Path To Follow
This is a song I stumbled upon and liked...... The Way Down Wanderers: Path To Follow
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Random (4) Songs
Just some random songs I have heard lately. Enjoy Starting off with two songs from Sam Doores + Riley Downing & The Tumbleweeds Next: The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit Concluding with Trout Steak Revivals take on The Tallest Man
Continue Reading →Acoustic Tunes
I wanted to share a few acoustic songs that have some light hearted lyrics. First off is John Craigie, who recently won the annual battle of the bands competition at The Northwest String Summit music festival earlier this summer.
Continue Reading →Rastaman Sunday
Who could not use a little Reggae on Sunday? I feel the need to share a pretty regular tradition of mine in this hopefully recurring installment of jah's purest zion music on Sundays. Today I have been listening to man
Continue Reading →Polecat
5 Piece band calling themselves Polecat out of Bellingham, WA has been blending a variety of styles to create their unique sound for the past four years or so. You can find yourself skipping around to grassy licks and the
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This post is one that's long overdue. About a month ago I came across the Bandcamp page of a group called Ripe. In the time that has passed from that fateful day to now, Ripe have become an obsession. They
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I stumbled across this little gem the other day. The man is Darrell Scott; the song is "River Take Me". It's earnest and real, one of those perfect songs to listen to on the porch as the seasons change. With a beer in hand and good company surrounding it's hard not to enjoy.
For those that haven't heard of Thundercat he is a funky bass magician, somewhat like this generation's Bootsy Collins. He has been gaining a massive fan base from the likes of listeners and musicians alike, most recently as the man behind Kendrick Lamar's highly acclaimed To Pimp A Butterfly. It's Thundercat's solo work where he really shines though. His most recent single "Them Changes" is one of those indescribably catchy songs. With the help of an Isley Brothers drum sample, Thundercat soulfully sings about heartbreak and loss while perfectly juxtaposed to a video of a modern day samurai who loses his arms to a superior swordsman.
Turkuaz: Funky Find at North Coast
A few weekends ago I went to Union Park, Chicago for North Coast Music Festival. I had my must see's: Widespread Panic, SOJA, and Atmosphere. Each show was fantastic with great crowds and energy in the warm sun of Chicago
Continue Reading →Keller
Keller Williams is someone I have been listening to here and there since I was about 14 years old. Though in the last few years or more the listening has been close to nonexistent. This man can do it all
Continue Reading →[Music Video] Pup - Guilt Trip
The art of the music video has come a long way since the days of MTV. Nowadays the best ones can be as good as a full length movie. Punk rockers Pup have delivered a true gem in this regard
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In trying to keep in touch with the kids these days I took a dive into the fine print of this years Bonnaroo Music Festival to see if there was anything up and coming to look out for. What I discovered was yet another Australian band with a catchy sound about them. In all honesty, I downloaded Little May's single "Hide" with my wife in mind, thinking it would be right in line with the radio pop that she loves. What ended up happening was that I can't stop listening to it, while it took a back seat to her Beyonce. There is something whimsical about them that I just can't put my finger on. Anyway, see for yourself, and as always Enjoy!
Now that Game of Thrones has ended for yet another year, sometimes the best hungry fans can do is follow the actors and actresses from the amazing show. In doing so, the London based duo Seafret deliver with a moving music video featuring none other than our favorite under-age-assassin-in-training Maisie Williams (Arya Stark). The song itself is a devastating story about being distant in a relationship both physically and emotionally.
Stumbled across these guys searching for some up and coming Chicago jams. After listening to (We Could Even) Learn to Fly and Juanita, summer sank in and brought back a mix of funk and rock with a festival jam style. Blends of soulful rhythms and guitar solos to match produce a solid performance. Just released their first EP in May, check it out on Spotify or click here. Hope to catch a live show soon.
Weekend Dead Ahead
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Fruiton
Fruiton made a stop at the Levitt Shell this past week on there first large scale tour. Unfortunately lightning stopped the show after only a few songs, but not before their bluegrass and rock influenced sound grabbed the attention of
Continue Reading →Throwback Thursday
Every once in a while I enjoy digging back through the scratched cd's of years past to remember some old favorites. Back in the day (late highschool/early college), I went through an industrial rock/metal phase that had me banging my
Continue Reading →Wild Rabbit
Wild Rabbit out of Bellingham, WA grabbed my attention the other night so thought I would share. They have quite the energy playing their folky stomp styles live and are currently kickstarting to raise money for their next album....that's pretty
Continue Reading →[Cover] Umphrey's McGee - She's So Heavy
There isn't much to say here. Umphrey's McGee spent some time at Abbey Road. The result is a damn fine cover. Enjoy!
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Couldn't resist this one. Take a few minutes to listen to this superb instrumental from Holly Springs' own blues legend Junior Kimbrough. Sometimes everyone needs some blues music in their lives.Run The Jewels 2
Run The Jewels released their highly anticipated second album recently and it's a damn fun listen. The collaboration between underground hip-hop stars El-P and Killer Mike consists of super heavy beats and funny, yet "hard" lyrics. Run The Jewels 2
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This one is pretty cut and dry. In the mood for something lite and catchy? Here is "Kites" by Geographer. Enjoy!
Wipe That Shit-Eating Grin Off Your Punchable Face
Australia's favorite "shitty punk band" The Smith Street Band has released a new single, and in an interesting turn of events it's a highly politicized track. Truth be told I know little about Australia's politics but Google tells me "Wipe
Continue Reading →[Hip-Hop] Hail Mary Mallon
The hip-hop co-op that is Hail Mary Mallon is at it again with their fantastic beats, dark humor, and cool videos. For those uninitiated Hail Mary Mallon is a Rymesayers outfit bringing together the likes of Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic,
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