*** I shared some videos from Sahara Smith over the weekend, but I want to mention her again today to call attention the my review of her debut album Myth of the Heart that is posted now at Country Standard Time . One cool note that I couldn't fit into my review due to space restrictions is the fact that, although she's only 21, Smith has already been writing songs for nearly a decade. She wrote her first song at age 12, and placed second in [...]
Today we're looking at some videos that sort of preview what's coming Monday on the blog. We start with a couple vids from Sahara Smith, a young songwriter from Texas. I can't mention Sahara without also mentioning Mike Meadows. Meadows is the drummer in Smith's road band (he's in both of those videos), and the person who first introduced me to her music. Meadows first put me onto Smith about a year ago, and it never should have taken me this long to share her with [...]
Words from Brendan Sullivan The Club Cafe and I have an interesting history. It was one of the first places I went to for a concert in Pittsburgh, to see Tapes 'n Tapes and Br'er Fox back in the summer of 2008. About a year later, I went to see Irony City perform some improv comedy, and another year and a half or so later, I went to this folk-rock show. I'm not sure why I've been there so infrequently in my time living here, but I think it's cool [...]
A few months ago I complained that few albums released this year had grabbed me; suddenly there came an avalanche of quality albums that compensated for my disappointment in sets by some favourite artists that I had looked forward to. I have not been able to get on with the Ben Folds and Nick Hornby collaboration, much as I am a Folds fan and as I like Hornby's books. Joshua Radin's album is decent enough, but it did not attract the affection I had for his debut album. Jenny Lewis' collaboration with Jonathan Rice bored me. Even the [...]
This was a pretty good year for recorded music, in the form of albums and in digital form. Rock artists came back with a vengeance, producing strong music and worthy albums. Any number of indie bands offered up career-defining work, which makes the future look pretty healthy indeed. The big news on the digital front was, uh, the Beatles on iTunes, and in just their first week on the download service they sold about 2 million songs. Paul McCartney, now the keeper of the Beatles' flame, appeared on "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend and performed five songs [...]
Live on David Letterman Someone You Should Know The gorgeous angel-voiced Sahara Smith is just 22 yrs-old making her one of the most promising new voices we have heard in some time. " She blends folk, Americana, country & bluegrass with the ease of Tom Waits, but does [...]
Sahara Smith live on The Late Show with David Letterman Tonight, November 24, 2010, Sahara Smith will make her late night TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35pmEST/10:35c). Buy CDs, MP3s, more: Sahara Smith on Amazon.com Sahara Smith on Amazon.co.uk Sahara Smith and band will perform her [...]
Happy holiday weekend everyone! I hopw the weather holds out for just one last poolside weekend, listening to choons. Speaking of, I'm totally hooked on Lauren Pritchard's Painkillers . Give it, and the others on this week's Friday Mixtape a listen, and let me know who you think! Have a fun (and safe) holiday! Tracklisting: April Smith and the Great Picture Show - Movie Loves A Screen CSLSX - Futuretapes [...]
Record Label | Myspace | Buy on Amazo n I have been obsessed with this song for months, ever since I heard it on Paste. I was unable to get my hands on it until today, when Sahara Smith's debut album was released. I love the simple country-pop tune that could be a radio hit in no time. Sahara Smith is a native Texan with an impressive debut album at the age of 21. I expect to see more of her in the future. For now, it is nice to have some refreshing new [...]
Well gang, I'm happy to say that these days our Friday Mixtape is really firing on all cylinders. The recent addition of our new Covers section (brought to you by Cover Me) has lifted the mix to a previously unthinkable level of awesomeness, and our other sections are feeding off that new energy. Alright, I might be exaggerating just a bit (I'm not sure if our sections can actively step up their game on their own), but I'm sincere when I say this tape is top notch. For our new formula, we kept the [...]
Next week Sahara Smith will release her stunning debut, 'Myth of the Heart' (August 31, 2010, Playing In Traffic Records) and she'll hit the road in early September, touring throughout the fall both on her own and supporting Raul Malo . Buy CDs, MP3s, more: Sahara Smith on Amazon.com Sahara Smith on Amazon.co.uk [...]
Fresh Videos... - Mountain Man do a live version of "Play It Right" at St. Augustine's Tower in London. It's an a cappella version and with their lovely voices working together it sounds absolutely beautiful and powerful in the dusty old setting. (via Bella Union) - Grass Widow are having a good week with rave... Read More
AmericanSongwriter.com just premiered Sahara Smith 's new music video for "Thousand Secrets," a track from her debut 'Myth of the Heart' (released August 31 on Playing in Traffic ) shepherded by T Bone Burnett and produced by Emile Kelman . Buy CDs, MP3s, more: Sahara Smith on Amazon.com Sahara Smith on Amazon.co.uk [...]
Sahara Smith is a 21-year-old singer out of the Austin area with a big future in front of her. Her debut album Myth Of The Heart - coming out August 31 - is produced by no less than über producer T-Bone Burnett, who calls Smith "the best young artist I have heard in many years." As my wife's grandpa used to say, "she's also very easy on the eyes." Sahara Smith's MySpace page
Forgiveness may be in store for those who prematurely dismiss Austin 21-year-old Sahara Smith simply by getting tripped up by her willowy photogenic allure. But there's also a reason why the famed, Grammy-winning producer T-Bone Burnett ( Raising Sand , O Brother ) decided to take on the job of handling Smith's forthcoming rootsy folk/pop debut Myth of the Heart after describing her as "the best young artist I have heard in many years". For beyond Smith's glossy imagery is a serious and seriously talented young singer and songwriter who counts the likes of Leonard [...]
Sahara Smith: "Best of What's Next" (Paste Magazine) At 21, Sahara Smith is already a veteran. She wrote one of the songs for her debut 'Myth of the Heart' (8.31/Playing In Traffic Records) when she was 13 and first garnered national attention at 15 when she appeared in a contest for young songwriters on A Prairie Home Companion . And yet, 'Myth of the Heart' drummer Jay Bellerose - who was played with Elvis Costello, Robert Plant , Alison [...]
Myspace | Paste Magazine Interview | Click to play: All I Need by Sahara Smith This is an artists I saw on Paste Magazine this morning and absolutely loved her. You can use the link above to read more about this 21 year old Texan. She is cultivating her style which could be described as anything from americana, country, singer/songwriter, to pop. I can't stop playing this song. I just wish I could find a place to buy [...]
Forgiveness may be in store for those who prematurely dismiss Austin 21-year-old Sahara Smith simply by getting tripped up by her willowy photogenic allure. But there's also a reason why the famed, Grammy-winning producer T-Bone Burnett ( Raising Sand , O Brother ) decided to take on the job of handling Smith's forthcoming rootsy folk/pop debut Myth of the Heart after describing her as "the best young artist I have heard in many years". For beyond Smith's glossy imagery is a serious and seriously talented young singer and songwriter who counts the likes of Leonard [...]
Filed under: Concerts and Tours Emerging from a city that bleeds talent, Austin's Sahara Smith is a walking musical story of opportunity and success. At 15, she won a nationwide talent competition and performed in a televised 'A Prairie Home Companion,' winning second place in audience satisfaction. She is working on her debut album for Playing in Traffic Records, executive produced by T Bone Burnett . She's guaranteed to put on a great show at this year's SXSW festival. [...]
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