Shannon Hurley - Beg Steal Borrow (mp3) * New song from singer-songwriter Shannon Hurley 's upcoming solo album, set for release in 2010. Buy @ Amie Street *mp3 provided by & posted w/ permission of artist ************************* Greg Laswell - Your Ghost (mp3) * I think this is the third or fourth time I've shared this song since July, but it's just that good. Singer-songwriter Greg Laswell covers one of my favorite Kristin Hersh songs. The [...]
Not only is today Halloween, but it's also National Magic Day in honor of Harry Houdini, the world's greatest escape artist, who died on this day in 1926. Kristin Hersh - Houdini Blues Some say Houdini's first great escape was as a tiny sperm, when he broke-out of his father's condom. His second great escape was from his mother's womb. Houdini has yet to accomplish his greatest feat however, that being an escape from his coffin.
I encountered a problem while recording this week's show-there seemed to be voices leaking into the recording. It's strange, because we don't live anywhere near radio towers, which is usually the cause of that kind of interference. What's also disconcerting, is that I'm not sure if I was hearing the voices coming from my headphones, or from somewhere else in the room. I'm OK with recording equipment, but definitely not an expert. I'm going to look over my setup again, and make sure nothing's changed since last time I did my show. Anyhow, I hope the interference isn't [...]
The ever talented Kristin Hersh has made another songs available for free download. The former Throwing Muses singer (and damn fine solo artist) is offering this one up: "Flooding"- MP3 Kristin Hersh's website Kristin Hersh's Myspace
Regrets I should be crying, but I just can't let it show I should be hoping, but I can't stop thinking All the things we should've said, That we never said All the things we should've done, But we never did And all the things that you needed from me And all the things that you [...]
Alright, I have always said "you know bloggers and their covers", and here I am to bring it all full circle once again. New EP - check Covers including a good selection of artists - check Greg Laswell's breathy crooning - check Performed beautifully - check Your parents will enjoy as well - check The EP includes covers of Kate Bush, Echo and the Bunnymen, Mazzy Star, Morphine and Kristin Hersh (included below). I have to say that he has selected a pretty good group of [...]
Not pictured are these other kind performers supporting the effort: Broken River Prophet , Kristin Hersh and Bill Janovitz . We were surprised at how much fun an afternoon indie rock show where everyone brought their kids was. We'd like to see more of that happen, if only because it means we could finally blend kid time and rock club time. The short review is that Colin Clary was endearing, Drew O'Doherty 's playing was mesmerizing and voice as killer as always, and Travels were even better than we had hoped. [...]
SENSE OF COMMUNITY & MUSIC - One of the things I like best about music is the sense of community it helps you amass. I think of the people in my life who have come to me through music - in one way or another - and I truly feel gifted. One of these people is our friend Bradley Searles. Brad is the man behind Bradley's Almanac (an incredible music website) - he and his family recently learned that Brad's wife Amie has Breast Cancer. Anyone who has ever been touched [...]
Greg Laswell - Your Ghost A stunning Kristin Hersh cover! Be sure to visit Greg Laswell on MySpace. MP3: Greg Laswell - Your Ghost
Heard this on the radio this morning, it's Greg Laswell doing a cover of song by Kristin Hersh from 1994 called "Your Ghost." There are certain lyrics that are memorable because they don't quite sit right, and kind of hit your eardrum all funny-like. Laswell's voice has just a hint of Johnny Cash-like darkness that lends itself nicely to this kind of song. It's from a new album of covers Laswell has done that I'm too lazy to look up right now... According to the always trustworthy You Tube comments the [...]
Greg Laswell has posted a new making of video for "This Woman's Work , " a Kate Bush tune he recently covered for his new EP, Covers , out now via Vanguard . Have a look below and remember that Greg will be playing a show in Evanston at SPACE on November 12th. [VIDEO] Greg Laswell The Making of This Woman's Work [...]
I realize that I post a lot of news and finds on my twitter @eardrums that never gets published on the blog. I'll try to post some of it here and also some of the stuff I get in my mailbox that I never manage to do something about. I'm hopeless with continuity, but I will at least try to do this weekly. Let's start with some "VERY SHORTIES" and below this, you will find a lot of free goodies: [...]
Another great week of cool music! On Thursday there are some awesome choices: there's the legendary Al Green at the House of Blues (hopefully you took advantage of reduced tickets thru Live Nation), great indie rock at the Middle East Downstairs with The DoDos and The Ruby Suns, The Ego and the Oracle (aka Jim of Jim's Big Ego) at the Burren, the reclusive cult figure Daniel Johnston at the Paradise and more, how to choose? Friday brings Art Brut to the Middle East, Reverse to Church and the Spendid Nobodies to Toad; all are great choices. On Saturday you [...]
Singer/songwriter Greg Laswell released a new EP last week, with covers of songs by Echo & The Bunnymen, Kate Bush, Mazzy Star, Morphine, and this song from Kristin Hersh. Appropriately titled Covers. Greg's on tour opening for a couple of the Travis dudes, then off to Europe with the lovely Ms. Ingrid Michaelson (pictured above with Greg)Your Ghost - Greg Laswell
Greg Laswell's five song Covers EP is out today featuring takes on Echo & The Bunnymen, Morphine, Mazzy Star, Kate Bush and Kristin Hersh. http://greglaswell.com/ http://www.myspace.com/greglas well
Singer/songwriter Greg Laswell has a new EP out today, with covers of songs by Echo & The Bunnymen, Kate Bush, Mazzy Star, Morphine, and this song from Kristin Hersh. Appropriately titled Covers . Greg's on tour opening for a couple of the Travis dudes, then off to Europe with the lovely Ms. Ingrid Michaelson. Your Ghost - Greg Laswell
Here's an in studio video of Greg Laswell covering Kate Bush 's "This Woman's Work , " a tune which is featured on his new EP, Covers , out today via Vanguard . Definitely check it out, along with some upcoming tour dates posted below. [VIDEO] Greg Laswell - This Woman's Work (Kate Bush Cover In-Studio) Tour [...]
this is a strange one. in that it's probably the most straightforwardly listenable of her aural offerings yet musically it drifts unexpectedly, ebbs sensually and flows unstructured and vaguely out of focus. none of this meant in the pejorative y'understand. it hangs together dreamlike and ephemeral. each song connected, yet not. michael gira alludes to disney in the release notes and i can kindof see where he's coming from. but it strikes me more like jean cocteau's la belle et la bête. it has that creepy oddness, that beauty, and all it's magical melancholy that her albums [...]
Here at Popwreckoning, we've officially hit a level of mail that makes it impossible for us to give full reviews to every band. However, this does not mean we believe that these bands shouldn't be granted some for of press. It simply means we have to scale it down a bit. Therefore, we have opted to create a feature called Bite Size Reviews, which shall appear several times a week. This feature will contain 5 reviews each under 100 words and links to the albums website, MySpace page or label. We believe this is the best use of our mail [...]
Move over, Alex Trebek! LimeWire Store and LimeWire Music Blog proudly present the first Live at Lime Trivia Contest ! Answer the following ten questions correctly for your chance to win a one-year platinum subscription to LimeWire Store! Runners up win their choice of three of our Live at Lime sessions. Submit your answers to contests@limewire.com no later than Monday, September 28th at Midnight. For a list of all Live at Lime sessions, check out www.store.limewire.com/liveatl ime . Contest rules are available here . Best of luck! [...]
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