Conor Oberst “Barbary Coast (Later)” Salutations Conor Oberst is one of my heroes, and it is so wonderful he has not lost his sense of ironic bitterness. Nobody combines images quite like Oberst. Take this verse for example: I don’t … Continue Reading
Father John Misty “Pure Comedy” Pure Comedy Father John Misty is an odd musician. He sounds like Elton John, until you hear what he is singing. He is a genius. This time, he takes on religion, and this is a topic … Continue Reading
Senator “Lost Again” Tiny Monsters Do you love beautiful sad music? Is Bright Eyes too happy for you? Well, listen to Senator, aka Howard Baker. From Lancaster, PA, Senator has a beautiful, intensely personal musical style that draws you into … Continue Reading
Del Water Gap “Vanessa” This is such a beautiful, melancholy song by Del Water Gap. If you like Radiohead or Ben Folds or Bright Eyes, you will love the beauty of this band. Del Water Gap is comprised of band founder … Continue Reading
Augustines “When Things Fall Apart” This Is Your Life Augustines is one of those bands that deals with the tough subjects without flinching. When they sing, they have something to say, and they say it in the most beautiful, expressive … Continue Reading
Good Looking Friends “Gritty Bed Stuy” You Won’t Die Good Looking Friends consists of three members: Zach Fischer (vocals, guitar), Sean Nolan (bass, vocals) and Adam Rossi (drums). They first formed in 2011 in Western Massachusetts and then later moved … Continue Reading
Tuskha “The Program” Tuskha An unusual voice, an unusual song, an unusual video. I didn’t think anything was going to surprise me, but wow, Tuskha certainly did. When I saw his picture, I thought, ‘another Bright Eyes or Father John … Continue Reading
Benjamin’s Brother “Story About A Broken Heart” Like The First Time Finally, a song, a video, lyrics that reflect how I feel. Wow. Joseph Bach is the mastermind behind Benjamin’s Brother; creating all the music, lyrics and recordings along with … Continue Reading
Monk Parker “Sadly Yes” How The Spark Loves The Tinder If you’re drunk and alone at 3 AM, Monk Parker’s new song, “Sadly Yes”, is for you. This song makes anything by Bright Eyes or Victor Krummenacher seem absolutely cheerful … Continue Reading