June 14, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Blitzen Trapper – “Heaven and Earth” When their diverse third record Wild Mountain Nation gained some steam in 2007, a lot of fans were not sure what to make of Blitzen Trapper. Their 2008 release Furr recast their experimental folk with a heavy dose of Dylan, especially the title track, which recounted the story of… Read more »
June 13, 2010 by Paul Slavens
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June 11, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Hacienda – Hound Dog Hacienda – “Hound Dog” Hailing from his native San Antonio, Doug Sahm would be proud of Hacienda, who carries on his tradition of mixing tex-mex music with blues, rock and roll, and soul. On their latest record Big Red and Barbacoa, they show other influences in Buddy Holly, the Beach Boys,… Read more »
June 10, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Fanfarlo – Fire Escape Fanfarlo – “Fire Escape” This is one of a few songs from this British pop band’s record Reservoir that we have added to our playlists. You might have heard the orchestral sounds of “These Walls Are Coming Down” or “Harold T. Wilkins”, directed by Swede Simon Balthazar. The band’s name comes… Read more »
June 9, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Roky Erickson w/ Okkervil River – Goodbye Sweet Dreams Roky Erickson (with Okkervil River) – “Goodbye Sweet Dreams” From the recent collaborative record True Love Cast Out All Evil, former 13th Floor Elevators frontman Roky Erickson growls this featured track over the barely restrained backing clamor of Austin’s Okkervil River. Shortly after disbanding the Elevators,… Read more »
June 8, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Calexico – Alone Again Or Calexico – “Alone Again Or” This cover of the classic Love song gives it the signature Calexico treatment – taking listeners on a trip through the American Southwest. Though they impose their sound on this 60’s psychedelic rock tune rom their EP Convict Pool, it keeps the spirit of the Arthur Lee-penned… Read more »
June 7, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Neil Young – “Cripple Creek Ferry” This track, from Neil’s 1970 masterpiece After The Gold Rush, is a classic album track — never a single, but a song that people instantly associate with playing the record through its entirety. Featuring a young Nils Lofgren (later a longtime member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band) on… Read more »
June 6, 2010 by Paul Slavens
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June 4, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Murry Hammond – Lost At Sea Murry Hammond – “Lost at Sea” The Texas native (who named his son Tex), better known for being the bass player, background vocalist, and dark horse songwriting champ of the Old 97’s lives in California now, where he leads an old-time gospel service at a local church. This solo record,… Read more »
June 3, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Janelle Monae – “Cold War” Try as you might, you are going to have a hard time fitting Janelle Monae into any boxes. A Kansas City native, she moved to Atlanta and started the Wondaland Arts Society with Outkast’s Big Boi. He guests on this record, The ArchAndroid, which combines suites 2 and 3 of… Read more »
