J. Tillman, the former drummer for Fleet Foxes, is going by Father John Misty for his upcoming album, Fear Fun. KCRW has been playing “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings” pretty consistently, and I still can’t get enough. “Jesus Christ, girl…” Fear Fun (Sub Pop, May 2012) Read More…
If you follow OTIS HEAT, you probably got the email about lead singer Sean O’Neill’s solo project offering a free download of “Don’t Look.” On Monday, 5/16 O’Neill will be opening up for the legendary Chuck Ragan at The Bell House in Brooklyn. You can purchase tickets for $10 right here. On Thursday, 5/19 he [...] Read More…
“Bizness” “Gangsta” This is the first I’ve heard of tUnE-yArDs. Really digging these tracks. tUnE-yArDs is the singular musical project of New England native Merrill Garbus. Possessing an expansive sound that marries a coarse folk ingenuity with the bold pop sensibility of an R&B siren, BiRd-BrAiNs was assembled with a staunch DIY aesthetic. Recording herself [...] Read More…
Awesome new album from Terraplane Sun called Coyote. My favorite tracks are “Slow Train” and “Funnel of Love” but the whole album is a really great listen. It’s a great one, definitely check it out… Coyote (December 2010) Read More…
Infinite Arms (May 2010) Read More…
Mexico (Science of Sound, May 2010) Read More…
FRAZEY FORD – “Firecracker” Read More…
I first heard the song “Blood” by Australian band The Middle East on KCRW a couple of months ago. The harmonies and soft, melodic progressions build to create moving, stirring music and the same is true for all of their songs, most of which are between 5 to 7 minutes long. ”Blood” immediately reminded me [...] Read More…
I’ve wanted to share these songs for a while now but I didn’t have too much to say about them all. I think they’re all awesome remixes and covers of great tracks but check them out and decide for yourself… The xx – “You’ve Got The Love” (Florence and the Machine) () [Audio clip: view [...] Read More…
A couple of weeks ago, I saw AM at the Hotel Cafe and it was an awesome show. His music reaches across a number of genres from psychedelic rock and folk to soul and classic rock, even jazz. AM’s new album, Future Sons & Daughters, draws on an eclectic variety of musical influences to create a [...] Read More…