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Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2017, Part 2

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2017 back in July (here). Rather than replicate that list for my full year review, consider this a continuation — the best songs from the second half of the year. No Heart Left Behind, Hannah Aldridge (from the Rootsy Music release Gold Rush) I […]

Filed Under: Americana, Best of Year, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Avi Vinocur, Bash and Pop, Ben Kweller, Hannah Aldridge, Katie Ellen, Kris Delmhorst, Leeroy Stagger, Ronnie Fauss, The Rationales, Tommy Stinson, Will Hoge

Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2017, Boston/Dallas Edition

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

I’ve had the pleasure to explore the music scenes of two cities this year – Boston and Dallas. Both have exceptionally vibrant music scenes. The albums below were my favorites from each city. Love it local. DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS Ronnie Fauss, Last of the True Fauss takes the listener on a short […]

Filed Under: Americana, Best of Year, Country, Folk, Indie, Pop, Rock Tagged With: Chris J Norwood, Dan Blakeslee, Greg Klyma, Ronnie Fauss, Susan Cattaneo, The Rationales, Vandoliers

Well You Heard About The Boston… Playlist, Part 2

Thursday, August 31, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

Climb the Ladder, The Rationales (from the self-released Upstream) I’m a sucker for great power pop and have long enjoyed The Rationales, who have consistently been among Boston’s finest practitioners. Their latest release not only continues that trend, it raises the bar a few notches higher. The band’s line-up has evolved over the past few […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Aaron Lippert, Abbie Barrett, Glenn Yoder, Kimon Kirk, The Rationales, The Upper Crust

Still Love That Dirty Water: A Boston Playlist

Thursday, December 12, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

FEATURED ALBUM Common Courtesy, by Rusty Belle I don’t often quote artist bios, but this was too good not to share: They were raised on the Beatles and the Band, went to high school with Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, dated Miles Davis and Tom Waits in college and keep a Lightnin’ Hopkins, Kinks or […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Roots, Streams Tagged With: Boston Playlist, David Champagne, Greg Klyma, Jess Tardy, Lyle Brewer, Miss Tess, Rusty Belle, The Rationales, The Suitcase Junket

Mayer’s Playlist From February 2012, Part 1

Wednesday, March 07, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Inspiration, by Shurman One of the things that I have always appreciated about Shurman is the ragged edge of their music. And man do they serve it up by the bucket on their latest release. Album opener and title track “Inspiration” starts things out on a positive note, both musically and […]

Filed Under: Downloads, Playlists, Reviews, Streams Tagged With: Adam Arcuragi, Chuck Prophet, Dead Fingers, Freedy Johnston, Highway Ghosts, Jon Dee Graham, Jones Street Station, Shurman, Susan Cowsill, the Hobarts, The Rationales

Stockbridge to Boston: A Special Playlist

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

Here’s the latest installment of my playlist series highlighting the latest and greatest in New England music. FEATURED ALBUM C’Mon by Barnstar! There’s a lot to be said for just getting in the studio for a few days and just having fun. Now while I can’t confirm that this was the case with Barnstar, it […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Boston Playlist, Dawes, John Shade, Josh Ritter, Mary Lou Lord, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Rose Polenzani, The 'Mericans, The Rationales, The Vivs, Traveling Wilburys

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What is your favorite new release for week of May 16?

  • Carolyn Wonderland – Truth Is (31%, 10 Votes)
  • Charlie Musselwhite – Lookout Highway (19%, 6 Votes)
  • Ken Pomeroy – Cruel Joke (9%, 3 Votes)
  • Barenaked Ladies – IN FLIGHT – CARRY ON (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Dan Mangan – Natural Light (6%, 2 Votes)
  • The Talbott Brothers – Borderlands (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Peter Rowan – Tales of The Free Mexican Airforce (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Kat Hasty – The Time of Your Life (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Ben Hackett – Songs for Sleeping Dogs (3%, 1 Votes)
  • The Lowtimers – Cracks (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Suzie Brown – Songs Worth Saving (3%, 1 Votes)
  • BEATrio – BEATrio (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Erin Durant – Firetrail (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Sweet Megg – Never Been Home (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Christian Rutledge – An Inch Of This New York Mile (0%, 0 Votes)
  • The Travelin’ McCourys – One Chord That Rings True (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 32

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