I am not a remix fan—most are pointless excuses to lengthen a song that was usually too long in the first place. Nor am I a fan of Subtle. I don’t hate the band, I just don’t know them well. But when I saw that “Yell & Ice” would feature members of The Notwist, TV [...]

This is a very old NPs show, from 2001. It’s cool to hear how they sounded back then, so new to it all. 1 The Slow Descent into Alcoholism 2 The Body Says No 3. There She Goes (La’s cover–tease) 4. To Wild Homes 5. Throw Her Away and Get a New One (Sparks cover) [...]

I dunno much about Half Dug, they seem pretty D.I.Y., but I’m digging their sound. Kinda Seattle meets the Grateful Dead and Fugazi, if that conjures any images for you. If it doesn’t, then listen to these: Seeing Through My Reflection

1. More Than This (Roxy Music)-Division Day 2. One More Song the Radio Won’t Like-Kathleen Edwards. From her stellar “Failer” album. 3. More Than Shapes (Acoustic; Live version)-The Long Winters. * Any interest in my posting more from this show? 4. No More Mosquitoes-Four Tet. 5. More Than This (Roxy Music cover)-Bill Murray. I love [...]

I had the privilege of seeing The Deadstring Brothers last night at a tiny place here in Arlington known as The Iota Club. There couldn’t have been more than 40 people in the audience, including the opening act. I haven’t seen a tighter, more talented ensemble in a very long time. I always enjoyed their [...]

The Hourly Radio are a cool band, who just released a new EP–digitally, and FREE! Help them harken in the new world of music! They’re unlocking a new song every day until they hit the road. Check it out at their site! GUN IN HAND EP tracklisting: 1. Gun In Hand 2. Dear Ears (Remix [...]

Everybody’s talking about Radiohead these days. Radiohead Radiohead Radiohead. But there was an artist who went online first–who refused to be a SLAVE to the major labels, took his act on the net, and even gave away his CD at shows. Yeah, that was the artist known as Prince who was formerly known as the [...]

Some exceedingly high quality acoustic Son Volt tunes, from c.1995 – 1996. One of the greatest alt-country bands around. A few tastes and a zip. Nuff said. 01. Ten Second News 02. Windfall 03. She’s More To Be Pitied 04. Loose String 05. Tear Stained Eye 06. Drown 07. Back Into Your World 08. Creosote [...]

This bootleg is just to remind you all that Voxtrot released one of the best albums this year and you should buy it. Now. A few tastes, and a zip, as usual. Unrecorded Song Raised By Wolves Mothers Sisters Daughters and Wives Rise Up in the Dirt Monday Wrecking Force Long Haul New Song Chivalry [...]