light (6%, 2 Votes)
  • The Talbott Brothers – Borderlands (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Peter Rowan – Tales of The Free Mexican Airforce (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Kat Hasty – The Time of Your Life (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Ben Hackett – Songs for Sleeping Dogs (3%, 1 Votes)
  • The Lowtimers – Cracks (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Suzie Brown – Songs Worth Saving (3%, 1 Votes)
  • BEATrio – BEATrio (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Erin Durant – Firetrail (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Sweet Megg – Never Been Home (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Christian Rutledge – An Inch Of This New York Mile (0%, 0 Votes)
  • The Travelin’ McCourys – One Chord That Rings True (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 32

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