An attempt at joining the masses….
Anyone who has read this blog for a few years now should know how fondly we think of Boston singer-songwriter Mark Erelli. The man has a voice unlike few others and is arguably one of the most accomplished musicians in the country. Don’t believe us? Ask Josh Ritter. Read more…
With Halloween on the horizon, perhaps it’s safe to say holiday season is here. Or is it? Either way the collective known as The Temple Rockers very much believe October is the time to get started. This eccentric and off-the wall outfit have crafted a Chanukah album in the vein of reggae. If this piques your interest, read on. If it doesn’t read on anyways. After all, being bold deserves recognition. And this zany outfit is most definitely bold. Read more…
Being that today is Sunday why not shed light on a new worship song that has piqued our interest. Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne has released her first song in five years and the power ballad “Head Above Water” is very much a worship song. Bolstered by strong piano fills, her robust voice, a giant chorus and top-notch production, it is an interesting wrinkle in a career that has had its fair share of ups and downs. Perhaps we’re just suckers for her voice, but consider us as one that’s rooting for her to succeed.
Last week something kind of important was released in the music world. Capital Punishment’s debut full-length Roadkill, originally released in 1982, finally saw a more proper release, courtesy of Captured Tracks. The name Capital Punishment might be new to you, but its drummer certainly isn’t. It is none other than Hollywood funny guy Ben Stiller. Read more…
You probably have no idea who Sean Ardoin is and that’s just fine. But after this weekend, you darn well better remember his name. Ardoin released his latest album, Kreole Rock and Soul today and it absolutely demands your attention. A fourth-generation Creole accordion prodigy, Ardoin is a name that’s worth remembering this fall and beyond. Read more…
We’re big fans of singer-songwriter David Nail and still remain baffled as to why he hasn’t garnered more accolades and fans. After four country albums with major labels, he is now an independent musician and today launches his new project, David Nail & The Well Ravens. The debut album Only This And Nothing More is a marked departure from his prior catalog. To put it simply, it sounds little, if anything, like modern country music. Read more…
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: we love radio pop. So it’s no surprise that this blog loves American Idol, yes even the horribly adequate version that ABC recently premiered. One of our favorites from that debut season was Texas singer-songwriter Ron Bultongez. We were certainly hoping he’d advance to the finals, but as often happens on the show, the best don’t always win. Read more…
On their ninth album, Houston, TX’s Blue October has found a peace and a calm and that end result has made all the difference. From front to back, I Hope You’re Happy, is a stirring work of grandeur, poetry and an abundance of charm. From the lush and cinematic opener “Daylight” to the R&B-infused “Your Love is Like a Car Crash,” the album opens with a magnetic pull that’s as strong as any album released so far this month. Vocalist Justin Furstenfeld has always had a knack for tenderness and vulnerability but he wears it as well as he ever has on “Your Love is Like a Car Crash,” which darn well better make a dent before the year is over. Read more…
With the latter days of summer now upon us, we thought we’d take some time to revisit our favorite summer album. As our previous post about Hootie and the Blowfish indicated, we are unabashed radio-rock fans. And no band pulled off radio-rock in 2003 better than Boston’s Wheat.
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After more than a decade using the moniker Hotel Lights, Ben Folds Five (BFF) drummer Darren Jessee has finally attached his given name to a project. His debut album, The Jane, Room 217, is a mesmerizing album and arguably the best record he’s ever released post-BFF. Read more…
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