I’ll have to say, the debut album from Middle Brother was one of my most anticipated albums for 2011, and it has not disappointed. All three of the songwriters bring their won flavor to the mix.
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Beck’s Record Club
I recently stumbled upon Beck’s website. What a find! Probably the coolest thing about Beck’s website is his Record Club. The idea of the Record Club is for Beck and Co. to record a classic album in it’s entirety, all in one day! Up until now they have only completed the Velvet Underground’s ‘Velvet Underground [...]
View Post Beck, Record Club, Velvet UndergroundDevendra Signs With Warner Brothers
Previously, Banhart was signed to the small indie label XL, which put out 2007’s critically-acclaimed Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon. The title of the new LP, his seventh album since 2002, is actually styled thusly:
View Post Devendra Banhart, Little Joy, MegapussHappy Birthday Woody Guthrie
I’m proud to say I share my birthday with the Greatest American Folk Singer Ever, Woody Guthrie. I was born July 14th, 1982 – exactly 70 years after Woody and to commemorate Woody’s (and my) birthday here is one of the two surviving film clips of Woody Guthrie performing. Long live Woody Guthrie!
View Post Woody GuthrieDig It – Justin Townes Earle
A lot to live up to – he is the son of Steve Earle and named after the late great Townes Van Zandt – Justin Townes Earle is a breath of fresh air. His music is both old-timey country and relevant to our times. Check out the insightful interview and performance below. UPDATE: A full [...]
View Post Dig It, Justin Townes EarleDig It: Ryan Bingham
Ryan Bingham is now on his second album and boy what a treat. His first album, Mescalito, wasn’t a bad effort, it just seemed to drag on. Each song had a minute intro or build up.
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