New Artists, Old Songs, Vol. XXII: Covers of and from Amber Rubarth, James Vincent McMorrow, Big Daddy 'O' and more!
I've been busy enough to miss a deadline here, with the start of a new school year taking up all my time and energy. But happily, a luxuriously long Labor Day weekend leaves room for a mid-morning run-down of the newest stuff to hit my ears. Here's the best previously-unheard artist coverage that's been making me happy as Summer spins to Fall; take a taste between the barbecues and parties, and - as always - don't forget to follow links to purchase and support these new and still-rising artists if you like what you [...]
- Amber Rubarth - Just Like a Woman (Bob Dylan cover)
- Big Daddy 'O' - Copperline (James Taylor cover)
- Big Daddy 'O' - Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes (Taj Mahal cover)
- Big Daddy 'O' - Sixteen Tons (Merle Travis cover)
- James Vincent McMorrow - Higher Love (Stevie Winwood cover)
- James Vincent McMorrow - Whip My Hair (Willow Smith cover)
- Kate Fagan - Woodstock (Joni Mitchell cover)
- The Wise Girls - Chelsea Morning (Joni Mitchell cover)
- Threeds - Edge Of My Seat (Amber Rubarth cover)
- Threeds - Roll Um Easy (Little Feat cover)



















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