Judee Sill was a 70s folk singer who only released two albums before dying of a drug overdose in 1979. American Dust/Inertia have released a tribute album featuring the likes of Ron Sexsmith, Bill Callahan and Beth Orton and it is a wonderful collection of songs that, in these hands, are given fresh life and … Continue reading
Author Archives: Doubtful Sounds
NEWS: Giant Sand release new album Blurry Blue Mountain…
Howe Gelb is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Giant Sand on October 25th with a brand spanking new album Blurry Blue Mountain and a thirty album strong reissue series on Fire Records. About the new record Gelb says… These recordings were done in the space between the waking world and the sleeping one. there exists a point there with … Continue reading
Americana / Country / Folk / Gig Reviews / Indie Folk
CONCERT REVIEW: First Aid Kit @ OAF, Sydney 09/09/10
written by Chris Familton Daisy M. Tulley has been building a solo career alongside her day job in Bridezilla and it is proving to be impressive one. In front of the growing crowd she silenced the chatterers at the bar and delivered a set of haunting, stately songs that grew and faded at a funereal … Continue reading
NEWS: Justin Townes Earle cancels tour and enters rehab…
After his incident in Indianapolis which resulted in a trashed hotel room, punches being thrown and a visit to the police station, Earle has cancelled the rest of his current tour and voluntarily entered rehab to hopefully halt any further relapse into dependency or addiction. He made the following statement on his webpage… In regards … Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: The Black Crowes | Croweology
written by Chris Familton The Black Crowes were somewhat out of step with the times when they first emerged amid the hysteria of grunge in the early 90s. Their sound was traditional blues soaked American rock with flashes of gospel influence, southern rock and nods to americana and country. They really had little in common … Continue reading
VIDEO: Wovenhand | As I Went Out One Morning (Live on KEXP)
Not a track from the fantastic new record The Threshingfloor but a great video shot for Seattle’s KEXP. Check out the new album for some intense gothic americana from Wovenhand… Continue reading
NEWS: Calexico give away live album for free…
Calexico have graciously decided to give away a recording of their gig in Nuremburg last year. If you haven’t experienced the mexicali, americana, mariarchi sounds of Calexico live then this is the next best thing… DOWNLOAD Continue reading
VIDEO: Howe Gelb & A Band Of Gypsies | Uneven Light Of A Day
Howe Gelb has released a new record with a new band A Band Of Gypsies, called Alegrias. As the name suggests it is a much more gypsy flavoured album but still with Gelb’s sun-baked desert americana and quirky way with words. I love his description of a ‘myopic optimistic hooker’. Continue reading
VIDEO: Jakob Dylan | NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
Jakob Dylan has a new record Woman & Country out now which is receiving some impressive reviews. We’ll take a look at it in detail soon. For now, here is a set of songs that Dylan played in the NPR offices recently and which also features the fantastic Neko Case and Kelly Hogan on backing … Continue reading
Album Artwork / Americana / Folk / News
NEWS: Dylan looks back with Bootleg Series Volume 9…
Sony Music has announced details of 2 new Dylan releases before the end of 2010. The first and most interesting is the latest instalment in the Bootleg Series – Volume 9. Sub-titled The Witmark Demos: 1962-1964 it will be released on CD and 4 LP 180-gram vinyl. It captures Dylan accompanied only by his acoustic guitar, … Continue reading
NEWS: Neil Young releases new album ‘Le Noise’ in September…
Neil Young has announced via Facebook that his new album, recorded with Daniel Lanois, will be released (digital/cd/vinyl) on September 28th. Le Noise, obviously a play on Lanois’ name features 8 tracks, many that have been aired on his recent Twisted Road solo tour. Last month Lanois told Rolling Stone… We cut a couple of solo acoustic songs, but … Continue reading
VIDEO: Mavis Staples & Jeff Tweedy | Wrote A Song For Everyone
On September 13th Mavis Staples will release a new solo record You Are Not Alone featuring Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy on production, guitar, bass and on 2 tracks – songwriting. The album features reworkings of songs by Randy Newman, John Fogerty and Allen Touissant and has been described by Mojo’s Lois Wilson as… Country soul reworkings of … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: Loene Carmen @ Excelsior, Sydney 12/08/10
written by Chris Familton This was the first show for A Casual End Mile as a duo, now with added drums, and it worked well adding another dimension to the delicate Mazzy Star-like folk songs of Madelaine Lucas. Through the warm and intimate PA her voice was up front and engaging though it would be interesting … Continue reading
MP3: J. Tillman previews new album Singing Ax…
The prolific slow ache americana soul of J. Tillman continues with the upcoming release of his solo album Singing Ax. The record will be released on LP and MP3 via Western Vinyl on September 14th and was recorded by Steve Albini and mixed by Bob Weston. For now you can download a copy of one … Continue reading
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