Texas songwriter Hayes Carll returned with his fifth LP last month, and Lovers and Leavers was a departure in more ways than one. Sonically, Carll stripped everything back to create a raw, sparse sound, and with good reason – as…
‘Constantly’ is the latest single off Emmy’s wonderful Second Love LP, but this one comes with a twist. The Hong Kong-born artist has released two different videos for the single, one in English and one in Chinese after she translated…
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aLG3VxhLR4&w=420&h=315] Today’s Song of the Day is an American traditional song that has been covered by Woodie Guthrie, Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, Roy Hall, and my personal favorite, The Grateful Dead. ‘Goin’ Down the Road Feelin’ Bad’ appeared on…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkxyT27xRH0&w=420&h=315] The kick drum and finger picking opening of ‘Have You Ever’ by Brandi Carlile is what initially drew me in to this song, but the lyrics, harmonies, pace, and instrumentation sealed the deal. ‘Have You Ever’ is based…
Marissa Nadler’s seventh full-length album Strangers is just a couple of weeks away from release, and she’s delivered another delicious teaser this week by unveiling ‘Katie I Know’. Both lush and sparse at the same time, this is a soundscape…