August 6, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Alejandro Escovedo – Tender Heart Alejandro Escovedo – “Tender Heart” Though he has made music of all types: early alt-country with Rank and File and the True Believers, chamber music with his string quartet, and his own solo records, Alejandro Escovedo has probably gained more acclaim from his most high profile fan, Bruce Springsteen. The… Read more »
August 6, 2010 by April Kinser
Most people would recognize Kevin Russell as the frontman of Austin-based party band The Gourds, though he has recently stepped out to play shows under his nickname, Shinyribs.
August 5, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Spoon – “Out Go The Lights” Britt Daniel has gained critical acclaim with his band’s stripped-down version of pop music. Since forming Spoon in 1994 with drummer Jim Eno, the band has released a series of records to a growing audience that appreciates their tense, often sparse sound. Their latest, Transference, continues this trend, though… Read more »
August 4, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Clash – “Train In Vain” This song, which almost wasn’t included on the legendary London Calling turned out to be The Clash’s first US hit. Sung by guitar player Mick Jones, the track wasn’t even listed on the cover art, as it had been added while the record sleeve was already being produced. The… Read more »
August 3, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Soul Coughing – “Circles” This song, from Soul Coughing’s 1998 record El Oso, features a few of the band’s signatures: Mike Doughty’s stream-of-consciousness lyrics and repetitive, almost hypnotic bass and drums. After scoring a minor hit with “Super Bon Bon” from 1996’s Irresistible Bliss, the release of this single garnered them national acclaim, though they… Read more »
August 2, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Robert Plant and the Band of Joy – “Angel Dance” When the former Led Zeppelin frontman decided to create a new incarnation of his pre-Zep band (which included drummer John Bonham), he looked to guitarist Buddy Miller, who played on his Grammy-winning Raising Sand record with Alison Krauss. Miller brought in folk-rocker Patty Griffin and… Read more »
