Ahh… This is great news for those Postcard Records fans and other aficionados of Scottish indie music. Former lead singer of Orange Juice and one of the better pop crooners working in independent music Edwyn Collins will be making his … Continue reading
I’m not the most emotional of listeners, but this is one of the few songs where my eyes well up a bit. I’ve never had the chance to consult on whether Sam Beam, Mr. Iron & Wine himself, meant the … Continue reading
After a wonderful run with The Clash, Mick Jones and Don Letts end up breaking even more interesting ground as Big Audio Dynamite.
Yes, I know, it’s vulgar. Here’s the major difference: if you take away the expletives, the song holds its own to any classic R&B. It’s a mean feat to be able to keep a song relevant without trying for the … Continue reading
John Zorn has a reputation for being a monstrous noise-maker, someone far more liable to rip your ears off than to make you feel wispy and sentimental. Tonie Marshall has a lot to do with it, with soft, sultry voices … Continue reading
David Sillito at the BBC really taps into something I wish would take place more often in the States: listening parties. There’s something nice, nearly sacred, about having the patience to take one’s time and hear a platter (or CD … Continue reading
Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Leadbelly, was a giant among those who enjoyed folk music, early blues and work songs. To this day, his body of work still influences musicians in the field of rock music, folk, blues, country and … Continue reading
Many thanks to my friend Brian for hipping me to this Croatian Krautrock-influenced band. The review for ‘Future Retro Spasm’ by Seven That Spells can be read at Tokafi.com. For a sample of their work, check out the video below:
There is very little in terms of music I find appealing from the decade that just passed us (known to some as The Naughts). Most of what came out was either boring or a substandard clone of early post-punk with … Continue reading
We look forward to bombarding you with the most interesting videos and links to wonderful music-related things this year. A warm thanks to all those who allowed us to review their material as well. We look forward to more of … Continue reading