Frank Zappa asked the question in 1986, “Does Humour Belong In Music?” I don’t know if that was a rhetorical question or not, but to head uncertainty off at the pass, the answer is yes. Flight […]
Is it the shining clear guitar, or the rich baritone singing, that make this such an unashamedly lovely song ? Maybe it’s the words – or all three, because that’s actually all there is on this […]
A Canadian of Swedish heritage, Sarah MacDougall is often summed up as capturing a sense of the icy wastes of both countries in her music. She’s certainly been garlanded for her work, nominated for several awards […]
For this week’s retro slot we go back a couple of decades for a great live performance from one of the key Americana bands and genre pioneers, Jay Farrar’s Son Volt. Have a good weekend everyone.
Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500/Luna) and one man band Cheval Sombre (Chris Porpora) combine for an album they self describe as ‘Western Dreampop’. What they have brought together is a selection of tracks drawn directly or inspired […]
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