In an industry where independent musicians have to rely on overexposure, bugging venues for gigs, using YouTube to upload every version of a new song, the notion of retaining a little mystery might be seen as a career-killer. On the […]
In an industry where independent musicians have to rely on overexposure, bugging venues for gigs, using YouTube to upload every version of a new song, the notion of retaining a little mystery might be seen as a career-killer. On the […]
Some of the bands and singer/songwriters in the underground music community these days seem to put together projects that are as ephemeral as the luna moth’s lifespan, lasting but for a short time in the obscurity of the scene. These […]
Signature Sounds is offering a free sampler download when you sign up for their mailing list. You get the link instantly and can download the songs right away upon sign up. Visit SignatureSounds.com to sign up! Tracks include Joy Kills […]
Every August for the past four years or so, on the first Friday of the month, I’ve woken with the sun and boarded a train for Portland. By mid-afternoon, I’m rolling my suitcase (packed tight with tent, sleeping bag, and […]
Tim Easton offers up unreleased and live songs for streaming: http://www.timeaston.com/listen.html# The Village Records jukebox updated with new Tom Petty, Robert Randolph, Jayhawks and Peter Case: http://tinyurl.com/qrxta7 Only in America (Part 734) – Finger in Butt Crack Sparks Knife Fight: […]
Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy talk about working together on Mavis’ upcoming album ‘You Are Not Alone’ Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy has produced the new album by soul singer Mavis Staples. You Are Not Alone is scheduled for release on September […]
(Charles Dharapak / Associated Press / July 26, 2010) Nathaniel Ayers performed Monday at the White House for President Obama. For any musician this would constitute a peak life experience. For Mr Ayers, who has spent long periods of his […]
This is my first post. I’m looking forward to sharing insights, opinions and whatever else seems interesting. I stumbled onto this site a few days ago and was surprised, although not shocked, to find my old friend, Barry Dredze, hanging […]
The Middle East is a hotspot in the Boston-Cambridge music scene, but it is a small club played mostly by bands who haven’t made it big yet. I was surprised to see Alejandro playing here, and to only a couple […]
July 26, 2010 by Paul Kerr Blabber ‘n’ Smoke http://paulkerr.wordpress.com/2010/07/26/kacey-cubero-“fill-your-cup”/ A welcome addition to that select group of female performers who fuse sultry vocals with bluesey country rock, Kasey Cubero is indeed, on the strength of this album, almost up […]
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