March 25, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Jakob Dylan – “Nothing But The Whole Wide World” Mr. Zimmerman’s son follows up his first post-Wallflowers solo record Seeing Things with Women & Country, an EP that previews his upcoming full-length of the same name. This song features the background vocals of Neko Case and Kelly Hogan and the production work of Fort Worth native T-Bone… Read more »
March 24, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
tumblr_kzsivkr1QL1qb97ja Drive-By Truckers – “(It’s Gonna Be) I Told You So” This track, from the Drive-By Truckers’ latest The Big To Do, highlights the songwriting and singing of bassist Shonna Tucker. Though the band hails from Athens, Georgia, most of the members are from Alabama, and this song shows the Muscle Shoals influence, with a… Read more »
March 23, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Laura Veirs – “Carol Kaye” This song comes from Laura Veirs’ latest record July Flame, produced by longtime boyfriend Tucker Martine. We have had the title track in rotation, but this song, featuring harmonies by Jim James of My Morning Jacket, celebrates the longtime bassist for the Wrecking Crew, the studio wizards who played on hundreds… Read more »
March 22, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Joe Pug – Speak Plainly, Diana Joe Pug – “Speak Plainly, Diana” Joe Pug stopped by our studios this morning to play a few songs from his latest, Messenger. We have been playing the title track, and here is the closing track from that record. Joe left playwriting school on the first day of his… Read more »
March 21, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Dang! Snow on the first day of Spring? Cuddle up next to the fake gas fire and warm up with some cool tunes. This is the place to leave your polite suggestions and comments. I love getting turned on to music I have never heard before. Leave a link for where it can be purchased… Read more »
March 19, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Frightened Rabbit – “Swim Until You Can’t See Land” This song, the second track from Frightened Rabbit’s newest record The Winter of Mixed Drinks, lays singer Scott Hutchinson’s Scottish (no pun intended) brogue on thick over chiming guitars. The band gained steam with their last record The Midnight Organ Fight, and an opening slot on… Read more »
March 18, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
tumblr_kzhgvekLn11qb97ja Big Star – “Thirteen” Posted in memory of Alex Chilton, who formed Big Star with Chris Bell after his first band, the Box Tops disbanded. A truly intimate recording featuring the crack in Alex’s voice and the squeak of fingers on strings, from the compilation of their first two records, #1 Record/Radio City. Big… Read more »
March 17, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Broken Bells – “The Mall and Misery” Broken Bells is the combination of James Mercer of the Shins and Danger Mouse, best known for composing one half of Gnarls Barkley (as well as for the mind-blowing Grey Album.) This is from their self-titled debut album, which combines Mercer’s pop sensibilities with Danger Mouse’s production, which… Read more »
March 16, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Rogue Wave – “Permalight” Zach Rogue’s band continues to grow and explore new sonic territory on Rogue Wave’s latest, Permalight. Their brand of melodic indie rock is augmented by electronic touches on this title track. The band started gaining traction with their 2005 release Descended Like Vultures, which led to tours with Spoon and Mates… Read more »
March 15, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Mumford and Sons – “Cousins” (Vampire Weekend Cover) This is what happens when two great things come together, live at the BBC Radio One studios. Keep an eye out for Mumford and Sons on their U.S. tour this summer with The Middle East.
