Unreleased, Archival Recordings of Legendary Folk Artist Fred Neil Available Digitally on ’38 MacDougal’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
This past Black Friday’s Record Store Day saw a limited-edition clear vinyl of the archival recording of legendary folk singer Fred Neil, entitled 38 McDougal which is now available in CD and digital formats. These sessions with just Neil and his longtime accompanist Peter Childs, took place during the same period as Neil’s legendary seminal […]
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Easy Eye Sound Announces Posthumous, Dan Auerbach-produced Tony Joe White LP ‘Smoke from the Chimney’
On May 7th, Smoke from the Chimney, a nine-song album of never-before-heard Tony Joe White tunes, will be released on Easy Eye Sound. Produced by Dan Auerbach and rounded out by Nashville’s most seasoned studio musicians, Smoke from the Chimney started out as a number of unadorned voice and guitar demos from White’s home studio […]
Joe Kaplow Announces New LP ‘Sending Money And Stems’ via Fluff and Gravy Records
Upon listening to Joe Kaplow’s forthcoming second full-length album, Sending Money and Stems (release date, April 30 via Fluff and Gravy Records), the first thing that strikes you is his voice. Over the course of 10 concise indie folk tracks, his shimmering falsetto seems to dance with the strings of his guitar as it pulls […]
LISTEN: Ehmji Drops Big Hooks & Melodic Flair On “GML”
Maryland-based rapper Ehmji and Berlin-based producer Mogul are at it again. Check out the funky and style-infused new single “GML.” Cutting through a bed of low-end cushion alongside synth color, Ehmji vocally skats with a creative and concise vocal release. “GML” is a track built on hooky melodic flair and staggering flow, set into a warm […]
LISTEN: Melbourne’s The Paper Kites Captivate On Lush “Walk Above The City”
The Paper Kites are an indie rock-folk band from Melbourne, Australia. They have released four studio albums and four EPs. Their fifth studio album Roses is set to be released on March 12th. Check out the engaging new single “Walk Above The City” from The Paper Kites. Forged in haunting vocal harmonies and circular guitar musing, a sonic […]
Billy Strings Drops Masterclass In Bluegrass Improv at Capitol Theatre/Déjà vu Experiment Kickoff (SHOW REVIEW)
Billy Strings kicked off his six-night virtual livestream event from New York’s Capitol Theatre on Thursday evening with a rousing pair of sets that featured a healthy mix of originals, including a handful of brand-new compositions, and covers spanning multiple eras & genres. Officially referred to as “The Déjà vu Experiment”, this week-long run of […]
Brooklyn Garage-Psych Trio Acid Dad Announce Second LP ‘Take It From The Dead’
Brooklyn garage-psych trio Acid Dad have announce their sophomore album Take It From The Dead, due June 11, 2021 via Greenway Records / The Reverberation Appreciation Society. To ring in the announcement, the band has shared the video for the album’s first single “RC Driver.” Watch the video below… “‘RC Driver’ is about how I wish I raced cars for a […]
Multi-Instrumentalist Tash Sultana Proves Musically Fearless On ‘Terra Firma’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana’s sophomore effort Terra Firma bumps along, dripping with layers of early 90’s R&B, indie rock, and dream pop escapism. Playing all sounds while delivering floating vocals, Sultana is a musical force over the fourteen neo-new jack swing and soul/pop offerings. The record starts on the acid jazz high note of “Musk”, a […]
