Author Archives: Music Savage
Jake Klar – Where I’ll Be Tonight
Jake Klar – Where I’ll Be Tonight There seems to be a new crop of very young, very talented folk songwriters and I’m happy to have found a few of them, and some of which have found me. Either way, … Continue reading
Video | Field Report – Fergus Falls
It’s worth mentioning that of all the bands I could have seen at SXSW, I only saw one of them twice. That band was Eau Claire’s Field Report. Their record is coming in July, but you can catch their fantastic … Continue reading
Mozella – Another You
Mozella – Another You Detroit songstress Mozella (Maureen McDonald) is about to release her new album The Brian Holland Sessions. The sessions was a co-written album with Motown legend Brian Holland who also co-produced the album along with Dave Wilder. … Continue reading
Larcenist – Starless
Larcenist – Starless I’m really excited about Boston’s Larcenist getting back into the studio. They’ve been playing all over the Northeast area for the last year, and now they are bringing “doomfolk” into Q Division studios for a second full … Continue reading
Woody Pines – Long Gone Lost John
Woody Pines – Long Gone Lost John Music has the power to bring you back, to a time period you may have never lived… sure why not? That seems to be exactly what Woody Pines is looking to do. Woody … Continue reading
The Tallest Man on Earth – Graceland (Paul Simon Cover)
I love a good cover, and well I love a good cover of a great song. A special Record Store Day release of “King of Spain,” had been paired with a b-side cover of one of my favorite Paul Simon … Continue reading
New Music | Field Report – Taking Alcatraz
Field Report – Taking Alcatraz The third track to release, I’d say you might want to note Field Report at this point. With an affiliation with Bon Iver (he played pedal steel in Justin Vernon’s old band DeYarmond Edison) … Continue reading
Fiona Apple – Every Single Night
At SXSW last month, Fiona Apple debuted three songs from her long-awaited and feverishly anticipated new album, The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw, And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do. Welcome Fiona back … Continue reading
New Music | Mornin’ Old Sport – Katie
Mornin Old Sport – Katie Mornin’ Old Sport is a group consisting of Berklee College of Music alums Kate Smeal (vocals, strings), Scott Nanos (guitar, bass, keys, strings), and Jeff Price (drums, production engineering) who started their band here in … Continue reading
Video | Casey Black – Little Bit Lonely
I’m happy to get to premiere the video for Casey Black’s “Little Bit Lonely.” ?Casey Black is the Nashville-born, son of songwriter, Charlie Black. The single, “Little Bit Lonely,” appears on his latest record, It Shapes Me As It Goes, … Continue reading
Video | Glen Hansard – Love Don’t Leave Me Waiting
Glen Hansard’s highly anticipated new record Rhythm and Repose may be a couple of months away, but we are getting a taste of his track “Love Don’t Leave Me Waiting,” a song that to me feels very Van Morrison-like. It’s carefree & … Continue reading
Jonah Tolchin – Criminal Man
Jonah Tolchin – Criminal Man I’ve been listening quite a bit to a musician by the name of Jonah Tolchin, a 19 year old kid that sings songs that are at times quite dazzling. I mention his age because you … Continue reading
These United States – Born Young
These United States – Born Young Today, These United States premiered “Born Young,” a brand new single from their eponymous new album, out on June 12th with United Interests. The track is the second from the album, a rambunctious melting … Continue reading
Andrew Combs – Take It From Me
A few months ago, I mentioned Nashville’s Andrew Combs and his upcoming 7″. Well all of that has come to fruition. His new EP, Big Bad Love, is available on Bandcamp for a couple of bucks, and well it is … Continue reading
Here We Go Magic – How Do I Know
Here We Go Magic have released their second single off forthcoming album, A Different Ship, today. This song is instant earworm material, the simple guitar-vocal-drums combo layers atop ornate sounds as they layer atop bass, synths & percussions. Its really … Continue reading