Blog: Consequence Of Sound

Ever since Al Gore invented the Internet, artists the world over have found a myriad of ways to get their name and music out to the public. Chicago-via-Albuquerque-via-Ch icago again singer/songwriter Willis Earl Beal took a decidedly less high-tech path by leaving fliers about town with his name and number. An incredible series of events later, and the soft-spoken musician became the first act signed to XL’s new Hot Charity imprint. Beal’s debut effort, Acousmatic Sorcery , originally recorded on cassettes, is set for a March 20th release. The first taste of this [...]