The folk/pop, pedal-steel infused country tradition of L.A.’s Leslie Stevens and the Badgers has been catching some attention the past two years. Stevens’ self-released album Roomful of Smoke LP will be available everywhere August 17, 2010 from Lyricland/Thirty Tigers.
Please have a listen to “Ballpark Lights” from the upcoming release.
Auditory Viewing || Leslie & The Badgers perform Ballpark Lights from ISHOTHIM on Vimeo.
GNDN stands for “goes nowhere, does nothing.” It refers to Star Trek’s USS Enterprise. We see it flying and doing all these amazing things but “with its cardboard parts” it really goes nowhere and does nothing.
Admiral Radley is a band formed by two members of the indie rock bands Grandaddy, Jason Lytle and Aaron Burtch and Earlimart, Aaron Espinoza and Ariana Murray. “GNDN” can be found on their one album entitled I Heart California. It was released July 13, 2010 on the label The Ship.
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“GNDN” by Admiral Radley
In 2008 when the Heartless Bastards accepted an offer to record a live set for the Austin City Limits TV show, the episode paired them with one of their favorite bands and musical influences, Sonic Youth. A special guest also appeared—good friend Alex Maas of The Black Angels.
Maas and the main Bastard, Erika Wennerstrom, took the opportunity to recreate the classic June Carter and Johnny Cash duet on Tim Hardin’s “If I Were A Carpenter.”
Wennerstrom and Maas started a side project called Sweet Tea, which showcases their unique collaborative take on classic country. Fat Possum released “If I Were A Carpenter” and the Ray Price classic “Crazy Arms” digitally.
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“If I Were a Carpenter” by Sweet Tea
In 2008, Artists Den Entertainment launched the television series Live from the Artists Den. The series allows an unlimited number of guest admittance to intimate shows. Below is the promo video for Season 2 of live from the (((artists den))). Check here for air dates in your city.
Season 2 Promo – The Black Crowes from Artists Den on Vimeo.
On May 18, 2010 Band of Horses released their third studio album, Infinate Arms. The album containes a contribution to the soundtrack of the Twilight Saga film Eclipse, entitled “Life on Earth.”
“Laredo” is the second single off the current album. I have two videos for you—the first one is a really good mash up and the second is the newly released official video.
Dr. Martens (aka. Doc Martens) have been in existence for 50 years this year. I still have my 13 year old doc’s. How old are yours?
In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, they asked 10 artists to record their version of a cult classic track which represents the spirit of the people who’ve worn DM’s over the past 50 years. They also asked 10 directors to make videos for each of the tracks.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club chose to cover Ewan MacColl’s “Dirty Old Town,” better known as a 1985 cover by The Pogues.
You can watch all of the artist’s videos as well as download the tracks for free HERE.
Lucas Fields stopped by Dickie Sounds last week and played an acoustic exclusive of a new song titled “Help Me.” It is possible that this song will be included in Low vs. Diamond’s forthcoming sophomore album.
Delta Spirit is playing Warehouse Live tonight and will be performing songs from their latest album, History From Below. The secret, however, is that you may see them for free at a more intimate in store show at Cactus Music at 7pm.
Delta Spirit “White Table” from Yours Truly on Vimeo.
Video featured on Muzzle of Bees.
Ra Ra Riot plans to release their sophomore LP, The Orchard, next month, on August 24th via Barsuk Records. Visit rarariot.com for more on the band.
Today, FILTER is premiering the second in a series of three album previews (directed by Taryn Gould and Emily Kowalczyk), in which you’ll hear the new recording for “Too Dramatic.”
Ra Ra Riot “Too Dramatic” (Preview) from Barsuk Records on Vimeo.
On August 17th, 2010, Ray LaMontagne and his backing band, The Pariah Dogs, will release the self-produced 4th LP, God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise.
The Pariah Dogs are: Jay Bellarose, Jennifer Condos, Patrick Warren, Eric Heywood, and Greg Leisz. Starting August 15th, Ray and the dogs will begin a North American tour with David Gray. They are not coming to Texas… booo hooo! Click here to see if they will be in your town.
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“Beg Steal Or Borrow” by Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah Dogs
01 Repo Man
02 New York City’s Killing Me
03 God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise
04 Beg Steal Or Borrow
05 Are We Really Through
06 This Love Is Over
07 Old Before Your Time
08 For The Summer
09 Like Rock & Roll and Radio
10 The Devil’s In The Jukebox
