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Song Of The Day: Margaret Chavez, "I Virgo"

The Texas music underground offers many superb genres, none finer than psychedelic country, of which Margaret Chavez excels. It’s the project of Marcus William Striplin, the mastermind behind the beloved alt.country group Pleasant Grove. Margaret Chavez offers much headier fare, though; blending epic space rock with rootsy sound and just a dose of green haze, their latest album Into An Atmosphere

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Song Of The Day: Kevin Rowland, "Rag Doll" We have much to say about Kevin Rowland's 1999 solo album, My Beauty. Cherry Red…

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Song Of The Day: Arab Strap, "The Turning Of Our Bones" Hard to believe it's been fifteen years since last we heard from Scottish dark rockers Arab Strap…

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Song Of The Day: Grandaddy, "Jed's Other Poem (Beautiful Ground)" Granddaddy's masterpiece The Sophtware Slump turns 20 this year. To celebrate this anniversary, Dangerbird Records…

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Song Of The Day: Alanis Morissette, "Missing The Miracle" We're always going to give a fair shake to a later-career release, especially when they're a talent like…

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Song Of The Day: Justin Townes Earle, "Who Am I To Say"

“If this is gonna be about my dad, save your time.”

That was the very first thing Justin Townes Earle said when he answered the phone. The plan was to talk about his new album, The Good Life, his debut album proper.

But he most certainly wasn’t having one that morning, that was for damn sure.

He was tired. But more than that, he was weary. A deep, heartbreaking weariness that couldn’t be…

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Song Of The Day: Jim Bob, "Truce" Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine's enigmatic frontman Jim Bob has always had a way with clever words.

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Song Of The Day: Julian Bream, Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte We were saddened to learn that legendary English classical guitar virtuoso Julian Bream passed away last Friday, aged 87.

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Song Of The Day: Laraaji, "Resonance"

Although primarliy known for dreamy zither work, New York composer Laraaji began his musical journey as a pianist. For his lastest series of recordings, he has returned to his native instrument. Sun Piano is the first in a planned trilogy of piano explorations, and one couldn’t envision a more enjoyable album. Sun Piano connects Laraaji with Erik Satie and Harold Budd, as well as his mentor Bria…

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Song Of The Day: John MOuse, "Le Pigeon"

John MOuse has been compared to Beck, The Flaming Lips, and for some reason David Gedge of the Wedding Present, but on his new album The Goat, he captures the sound of the real new wave 80’s and not just the stuff that gets thrown on the compilations like ‘Now It’s the 80’s’ or something equally as drab that you buy at a motorway gas station or services. The debut single “Le Pigeon” channels Devo

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Song Of The Day: Cassowary, "Superhiro" It is probably safe to assume let anyone who would name their band cassowary has a keen sense of humor .

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Song Of The Day: Dr. John, "When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles At You)" In its own way, it only seems fitting that Dr. John’s final album consisted of a tribute to…

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Song Of The Day: Trevor Powers, "Earth To Earth"

Over the past year, the world has had to face the unstoppable force of isolation, and so too has Trevor Powers. Isolation is tough enough, but when the isolation is caused by unplanned medical emergencies, life can grow even more desolate. Powers understands this, as his latest album Capricorn came about due to a temporary paralysis. Capricornsounds like it, too. It’s space rock , but it’s space…

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Song Of The Day: A Girl Called Eddy, "Jody"

Even though 2020 can best be called a lost year, one highlight certainly makes up for the bad stuff: the return of A Girl Called Eddy. Indeed, Erin Moran‘s comeback album has have been a delight, and although it isn’t much like its predecessor, it stands on its own merits. It’s a pure pop album, with comparisons to Burt Bacharachproving highly appropriate. The latest single and video proves to…

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Song Of The Day: Tripping Daisy, "Field Day Jitters"

In 1998, Dallas band Tripping Daisy released its third album, Jesus Hits Like The Atom Bomb. As albums go, it was much better than anyone expected it to be, not the least of which was Island Records, who subsequently dropped the bomb  and the ball on what has become recognized as one of the best albums of the decade. Island celebrated its release by unceremoniously dropping the band.…

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State Of The Nation: A Note From Your Fearless Editor

Dear friends,

You may have noticed the lack of updates over the past week and a half, and I felt I owed you some explanation. A day or two after my previous post I was involved in an incident that left my left arm and hand severely injured. I haven’t updated because I simply have not been able to write, And you may remember that two years ago I was involved in an accident that severely injured…

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Brian Wilson & Van Dyke Parks: Orange Crate Art (Omnivore Recordings)

    Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson began the 1990s in much the way he’d begun the previous two decades—musically adrift, emotionally lost, and uncertain about the future. Once again, he’d poured his energy into an unfinished album—the dreadful Sweet Insanity. Once again, Wilson found himself alienated from the band he formed as a teenager. Though in the process of freeing himself from the…