Time Stays, We Go (Pitch Beast)—the Veils' 10-track, fourth release—is both patiently restrained and wildly emotional. It’s full of lush brass and sing-along melodies, moments of surf-rock guitar and beachside ukulele, and essential personal queries within the struggles of the human endeavor. It’s a small dose of Pixies, and definitely reminiscent of Talking Heads, with [...]

As you've probably heard, there's a new Lauryn Hill song . It sounds... well, it sounds like it was recorded in a hurry to pay off a tax bill, which is apparently exactly the case (unfortunately, the quickie release didn't save Hill from a three-month jail sentence ). The vocals and lyrics are decent enough, but the beat sounds like it was slapped together in GarageBand with deadlines in mind. Of course, Hill's not exactly the first artist to have to make a record under duress; here's a [...]
Springtime! There's no better time to fall in love afresh. Or, to put it in the words of VAN MORRISON: "The right time to feel the way young lovers do." So, time to look for a soundtrack for all the blossoming feelings. Maybe MICK HARVEY's new album that, after all, was announced as a contemplation The post Mick Harvey - Four (Acts of Love) appeared first on Nothing But Hope And Passion - NBHAP - Music Magazine & more .

amp; Night http://dayandnightmag.ie/in-th is-weeks-day-night-john-meaghe rs-top-30-irish-albums-of-all- time/ I've decided to write something I've been meaning to do for over a year and present .... My Favourite 30 Irish Albums of All Time 30. Declan O'Rourke - Since Kyabram [2004] 29. Marc O'Reilly - My Friend Marx [2011] 28. Foy Vance - Hope [2007] 27. Wallmark - Dryland [2005] 26. One Day International - Blackbird [2008] 25. Pony Club - Home Truths [2002] 24. The Sultans of Ping - Casual Sex in [...]

What do you do if you admire a musician's skill and craft, yet can't quite get behind the results of that craft? Thus is the problem with Iron & Wine , the brainchild of Sam Beam, now on its fifth full-length record and featuring an ever-expanding sound that seems to go deeper into the past. Ghost on Ghost finds Iron & Wine turning into something of a modern Van Morrison , complete with smooth horns, jaunty folk tunes, and a flair for [...]

If some old school rock/soul with a country flare is your addiction then Treetop Flyers are just the prescription you need to cure all your musical ills. They come to us from England but now call Malibu their home, a move made to record their upcoming album The Mountain Moves , set to drop this June. Their sound is vintage complete with layered, powerful harmonies. "Things Will Change" brings me bass lines reminiscent of a Van Morrison tune and a groovy feel that's meant to be listened to on vinyl. And for the record, I have no clue [...]
Girls Aloud | Odyssey, Belfast (6:30pm, 13th-14th March)/O2, Dublin (6:30pm, 16th March) | €38-146.50/€44.05-176 Ah, what a relief. They're back once more to celebrate their 10th anniversary in all their shimmering glory. Scheduled date at The O2, Dublin on Sunday, 17th March has been cancelled. Little Bear and Moscow Metro | Whelan's (Upstairs), Dublin (8pm, 13th March) | €6 A mid-week double bill of indie up-and-comers. Downbeat and introspective. Eoin [...]
Credit actually goes to my good brother O for putting this Bobby McFerrin number on my radar. We were discussing a certain rap track and O mentioned how it sampled [...] The post Your Daily Funk - Bobby McFerrin's "Moondance" appeared first on The Smoking Section .
Divers open for Auctioneer at Kung Fu Necktie tonight. The brainchild of local musicians Emily Ann Zeitlyn and Ross Bellenoit, Divers are a new quartet filled out by Tom Bendel (Buried Beds) and Todd Erk (The Weeds). Alternating between wailing, dynamic flourishes and upbeat rock-outs, the Philly band's still-growing discography of three tracks is an ... Continue reading

