Barna Howard
Barna Howard – Timber Nails And Tears [B]ack in January I featured Barna Howard, the Missouri native, ex-steamboat pilot, singer songwriter who sounds like he was cut straight from the Townes Van Zandt cloth. His simplistic voice and guitar strumming create a sincere, back yard sound that really enhances
Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Benjamin Francis Leftwich – With A Little Help From My Friends While on tour here in Boston, UK singer, Benjamin Francis Leftwich recorded this beautiful little cover of The Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends.” I’ve got a soft spot for a really well done cover, and I
Andy Hull
Right Away, Great Captain – I Am Aware Last week, Andy Hull released the third record / chapter by pen name Right Away, Great Captain, a songwriting tale began in ’06 on The Bitter End and on ’08’s The Eventually Home, about a sailor who “upon discovering his wife cheating on
Tallest Man on Earth
The Tallest Man on Earth – 1904 Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. That’s got to be Kristian Matsson’s formula for success. The raspy voiced singer has been compared to Dylan on many occasions and although those are huge shoes to fill, Matsson seems to be trying to carry a torch of
The Lighthouse and the Whaler
Lighthouse & the Whaler – Venice Digging this new track from Cleveland’s The Lighthouse and the Whaler, “Venice.” It’s a pop-infused rock track that feels a bit like it was influenced by Menomena, the soaring vocals, guitar & keyboard ornamentals, string arrangements and pounding drums make for a
Eleni Mandell
Los Angeles songstress Eleni Mandell has definitely got the voice. Its sultry, warm, and oh so very sincere as she waxes poetic on this single off her upcoming record, I Can See the Future. “Never Have to Fall In Love Again,” seems to be a warning to lovers, or maybe
US Air Guitar Championships
App loading… Please enable javascript.<br /> This weekend, Brighton Music Hall will be hosting the regional championships for the US Air Guitar Championships. I was given the opportunity to give away two tickets, and now’s your chance to win them. Just
Buffalo Killers
Buffalo Killers – Get It Buffalo Killers’ next album Dig. Sow. Love. Grow. is set for a August 7 release on Alive Records. The KY trio released first cut “Get It,” and as evidenced it draws from similar influences as past tunes, a little americana, rock, folk and a little fuzzy
Hoots & Hellmouth
Hoots & Hellmouth – Why Would You Not Want To Go There I’ve been listening to this nonstop the last few days, in an effort to come up with the words for why I like it so much. I’ve yet to find the right words. Hoots & Hellmouth are
Best Coast
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJW00gx4wvE[/youtube] Civic pride is a great thing, and it seems as though there are always a ton of people on the bandwagon for California, and why not? Check out the video from Best Coast for their track “The Only Place” where they
Southeast Engine
Last year I chose Southeast Engine’s Appalachian folk record Canary as my top record of the year, and I couldn’t be more happy to see the upcoming release of Canaanville EP out July 31, 2012 on Misra Records. The EP will contain 4 tracks that were not B-
HearYa
One of my favorite blogs to read, and certainly one of the reasons I got into this whole thing, Hearya released a superb live session with a deep obsession of mine, the Lumineers. I’m just going to post all the videos, because each is worth watching. Then you should
