Month: September 2010

Pete Yorn – Precious Stone

Pete Yorn – Precious Stone Pete Yorn – “Precious Stone”  This song, from Pete’s upcoming self-titled record, came from relatively impromptu sessions with Pixies frontman Frank Black. Since his 2001 debutMusicforthemorningafter, Yorn has been creating his own brand of roots-rock, surprising listeners last year with his retro-pop collaboration with Scarlett Johansson. While Pete has described these songs as “more… Read more »

Sahara Smith – “The Real Thing” This 21-year-old starlet just released her debut record Myth of the Heart, which was crafted under the watchful eye of Fort Worth native T-Bone Burnett. Her sultry vocals and understated, powerful band help create a stunning first record. She kicks off the KXT 91.7 Concert in the Square series… Read more »

Bruce Springsteen – I’m On Fire

Bruce Springsteen – “I’m On Fire” Though Bruce is probably better known for his anthemic, orchestral rock sound (“Born to Run”, “Badlands”), fans have come to appreciate the quieter, brooding side of his work: this song, The Rising’s “Nothing Man”, and others. He has described it as a song born from his memories of being… Read more »

The Eels’ Tomorrow Morning is the final chapter in a trilogy of albums written around lead vocalist Mark “E” Everett’s divorce. Following 2009’s Hombre Loco and this year’s End Times, however, Everett seems to have found love again. On an album full of giddiness and the promise of a new romance, “Spectacular Girl” stands out… Read more »