Ah, February. The short month full of Hallmark cards, increased chocolate intake, and enough flowers and candy to make every single person gag. Yep, we definitely get doused in consumerism as February 14th approaches, but that doesn't mean that cupid's favorite month needs to be nothing but sap. We've all been to enough weddings to know that there are songs that make you warm and fuzzy, and songs that give you the cold sweats. And I'm here to offer up my takes on some of the best tracks that leave you jonesing for a make-out session. And believe [...]
Max Bell once turned wine into water. Any artist worth a damn is willing to diverge from what they've successfully created. They're willing to explore, to branch off into the uncomfortable and unfamiliar, to challenge themselves and their audience. But any departure into uncharted territory holds significant potential for missteps, as well as the potential for great artistic growth and payoff. Examples: Big Boi's latest album, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors , cemented the fact that the familiar funky formula of Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty [...]

Like most classic albums, there seems to be nothing to say about Van Morrison’s iconic “Astral Weeks” that hasn’t already been said. This album still captivates audiences 40 years later because of it’s courageous originality and because it is like nothing ever heard before or since. Morrison had been involved in a “difficult” label situation, which included being steered towards a pop sound, being blamed for the founder's sudden death and almost being deported by the founder's widow. Luckily, Morrison's then girlfriend married him and he was able to stay in the country, but he would later be [...]

Like most classic albums, there seems to be nothing to say about Van Morrison’s iconic “Astral Weeks” that hasn’t already been said. This album still captivates audiences 40 years later because of it’s courageous originality and because it is like nothing ever heard before or since. Morrison had been involved in a “difficult” label situation, which included being steered towards a pop sound, being blamed for the founder's sudden death and almost being deported by the founder's widow. Luckily, Morrison's then girlfriend married him and he was able to stay in the country, but he would later be [...]

by Andy Schwartz “Okay…so you scratch your head, you look at the guy who represents the company and he’s dead serious. Furthermore, he’s telling you all the sweet things a weary producer loves to hear: ‘Money’s no object…Get all the down cats you need…Just give ‘em soul.’ So you finish scratching your head and you reach for the nearest phone. You’re cooking, you’re really cooking! So you call Teacho Wiltshire to make the arrangements, and he says ‘okay.’ Then you get tensed up because it hits [...]
The other day I was talking on the phone with a friend who hangs out on the CBGB's scene a lot. She was regaling me with examples of the delights available to females in the New York subway system. "So the train came to a sudden halt and I fell on my ass in [...]
Yes, that's a Bob Dylan cameo in "Gone Till November."By Peter Gerstenzang All of us rock and roll kids have some reason to be thankful this holiday. Maybe it's the beautiful orange foliage. Or the fa

When Frank Zappa decided he had enough of dealing with Warner Bros. Records he decided to form his own label called Zappa Records in 1977 under a deal with Phonogram Records. The first album Zappa Records released that wasn't one of Frank's was L. Shankar's Touch Me There in 1979. Shankar, an Indian-born American violinist, singer and composer, worked closely with FZ who not only provided lyrics for the project but also produced it and contributed some of the music. The opening track of Touch Me There [...]
Denver is covered with a white blanket and this is what I listened to this morning. I like both things. Van the Man sings this version of Caravan
En la edición #703 comentamos los nuevos lanzamientos de Van Morrison ( Born to sing: No plan B ), Sun Airway ( Soft fall ) y conversamos con Gepe, a propósito de la salida de su nuevo álbum GP (Quemasucabeza, 2012). MP3: Super 45 Podcast # 703 (martes 23 de octubre, 2012) Suscríbete al Podcast de Super45 Suscríbete al Podcast de Super45 en iTunes [...]
Martes 23.10.2012 Jueves 25.10.2012 Radio Zero 97.7 22:00 hrs. Como cada semana Super 45 se transmite por Radio Zero y vamos por partida doble: martes y jueves desde las 22:00 horas. En el programa de este martes comentaremos los nuevos lanzamientos de Van Morrison ( Born to sing: No plan B ), Sun Airway ( Soft fall ) y tendremos un mini especial con Gepe, con quien conversaremos de su nuevo álbum GP (Quemasucabeza, 2012). Articulos relacionados: Super 45, edición 661 [...]