Broken Social Scene have revealed the tracklisting and release details of a new digital EP. Entitled, ‘Lo-Fi For The Dividing Nights’, the 10-track EP will accompany pre-orders of their forthcoming
Superficially, Dear Companion appears to be a protest record, one with songs aimed squarely and angrily at the target – in this case, the horrifyingly irresponsible act of mountaintop removal coal mining. You can read all about the proceeds going to Appalachian Voices (an organization dedicated to stopping the practice) and about how three musicians from Kentucky – Daniel Martin Moore, Ben Sollee, and Jim James – came together to write about their love for their home state. But Dear Companion isn't full of the fire and brimstone you'd expect from musicians trying to make a point about a controversial issue. Instead, the record uses honey in place of vinegar, and the result is an experience with a broader worldview.
The former Beatle, costly divorce and all, doesn’t need the touring money but at 67, he still thrives on performing, breaking a shimmy dance in between songs and whipping out Austin Powers charm though out the night. Undeniably Arizona holds some value for McCartney, with Tucson being name dropped in “Get Back” and the city being the home of a family ranch owned by first wife Linda, the very same place where she passed away in 1998. Although no reference was made to Linda, there were separate references made to John, George and Ringo, giving his audience a little invite into some stories of rock and roll lore.
Infamous Stringdusters began their career as a super group of Nashville pickers that blew away fans and critics with their caliber of songs and jaw-dropping instrumental skills which transformed into an impressive live act. On their latest release, Things that Fly, they had the privilege to record at Dave Matthews’ Haunted Hollow studios in Charlottesville, Virginia and enlisted renowned producer Gary Paczosa.
Mason Reed has released an EP titled, You Can’t Come Back from Heaven, in February. As the follow-up to his 2005 release, Witches and Whiskey, the new record is his account on lost loves and the comfort and freedom of driving the open road. “I hope it gives people an idea of where I'm coming from. I hope to be able to write songs and tour as long as I live. I'm in this for the long haul. Willing to follow the road wherever it leads for the love of the song, the story, and the music,” he says.
Toots and The Maytals are happy to announce the release of the band’s latest record Flip & Twist, released today digitally and in stores May 18. In honor of today’s
