Todd May Rickenbacker Girls Columbus, OH (Peloton Records) “As good as Americana gets” Todd May’s...
Month: February 2013
Ted Russell Kamp – Night Owl
Ted Russell Kamp Night Owl Los Angeles, CA (Poetry of the Moment Records) “A timeless, carpe-diem...
Steph MacPherson – Bells & Whistles
Steph MacPherson Bells & Whistles Vancouver, BC (Cordova Bay Records) “Surrender to achingly...
Overmountain Men – The Next Best Thing
Overmountain Men The Next Best Thing Charlotte, NC (Ramseur Records) “Avett brother joins friends for latest Americana journey” David Childers, the lead man of Overmountain Men, has gained respect...
Mountain Sounds – Self-Titled
Mountain Sounds Mountain Sounds San Lucas Sacatepequez, Guatemala & Portland, OR (Self-Released) “Collision of cultures, recorded in an abandoned Guatemalan orphanage” Mountain Sounds is driven...
The Milk Carton Kids – The Ash & Clay
The Milk Carton Kids The Ash & Clay Los Angeles, CA (ANTI- Records) “Gorgeous folk music driven by explosive vocals and powerful compositions” The Milk Carton Kids are reviving folk music. With...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Twin Cities Funk & Soul: Lost R&B Grooves From Minneapolis/St. Paul 1964-1979
Truth be told, I nearly shat my pants upon opening this LP. Eric Foss, whoever you are, God bless you, sir. You, along with your label mates, have compiled what has to be the greatest collection of...
Matt Hudgins – Better Days Are Coming
Matt Hudgins Better Days Are Coming Athens, GA (Self-Released) “Songsmith’s mission to find hope through trials, struggles” “Better Days are Coming,” the title track off this deep and riveting album...
Jim James – Regions of Light and Sound of God
Jim James Regions of Light and Sound of God Louisville, KY ATO Records “MMJ vocalist drops perfect fusion of classical, jazz, funk & soul on solo debut” If you’ve ever listened to a My Morning...
Fonda – Sell Your Memories
Fonda Sell Your Memories Los Angeles, CA (Minty Fresh) “Catchy, lush dream pop with purpose and personality” Emily Cook and David Klotz make up Fonda, the melodic Southern California duo...
Darling Norman – Phantom “Ahh” EP
Darling Norman Phantom “Ahh” EP Atlanta, GA (Self-Released) “Frenetic, fiery New Wave, with a dash of Strokes & Stones” “Parkour” is a song that is built and performed to bring the house down. A...
Chris Darrow – Artist Proof
Chris Darrow Artist Proof Claremont, CA (Drag City) “Country-rock lost-classic from Ben Harper’s mentor” If J.J. Cale is a musician’s musician, Chris Darrow is the musician/record collector’s...
Cashed Fools – Self-Titled
Cashed Fools Cashed Fools Brooklyn, NY (One of These Records) “Rock without the radio-edit” Cashed Fools by Cashed Fools On their self-titled debut record, Cashed Fools reawakens the idea that rock...