Wilderman “Eternal Love” What a beautifully sad yet hopeful song Rob Gungor has managed to produced to commemorate the 2016 fire of the Ghost Ship in Oakland, especially to his friend Benjamin Runnels (known by many as Charlie Prowler). Personal songs … Continue Reading
Small Leaks Sink Ships “Creepin’” Golden Calf Not only does Small Leaks Sink Ships have the greatest name, they also have this sound that takes The Mountain Goats one step forward melodically. Small Leaks Sink Ships is a four piece … Continue Reading
Tyson Motsenbocker “Coeur D’Alene” Almira I love confessional Americana, and very few do it as well as Tyson Motsenbocker. His lyrics are so wonderfully introspective, his guitar playing so crisp, his tenor voice so honest and vulnerable. Motsenbocker reminds me … Continue Reading
James Riotto “Mineral King” Mineral King James Riotto, formally on The Moanin Dove, is about to release his grand tribute to the beauty of the wilderness, and it’s extraordinarily uplifting. As Riotto says: “I am not a religious, or even … Continue Reading
The Mountain Goats “Etruscans” Our First 100 Days There are a lot of artists commenting on President Trump’s 100 days on this compilation, but the outstanding song to me is The Mountain Goats, “Etruscans”. First of all, this is a … Continue Reading
John Andrews and the Yawn “Drivers” Bad Posture Bad Posture, the new album by John Andrews and the Yawn, was mostly written slowly & quietly throughout the winter, usually late at night next to the wood stove for warmth. It was … Continue Reading
Just Like The Country “Forty-Five” Thermidorian Reaction Any band that makes an album based on the French Revolution is bound to get my attention. Especially when they use the names of the months decreed by the Republic in 1792, called the … Continue Reading
of Montreal “it’s different for girls” Innocence Reaches It really is going to be a great summer. of Montreal is dropping a new album on August 12th. I am so excited. of Montreal is one of my very favorite bands; … Continue Reading
Supersmall “A Better Life” Silent Moon New York-based duo, Supersmall, has released their new album, Silent Moon, and what an album it is. Crisp guitars, horns, intimate vocals, what’s not to like. Supersmall is composed of singer-songwriter, Colin Dempsey, and drummer, Daniela … Continue Reading
Supersmall “Riot” Silent Moon Supersmall is composed of singer-songwriter, Colin Dempsey, and drummer, Daniela Schiller. Dempsey is an Irish writer and storyteller based in New York. He has performed his unique blend of indie-rock music in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, … Continue Reading
The Insurrectionists “The Boy With The Thousand Mile Stare” I Gave You The Moon But You Wanted The Stars For those of you who love The Mountain Goats and really miss Neutral Milk Hotel, let me introduce you to The … Continue Reading
Wicked Man “Cry For Once” Terranean Tremors Here is another great band coming out of Oakland (it must be the bay or something). Anyway, Wicked Man, consisting of Yonatan Tietz (vocals/guitar), Justin Kohlberg (guitar, bass), Andrew Kunz (keyboards,vocals) and Max Denny … Continue Reading