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Cory Chisel live at Electric Lady Studios

Published by Trini on July 14, 2009 in Americana, Folk, Major Label, New Album Alert and Soul. 1 Comment Tags: .



I can’t believe it’s almost going to be a year since I was first introduced to Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons via Miles Nielsen. Cory was on tour with Joshua James, as many of you know one of my favorite singers. Running late that night I missed Cory’s performance but had a chance encounter with Miles at the bar. Let’s just say that it’s one of those nights that goes down in the books. I don’t know if looking back now it was one of those nights that changes the direction of your life and you look back with joy or if you’d just wish you could have the last year back. In any case, the one positive thing is that at the end of it all I found some really great new artist and amazing music. Miles recently released his solo album, which by the way is solid, you must pick it up if you ever have a chance.

If you haven’t heard of Cory Chisel, prepares yourselves because you will. He’s scheduled to release an album this year (details below) but you can go to his website and download Brand new song “Born Again” available now here for a limited time. All you need to do is sign up your email in exchange.

“The songs on Death Won’t Send A Letter were recorded primarily at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN with Chisel’s backing vocalist/keyboard player Adriel Harris and “Little Jack” Lawrence (The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather) on initial tracking. Cory, Adriel and Little Jack were then joined by Jack’s longtime collaborator Patrick Keeler (The Raconteurs, The Greenhornes) on drums. With Patrick and Jack’s driving rhythm section the albums’ sound took on a grittier hue. And in Brendan Benson Cory found a writing and arranging partner that birthed the lead album track “Born Again.” Carl Broemel from My Morning Jacket also contributes on guitar.

The album, released on Black Seal/Sony BMG Music, follows up Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons’ 2008 live EP Cabin Ghosts, which Chisel co-produced with Tony Berg.

Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons’ Death Won’t Send A Letter will be released September 29th of 2009 in the US.”

New song from upcoming album “Born Again” MySpace


Watch the full concert at baeblemusic.com

 
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Augustana – Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt

Published by Trini on October 19, 2008 in Major Label, On Tour, Pop and Rock. 1 Comment

May not be your cup of tea, but wanted to share with you a local band from San Diego who’s recently had some success with their second album release “Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt”.

Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt is 10 studiously-chosen cuts of modern, melodic, piano-driven rock, informed by Layus’s love of classic pop/rock songwriters—from The Beatles to Tom Petty—and covering deeper subject matter than the band’s debut. “Still Ain’t Over You” is a love song in the context of a committed relationship, while “Dust,” with its a capella introduction, is the sound of Layus attempting to make peace with his religious upbringing. “Meet You There Someday” was inspired by Layus’s young daughter and his frequent need to leave her behind in order to tour.

The Band:
* Dan Layus: [Vocals, Piano, Guitar]
* Jared Palomar: [Bass, Vocals]
* Chris Sachtleben: [Guitar, Mandolin]
* Justin South: [Drums]
* John Vincent: [Keyboard, Vocals]

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Official Website

 
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City and Colour – Bring Me Your Love

Published by Trini on May 30, 2008 in Acoustic, Folk, Major Label, New Album Alert and Rock. 3 Comments

Not so new album release but it may be new to some of you. Laura sent me this a few months back and I’ve been playing him in my car for the last few weeks. I’m not even sure if you’ve already blogged about him but just in case you haven’t I wanted to since I can’t get his songs out of my head.

I’ve been in one of those funks lately so my taste in music has been slightly on the pop side not to say this is pop, but it most certainly isn’t Americana, so forgive me if this is not your cup of tea. I promise I have some good old Americana/Folk to post about soon. Thanks Laura for introducing me to City and Colour!

You can find their new video here.

“Bring Me Your Love” is City and Colour’s sophomore studio album. It evolves and adds layers to the sentiments in those vulnerable moments shared by Green on his original independent release. Co-produced by Dan Achen (Junkhouse) and recorded at Catherine North Studio in Hamilton, the first song “Forgive Me” opens with footsteps on a wood floor, the whirling of a nearby fan, and the rustling of Green picking up his acoustic guitar and sitting on a leather chair to perform on the former altar of this church-turned-studio. Every instrument used in the recording is “pre-loved”, vintage gear complementing the warmth and honesty of Green’s compositions – an intentional approach to capture the essence and intimacy of how records used to sound. Instruments and vocals were carefully recorded live off the floor, giving the songs depth and intimacy, and eschewing the cut-and-paste approach that is so common in today’s recordings. The album feels like a throwback to the days when an album’s thrills and beauty were found not just in exceptional songs and musicianship, but also in its blemishes and simplicity.

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London Pigg – Falling In Love at a Coffee Shop

Published by Trini on May 29, 2008 in Major Label and Pop. 6 Comments

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On AOL Stripped
Click Here to watch intimate performances of “Coffee Shop,” “Can’t Let Go,” “Great Companion,” and “Magnetismo.” You can also flip through some photos and watch exclusive interview snippets.

 

Griffin House – Flying Upside Down

Published by Trini on May 6, 2008 in Folk, Major Label, New Album Alert, On iTunes and Rock. 3 Comments Tags: , , , .

I’ve been listening to Griffin House ever since his “Lost and Found” album.  There are several songs off that album that I still love but the one that initially captured my attention was “Waterfall”, it’s such a beautiful sad song.  Another one of my favorites was “Tell Me Lie”.  It wasn’t until this weekend when my iPod was on shuffle that I was reminded of him again.

