Jesu/Sun Kil Moon “You Are Me And I Am You” 30 Seconds To The Decline Of Planet Earth The second collaboration between Sun Kil Moon and Jesu is even greater than the first. There is something so original about Mark … Continue Reading
Posts Tagged: Father John Misty
Righteous Anger: Dusty Grant – “Don’t Give A Damn Anymore”
Dusty Grant “Don’t Give A Damn Anymore” I swear, there is no one more relevant than Dusty Grant right now. His song, “Don’t Give A Damn Anymore”, fits my mood so exactly. He confronts our collective sense of frustration with … Continue Reading
Religion Laid Bare: Father John Misty – “Pure Comedy”
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
Sad Hopefulness: Andrew Paley – “Come Home”
Andrew Paley “Come Home” Sirens Andrew Paley has one of those voices you will also remember. And his music is so unique: rich and beautiful, yet sounding so very intimate, like the world is just him, you, and his guitar, … Continue Reading
Emotional Dance: Lucidalabrador – “Zelia”
Lucidalabrador “Zelia” Today Is A Good Day For Friendship Lucidalabrador is the musical moniker of Pedro Caetano Leite, a new emerging act from the vibrant scene of South-East London, who for the past year has been gradually, but surely finding … Continue Reading
Nighthawks: American Trappist – “All Night Diner”
American Trappist “All Night Diner” Hannah Future Tense American Trappist brings the isolation of Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks to life. With a style reminiscent of Father John Misty and Magnetic Zeroes, American Trappist populates his music with real people. American Trappist is … Continue Reading
Deeply Unusual: Tushka – “The Program”
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
Personal Music, No Holds Barred: Tim McNary – “Echoes Of A Whole”
Tim McNary “Echoes Of A Whole” Above The Trees Tim McNary is an amazing artist. His work is so absolutely personal and beautiful, similar to Bonnie “Prince” Billy or Father John Misty. As McNary says about his album: Above The … Continue Reading
The New Wedding Song: Sheldon Clark – “One Last Morning”
Sheldon Clark “One Last Morning” Words & Sound Due to a competition among fellow songwriters, Sheldon Clark has written one the best wedding songs I’ve ever heard. True to Sheldon’s literary and musical influences, his single, “Our Last Morning,” is … Continue Reading
Positive Music: Frank Turner – “The Next Storm”
Frank Turner “The Next Storm” Positive Songs For Negative People Frank Turner named this album for me. I am one of those negative people who needs positive songs. Turner succeeds in every way. Both in the studio and during live … Continue Reading