March 21, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Dang! Snow on the first day of Spring? Cuddle up next to the fake gas fire and warm up with some cool tunes. This is the place to leave your polite suggestions and comments. I love getting turned on to music I have never heard before. Leave a link for where it can be purchased… Read more »
March 19, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Frightened Rabbit – “Swim Until You Can’t See Land” This song, the second track from Frightened Rabbit’s newest record The Winter of Mixed Drinks, lays singer Scott Hutchinson’s Scottish (no pun intended) brogue on thick over chiming guitars. The band gained steam with their last record The Midnight Organ Fight, and an opening slot on… Read more »
March 18, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
tumblr_kzhgvekLn11qb97ja Big Star – “Thirteen” Posted in memory of Alex Chilton, who formed Big Star with Chris Bell after his first band, the Box Tops disbanded. A truly intimate recording featuring the crack in Alex’s voice and the squeak of fingers on strings, from the compilation of their first two records, #1 Record/Radio City. Big… Read more »
March 17, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Zach Rogue formed Rogue Wave in 2002 after losing his job in the dot-com bust. The band started to gain traction with their second release, Descended Like Vultures. Television placement and critical acclaim helped them grow their audience with their next record, Asleep At Heaven’s Gate. The band recently released Permalight, which finds them exploring… Read more »
March 17, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Broken Bells – “The Mall and Misery” Broken Bells is the combination of James Mercer of the Shins and Danger Mouse, best known for composing one half of Gnarls Barkley (as well as for the mind-blowing Grey Album.) This is from their self-titled debut album, which combines Mercer’s pop sensibilities with Danger Mouse’s production, which… Read more »
March 16, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Denton’s own Will Johnson has established himself in a variety of formats — with his rock band, Centro-matic, whose influential Love You Just The Same helped put Denton on the map as a music town, as well as side projects with South San Gabriel and a recent collaboration with Magnolia Electric Co. founder Jason Molina.… Read more »
March 16, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Rogue Wave – “Permalight” Zach Rogue’s band continues to grow and explore new sonic territory on Rogue Wave’s latest, Permalight. Their brand of melodic indie rock is augmented by electronic touches on this title track. The band started gaining traction with their 2005 release Descended Like Vultures, which led to tours with Spoon and Mates… Read more »
March 15, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Mumford and Sons – “Cousins” (Vampire Weekend Cover) This is what happens when two great things come together, live at the BBC Radio One studios. Keep an eye out for Mumford and Sons on their U.S. tour this summer with The Middle East.
March 15, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
This Aussie musical collective re-released their EP, The Recordings of the Middle East, after removing three of the more spacy, post-rock tunes, to give it more “focus”. Opening slots with Grizzly Bear and Doves gave the band more attention, culminating in their appearance at Australia’s Big Day Out festival. Video: The Middle East performs at… Read more »
March 14, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Wow, what a weekend for music in Denton and a big week of music in Austin coming up, and its Spring Break! Well, kick back, the weather is fine and I will spin some tunes to keep you engaged and entertained. This is where you can leave your polite comments and wonderful suggestions for music… Read more »
