[T]he art of the cover song is one all musicians have practiced at some point in their lives, some just stick with us more than others. 2012 was filled with fantastic covers, but after a very *ahem* scientific study, the ones below were last year’s stand outs. In our minds and hearts anyway… 1. Heart of Mine (Bob Dylan) Blake Mills, Danielle Haim and Taylor Goldsmith | Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan [youtube]http://youtu.be/o5qkF18srbI[/youtube] 2. Reason to Believe (Bruce Springsteen) Adam Arcuragi | Long Distance Salvation [bandcamp track=1964161024 bgcol=FFFFFF linkcol=4285BB size=venti] 3. The Weight (The Band) Wilco, Nick…
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[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/55746738[/vimeo] [B]oston’s bearded boys beautiful new album, Eager City, Patient Country, will be released January 22, 2013 and the gents have just offered up the first video for the track “Faithful” to bring 2012 to a close and put their stamp on the new year. Larcenist’s lyrics weave together stories of small towns and changing times with expert harmonies and foot-stomping fiddle playing. The new video was filmed by Larcenist guitar/keys player Jonathan Schoeck and highlights the imagery in the band’s tale of being true to one’s soul. It looks like it was a ton of fun to film so…
2 Comments[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvpoiiBW9bc[/youtube] 1. Jack White – Blunderbuss [M]y friends and family are probably not surprised by my pick for the number one album of the year, nor should they be. I do not hide my love for all things Jack White and his first solo album Blunderbuss has been playing pretty much nonstop in my house, and in my head, since it was released back in April. Setting off on his own, freed from the expectations of his previous work, Jack recorded an all out rock n’ roll album that highlights everything great from his past while charting a new path…
5 CommentsPhotos by Boston Concert Photography [O]n Saturday night, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band nearly brought down the walls of Berklee’s Cafe 939. Touring behind their new album “Between the Ditches” (iTunes) and riding the joy of being featured on CMT and MTV, the dynamic trio packed the “Red Room” wall to wall with foot-stomping fans who cheered and hollered at their every facial expression and string slide. There’s no doubt the Reverend is an entertainer through and through and with a sound that’s just begging to be featured on a number of A&E and History Channel shows, I’m gonna lay money down you’ll…
1 Comment[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-8UgDUKcOs[/youtube] [A] child that can dance like this makes for a really fun video. The boys from Saint Motel put together this video for their standout track “Benny Goodman,” off of their album Voyeur, an ode to the “King of Swing.” This little guy could make the Jackson Six, it lends a fun, light-hearted story about believing in yourself to a child who is brimming with talent, but it’s just unseen. Grab Voyeur from Saint Motel’s Gift Shop
Leave a Comment[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/53071814[/vimeo] [E]ngland has become the epicenter of soul music as of late and has largely been dominated by outstanding female vocalists. Ladies and gentlemen of the Music Savage world I present to you the the latest outstanding female vocalist on the Brit-soul scene, Alice Russell. Ms Russell has been working hard to be the next sultry British voice to invade our shores, since the beginning of the last decade as a matter of fact, and it seems as though all the work is beginning to pay off. Her new album To Dust will be out this coming February and she has…
Leave a CommentPhotos by Boston Concert Photography [W]hen I first saw videos of Reignwolf (a.k.a. Jordan Cook) performing live on KEXP, my first thought was “So much soul, emotion and stage presence for someone so young.” That was quickly followed by, “He’s literally beating the tar out of his guitar and it sounds amazing.” As it turns out, this “kid” has been hailed by many as one of the best guitarists in the world and he’s no stranger to being on stage. It seems Jordan Cook has had an axe in his hands since before he could jump (something which he’s obviously gotten the…
2 Comments[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW_bqOJtHVM&hd=1[/youtube] [C]heck out the video for Miner’s track “Hey Love.” The single comes from the bedroom project of Justin Miner, formed with friends and family. Miner’s debut EP ‘Hey Love’ was recorded in a small bedroom in Silver Lake, CA. ”Hey Love,” is instantly catchy, joyful folksy track that jangles with banjos and warm harmonies. It’s bright and sunny, the choruses are energetic and so much fun to hear. They’ve got a show coming up at the Echo in LA where the EP will be available. Miner @ The Echo, w/ Dead Ships, Future Ghost & Blonde Summer Thursday, Nov.…
Leave a Comment[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4eSPlfAJTg&feature=plcp[/youtube] [S]ussex musician/DJ Hint has been making a name for himself on the dancefloors of clubs all over the UK since 2002, and just released his third album, Daily Intake, earlier this year. His latest project, Daily Intake Remix EP, will be out on December 10th and we were just sent the fantastically freaky, bass-heavy video for the track “Watch The Media” to help shake the cobwebs off your Halloween decorations.
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