Encompassing the genres of trip-hop, dance, poptronica, piano pop and down tempo, Breathe Me In is quite the calling card for anyone who is just learning about this promising singer-songwriter.
“Ghost on the Canvas” is AM country/rock king Glen Campbell’s swan song before he retires ahead of and advancing case of Alzheimer’s disease. While the album’s lyrical content is full of hints, this is the final public statement of a man looking back on a very colorful life; the music itself is surprisingly strong and upbeat, and Campbell’s voice is as rich and emotional as ever.
Make no mistake, seeing a Foster The People show is definitely worth it. Any missteps are more reflective of the interesting and special problems that breakout bands face, and leads one to look forward to their next moves with suspense.
Rise Ye Sunken Ships, the debut album by We Are Augustines, is a raw meditation on the loss, pain and hardships that have encompassed the band members. Guitarist Bill McCarthy and bassist Eric Sanderson began penning the songs for what would have been the sophomore album of their previous band, Pela. While writing and recording the tracks, the band feuded with management, the record label and with themselves while McCarthy tried to cope with news that his little brother, James, had committed suicide at a psychiatric hospital.
Our Hajimemashite – Through The Years feature continues with Brendan Bayliss’s take on the song’s progression.
We compiled 10 clips featuring the two guitarists from our favorite bands without any accompaniment.
HT’s Jeremy Gordon will participate in an exhibit in DUMBO starting Thursday night.
You can watch the Bridge School Benefit live from Shoreline on Saturday night.
Umphrey’s abided by “The Show Must Go On” motto in Chicago.
Keller Williams and The Travelin’ McCourys recently hit the studio to record together.
