[audio:http://www.gracepotter.com/toothbrushandmytable.mp3] Brace yourself. You are about to be blown away by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Vermont’s latest contribution to music. Not only does the 22-year-old Potter have the vocal guns to stand tall with predecessors like Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin to name a few, she’s also unreal on the Hammond B-3 […]
Notable Releases: 6 June 2006
The River in Reverse, Elvis Costello & Alan Touissaint A potent combination inspired by one of America’s disgraceful disasters. Zoysia, The Bottle Rockets The pride of Festus, Missouri rediscover the rock-and-roll side of country. For more on the Bottle Rockets, see the Twangville preview. Oppenheimer, Oppenheimer The English duo were a pleasant surprise at this year’s SXSW. […]
Rock Kills Kid, On the Radar
[audio:http://download.wbr.com/RKK/download/RKK-Hideaway(Acoustic).mp3] Here’s an acoustic version of “Hideaway” from Los Angeles based alternative rock band, Rock Kills Kid. Look for this track on their latest effort Are You Nervous?. Created with the help of producer Mark Trombino (Jimmy Eat World and Blink-182) this album will appeal to fans of the Killers, Arctic Monkeys or Snow Patrol. […]
“Quiet as a Mouse”, a New Video from Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s
Here’s a brand new video from Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s off their latest album The Dust of Retreat. The song is called “Quiet as a Mouse”. (YouTube, MySpace)
The Return of the Bottle Rockets
The Bottle Rockets are back! Brian Henneman and the boys are Twangville royalty, having delivered some of alt country’s greatest hits. After a three year hiatus, the band makes a welcome return with the forthcoming Zoysia. While Blue Skies, the band’s last album, was a dark album reflective of the personal matters confronting the band, […]
Susan Cagle, a Subway Recording
Moments like these are what grassroots video is all about. Here’s a great capture of up-and-coming artist Susan Cagle aptly performing a subway recording. Video captured by JadoreDior on YouTube.
Phoenix – “It’s Never Been Like That”
Phoenix has lived up to it’s name. Previously known as a French electronica band with American-pop influences, they have started anew with a more rock-influenced sound.  It’s Never Been Like That is an appropriate title for an inventive new song set. It’s definitely not the same old Phoenix, but you can hear their energy carrying over from […]
I Saw The Film Today: Willie Nile
Twangville fave Willie Nile takes us on a tour of the Streets of New York in this video for “Game of Fools”.
From the Archives, a SXSW Performance by the Twilight Singers
Here is some found footage of the Twilight Singers performing at this year’s SXSW festival. There is plenty to listen to here but you won’t be thrilled to see much until you spot the back of Twangville’s own Mayer Danzig at the very end of the clip. Can you spot him? (YouTube)
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 […]