The Triumphant Return of Boston's Big Dipper - One of the city's greatest bands releases an anthology that belongs in your collection! " When you think back on it, Big Dipper was a supergroup. Yeah, that sounds funny if your definition of 'supergroup' lives along the lines of Blind Faith and GTR. But the pre-Dippah pedigree of the band was undeniable, with members having done time in some of the better groups of the early- to mid-80s. [...]
Just a reminder that Chicago's Wilco has signed on to play Tanglewood (the Western Massachusetts home away from home for the Boston Symphony Orchestra) in August. Those tickets go on sale this Friday . If you think you might like to see Wilco in great peaceful setting, then this is probably as close as you are going to get. And get this - ANDREW BIRD is opening! This could be the best show in New England this summer. Highly recommended. [...]
SPIRITED FOLK FUTURE BOSTON's DAVID WAX MUSEUM The Real Deal - Listening to D.W.M.'s alt-folk has been a treat One of the projects that has been sitting on my desk for far too long finally sees the well-deserved light of day today.... Boston's David Wax Museum is a four-piece alt folk group making exceptional live music. The songs range from roots folk and Americana country [...]
They Reviewed It - I went straight out and Bought It FILTER reviews " My Bloody Underground " A new album from the Brian Jonestown Massacre The dark iconic genius Anton Newcombe and Brian Jonestown Massacre released their 13th album less than a week ago. Despite being an interested party in BJM's music over the years (despite not purchasing either of the Massacre's last two releases), I somehow [...]
CH-CH-CHANGES A New Series on Ryan's Smashing Life will focus on the ways to get the most out of your music ! We will explore music-related hardware , check out l istening equipment and uncover the coolest new gadgets !!! The Future is Now - Science Fact! I already have a few devices and new releases to share with you, but am open to [...]
LOUISVILLE, KY A new album from My Morning Jacket will emerge on June 10th. The title? Evil Urges. "The world today is such a confused place. Things that people think are good values are obviously twisted, but there are other things considered evil that obviously aren't. There is real evil out there, but "Evil Urges" is about how all of these things that you've been told are evil really aren't, unless they're actually hurting something or somebody." - My Morning Jacket's Jim James [...]
Favorite Artists Series: DAVID FORD I have recently been both listening and writing quite a bit about David Ford. He's definitely one of the most amazing live stage performers in the world right now. Today I give you World Premiere Video of David performing one of my favorite songs: Go To Hell - recorded in studio on a single take! If you like what you see (and how couldn't you possibly? I mean, [...]
Despite an increasingly scratchy voice that was bothering singer Josh Grier far more than the crowd, Minnesota's Tapes 'n Tapes played a hugely energetic set last night in Boston. The band played a number of new songs off "Walk It Off" - their brand new album, mixing in old favorites from 2006's "The Loon." This was a great show! The band plays the Irving Plaza's Fillmore tonight in NYC. Check out the remaining tour dates: Tapes 'n Tapes myspace [...]
AUG 1st - 3rd, 2008 The world's most famous folk festival returns! The Newport Folk Festival turns 49 this summer. To help celebrate, planners are bringing in some great talent: The Black Crowes, Cat Power, Jimmy Buffett, Jakob Dylan, Gillian Welch, Levon Helm, She and Him, Calexico and Jim James (My Morning Jacket). THE NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL Tickets on Sale on April 23rd This [...]
ALL THE WORLD'S YOUR STAGE The Brighton, UK band has released a new album, leaving England taken on Blogs and the World. Here's what they're talking about by the indie-rock/pop water cooler these days. THE KOOKS Expected to have one of the biggest tour of the Year It wasn't long ago, things were looking up for the Kooks. They were an bunch of improbably lucky up-and-comers and they were on a very [...]
ALBUM REVIEW: MUST HAVE COVER COLLECTION! Jesse Malin has released a masterful cover album I want to share with you. The album "On Your Sleeve" (One Little Indian) is a major change of pace and a healthy one for the increasingly popular Malin. Jesse just released a winning record just last year. I selected "Glitter in the Gutter" as one of the Top 15 Records of 2007 . It was an easy selection as Malin takes [...]
The Latest RSL Mix Tape Alienation by Nik Ainley Stream this one today. Thank me later! Today's Mix: ALIENATION Also check out the " Songs from Between the Trees " Muxtape (from Sunday) What's a Muxtape ? Make One for Free and Find Out! Be sure to Send [...]
ON TOUR RIGHT NOW: The Forms ( Brooklyn, NY ) were one of the most memorable projects of 2007 . They are still definitely worthy of your attention. The Forms' self-titled release turned a few heads and my prediction is that this will be one of the bands to watch this year on tour . I can only imagine how good the material sounds now that they have had several months to perform the news songs live! [...]
DATELINE: LONDON Having just missed the street-smart, post-punk band Carbon/Silicon here in Boston (they played a sold out TTs earlier this month,) I thought I would take a few minutes and share a couple of CS tracks with you good readers. CS is the brainchild of Mick Jones (The Clash and Big Audio Dynamite) and Tony James (Generation X.) The creativity here was born in Punk Fire, but steeled in years of wizened editing, production and touring. The band has a particularly ironic lyric tradition [...]
The Latest RSL Mix Tape Stream this one today. Thank me later! Today's Mix Also check out the The " Crowd Parted for Me " Muxtape (from Saturday) What's a Muxtape ? Make One for Free and Find Out! Be sure to Send Me the Link to the [...]
The New RSL Tape is here! The Crowd Parted by artist John Clark Stream this one today. Thank me later! Today's Mix Also check out the The Last Muxtape (from Thursday) What's a Muxtape ? Make One for Free and Find Out! [...]
EMERGING ARTIST: BOSTON Definitely One to Watch in 2008: Boston's Vivian Darkbloom is one of the city's tightest bands. Vivian Darkbloom is Boston's Hot New Band. They're young, creative and really good. After just a year of playing together as a band; Rob Morris ( vocals and guitar ), Brian Skerrat ( bass and vocals ) and Loren Bienvenu ( drums ) are emerging as one of [...]
Today's Streaming Mix Sunny by Debbie Miller Stream this one today. Thank me later! Today's Mix Also check out the RSL Wednesday Muxtape What's a Muxtape ? Make One for Free and Find Out! Be sure to Send [...]
WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT? The Greatest Source of Bob Dylan insight: Himself - Well, sort of.... Bob Dylan graphic by Elbow Hinge Design I have the thought that not many people really know Bob Dylan . The same could be true for many of us. But never has a man been so focused on with so very little left unsaid and unclear. And still, a mystery! We all [...]
The Latest RSL Mix A Beautiful World by Matthew Woodson Stream this one today. Thank me later! Today's Mix Also check out the RSL Tuesday Muxtape What's a Muxtape ? Make One for Free and Find Out! Be sure to [...]
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