Sean Rowe — Madman
Superhero stories are popular because it taps into our belief that we all have a special gift, if only circumstances or discovery could show us what it is and how to use it. I don’t think that was a difficult…
Forrest Brown — There Are No Unsacred Places
Words, words, words. Here. There Are No Unsacred Places by Forrest Brown I thought I’d just do things the way other around in this post. Forrest Brown’s acoustic instrumentals need to speak for themselves. Elegant and understated, these compositions highlight…
The Alternative With Chris Atwood Compilation Album
In case you missed it, I made a compilation album with Russian Winter Records. I’m not the only music nerd to receive this honor. Alternative rock radio host Chris Atwood also took a shot at it. So I’ll be honest…I’m…
Hotbreath Tea and The Invisible Branches — Settler
School starting up again is kind of a bummer (unless, I guess, if you’re a parent), so here’s a fun, *free,* eccentric tune from Chicago-based pop rockers Hotbreath Tea and the Invisible Branches. Settler by Hotbreath Tea & The Invisible…
Sturgill Simpson — Metamodern Sounds in Country Music
I’m not really sure how Metamodern Sounds in Country Music landed in my lap. I’ve looked through all of my usual sources for music and it’s just…not there. So let’s just call it serendipity, much like the album. I spend…
VIDEO: The Creak — Seafoam Black
I’m still recovering from Campfire (though I can’t wait to tell you all about it) and preparing for the school year. In the meantime, enjoy perennial favorite The Creak’s newest single (and arresting video), “Seafoam Black.” The Creak — Official,…
VIDEO: Langhorne Slim — Animal
By the time you read this I’ll probably be heading up to the Campfire Music Festival in Lakewood, PA. Friday night has a killer lineup but I’m most excited to see Langhorne Slim. He released this song back in May.…
Blessed State — Head Space
If you’re waiting around for music that makes your pulse synchronize with the beat, wait no longer. Blessed State’s Head Space is a half hour of furious, dreamy punk in the tradition of Bob Mould, et. al. Blessed State’s sound…