My first impression of Justin Jones is that he – like this concert review – is the guy who shows up late to the party. Jones, a Virginia/D.C. singer-songwriter who is the first signed to 9:30 Records, a new label launched by 9:30 Club co-owner Seth Hurwitz, casually walked on stage to tune his guitar… Continue reading Justin Jones @ 9:30 Club
Category: MP3
[MP3] Joshua LeMasters: “Cold Houses”
It’s been a while since I’ve thrown some warm Americana your way – you know, the type that’s meant for a chimney fire or out on the porch staring into nature’s abyss as the temperature cools off. Don’t tell me you don’t know what I’m talking about – it may seem overly cliché, but, like,… Continue reading [MP3] Joshua LeMasters: “Cold Houses”
Church Of The Very Bright Lights
Ever wonder what the band Women would sound like…as a different band? Me neither, but now we don’t have to! Church Of The Very Bright Lights, out of Calgary, is James Cullen, backed by Chris Reimer on drums and Matt Flegel (of Women) on bass. Church Of The Very Bright Lights recently finished up a… Continue reading Church Of The Very Bright Lights
[MP3] The Good Natured: “Prisoner”
The phenomenon of young artists getting more air time is nothing new. But rarely do we stumble upon a teenager who evokes such raw emotion as Sarah McIntosh (aka The Good Natured), a 19-year-old Brit. She’ll be releasing her second single, “My Animal”, November 1 via KIDS, and is teasing/pleasing us with the b-side in… Continue reading [MP3] The Good Natured: “Prisoner”
eskimeaux
Welcome eskimeaux, aka Gabby Smith, to our lineup of new, mystery acts. Her email contained a link to her album, I Am A Spiral, and basically nothing else. Seriously. I could have explored more in depth and provided you with some background, but oftentimes intrigue catches our ears the most. The music has a Dorothy in… Continue reading eskimeaux
[MP3] Kurran And The Wolfnotes: “Here To Fill You In”
Feel like Déjà vu? Well don’t worry…it kind of is. I posted a track by the catchy Brit studs (and lady) Kurran And The Wolfnotes less than a month ago, and now they’re back with more in “Here To Fill You In”. It doesn’t get quite as loud or uproarious as “Your Four Limbs”, but… Continue reading [MP3] Kurran And The Wolfnotes: “Here To Fill You In”
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
I fully moved into my new apartment in NYC, football season started, the hurricane that was, wasn’t, and we all remembered September 11. A busy week, yes, but the blogging must go on. Because I say so. [Photo via] Wednesday: [MP3] The Smooth Maria: “Abandoned Town” Thursday: [MP3] Arran Arctic: “Interrupt Me” Friday: [Abby’s Road]… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Knox Road’s SFM mix for QRO Magazine
The online music publication QRO Magazine recently asked me to curate a mix of indie pop songs in the “Knox Road” mold for their “Thank You For Being A Friend Giveaway”. Essentially, we teamed up with three other super blogs – Cream Team, No Modest Bear, and Anti-Gravity Bunny – to make four respective mixes… Continue reading Knox Road’s SFM mix for QRO Magazine
[Abby’s Road] Micol Cazzell
I’d be lying if I told you I never wanted to be in a band. I rarely talk about it as my talents are pretty basic. That…and I’d run the risk of the actual musicians I know snorting at me with disdain upon admitting such information. I can read music and play the piano and… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Micol Cazzell
[MP3] Arran Arctic: “Interrupt Me”
Mr. Arran Arctic‘s new free single, the second off of his forthcoming full length, In My Hands, is titled “Interrupt Me”. It sees the cool, calm and collected Southall add some extra spice with slowly building electronica, creating a cathartic effect. You liking the new Arctic or do you miss his old, instrumental and mysterious ways?… Continue reading [MP3] Arran Arctic: “Interrupt Me”