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Month: April 2009

  • Eamon McGrath Makes Whiskey Sound Good

    Just thought I would post something that oozes of late night, being down on your luck and gritty back alleys.  But for some reason it is something that still draws you in like its home.  Ladies and Gentleman, I give you Edmonton’s Eamon McGrath. First showing on Slowcoustic had Eamon on a playlist here with…

  • It Seems Like Only Days Since Scott Matthew Was On The Blog

    Well friends it was but merely days – or a couple of posts ago that I posted on Scott Matthew!  I am getting into the new album from Mr. Matthew and despite what some call “overwrought” I call pretty darn good (I’m lookin’ at you Morgan – HA!).  I know you can get overwhelmed with…

  • Weinland’s “Breaks In The Sun” Follow Up

    So I first mentioned the new Weinland album here and indicated it was one of the albums to look forward to.  Now that it has been released as of last week, I can say, it is well worth it. The album has been spinning for almost 2 months around here and it is a great…

  • If You Haven’t Heard – Tobacco Pat

    Tobacco Pat is the subject of this episode of “If You Haven’t Heard” and once again, you need to hear – but I guess that is the point of the series.  Well now that we are on subject, I was recently introduced to Tobacco Pat (and have previously mentioned him HERE) and now I hope…

  • Scott Matthew Has a Masterpiece on His Hands

    Maybe it is the fact that at first listen it presents as a cross between Devendra’s bohemian and Antony’s dramatics…Scott Matthew’s latest album “There Is An Ocean That Divides”** is something more than simply a new album, it is a wake up call that he is here and is delivering us a masterpiece. ~~ ~~…

  • Sunday Label Showcase – Third Uncle Records

    Okay, so it isn’t really a profile of the label, but I am a fan of a couple of artists (so far, I am sure my “fandom” will grow once I really dig into Third Uncle).  Those artists are the overly Slowcoustic profiled Elephant Micah (mentioned here, here and here) and new on my radar,…

  • A Trip Through The Slowcoustic Inbox

    **pictured above is the entrance to Slowcoustic Artist Submission offices Thought I would do a overview of some recent submissions to the blog.  I do get a fair amount, not as much as others (how many sad bastards can there be, really?) and they deserve some play.  Below are a few selections of bands, artists…

  • Working My Way Into A Slumber With Will Johnson

    Will Johnson “Just to Know What You’ve Been Dreaming” (mp3) “Closing Down My House” (mp3) from “Vultures Await” (Misra) More On This Album ~~ ~Heading off to bed, glad it is Friday.  But long ago when it was still the morning of this very Friday, I was listening to “Counting the Scars” on the way…

  • Something Borrowed and Something Blue

    Advised from friend Giuseppe over at Happy Days Are Here Again Blog via Twitter: new Brian Borcherdt video for Scout Leader – LOVE IT – mostly as I had Brian Borcherdt’s “Coyotes” album as my favourite album of 2008.  I am very much biased on this topic.  Debates are still raging over the topic of…

  • The Woodlands emerge with incredible debut album!

    The grey of dripping dusk sounds forth an invitation to innocence. It extends its grey hand with a slight tremble and a quiet recognition of the disparity between its own chill and the warmth of the impending guest. Innocence reciprocates like a slow glance around the doorway that leads to a dim room, holding promises…

  • I told you I would post again on Garrett Pierce.

    I am not going to lie to you, I posted a couple of weekends ago on Garrett Pierce (here) and I was so impressed that I immediately went and purchased his debut album “Like A Moth”.  Another winner.  I then discovered it was up on IODA, so this is perfect, I am posting on Mr.…

  • This Is Deer Country – Daylily King EP

    So yes, you think “Michigan once again”.  You think “maybe I started to post too much about Michigan”.  Then you notice Michigan starts hanging around more than it used to.  Then Michigan asks to borrow money and accepts deliveries on your behalf.  Then it happens…Michigan asks you to help it move and wants to store…