May 12, 2010 by April Kinser
This folk duo, comprised of Benj Pocta and Jamie Wilson has emerged as one of the pieces of Dallas’ neo-folk scene, loosely organized under the umbrella of the Dallas Family Band. Their first, self-titled release mines folk, alt-country, and old-time music to create a sound that is at once haunting and beautiful. The Beaten Sea… Read more »
May 11, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Lucinda Williams – Still I Long For Your Kiss Lucinda Williams – “Still I Long For Your Kiss” This song, from the landmark 1996 record Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, had a long road before it saw the light of day. The record was originally recorded with Gurf Morlix in Austin, but was scrapped… Read more »
May 10, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Sarah Jaffe – Clementine Sarah Jaffe – “Clementine” From her debut full length Suburban Nature comes this track from Denton’s Sarah Jaffe. Aided by a haunting string section, Jaffe’s affected voice and lyrics about wasted time show why she has been one of the North Texas music scene’s best kept secrets for a few years… Read more »
May 9, 2010 by Paul Slavens
New to me this week: Dr Dog, Blueprint RFD2, Karen Elson, Peter and Gordon, The Rall and The Most Serene Republic
May 7, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
tumblr_l220k1Nv5L1qb97ja This track, from the Stills-Young band’s only album, has become a classic song of endearment, although Neil Young wrote it for his 1948 Buick Roadmaster hearse. The ensuing tour was famously canceled when Young called Stephen Stills before a show and said he was bored with it and was headed home.
May 6, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Rolling Stones – Plundered My Soul The Rolling Stones – “Plundered My Soul” This previously unreleased track, from the upcoming remaster release of the classic Exile on Main Street, is yet another swaggering tune from the sweltering basement of Keith Richards’ summer house in France. In a very rock and roll move, the Stones… Read more »
May 5, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
David Byrne and Brian Eno – Strange Overtones David Byrne and Brian Eno – “Strange Overtones” From their 2008 record Everything That Happens Will Happen Today, this collaboration finds legendary producer Eno and former Talking Heads frontman Byrne working to find the medium between electronic music and gospel. Reviving the partnership that produced 1981’s My… Read more »
May 4, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Kinks – “A Well Respected Man” This classic, written mockingly by Ray Davies after his stay at an upscale British resort, has endured the test of time, being named one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest rock and roll songs of all time. Originally from the EP Kwyet Kinks, the song draws its influence from… Read more »
May 3, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Delta Spirit – “Bushwick Blues” This new track, from Delta Spirit’s upcoming History From Below, reminds us why we liked their debut Ode to Sunshine so much. Their unique way of uniting rock, soul, and Americana is evident in this track’s chugging rhythm and impassioned vocals.
May 2, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Happy May everyone, its a lovely night, kick back and check out some tunes, take a second and leave a nice comment or some suggestions for music to play on this show new to me this week: Angus & Julia Stone Birdsong at Morning Robyn &Royksopp
