A few weeks ago, I wrote an article that talked about Hard Rock, the company behind all the music themed restaurants across the globe, and their foray into the world of creating music with their new label, Hard Rock Records. The first band …
YouTube Gem: If Birds Could Fly – “House of Gold” (cover)
This video epitomizes the YouTube Gem category. Here is a great classic song performed by a wonderful duo. Brittany Carter vocals are again fantastic. This is truly a gem. I hope you will share it widely. These talented musicians deserve greater notoriety.
Casey’s Take: Mumford and Sons – Babel
Editor’s note: I’m writing this as a response of sorts to Jake’s review, meaning that I’ve already read his and thought I’d add my own for posterity’s sake. “Well, I know that time has numbered my days, so I’ll go along with everything …
Jake’s Take: Mumford and Sons – Babel
The Sophomore Slump is a terrifying curse. It can take what seem like the most brilliant of musicians and expose them for their inability to create music equivalent to the quality found in their breakthrough performance. For some musicians, the second album will …
The Head and the Heart – KEXP Show
There’s nothing I can say that will adequately introduce this group. This recording of “Ever Since” (the second in the set) made my soul squirm in a good way. It’s a little longer than most of our videos, but it’s worth your time …
Guest Review: Dan Alland on Sunwolf UK
Sunwolf – Beyond the Sun By Dan Alland Patience is a virtue. This proverb appears to be the pre-eminent mantra for UK ambient risers, Sunwolf, whose debut album – “Beyond the Sun” – is set for its much anticipated release: 26/11/2012 on Ark …
YouTube Gem: Erin Rae – “Going Away”
Eratosthenes is a remarkable videographer with the best music connections in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s his recording of the incomparable Erin Rae. Her guitar playing is soothing and her voice like honey. Drink it in… so so sweet.
Quicksand Marching Band – Quicksand Marching Band
I love creative band names and often listen to bands strictly because of that. I admit it’s not always the best tactic, but it has served me well thus far. The most recent example is Quicksand Marching Band, a five piece bluegrass band …
Pebaluna – Carny Life
Pebaluna came by the strong recommendation of Good Old War. One site described their sound as like She and Him but I heartily disagree. The lead vocal is a bit like Zoey Deschanel, but the rest of the sound has a sophistication that …
Youtube Gems: The Last Bison
If you were fortunate enough to catch The Last Bison when they were still Bison, you’ll have heard most of the songs on their upcoming Universal Records debut. Most of the songs on that debut are off of their self produced debut “Quill” …
