Month: April 2010

[Abby’s Road] People watching: Music tells the story

I spend approximately ten hours a week underground – about two hours, daily, traveling in a sea of humans on a train. I’ve collected some interesting items on my journeys: a rhinovirus or six, indelible perspiration marks on the fabric of a favorite shift, wads of gum on the soles of my shoes and fascinating… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] People watching: Music tells the story

Sea Wolf and The Album Leaf announce new tour dates

Two of my favorite bands of the moment, Sea Wolf (see our interview!) and The Album Leaf, are joining forces again for an extensive spring tour after a successful winter tour. The bands (well, artists – Alex Brown Church and Jimmy LaValle of Sea Wolf and The Album respectively) are masters of lush instrumentation, and the… Continue reading Sea Wolf and The Album Leaf announce new tour dates

Balmorhea announces new U.S. tour dates

KR favorites Balmorhea announced a few U.S. tour dates earlier today to follow their HUGE European tour, which kicked off…today. They’ve been receiving major praise for their intimately dazzling live appeal, so this should only come as excellent news…for those of you in the Southwest. Get ready for some string action, y’all; they know how to… Continue reading Balmorhea announces new U.S. tour dates

Jim Kroft prepares release of new album, offers “Let Go” as free mp3

Got some news and a great new mp3 coming your way; couldn’t be a better day! The weather is ridiculous(ly nice), so it’s fitting we have some information regarding Jim Kroft’s predominantly sunny (sounding) forthcoming effort, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. The album (note the slight change from a previous post) will drop May 3,… Continue reading Jim Kroft prepares release of new album, offers “Let Go” as free mp3