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New Music : Cajsa Siik’s ‘Low Light Key Sessions’ EP
Scandinavian singer/songwriter Cajsa Siik has returned with a new EP called Low Light Key Sessions, and it’s a decidedly quieter, more introspective collection of songs. Compared to her previous releases, 2017s Domino and 2014s Contra, Low Light Key Sessions feels like a beautifully sentimental journey, albeit a short one. At just five tracks, Sessions gets …
A Buyers Guide to Electric Light Orchestra
The Move were one of those psyche-pop acts of the late 60s that were able to release great singles, but albums success always seemed to elude them. Originally formed in the middle of the decade from what were perceived to be the top guys from the best three or four local Birmingham beat groups, The …
Not Forgotten: Randy Newman – Randy Newman
While Randy Newman had been a songwriter for others since 1960, and he had released his debut single at the tender young age of 18 in 1962, his self titled debut album would not see the light of day until the middle of 1968. A distinctly un-rock and roll record, Randy Newman was heavily orchestrated …
Not Forgotten: José Feliciano – Feliciano!
There have been numerous times in the history of popular song when quiet has proved to be the new the new loud, in fact it is something that happens so frequently, that every few years a new generation manages to discover the singular delights of José Feliciano, and this pleasant album of acoustic covers of …
Album Review: Modern Studies – Welcome Strangers
Modern Studies’ first album was a lovely pastoral piece of folk-pop, built up around the sound of an old harmonium. Since then seemingly every hipster-Adam-Boyle-type has got themsleves a harmonium, and so it’s good to hear Modern Studies filling out their sound more. The vibe is still relatively downbeat, but trombones and strings are more …
Video Premiere : Immigration Unit’s “Wasting Mornings”
The Pangea-based band Immigration Unit have just released their new video for the track “Wasting Mornings”. The video precedes the June 29th release of their EP Sofa Heroes. About the EP: The EP features the songs SOFA HEROES, WASTING MORNINGS and FAR INSIDE (live) and two remixes produced by Manuel Gagneux (Aka Birdmask – leader …
Video Premiere : The Vera Jonas Experiment’s “Last Song”
Today we’re premiering the new video from The Vera Jonas Experiment. The song is called “Last Song” and you can check it out below. Also, check out Vera at one of her upcoming tour dates. About “Last Song”: Last Song is the first officially released song and music video of Vera Jonas Experiment since its …
See: Sam Smith releases video for Pray feat. Logic
Out right about now (well, let’s say an hour ago) the new music video from Sam Smith has dropped, and is available to stream and buy worldwide. It’s the first record to feature the legendary production skills of Timbaland, and the result is this laid back, emotion packed soul stirrer, the stripped back at its …
Album Review : Dr. Dog’s ‘Critical Equation’
I can remember driving 5 hours one way to Louisville, Kentucky to see Wilco at Slugger Field back in late summer of 2007. My wife and I were deep into Jeff Tweedy’s world at that point. I’d lost count of all the times we’d seen the Chicago band by then, but what was one more …
Watch: Check Out Wand’s New Video “Pure Romance”
It seems the biggest news over the last 24 hours is that Grimes and Elon Musk are dating. Really? Is that news? Well, if you’re like me and could care a less about who’s dating whom then slap your eyeballs right onto the screen and check out Wand’s new video for “Pure Romance”. The …