This video takes me back to when videos used to be simple, creative and good. From Lucero’s latest release Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers, check out: Lucero – She’s Just That Kind Of Girl Get this video and more at MySpace.com Video for our song She’s Just That Kind Of Girl. Directed by Matt Bradley. […]
Ben Kweller
I come bearing gifts! While, like Tom, I wasn’t able to track down a full-album stream of Ben Kweller’s new self-titled CD, I did manage to dig up a few tracks, and trust me when I say that they are outstanding. I’m not even going to try to tell you how enchanted I am, just […]
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals “Stop the Bus (Live at Red Rocks)â€, a Video
Yes, Grace Potter can rock the Hammond B-3, but did you know that she also jams on guitar? Check out this amazing performance of new song “Stop the Bus” performed at Red Rocks. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals at Red Rocks (Stop The Bus) Grace Potter & The Nocturnals performance of “Stop The Bus” at […]
What Made Milwaukee Famous “Sweet Lady”, a Download
By now, it should be no surprise that my favorite song download of the week is from Austin-based What Made Milwaukee Famous’s re-issue, Trying Never to Catch Up. The album is simply outstanding. Check out pop-infused track number 11, “Sweet Lady” [Barsuk Records] [audio:http://barsukmusic.blaireau.net/WhatMadeMilwaukeeFamous_SweetLady.mp3] Hey, sweet lady, where you running so fast / maybe if […]
What Made Milwaukee Famous “Mercy, Meâ€, a Video
Video of the week honors go to Sonic Drop: What Made Milwaukee Famous [stare all you want] “Mercy, Me” recorded live at Stubb’s Outdoor Amphitheatre in Austin, TX during the 2006 SXSW Music Festival. “Mercy, Me” is available on the debut album from What Made Milwaukee Famous, Trying to Never Catch Up.
What Made Milwaukee Famous & More, Album Previews
My full album stream pick of the week goes to What Made Milwaukee Famous. Its hard to believe Trying to Never Catch Up is the debut album for the Austin-based band as they’ve been at it for a while now. In reality, this is a reissue with some bonus tracks but it represents their first […]
The Damnwells, a Video
This is the electronic press kit created for The Damnwells album released this week. Standout track “Golden Days” is a feature of the video. Also, there’s a higher quality version available on the Golden Days Movie web site. Enjoy! (source: YouTube)
Mayer’s Playlist for July 2006
Love It When You Call, The Feeling (from the album Twelve Steps and Home) For fans of the late, great Jellyfish, this may be the best thing since, well, Jellyfish. The Feeling blend 1970’s pop classicism in the vein of ELO with the polish of 1980’s alterna-pop. The icing on the cake is the closing […]
Carey Ott Videos
Here’s a couple of Carey Ott videos featuring footage from the latest album and tour. Great stuff! (posted by jdomanic on YouTube) (posted by spaceageboy10pwr on YouTube)
G. Love’s Lemonade Is Still Tres Saucy
Okay, so this one is begging for bad puns, but that’s as close as I can come to saying anything negative about this album. Garrett Dutton’s (G. Love) new record is the perfect refreshment in a summer that was (both musically and physically) starting to drag a bit for me. Maybe it’s just because there was […]