Taken from the Modern Harmonic release, Country Jazz.
Song Of The Day: George Barnes, “Turkey Cobbler”
Song Of The Day: Lunar Twin, “Coral Sea”
Taken from the Moon Sounds release, Night Rides.
South And West: From A Notebook (Knopf)
Writer Joan Didion’s latest work is a collection of notes from two unpublished essays from the 1970s, and contains an insightful, interesting, and compelling look at the South during a time of transition.
Song Of The Day: The Jesus and Mary Chain, “Get On Home”
Taken from the Artificial Plastic record release, Damage And Joy.
Gerry Rafferty: Can I Have My Money Back? (Esoteric Recordings)
Gerry Rafferty’s 1971 debut album, Can I Have My Money Back? was a record that should have been a major hit; unfortunately, it was largely ignored, and led to the formation of his band Stealers Wheel.
Deee-Lite: World Clique (Cherry Pop)
For a brief time, Deee-Lite was one of the most original dance bands in the world. World Clique, their debut, was also their masterpiece, a blend of funk, soul, techno, disco, and just plain outer-space retro weirdness. It wasn’t destined to last, and it didn’t; but in 1990, you couldn’t top ’em. This expanded reissue shows why.
Song Of The Day: Rachel’s, “Lloyd’s Register”
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Edward Grimes, percussionist for the neoclassical/post rock band Rachel’s. While he wasn’t a constant member of the band, he did appear on the […]
All The Lives I Want: Essays About My Best Friends Who Happen To Be Famous Strangers
Essayist Alana Massey has taken on the task of comparing numerous aspects of women in pop culture, connecting them to the lives of young women and how the two intersect. All The Lives I Want is an excellent introduction to a wonderful new voice.
Song Of The Day: Brett Anderson, “Clowns”
Taken From the Edsel release, Brett Anderson: Complete Solo Works.
UPDATE: We’re Working Hard For You!
Greetings! This week we are getting our technical problems sorted and are currently taking a working holiday so we can get caught up to speed! We will return on Monday with regular […]
