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Mayer’s Picks – Best of 2019, The EPs

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

As more and more artists are transitioning from albums to EPs, I thought I’d highlight a few of my faves in that medium. Here, in no particular order, are some of my favorite EPs of 2019 GOODNIGHT, TEXAS, The Senseless Age JESSE TERRY + ALEX WONG, Kivalina ANTHONY D’AMATO, Five Songs from New Orleans RADICAL […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Folk, Indie, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Alex Wong, Anthony D'Amato, Goodnight Texas, Jesse Terry, Leland Sundries, Radical Face

Americana 2019: Shawn’s Picks

Thursday, September 26, 2019 By Shawn Underwood

Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members, artists and music fans together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the annual Americana Music Awards and continuing through several days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Here are but a few of my favorite performers and performances […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Country, Folk, Reviews, Roots Tagged With: Anna Egge, Chuck Mead, Della Mae, Emily Zuzik, Jim Lauderdale, Kevin Gordon, Lasers Lasers Birmingham, Leland Sundries, Leroy From the North, Lula Wiles, Mark Erelli, Ted Russell Kamp, The Wood Brothers

Mayer’s Playlist for Summer 2019, Part 2

Thursday, August 22, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Have You Seen My Girl, Todd May (from the self-released Let’s Go Get Lost) There are certain albums that were meant to be heard on vinyl.  While the latest from Todd May isn’t available in that format, one can hear both its inherent warmth and insistent crackle in every song – even when streamed or […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Rockabilly, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Beth Bombara, Eilen Jewell, Hannah Aldridge, Jason Hawk Harris, Joe Pug, Leland Sundries, Todd May

2 Shrinks & 3 Ex-Girlfriends Can’t Be Wrong – a Premiere from Leland Sundries

Monday, October 15, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

There are worse ways to start the week than with a drinking tune. Brooklyn-based Leland Sundries unleash a fun one with “If You’re Gonna Drive, I’m Gonna Drink” a digital single scheduled for release this Friday (with an equally entertaining cowboy folk song cover as the b-side). The song is a welcome addition to the […]

Filed Under: Indie, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Leland Sundries

Nick Loss-Eaton of Leland Sundries On Borrowing His Grandma’s Sedan and the Secret to Ordering at Taco Bell

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

Leland Sundrie’ Nick Loss-Eaton compares NYC rehearsal spaces and offers a tip for more easily memorizing song lyrics.

Filed Under: Americana, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Leland Sundries

Mayer’s Playlist for June 2016

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH My Way Home by Eli Paperboy Reed They say that what doesn’t kill us just makes us stronger. While not quite that extreme, Brooklyn by way of Boston singer-songwriter Eli Paperboy Reed emerges from the ashes of a major label deal gone bad with a remarkable new album. The slick production […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Daniel Romano, Eli Paperboy Reed, Foy Vance, Leland Sundries, Levi Parham, Michael McDermott, Sam Frazier Jr., The Explorers Club

Mayer’s Playlist for January 2014, Part 2

Friday, February 07, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Alexandria, by Chris Mills “I have wandered in the wild places,” sings Mills in the opening track of his latest release. It is a fitting line for a musician whose music continues to evolve in exquisite fashion. Mills has always impressed on many levels. His songwriting has always had a romantic […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Angela Perley, Chris Mills, Doug Paisley, Erica Blinn, Leland Sundries, Rod Picott

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