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NATHANIEL RATELIFF – ” Closer ” EP

Posted: January 22, 2015 in MUSIC
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Singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff spends his time straddled between musical ley lines. When he performs with Night Sweats, his sound gears more toward fiery, horn-driven soul music. Under his own name, however, the Colorado native reflects inward, cultivating a brand of rich and contemplative folk. Before Night Sweats drop its latest LP this spring, Rateliff goes solo with the release of the “Closer” EP on January 27th via Mod y Vi Records.

Stripped down and unabashedly bare-bones, the six-track effort is a showcase of  Nathaniel Rateliff’s poignant lyrics and multi-faceted vocals. “Liverpool” finds him at his most laidback and unassuming, crooning about a modern love affair like some self-aware Sinatra. “Laughter” does away with the lyrical focus and instead emphasizes layers of rich, emotionally resonant harmonies. No matter what topic he’s exploring, or the inherent emotional scope, Rateliff is a master at gently reeling listeners in by the heartstrings.

For the Night Sweats LP, Rateliff is recording alongside producer Richard Swift (The Black Keys, The Shins, Foxygen).

RAE MORRIS – ” Love Again “

Posted: January 22, 2015 in MUSIC
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This elegant but thumping portion of sophisticated modern pop is one of literally thirteen songs on Rae Morris excellent debut album, ‘Unguarded’, which is out next week.

LITTLE LAPIN – ” Magnet Eyes “

Posted: January 22, 2015 in MUSIC
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With the musical aura of Regina Spektor, the voice of an optimistic Laura Marling and all the cool overtones of Chrissie Hynde, Little Lapin has found a unique sound and she’s ready to show it to the world. Lucy Cioffi began Little Lapin as a full 5-piece band but during 2012 decided to go solo and hasn’t looked back. In 2015 a mix of folk and pop seems hardly out of the ordinary, but Little Lapin develops and hones her tracks to distinctive delight. Originally from Plymouth and now based in New Zealand, Cioffi gained recognition from her single ‘Waiting Room’ and was tipped as a one to watch by Tom Robinson and many similar names in the US.

New single ‘Remember The Highs’ shows Little Lapin’s expanse of musical knowledge. Nods to genres like country and ’60s rock n roll can be heard in the twang of a guitar and vocal melody. She delicately croons above the wave of sound beneath, with a warmth and huskiness to her vocals that gives them a beautiful yet edgy tone. Little Lapin has established an enchanting structure in which this song feels motivating as it moves forward with pace and excitement, yet simultaneously it is relaxed and undemanding – a very natural sound. If this tracks reflects what is coming up for Little Lapin, then Cioffi’s prospects ahead look to be mighty fine.

LAURA MARLING – ” False Hope “

Posted: January 22, 2015 in MUSIC
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Laura Marling reveals a new track, “False Hope” which you can listen to here. Laura Marling returns with her new album ‘Short Movie’ which will be released through Virgin Records on March 23rd 2015.
‘Short Movie’ will be Laura’s fifth album in seven years, which is a remarkable achievement for someone who has yet to turn 25 years old.
This album marks a new chapter in Laura’s sound and development, this record moving towards a much bigger & electric feel, it’s a much freer and looser sounding album than anything she has done before.
Laura has also recently announced she will play a handful of intimate UK tour dates kicking off at the end of this month at some extra special club-sized venues.
Laura Marling is releasing an new album this spring. That is good news for anyone who likes good music. She’s a singer songwriter from the U.K. I have seen her live and she has an amazing voice. Reminds me a bit of the late Sandy Denny. If you’re not familiar with the goddess of 60’s British folk rock, check out her solo work and music she did with Fairport Convention. You may know her voice from the Led Zeppelin song Battle of Evermore. That’s Sandy holding her own with Robert Plant. That’s not to say Laura is derivative. It’s a compliment. In her spare time she has built a new shelf for awards, acted in a few films and dated Marcus Mumford. Her new album, Short Movie, will be released March 23rd. Here’s a song that will be on that album.

JONI MITCHELL – ” The Hissing Demo’s ” or ” The Seeding Of Summer Lawns “

Posted: January 20, 2015 in MUSIC
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The playlist of all the songs on Hissing Of Summer Lawns in their stripped down form as Joni Mitchell presented them to the record company as her proposed album. It is know as the ‘Hissing Demos’ as well as ‘The Seeding Of Summer Lawns’.

