VIDEO: The Holy Gasp — A Daily Affirmation
Need some good vibes? I’ve had The Holy Gasps’ daily affirmation in my head since this landed in my inbox in February. I hope it makes your day as great as it made mine! The rest of the album is…
Animal City — Bump Head Go Home
As much as I love Bump Head Go Home, it would be a stretch to call it the album of my generation. However, if I were a historian 100 years from now trying to figure out what the fuck us…
Hamell on Trial — The Happiest Man in the World
I was first introduced to Ed Hamell’s music during my pilgrimage to Nashville this summer. And really, there’s nothing like seeing this guy live. Hamell has the ability to sear right to your core like the best gospel preacher, the…
INTERVIEW: Three Questions for Frog
In case you missed it, frog released a sublime album earlier this year. The gents were kind enough to respond to some of my questions about Kind of Blah and I learned some new stuff about Judy Garland! Credit: Andrew…
FREE MUSIC: Various Artists — We’re All Criminals Here
Recorded music makes standards a funny thing. Songs themselves don’t really need to stand the test of time anymore — until we reach that point of technological no return like Zion in The Matrix, it’s safe to assume that we…
The Legendary Shack Shakers — The Southern Surreal
A few weeks ago, I shared my Legendary Shack Shakers workout routine with you. I won’t walk you through the recipe I used while listening to the album*, but The Southern Surreal isn’t exactly a dance party. If Cockadoodledon’t brings…
The Bellfuries — Workingman’s Bell Furies
When JD McPherson gives you a nod, you’re definitely doing something right. The Bellfuries are taking those Austin cool kids to task with their slick rock-a-billy. Ignore Pitchfork — the Bellfuries are the coolest cats in that town. Like their…
Joe Kaplow — EP
Joe Kaplow’s debut EP is a propulsive force. It’s not loud. It’s not raucous. It’s not rowdy. But Kaplow’s raspy bluesman vocals and delicate lyrics produce an effect that lies somewhere between punk and folk. Though Kaplow’s been making music…