Saint Motel
Saint Motel – Benny Goodman [A]nother track was released form Los Angeles’ Saint Motel’s upcoming record Voyeur (July 10th). “Benny Goodman,” a new single paying homage to Benny Goodman the “King of Swing.” The track spans genres today between modern pop / rock and Goodman’s big band era taking
Fiona Apple
[7] years! A lot has happened in the past 7 years that could make an artist not want to come back to the spotlight, especially since that spotlight was never really the goal, all things considered. That being said, it is the perfect time for Fiona Apple to release her
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
Ramona Falls
Ramona Falls – Spore Portland, Oregon has graced the world of music with many fine bands these past few years, one of which is Brent Knopf’s latest project Ramona Falls. Knopf was a founding member of one of Portland’s finest live acts, Menomena, and created Ramona Falls as 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