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Mayer’s Playlist from May 2011

Friday, June 10, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive, by Steve Earle Steve Earle could perhaps be America’s most honest songwriter. When one listens to his albums there is never a doubt what he is thinking. Whether railing against George W. Bush (“Little Emperor”) or pledging his love (“Every Part of Me”) […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: John Paul Keith, Okkervil River, Outasight, Shovels and Rope, Steve Earle, Steve Wynn, The Baseball Project, The Silos, The Smithereens, Yuck

Listen Up: Joey’s Song

Tuesday, February 01, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

I’ve always taken a mixed view of benefit compilations. Yet there’s something special about this one. On first listen I was immediately struck by the consistent feel of the song selection. Every track is heartfelt and uplifting, undoubtedly reflecting the spirit of Joey Gomoll, the young boy who inspired this collection. Among my favorite tracks […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Americana, Folk, Indie, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Bob Dylan, Crash Test Dummies, Daddy, Del Amitri, Ed Harcourt, Ellis Paul, Howe Gelb, Jon Dee Graham, Lowen and Navarro, Matthew Ryan, Michael McDermott, Mike Viola, Robbie Fulks, Steve Forbert, Steve Wynn, Thea Gilmore, Tim Easton, Tommy Womack, Tracey Bonham, Tracy Bonham, Will Kimbrough

Mayer’s Playlist From September 2010

Tuesday, October 05, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Blood/Candy, by The Posies “Who’s got into that 80s radio?” ask the Posies at the start of “Licenses to Hide.” It is an appropriate question for a band whose first album dates back to that era. In a triumph of talent and perseverance over the music business vagaries, the Posies are […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Bleu, Eli Paperboy Reed, J Roddy Walston, J Roddy Walston and the Business, Jesse Malin, Los Lobos, Peter Himmelman, Rich Pagano, Steve Wynn, The Lonely Forest, The Parting Gifts, the Posies

Calexico + More, Releases 9/9

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 By Tom Osborne

From “Carried To Dust” – out on Quarterstick Records (9/09/08). CALEXICO, Carried To Dust (Touch & Go) Official Site | MySpace | Samples (Amazon) One of the best blends of Mexican and Texas/Arizona soundscapes you’ll hear, Calexico is back. This is classic convertible Ford Mustang driving through the desert music. Picture giant cacti zooming by […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Alternative, Folk, News, Videos Tagged With: Calexico, Damien Jurado, Dar Williams, Okkervil River, Steve Wynn

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