Blog: Instrumental Analysis

You know, it's really been a kick ass year for DIY and small label acts. The latest artist to prove my point, Michael Runion , who has played with everyone from Jenny Lewis to Conor Oberst, has a new CD out called Our Time Will Come . At the onset of the title track, Runion's world weary voice is accompanied perfectly by a lone acoustic guitar. Around the two minute mark, however, he begins adding further instrumentation. A twangy electric guitar and some drum brushing get layered in, resulting in a big, perfect, multi-layer dip of [...]

• Michael Runion - Our Time Will Come