CONCERT REVIEW: Cowboy Mouth — BB King’s, New York
So here’s something that’s going to make all of us feel old: as of this August, I’ll have been a fan of Cowboy Mouth for exactly half as long as I’ve been alive. I think if I were to talk…
FREE MUSIC: Thee Shambels
I don’t really get Southern gothic stuff. There are a few reasons for this: 1) I’m not a Southerner, 2) I may be a little cynical (I mean, I’m from New York City forcryinoutloud), but I’m not morbid, and 3)…
FREE MUSIC: The Creak
Even if you don’t like bluegrass (who are you?), it’s hard to resist The Creak’s charm. I mean, look at them. They’re so dapper! The San Francisco-based quintet plays as if they’re of one mind. Their humorous lyrics remind me…
Concert Review: Jo Wymer — Parkside Lounge, New York
I’ve seen too many criminally under-attended concerts in New York and Philadelphia. It’s enough to make me want to move to New Orleans, where people actually appreciate music for music’s sake. But then I wouldn’t get to see Jo Wymer…
FREE MUSIC: Soviet Bear and Foul Weathered Friend
An early entry and more free music! This 5-track split, Fool’s Gold is brought to you by Tim Browne (Soviet Bear) of the Fort Collins, CO-based punk band Elway, and Steve-O (Foul Weathered Friends) of The Holy Mess, from my adopted…
FREE MUSIC: Empty Orchestra
In case you haven’t noticed, SOPA and PIPA are dangerously close to becoming a reality. Here’s Bryan Childs of Ninebullets’ explanation as to why stopping SOPA is important. If you haven’t had a chance to sign a petition or five…
State Champion — Deep Shit
First things first. Housekeeping notes: I realized that my Sonia Tetlow post marked the one-month anniversary of this blog! Things have been going great so far and I’d like to thank you all for reading. However, I’m really serious about turning this…
Jo Wymer — Living With Scars
I first heard Jo Wymer’s music around the same time I first listened to The Alabama Shakes, but it’s not for nothing that the two are so close in my mind. Jo Wymer’s voice is every inch as clear, soulful,…