It has been a good while since the last Nickel In The Jukebox feature. So to put that right, here are ten new tunes of different styles for you to compare and contrast. We like them all, but you decide for yourself – hit or miss? The Bones Of J.R. Jones – Hammers And Nails [RIYL: Blues, Scott H Biram, William Elliott Whitmore] ShitKid – … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol. 12)
A slightly slower week – maybe all those shenanigans down in Austin… Anyway, we weren’t there this time and so we had time to round these gems up for you from the past seven days. ⅔ Goat – Whiskey Sins Street Chant – Insides Eureka California – Sign My Name With An X Great Lake Swimmers – Condition White Joana Serrat – Tug Of War … Continue reading Seven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Next month Hayes Carll will release his new album Lovers and Leavers. The new record is his first since 2011’s acclaimed KMAG YOYO (& Other American Stories) – since that last album, Carll has been through divorce and subsequently re-found love, thus the title and subject matter of Lovers and Leavers. Listen to the new single taken from it, The Magic Kid, inspired by his son’s love of magic. … Continue reading Hayes Carll – The Magic Kid
A day late perhaps, but none the worse for all that. Our collection from the past seven days includes ten new tracks from Bleached, Andy Shauf, Julianna Barwick and the welcome returns of both Big Deal and Virginia Wing. Bleached – Sour Candy Andy Shauf – The Magician Cat’s Eyes – Drag Big Deal – Say Yes Virginia Wing – Rhonda Margo Price – Hurtin’ (On The … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Baltimore-based Great American Canyon Band (who made our 2015 end of year lists) will be releasing their debut LP Only You Remain on April 8 via Six Degrees Records. They’ve shared the brilliant Undertow, an epic of yearning Americana and cinematic shoegazing guitars that combine to stunning effect. Listen here. Continue reading Great American Canyon Band – Undertow
Another bumper round-up of new releases for you this morning. From the return of The Kills to Sturgill Simpson to the always brilliant Black Mountain by way of BEAK>. Ten new tracks – enjoy! Sturgill Simpson – Brace For Impact (Live A Little) Black Mountain – Florian Saucer Attack BEAK> – Timeshare Mitski – Your Best American Girl The Kills – Doing It To Death Fear Of Men – … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
We are slowly absorbing the Cave Singers’ latest offering Banshee, which is revealing new secrets and delights with every listen. Watch the new video for one of the standout tracks, That’s Why, featuring the band strolling through the dark woods of Washington state, being followed by haunting figures in animal masks. Continue reading New Video: The Cave Singers – That’s Why
It has been far too long since we posted any videos. We’re righting that wrong today with an excellent collection culled from our in-box – some old(er), some new, some borrowed and some blue(s). So sit back, relax and enjoy musical films from Big Thief, Great American Canyon Band, Fidlar, M.Ward, On Dead Waves, All Them Witches, Impulsive Hearts, Bleached, Traams, and Holly Miranda. … Continue reading Video Round-Up
Austin’s My Golden Calf release their new LP, Perfume Brute, on the 26th of this month. Listen to Young Pioneers, another excellent slice of alt-country tinged indie rock with just the right amount of rough-edged authenticity. Continue reading My Golden Calf – Young Pioneers
Been a busy week away from the blog so we’ve not been able to post as much as we would like. Here then is our usual round-up of tunes released in the past week. The Coathangers – Make It Right Cat’s Eyes – Chameleon Queen Mary Chapin Carpenter – Something Tamed Something Wild Elephant Stone – Where I’m Going Gun Outfit – King Of Hearts Eagulls … Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
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