April 21, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Teddy Thompson – Don’t Know What I Was Thinking Teddy Thompson – “Don’t Know What I Was Thinking” The golden-voiced son of folk legends Richard and Linda Thompson, Teddy has been a KXT 91.7 fixture ever since we launched back in November, both with this song and “In My Arms”. His latest release A Piece of… Read more »
April 20, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Tallest Man on Earth – “King of Spain” Swedish folk singer Kristian Mattson has had to endure neverending comparisons to a certain other influential folk singer ever since he released his debut Shallow Grave in 2008. His latest, The Wild Hunt, takes his sound and builds on it with more intricate arrangements that compliment his… Read more »
April 19, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Laura Marling – Rambling Man Laura Marling – “Rambling Man” This 20-year old British folk singer has a sound that recalls music made long before she was born. This track, from her latest I Speak Because I Can, features KXT favorites Mumford and Sons as her backing band, and is produced by Ethan Johns (Ben… Read more »
April 18, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Hey there, hope you are keeping warm and dry, lets listen to some groovy tunes. This is where you can leave your polite comments and suggestions for music and artist to check out. Make sure that you leave a link to where the music can be heard or purchased. New to me this week: Estradasphere… Read more »
April 16, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Willie Nelson – “Can I Sleep in Your Arms” This track, from Willie’s landmark 1975 record Red Headed Stranger, helped turn the songwriter from Abbott, Texas into a one-name icon and set the standard for his genre-defying career. Recorded live and off-the-cuff in Garland, this record’s mix of traditional standards, original songs, and choice covers… Read more »
April 15, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Luscious Jackson – “Naked Eye” This all-girl trio was formed in 1991, and released several records on the Beastie Boys’ Grand Royal label. “Naked Eye”, from 1996’s Fever In Fever Out was their only charting hit, though they did have success with the follow up single “Ladyfingers”. They broke up in 2000, and drummer Kate… Read more »
April 15, 2010 by April Kinser
The Hope Trust makes thinkers rock in Denton, Texas. Channeling a blend of Americana, timeless pop, and rock n roll that hooks lovers of Neil Finn (Crowded House), Wilco, and The Wallflowers, frontman Kelly Upshaw pens songs that steadily unfold, leading captive listeners through a field of sonic space. With his brother Michael on pedal… Read more »
April 14, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Black Keys – “Tighten Up” This new track from the Black Keys continues the more experimental work they began on 2008’s Danger Mouse-produced Attack and Release. The simple combination of Dan Auerback and Patrick Carney began as a raw blues duo, but has grown to include a strong 60’s pop influence, exhibited on their upcoming record… Read more »
April 13, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – “I Learned The Hard Way” Though Sharon and the Dap Kings have only been playing together since 1996, their music recalls the funk and soul of Motown, Stax, and FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals. This song, from their recent record of the same name, highlights their throwback sound,… Read more »
April 12, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Jenny Lewis – “Acid Tongue” Though probably better known for fronting Rilo Kiley, former child actress (The Wizard, Troop Beverly Hills) Jenny Lewis’ second studio record Acid Tongue contains this self-titled gem. She has said that this song is a thinly veiled confessional song, produced by Jonathan Wilson, who manned the boards for Dawes’ debut… Read more »