These unreleased demos and working versions appeared in a radically different finished form on the “Hissing Of Summer Lawns” released in November 1975.  On the album Joni had continued her change in musical direction begun on Court And Spark (1974), away from her folk stylings towards jazz and what we would now label world music.
The tracks recorded on these demos are performed mainly on acoustic guitar and piano, giving these stripped down versions a feel similar to the albums Blue, For The Roses (1972) and Hejira (1976). Missing from this collection of demos are The Jungle Line, Don’t Interrupt The Sorrow and the album’s title track The Hissing Of Summer Lawns. Of the nine tracks, two did not appear on the finished album, Dreamland was omitted and finally appeared on Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter (1977) in its completed form, Hunter is an outtake from perhaps Joni’s most famous and deeply personal album Blue (1971).
These demos also circulate as the Seeding Of Summer Lawns; same track-listing,

NEIL YOUNG – ” Words ” a glimpse from the Barn

Posted: January 18, 2015 in MUSIC
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“Words” (Between The Lines Of Age) song by NEIL YOUNG,  with Tim Drummond the last survivor of the Stray Gators passed away. Here’s a glimpse on Tim Drummond († 2015), Ben Keith († 2010), Kenny Buttrey († 2004), and Jack Nitzsche († 2000) playing whilst recording the “Harvest” sessions in the barn in 1971

ASGEIR – ” Kings and Cross “

Posted: January 17, 2015 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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At just 21 years of age Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir has become a sensation in his domestic music scene – staggeringly, almost 10% of the Icelandic population now own his debut album ‘Dyrd í dauðathogn’ – the English version, translated by John Grant, will be released worldwide as ‘In The Silence’ and is out now.

RYAN ADAMS – ” Ryan Adams ” Best Albums Of 2014

Posted: January 17, 2015 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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“As the alt-folk hero’s 14th studio album, Ryan Adams‘ self-titled effort is the longest he’s ever taken with just three years. It is more than worth the wait, singularly containing all that’s great about his unique material – vivid and reflective poetry, blistering open-road Americana and folk so sweet it’ll rot your teeth. Arguably this is his best album since Gold, the likes of ‘Kim’, ‘Stay With Me’ and ‘Gimme Something Good’ mark the former Whiskeytown man on his finest form, delving into an arena-ready realm of rock .


Alt-country, alt-pop, punk, rock, metal, blues, transformative covers, soundtrack-ready anthems— you never know what you’re gonna get with Ryan Adams, one of music’s most unpredictable polymaths. On this self-titled project, he settles into his sweet spot, like a power hitter waiting for a waist-high fastball down the middle, and goes yard. The album kicks off with a potent one-two combo: “Gimme Something Good,” with sharp, bluesy riffs and a vintage Tom Petty vibe (bolstered by founding Heartbreakers member Benmont Tench’s soulful organ), followed by the sparse, plaintive “Kim,” with Adams at his heartbroken best. As a singer/songwriter, he’s always put equal emphasis on both sides of the craft, with a knack for fashioning hooks you can’t easily shake off. Note the magic in the simplicity of “Am I Safe,” a melancholy strummer with a dark underbelly (“It’s complicated/I just don’t love you anymore/I just want to sit here and watch it burn”). Adams deserves a place among the best American songsmiths, in the tradition of Dylan and Springsteen. Maybe his genre-hopping makes him tough to pin down, or his mercurial personality leaves him feeling unknowable, hard to define. Of course, it’s the music that matters. Let this album stand as yet more evidence that he’s one of the greats

SHARON VAN ETTEN – ” I Don’t Want To Let You Down “

Posted: January 17, 2015 in MUSIC
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Sharon Van Etten had a huge year last year, with her album “Are We There“ establishing her as one of our greatest rootsy indie rockers. It doesn’t look like she’s going to let up anytime soon. Yesterday, Van Etten was a musical guest on the Ellen show, and rather than playing any of the songs from “Are We There”, she busted out a new single called “I Don’t Want To Let You Down.” It’s a big, pretty, deeply satisfying tune, a song that could’ve easily shown up on the album. Instead, the song will appear on a new 7″ (with exclusive b-side) and a yet-to-be-announced EP with unreleased tracks. Watch the Ellen performance now.

MARIKA HACKMAN – ” Before I Sleep “

Posted: January 17, 2015 in MUSIC
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Coming from Singer Songwriter  Marika Hackman‘s her forthcoming debut album entitled “We Slept At Last” available on Dirty Hit Records on February 16th and anoher pre release track titled “Before I Sleep”.

The single embodies the very intrigue of the twelve-track album, which has been produced by long-term collaborator Charlie Andrew (Alt-J). Both classic and contemporary, Hackman in “Before I Sleep” is transparent in vocal strength, resonating a dark narrative that lingers long thereafter.

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Alongside the beautiful soundscapes known to Hackman, the debut album in full will be released with an art booklet containing a series of powerful images by photographer Glen Erler, who has in turn been inspired by the same dark narrative as “We Slept At Last”.

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