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
Category Archives: Americana
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
ALBUM REVIEW: The Drive-By Truckers | The Big To-Do
written by Chris Familton Drive-By Truckers return with their tenth album, a landmark in any band’s history, proving that they are still remarkably consistent with their quality control and ability to create musical stories that captivate and enthrall the listener. This time round The Big To-Do loosely deals with crime and (self)-punishment but these heavy subjects … Continue reading
STREAM: Justin Townes Earle | Harlem River Blues
Ahead of the release of his new New York influenced album Harlem River Blues on September 14th you can check out a stream of the title track below. It has quite a different feel with gospel and rock n roll influences marking a shift away from the solo fingerpicking country styles of previous releases… Continue reading
NEWS: Neil Young readies new album and prepares new Archives releases…
Neil Young recorded a new album with Daniel Lanois, tentatively titled Twisted Road, earlier this year and Rolling Stone are reporting that they are in the final stages of mixing. It is being touted as a solo record without a band but Lanois has said that only a handful of the songs are acoustic with … Continue reading
REVIEW: Mark Moldre | The Waiting Room
written by Chris Familton The intimacy of songwriting is a difficult skill to master for the best of musicians. When they do you find yourself pausing, experiencing a physical reaction to the music as it halts your progress and you allow it to wash over you, taking hold of your emotions and ushering them inside … Continue reading
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