Twangville

A music blog featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie, Rock, Folk & Blues. Est. 2005.

  • Reviews
  • Why It Matters Interviews
  • 360 Playlist
  • Readers’ Picks
  • Weekly Email Updates
  • Release Calendar
  • About Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Powered by Genesis

Mayer’s Playlist for July 2014, Part 2

Thursday, July 31, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Common Ground: Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy, by Dave & Phil Alvin This album is no doubt a labor of love. Sure, the Alvin brothers have a reputation for family squabbles. They are still brothers, however, who share a passion for music. […]

Filed Under: Downloads, Playlists, Reviews, Streams Tagged With: Big Bill Broonzy, Christopher Denny, Cowboy Mouth, Dave Alvin, Eli Paperboy Reed, Girls Guns and Glory, John Murry, Phil Alvin, Sarah Borges

The What Happened Talk with John Murry

Friday, January 10, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

Ever wanted to know what life is like as a musician? Curious about how they got their start and where they find inspiration? Interviewer Teddy Goldstein gets the in-depth story from singer-songwriters on his What Happened podcast. Teddy’s guest for this edition is Oakland-based, Mississippi-raised singer-songwriter John Murry. Murry was in New York for the […]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: John Murry, Teddy Goldstein

Monday Morning Video: John Murry “Little Colored Balloons”

Monday, August 05, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

Here’s a wonderful live version of a song that I featured on my Best of 2013, So Far (The Songs) list: the emotionally charged “Little Colored Balloons” from Oakland by way of Mississippi songwriter John Murry.

Filed Under: Americana, Videos Tagged With: John Murry

Mayer’s Picks: The Best of 2013, So Far (the Songs)

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

Elephant and Super 8, Jason Isbell (from the Southeastern Records release Southeastern) This list wouldn’t ordinarily include two tracks from the same artist but I’m gonna make an exception. These two tracks exemplify the range of Isbell’s songwriting talent, from the somber beauty of “Elephant” to the boisterous rock of “Super 8.” Alphabet City, Todd […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Country, Downloads, Folk, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Jason Isbell, Jesse Dee, John Murry, Kingsley Flood, Marc Carroll, Patty Griffin, Richard Thompson, Shooter Jennings, Stephen Kellogg, Steve Earle, Todd May, Todd Thibaud

Mayer’s Playlist for February 2013, Part 2

Thursday, March 07, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH On My Mind, In My Heart, by Jesse Dee Who’d have thought that a kid from Arlington Massachusetts could so brilliantly channel Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and Al Green? Ladies and gentlemen, meet Jesse Dee. Over the course of 11 tracks, Dee rocks, rolls, reels and strolls as if he was […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: ari shine, Bill Carter, Bow Thayer, Caitlin Rose, Glenn Yoder, Jesse Dee, John Murry, Red Jacket Mine, Richard Thompson, The Mavericks

Friends of Twangville

Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of May 2?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...