We can't tell you how beautiful 2012 will be just because Ani DiFranco's new album, which had the longest hiatus precede it, is coming out on the 17th of January 2012. This is a cover, but Ani changed the lyrics a little bit to fit the time. We love is some Ani. "A little socialism, don't scare us one bit." - gotta love it. Related articles Ani DiFranco debuts new song "Tired Old Face" in concert! (loft965.com) Must-Watch: Video: [...]

The incredible Melissa Ferrick is set to zigzag across the country in the coming months to support her highly anticipated upcoming release Still Right Here , set to hit on September 13 via MPress Records. Melissa's first studio recording in five years, Still Right Here boasts guest spots from the likes of Ani DiFranco and Kaki King and is a testament to the sound that this talented songstress has honed and perfected over her impressive two decade career. The tour kicks off in Provincetown, MA at the [...]

Based out of Los Angeles, Angie Mattson has a diverse background. Mattson left her modeling career on runways in Tokyo and New York, moving on to pursue music full time. She has a smoky, powerful voice and a sexual presence that permeates her music. She has toured with some very big name like indie icons Suzanne Vega and Melissa Ferrick. Mattson also went on a completely sold out tour with Uh Huh Her (L Word actress Leisha Hailey's band). Her most recent album was recorded in Malmo, Sweden and she tours internationally on a regular basis. [...]

One of the shows that we billed to be the greatest show in 2010 has been cancelled due to Ani DiFrance's medical condition . We know how Ms. DeFazio loves her touring and takes it seriously, so we understand the need for the delay of the show which features Ane Brun as an opening act and Melissa Ferrick . Let's hope she gets well soon. Related Articles Ani DiFranco cancels 11/16 Colonial show (timesunion.com) [...]

Here are a few album that I wanted to mention but didn't really have enough to say to warrant an entire post. Deadstring Brothers - Sao Paulo There really isn't anything I can say about this album that 400 other web sites haven't already said, so I won't. I will say that this is the first Deadstring Brothers album I've ever liked, and I love the sonofabitch. It had me from the opening notes of its lead-off (and title) track to the very end, with very few [...]

Kasabian are a British indie / dance / rock band. They've been recording for about the last 5 years or so. They first came to my attention through an amazing performance of "Club Foot" on a late night talk show. I hadn't been paying attention to the show, but the hook from that song caught me, and I've been a fan ever since. Goodie for me, and those of you like me who are rabid about finding extra tracks, they've issued a slew of non-album stuff on their singles, and the [...]

Here's part 2 as promised, looks like part 3 will have to wait until July, but I suppose there is pride all year round. Enjoy. K's Choice "Hallelujah" (Live Leonard Cohen Cover) Kaki King "Lovestoned" (Live Justin Timberlake Cover) Kiki & Herb "I'm Not Waiting" (Sleater-Kinney Cover) Lesbian on Ecstasy "Kündstant Krøving" (k.d. Lang Cover) Melissa Ferrick "Feel Like Makin' Love" (Roberta Flack Cover) Mirah [...]

In honor of my friend Liz/Whose birthday it is/I have decided to rhyme. Just kidding... But anyway I know she loves Melissa Ferrick. Or to be more precise, I think she's said she has a love/hate relationship with Melissa Ferrick--which may or may not be the same thing. For those of you who don't know, Melissa Ferrick is outrageously prolific, as well as busy, playing around 150 shows a year. She has one of those nicely linear -- she writes, she plays, she sings -- processes. Everything I Need (Live in Dayton [...]
A good band I heard of recently is King Sigh. You can download their album through their Myspace King Sigh, Entering . Cerulean's Love of Music, Episode 72, Okay Folkes Podcast Page Direct Link RSS Feed Fol Chen, " Cable TV " Website Myspace [...]

Murder - Daughter Of Heavy The Hours - Ali In The Jungle The Proclaimers - Life With You Rigas - Born Not To Run Earlimart - Face Down In The Right Town [...]

You know those artists whose name you see every so often but never dig into? The ones who you think, "I should check them out," but then forget until the next time you see their name in a random spot. Yea, me too. Melissa Ferrick is one of those names. When someone recommended I check out her latest album, Goodbye Youth , I looked into my music library expecting to see an album or two from her. At least a couple odd tracks. Not a one though. Time to dive in. The first thing I'll [...]
I had a chance to not only interview, but also catch Melissa Ferrick live twice last week. She's doing a solo tour in support of her new album, Goodbye Youth, which officially dropped on 9/10 at her Bowery Ballroom show (also available today on iTunes). The set is divided into two parts: Melissa plays the [...]

I'm thick in the midst of an overwhelming first week at my new teaching gig -- nothing terrible, just an awful lot of newness coupled with the usual hectic pace of any new school year. Happily, coming home in a state of exhaustion has been made much easier by the serendipitous arrival of a few great folkrock and folkpop covertunes in my mailbox. Not much writing left in me today before I drop, so this will be a pretty short treatment all around, but here's three new high-cred, high gloss covers that are keeping [...]

If you know The Duke, you know he doesn't really follow the news. He finds it too depressing. But then, the whole 2008 election is kinda interesting. Below are some " party songs " to get you ready for the first primary . The Cure ~ Primary Matt Pond PA ~ New Hampshire Artie Shaw ~ [...]

The Duke, The Duchess, Duke Jr and our two dogs will be driving across the state of Pennsylvania this Friday. In honor of those 6 hours in the car, here are some "drive" songs. Arranged in beta-alpha-cal order. The String Cheese Incident Rachael Sage R.E.M. Angie Mattson Ziggy Marley (Cars cover) Melissa Ferrick El-P Which song [...]