Belaver “Driver” True Love Of Crime Welcome to the world of Belaver, singer/songwriter from NYC. Making some unique but extraordinarily sad and somber music, Belaver digs to the darkest depths of where even Neil Young and David Bowie were afraid … Continue Reading
Jonathan K “Best Before” In Memory Of… This is an amazing artist, with a voice like an angel, and lyrics that are deep. In fact, “Best Before” is the best song dealing with loss of someone through addiction since Neil … Continue Reading
Norman Salant “At The End Of The World” Always All Around You With a voice and style like Elliot Smith, Norman Salant comes after you with his tales of sadness, love, and cows? Yes, cows. While Salant has been known … Continue Reading
Briston Maroney “Under My Skin” Carnival Briston Maroney is one of those super-honest singer/songwriters that have taken notes from the Neil Young songbook but have gone way beyond that to create beautiful music. Living in Nashville, he drenches his music … Continue Reading
The Falling Birds “Cinders In The Breeze” What Is There to Talk About What a great band. This duo from Brooklyn, comprised of Stephen Artemis (vocals/guitar/harmonica) and Dave Alan (drums/keys), is wonderfully subversive. They sound so normal, but there are … Continue Reading
The Warlocks “Lonesome Bulldog” Songs From The Pale Eclipse The Warlocks are back, doing that voodoo they do do so well. Seriously, if you’re a fan of Neil Young (and if you’re not, I can’t trust you ever), you will … Continue Reading
Matthew Mayfield “History” Recoil Heartbreaking vocals. If this song doesn’t hit you right in the heart, then you don’t have one. Matthew Mayfield’s vocals are so intense and raw, his guitar playing so beautiful (simple sounding yet intricate), and his … Continue Reading
Band of Horses “Casual Party” Why Are You OK It’s summer and I am so happy. Band of Horses has a new album out called Why Are You OK on June 6th, and the second single has just been dropped. It is called … Continue Reading
Vivid Dreams “Alpha & Omega” Terror In The Rays Vivid Dreams is the real life hallucination born out of the consciousness of Nicholas Bush, NYC-based guitarist and songwriter. If you were to throw The Breeders and Sonic Youth into a … Continue Reading
Ten Ton Man “Crazy Theory” Permission To Sin And I thought that Ten Ton Man could get any darker than “Mary”, they come out with “Crazy Theory”. My god, where is my gin and tonic, my cigarettes, my late night … Continue Reading