Big Tree’s December EP is a set of songs recorded in sweet spaces and cozy places and is inspired by the often conflicting sentiments of the holiday season. These are tunes that relish in this cheery time of year, but examine the complicated emotions that come along with the overwhelming and often unrealistic expectations of what the holidays are supposed to be and feel like. Mostly … Continue reading It’s The Christmas Posts – No. 4: Big Tree
Once again we’re deluged from all sides by some top notch tunes. So here is the best of what we’ve picked up via the web and into our in-box recently. Consider a smorgasbord of musical sounds – all you gotta do is take the ones you like. Easy! First up is a new track from the Dex Romweber Duo. The Death of Me is another … Continue reading It’s Round Up Time Again…
Our usual round up of the very best of our August posts and some new tracks too. Dip in – every one a winner as they say. Download The Cabin Dogs – High Falls mp3 (from Midnight Trail) Invites you to kick off your boots, pour a stiff one and sit on the porch to watch the sun go down – a song for when you’re busy … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: August 2011
Big Tree is an angular pop band tapping into anything and everything – organic folk, greasy blues, ambient rock, a hint of jazz – they’re all there and vying for your attention. Big Tree’s musical product is hard to categorize, yet immediately appealing: infectious pop music splashed with colorful harmonies, driven by pulsing rhythms, unique time signatures, group vocals, and poetic quirky imagery. The band … Continue reading Introducing…Big Tree
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