i have not heard amy speace's recently released, the killer in me , but i kinda feel like i should. if not only for the reason that this song reminds me quite a bit like car wheels era lucinda williams, which is really enough to warrant a complete listen. the killer in me was released last week on wildflower records . the killer in me Tags: amy speace , the killer in me

Playing catch up again with Drake , here's the first of an Independence Day Weekend double shot. -ed Drake's Take: New Releases 06.23.09 This week perfectly illustrates what makes this such a great year for music. Looking at it on the calendar some time ago, there was some excitement, but who knew there'd be so many year-end list candidates from this crop. The latest from The Future of the Left , Sunset Rubdown , Dinosaur Jr. , Foreign Born and Regina Spektor [...]

It's Independence Day this week and Wilco's one of only a select few feeling patriotic with their releases. Meanwhile, while it's only a three-song EP, it's been awhile since we've heard from Spoon, so it's definitely welcome news. Not a whole lot else, but there are interesting new releases from Moby, Wu-Tang Clan, Levon Helm and Amy Speace. Playlist: New Releases 06.30.09 Wilco - Wilco (the Album) Stream / [...]
Breakup songs can be a wonderfully cathartic release for an artist, an emotionally cleansing experience that's the creative equivilant of washing out and starting the healing process of an long infected wound. For Amy Speace , the gifted roots/pop singer/songwriter now living in Jersey City, the recent split with her husband of ten years has provided a deep well of an outpouring of pent up emotions in her devastating new album The Killer In Me , just out today. "This [...]
NPR is streaming: • Wilco, 'Wilco (The Album)' • Fanfarlo, 'Reservoir' (MP3) • Bjork, 'Voltaic' AOL/Spinner is streaming the following albums through Sunday, July 5, so listen while you can. • Wu-Tang Clan, 'Chamber Music' • Twisted Sister, 'Stay Hungry'...
Two notable Americana chicas are releasing albums today. Melissa McClelland's Victoria Day and Amy Speace's The Killer In Me. Take a listen below and add these to your "must buy" list for today. Listen: Melissa McClelland (w/ Ron Sexsmith) ∞ Seasoned Lovers Amy Speace ∞ The Killer In Me

With the passing of Michael Jackson yesterday, the music world lost one of the greatest artists in history. People around the world are mourning the passing of a legend and celebrating his life, career, and unmatched artistic legacy. We here at EAR FARM are spinning his four essential albums all weekend ( Off the Wall , Thriller , Bad , and Dangerous ), debating how best to spell "ma ma say, ma ma sah, ma ma mah coo sa," and one glove dancing until we can't one glove dance no more. If you're looking for [...]
Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Alan Semerdjian : "Your Love" [mp3] from The Big Beauty (out September 1st) other Alan Semerdjian posts at Largehearted Boy Amy Speace : "The Killer in Me" [mp3] from The Killer in Me (out June 30th) other Amy Speace posts at Largehearted Boy [...]
It's that time of year again, when a folk fan's thoughts turn to this year's summer festivals. Though the weather up here in the American Northeast makes for a relatively short season, there's plenty of choices, from this month's eco-centric Clearwater Festival to that one glorious weekend in mid July when both the Green River Festival and Grey Fox Bluegrass take place, forcing fans to choose between a lovely two day set of popfolk, alt-rock and blues on the one hand, and the best damn Bluegrass camp-out around on the other. [...]

Discovered her on MOG . Visited her website . I'm not the type to stand up and salute CMT every morning, but I thought the video she just made for a song called Weight of the World was pretty moving. So, I went to eMusic and downloaded her 2006 album called Songs From Bright Street . That's where I found this one. If Dwight Yoakam can cover the Clash , then why not this? [...]

A heads up for anyone who wants to hear some good live music on the (web) radio tomorrow. Monday at noon (Eastern), Amy Speace & The Tearjerks will perform on The Blue Plate Special on WDVX. I first became familiar with Amy's music a couple of years ago at the 2005 Americana Music Conference in Nashville. My friend Rob McNurlin had seen her perform at a showcase away from the conference site and could not stop raving about her set. After hearing his recommendation, I found a stack of Amy's sampler CDs that had [...]
In one week, oodles and oodles of "folks" will descend upon the Olde Pool Farm in Schwenksville. The Family Straw can't wait for this year's lineup. To get me and everyone else juiced up, here are some songs from some of the performers. (Get tickets and see complete lineup here .) Allison Moorer ∞ Daddy, Goodbye Blues Steve Earle ∞ Condi, Condi Amy Speace ∞ Two (w/ Gary Louris on vocals) BeauSoleil ∞ La [...]

back with another roundup of new music, none of which we can say we went out and found, though we're quite happy all of it found us. quite a strong group here, so let's don't piddle too much time away swinging our legs over the edge and simply dive headlong: amy speace - shed this skin (live) new york country & folk singer amy speace [...]

Amy Speace's Songs for the Bright Street album is just the job for a change of pace for the weekend. It's got the lot - lots of sad country twang, a dollop of folk and just a smidge of pop (including an improbably successful cover of Blondie's Dreaming that I think I'll post soon). In short, it's full of melodic treats that will make your heart ache. In a good way, of course. If you're a fan of Lucinda Williams/Caitlin Cary/Roseanne Cash, then give this a whirl and wonder why you haven't heard of her before. [...]