The Widowmaker is the moniker for Ian Easton, a folk musician from the United Kingdom. The Widowmaker prides himself on “counter cultural” music. This, his second album, is a masterpiece of music history. It is, in many ways, a history of rock all …
YouTube Gem: Elliot Road – These Blues
If you have been to the site before, you may have noticed that we’re big fans of Elliot Road. The Kansas brothers, James and John Beasley, crafted one of our favorite albums last year with “The Dust Covered Man”. There back to recording …
Artist Interview: Young Readers
Jordan Herrera of Young Readers answered a few of our questions about his awesome music. Be sure to enjoy the whole video. The recording at the end (in a library, appropriately) is awesome.
Quick Hit: Florez
Fans of Pop/Rock take a seat in the roaring train that is Florez. These guys are a Nashville-based band that when even swapping members, seem to be making waves around town. Someone suggested I meander my way over to their music and take …
Andrew James and The Steady Tiger – Red in Tooth and Claw
People have been making pop and rock music for like 65 years now, so it’s rare when we come across something truly unique. Andrew James and The Steady Tiger, whose name is James von Minnen, are the two men responsible for the Polyphonic …
YouTube Gem: The Devil Makes Three – “Do Wrong Right”
The Devil Makes Three look and sound like a counter cultural group of fellas. They are. They’re not the most complicated musically, but they sure write some incredible music. Full of wordplay and critical messages, the music is delightful. Enjoy “Do Wrong Right” …
Hard Rock Records: A Change is Gonna Come?
Recently, we were told about an idea that changes the way that we think about “major labels” and the way that they do business. It’s obvious to everyone that, thanks to things like MySpace music (a few years ago) and more recent sites …
YouTube Gem: Delta Rae – Chain on Love
On Saturday, I posted a review of a new band named Delta Rae. This 6 piece chamber rock band can sound like an orchestra, a rock band a la NeedToBreathe, and a phenomenal power pop band. If you want it, they pretty much …
Artist Interview: Kyle Cox
1) How did you and Sarahbeth meet? Sarahbeth & I met through a community of similar friends. She & I have a ton of mutual friends, including my soon-to-be wife (who is also named Sarah). The more we kept hanging out in mutual …
The Wheeler Brothers – Portraits
There are few times when I listen to just a minute of a new band and instantly dig it. It’s rare. Mostly because I can harshly judge a band or artists sound within the first minute. In fact, I like to listen to …
