Mark Knopfler returns to form on “Good On You Son”
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Three very different types of recordings, yet connected in an abstract way.
Every time I am about to write off this bit of malarkey we call “Americana,” something pulls me from the brink. Don’t roll your eyes at me. In the years…
West Coast psych-folk crooner Levi Thomas is preparing his debut solo album, Billie, later this year.
New solo track endears itself to older listeners without chasing off the fans.
Two new releases prove the indie pop sound is where the action’s at.
“Tracker” takes us on a slow journey across Mark Knopfler’s career
Too bad. Here’s a seventeen minute megamix of Milli Vanilli’s “Girl You Know It’s True.”
Three bands tied directly or indirectly to legacies are releasing new albums roughly at the same time. What do their lead singles indicate?
The only important thing is whether Taylor Swift is okay, I guess.
It’s the 35th Anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s “In Through The Out Door”
Labels would have you believe nothing comes out in the summer except the big “Summer Jam”. Here are some releases proving that false.
The New Pornos are back with a dense, layered, pop confection.
“Beloved rock band puts out new album. What happens next will bring tears to your eyes!”
The Bottom Dollars channel The Clash’s energy with an Americana twist.
Ted Asregadoo emerges from the Listening Booth walking on clouds after hearing the new Ash Reiter EP, Heatwave.
Are Truth & Salvage Co. the second coming of the Eagles? Ted Asregadoo weighs in on their debut album.
Some singles have just arrived on our doorstep, so now’s as good a time as any to scan what’s sailing ’round the horn. To kick things off, let’s talk about…
Bona fides: I’m a Jersey boy, and a fan. I’ve got more than 50 Springsteen concerts under my belt. I’ve even met him once or twice, and no, I never…
Beth Rowley – Little Dreamer (2008, Verve Forecast) purchase this CD (Amazon) Yes, Beth Rowley is another white, female British soul singer, but before you write her off as another…
Olivia Broadfield, Eyes Wide Open (2007, Pig Factory) purchase this album (Amazon) Just when I think I’ve heard enough wispy female bedroom pop, along comes another cute-as-a-button waif with an…
It’s the curse of the debut album: the artist, unsure of who he/she is or what he/she ought to sound like strikes out in all directions — a power ballad…
Ranlom – Going on Holiday (Quirky Bird, 2008) purchase this album (Amazon) With the amount of shit I’ve given Christmas music over the last few years, and the obvious relish…
Guggenheim Grotto – Happy the Man (UFO Music, 2009) purchase this album (Amazon) Its artwork has the sort of washed-out color tones that usually suggest an album from Jack Johnson…
Guns n’ Roses – Chinese Democracy (Geffen, 2008) purchase this album (Best Buy) Unless you’ve spent a lot of time in the company of William Shatner, Chinese Democracy will likely…