July 25, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Hey kids!
Lots of new music this week and some things that I really dig! This is where you can leave polite comments and turn me and other readers on to music ideas and suggestions for things to check out and play.
July 23, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Bob Schneider – “Metal and Steel” Austinite Bob Schneider has been making music for more than twenty years with bands like the Scabs, the Ugly Americans, and Joe Rockhead, though he has received more acclaim for his solo work of the last decade. Drifting in and out of major label deals, Schneider’s genre-bending sound has… Read more »
July 22, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Amy Winehouse – “You Know I’m No Good” Amy Winehouse exploded in 2007 with her release Back to Black, produced by British DJ Mark Ronson. Ronson took Winehouse’s soulful vocals and matched them with Sharon Jones’ backing band, the Dap-Kings to create a sound that revived British R&B. This track showcases that sound in all… Read more »
July 21, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Richard Thompson – Crawl Back (Under My Stone) Richard Thompson – “Crawl Back (Under My Stone)” This song, from the legendary guitarist’s 1999 record Mock Tudor, finds him in classic form, with his witty songwriting and expert playing at the forefront. After he made his mark with British folk band Fairport Convention, he made several… Read more »
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 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 »
