Bloodshot Records quietly released this 3-song sample which is a series of electronic remixes of Lydia Loveless’ “Heaven.” The mixtape (am I saying that right?) is the product of an open call for submissions last fall. I really don’t know…
You’ll hear more about Travis Crowley’s The Trouble Kid Tape when it drops on Friday, but I’m excited to give you a sneak peak today! Crowley’s lyrics are tinged with a bitter humor that hits home with Crowley’s sincerity. Think…
Short but sweet, Town Meeting’s debut EP Geography, Pt. 1 is one of the finest collection of four songs you’ll hear this year. While the band indulges in the kinds of foot stomping and gang vocals that are so popular…
1. John Moose‘s moody slide guitar helps “Under Bridges” stand out. The song laments the loss of relationships, but at least there’s some sweet steel string to make it go down smooth. 2. Jesse Konrad‘s layered vocals adds some woozy…
Jeff German presents us with a choose-your-own adventure of sorts. While the above would make for a rad album title on its own, German actually produced two different EPs this year. The first, 12 Fret Nights, is the finished project…
If you’re in the market for some old-school, no-pretensions rock’n’roll about hard times and recovery, look no further than Mark Blacknell’s Mystery City Pretenders. The film-maker/conservationist/veteran has lived a lot of life, and these story songs prove that Blacknell has…
Another day, another fantastic split EP from Catbath and their pals. This EP features singles from Wetter, the exquisitely named Lunch Duchess (and I strongly encourage you check out their other songs) and The Chambermaids. All four bands are lady-fronted,…
1. Clouds and Thorns bring us lush, dreamy harmonies that combine beautiful picking and ambient synths — the best of both worlds. 2. I’m always a sucker for good songs about New Orleans. Tony Manard‘s “Walking Down Magazine” is one…