September 8, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Lissie – “In Sleep” This rocking live version of the track from her new record Catching a Tiger takes its cues straight from Hendrix’s version of “All Along the Watchtower”, complete with shredding solo at the end. Lissie, a 28-year-old singer and songwriter from Rock Island, Illinois, first struck fame with her song “Little Lovin”,… Read more »
September 7, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
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 »
September 5, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Hey Everyone,
The heat has let up and its a lovely evening in DFW, so kick back and let’s groove to some tunage.
September 3, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
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 »
September 2, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
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 »
September 1, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
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 »
August 31, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Band of Horses – “Laredo” This song, from Band of Horses’ third album, harkens back to late 70’s guitar driven rock, with lead singer Ben Bridwell’s haunting vocals taking center stage. The band, who gained acclaim with their debut Everything All The Time and the follow-up Cease to Begin, were formed in Seattle but relocated… Read more »
August 30, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Ben Folds – “From Above” This new song, from Folds’ upcoming record Lonely Avenue, features a collaboration with author Nick Hornby (About a Boy, High Fidelity). Folds took charge of the music while Hornby, a renowned music buff, wrote the lyrics. Hornby writes in Folds’ typical irreverent third person style, creating a song that fits… Read more »
August 29, 2010 by Paul Slavens
This is where you can leave groovy suggestions for music and nice polite comments about whatever.
August 27, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
School Of Seven Bells – Dust Devil School of Seven Bells – “Dust Devil” Incorporating the influence of better early-90s shoegaze acts like My Bloody Valentine and the Cocteau Twins, this trio (made up of former Dallasite/ex-Secret Machines member Ben Curtis and twin sisters Claudia and Alejandra Deheza) recently released their latest record, Disconnect from… Read more »