I was online today buying some music and ran across a review of Griffin’s new album, so I ventured over to his page to hear a little more.  It’s funny because I’ve never really thought he sounded much like Jack Johnson but for some odd reason someone did.  Maybe it’s just me but I don’t hear the comparison.

Review below from Fingerprints:

Griffin House – Flying Upside Down
Griffin is a songwriter who will forever be compared to Jack Johnson, only because Jack got there first. Griffin has a laid-back feel to his music, but where Jack feels like the beach, Griffin’s music is much more informed by solid characters and an earthy-ness that just isn’t associated with the coast – it’s music that is much more like a house-fire than a bonfire.

He’s currently on tour, I’m thinking of catching his Troubadour show I’ve missed him every other time he’s been in L.A.

 

Jesca Hoop – Enemy

Published by Trini on November 28, 2007 in Major Label and Podcast. 0 Comments

jescahoop.jpgToday is your lucky day. I’m in a music state of mind. Jesca Hoop was on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclictic this past September and left a pretty lasting impression on Nic Hartcourt, so much so that he named her album his #1 pick on his Top Ten Album’s of 2007. You can check out his other picks down below.

I’m really excited about where music is heading and in particular where women singer song writers are taking it. It’s been a great year of new albums and it’s fantastic to see that there are some talented woman out there brining the music to the forefront. Some of you might like this album and some may not. I found it to be different and somewhat refreshing. A fellow blogger describes this album perfectly:

First of all, what the hell is going on with “Kismet”? It is simultaneously one of the most unique, strange, interesting, engaging and challenging records I’ve heard so far this year. The girl has some serious musical multiple personality disorder thing going on, and somehow it all works well. Album opener “Summertime” is like a strangely looped alt-country hit, heading straight into “Seed of Wonder,” which has a very hip hop M.I.A.-like feel to it, mixed with odd Native American tribal dances. Then you get soft acoustic ballad “Enemy,” which is another stylistic shift. I could keep going through all 11 tracks, but then when you listened there would be no full-on surprises left. I’ll just say this much: you get pieces of gypsy/Eastern European dance, blues, jazzy elements from the 1940′s, tango, and drum n’ bass stylings- all of which manage to surprise and impress. It’s amazing how flawless the transitions are and how many curveballs get thrown at you over the course of the record. Adventure is the word I’d use in describing what it’s like listening to this. Foronheit

Head on over to KCRW and check out the performance if you like what you here, buy here album.

Nic Harcourt’s Top Ten Albums of 2007

1. Jesca Hoop
Kismet (Columbia)

2. Ting Tings
Demos (Self-Released)

3. Salt & Samovar
Old Joy, New Joy (Self-Released)

4. Radiohead
In Rainbows (Radiohead.com)

5. Aqualung
Memory Man (Columbia)

6. Seawolf
Leaves In the River (Dangerbird Records)

7. Great Northern
Trading Twilight for Daylight (Eenie Meenie)

8. LCD Soundsystem Sound Of Silver (EMI)

9. Federico Aubele
Panamericana (ESL)

10. OnceOriginal Soundtrack
(Sony)

Jesca Hoop w/ the ditty bops – live on kcrw 9/19/07
1. summertime
2. intelligentactile 101
3. enemy
4. money
5. seed of wonder
6. love and love again

 

Damien Rice

Published by Trini on September 21, 2007 in Alternative, Concert Review, Major Label and On Tour. 3 Comments

Damien Rice

I know everyone is always talking, writing, blogging about Damien Rice but I have to say a little something. I went to see him perform last night at the Greek Theater it is such an amazing venue. I loved the fact that he didn’t stick to is usual I want to cut my wrist open until I bleed to death line up, although when he started signing “Accidental Babies” I did turn over to Susana and ask her for a razor. He didn’t finish the song, thankfully for me, my eyes were already starting to well up. He did however sing several songs that were not on any of his released albums. It’s always refreshing to hear new old stuff, if you know what I mean. He sang this beautiful song called “Insane” which I’ve only heard him sing once on KCRW. I’m attaching here for your listening pleasure.

Vyvienne Long, Damien’s cellist played her song “Never Leave You” it was much funnier live, a little unexpected take a listen here.

Overall a fantastic night.

Slower version of Insane on Youtube

Lyrics: Insane

Should I speak?
Should I bother shaking hands?
Am I weak If I leave it as it stands?
I’ve submerged
And I’ve surfaced with the blame
I guess I’m no good
I guess I’m insane

Should I go
If she calls out my name?
And if she bleeds
Should I wipe up the stain?
And if I’m low
Can I drown in this rain?
I guess I’m no good
I guess I’m insane

And I hate when you say
That I never fight for you
Sometimes you breathe
All over my skin
And you always end up
Closer than close
That’s where I give in

Should I confess
The actions of my hand
In my mind
I’ll betray you once again
Why should I climb?
What is there to gain?
This is no good
This is insane

And I hate when you say
That I never fight for you
Sometimes you breathe
All over my skin
And you always end up
Closer than close
That’s whenre I give in

You’re taking
You’re taking
You’re taking me down
You’re taking
You’re taking
You’re taking me down
And you always end up
Closer than close
That’s where I give in
That’s where I give in
That’s where I give in

 
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