Category: Singer Songwriter
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A FatCat Records Playlist
Woot! Part three of the a series I have going on record labels (part 1, part 2). This time we have the ever impressive “FatCat Records” from Brighton (and Brooklyn). FatCat Records is pretty much an “ahead of the curve” indie label with a few great “straight ahead” indie artists. If you are a bit…
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Pitchfork ain’t all that bad, I guess
If you have been following my posts this weekend, you will have noticed a flurry of posts and music. Yes, I was left alone all day yesterday and mostly today, so I have been raging all across the internets and posting at will. This brings me to Pitchfork. I do tend to visit Pitchfork on…
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Bonus Presidential Downloads
Just because I have been trolling various music sites in the last few days, I have found a few tracks that I would have attached to previous posts, but simply didn’t find them by the time I posted. Bad, bad blogger – research all available venues, exhaust every possible nook and cranny of the internet…
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Still on tap: “Various Artists” Vol. 2
I tolds ya I would be back with some more various songs, loosely threaded together by some sort of “themed post”. I won’t let you down today folks. More good ones available below for consumption. Various Artists playlist part 2: “River of Dirt” by Marissa Nadler (new track from the upcoming release “Little Hells”) “A…
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Now on tap: “Various Artists” Vol. 1
This “Various Artist” band sure records a lot. I mean, how many albums can these guys put out…and on a regular basis! Okay, lame opening, but wouldn’t it be a great name for a band – “Various Artists”. Everyone would be know you, although there are a few inherent pitfalls I see in that name……
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Matt Jones – Michigan talent pool finds even more depth
The photo above features Matt Jones. Matt Jones is more or less new to me. The fact that the trailer in the photo above is made by John Deere is not lost on me. Michigan isn’t just the city of Detroit. Michigan is as vast as it’s songwriter talent pool is deep. This fact says…
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The Ian McGlynn Soundtrack
Ian McGlynn’s music can be described as “lullaby like” and even full of hooks that embrace “warmth” and “waltz” and often has a “patented soaring chorus”. After listening I can assure you that all of these things are very true, while also being extremely catchy at the same time. McGlynn caught my ear in the…
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New Music from Carl Hauck
Very little time today (damn day job getting in the way of things that are important)! I did see that former Slowcoustic post victim Carl Hauck has been a peach and posted his WEFT Sessions II (this is his second time recording sessions with WEFT) and has offered them up for consumption. Head over to…
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Slowcoustic Essentials – J. Tillman
Whatever you want to call him or do call him – “J. Tillman”, “Josh Tillman”, “Tills”, “J.T.” – he is still the pinnacle of the hushed singer songwriter, period. This is why J. Tillman is ultimately deserving of being essential listening to those who enjoy Slowcoustic style music. J. Tillman has been on the scene…
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Maria Taylor’s Sneak Peak for “Lady Luck”
Just a quick peek into the April release from Maria Taylor’s album “Lady Luck” with the advance single “Time Lapse Lifeline”. Always loved Taylor’s harmonies and this is a bit of a treat on a Sunday – sorry for the delay as I have had this for a little bit – released on Jan. 13th.…
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Can’t Resist John Darnielle and I find Peter Hughes Very Convincing
Live Mountain Goats. That’s all. Tallahassee from the Bottom of the Hill on May 26th, 2004 Have to Explode from the Republic on November 3rd, 2008 Blueberry Frost from the Old American Can Factory on July 2nd, 2005 I absolutely think the “Tallahassee” is the underdog of The Mountain Goats discography so I included two…
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New on the ‘Nets this Week
So glad it is the weekend this time. Long week (in my mind at least) and I just want to relax, maybe listen to some music, surf the net and possibly (re: most likely) enjoy a couple of pints of Canadian lager. Just sounds like a great weekend to me. Let’s see what went on…