July 20, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Jenny & Johnny – Big Wave Jenny & Johnny – “Big Wave” This latest collaboration from Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis and her boyfriend Johnathan Rice mines 60’s pop in both melody and the buzzing, aquatic guitars that recall the Ventures or early Beach Boys. From their upcoming record I’m Having Fun Now, this pairing inspired… Read more »
July 19, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Crowded House – Saturday Sun Crowded House – “Saturday Sun” New Zealander Neil Finn began his illustrious career with Crowded House in 1985 after the dissolution of Split Enz, the band that also featured his brother Tim. Finding success with the band’s self-titled record, they would go on to have a 15 year career, despite… Read more »
July 18, 2010 by Paul Slavens
It was a great weekend of music in Dallas and more to come with the Observer Awards. This is where you can leave your polite comments and suggestions for music.
July 16, 2010 by April Kinser
When you listen to Nathaniel Rateliff’s latest LP, In Memory of Loss, you hear years of struggle combined with achingly honest lyrics that mix with the sound of traditional country and folk.
July 15, 2010 by April Kinser
San Diego band Delta Spirit formed in 2005 and released their debut EP, I Think I’ve Found It, in 2006. The band decided to self-produce and record their debut full-length album, Ode to Sunshine, in a a cabin in the San Diego mountains. Their second album, History From Below, was released June 2010.
July 15, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Andrew Bird – “Fitz and the Dizzyspells” American musician, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird’s 2009 release, Noble Beast, contains many of the elements fans have come to love about the solo artist (think hand clapping, whistling and a Mensa vocabulary). But Bird seems a bit more subdued on this go-around, with a sparer sound than… Read more »
July 14, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Bjork – “Unravel” Never one to shy away from pushing the envelope artistically, Bjork (Icelandic singer-songwriter, actress, music producer and composer) is ever-evolving. “Unravel,” the third track on 1997’s Homogenic, is a sparse song with a slow, pulsating beat. But the star of “Unravel,” as with most of her songs, is Bjork’s unique, bold voice.… Read more »
July 13, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Sarah Jarosz – “I Can’t Love You Now” Austin native Sarah Jarosz, not yet 20 years old, is a multi-instrumentalist (mandolin, clawhammer banjo, guitar) whose voice and overall sound have been compared to Gillian Welch. She made quite a splash in 2009 with the release of her bluegrass-tinged debut, Song Up In Her Head, from… Read more »
July 11, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Welcome to the show! Hope you had a great week. Kick back and get ready for the next Paul Slavens Show.
July 9, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Shinyribs – Who Built The Moon Shinyribs – “Who Built The Moon” This song comes from Gourds frontman Kevin Russell’s latest project under his nickname, Shinyribs. Though the Gourds are one of Texas’ most popular (and raucous) party bands, Russell keeps it a little more mellow on Well After Awhile, though his signature laid back… Read more »
