Vancouver native Tobias Jesso Jr moved to LA some years ago to try to make it as a songwriter. It didn’t go well. Failure, a breakup, a traffic accident and his mother’s cancer diagnosis sent him home, his tail between his legs. Paradoxically, success found him there, when Jesso Jr’s piano-and-voice compositions began to take shape, and he began collaborating with Chet “JR” White, formerly of the band Girls. Fast-forward several months, and Jesso Jr’s debut album finds people such as producer-du-jour Ariel Rechtshaid (Vampire Weekend, Haim, Sky Ferreira) and the Black Keys’ Patrick Carney on board. Jesso Jr gravitates more towards the literate American 1960s of Harry Nilsson. Jesso Jr’s experiences in the entertainment industry into succinct takes on a classic sound. KE
Posts Tagged ‘singer songwriter’
TOBIAS JESSO Jnr – ” Just A Dream “
Posted: November 30, 2014 in MUSICTags: Hollywood, singer songwriter, Tobias Jesso Jnr
FLO MORRISSEY – ” Pages Of Gold “
Posted: November 29, 2014 in MUSICTags: Flo Morrissey, Pages Of Gold, singer songwriter
with her debut single due out soon “Pages Of Gold” other than Festival appearances this young singer songwriter has been kept under wraps by her record company Glassnote Records to date,
ART OF SLEEPING – ” Crazy “
Posted: November 29, 2014 in MUSICTags: Art of Sleeping, Indie, singer songwriter
Melding strong instrumental hooks, ambient rhythmic textures and the prominent vocal strength of front man Caleb Hodges, Art of Sleeping’s live reputation in their hometown goes before them, resulting in an admirable and devoted following of fans via online networks. Both ‘Empty Hands’ and ‘Above the Water’ sees current, go-to producer, Yanto Browning (The Medics, Tara Simmons, The Jungle Giants, The Belligerents) take the helm as a first taste of their EP release planned for later this year.
RUTH MOODY – ” These Wilder Things “
Posted: November 29, 2014 in MUSICTags: Ruth Moody, singer songwriter, The Walin Jennys, Winnipeg
Ruth Moody,Ruth Moody is a two-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founding member of the internationally renowned trio The Wailin’ Jennys, and former lead singer of the Canadian roots band Scruj MacDuhk, she has performed in sold-out venues around the world, made numerous critically-acclaimed albums,
Although best known for her work with The Wailin’ Jennys, Ruth is an artist of exceptional depth and grace in her own right. Critics have lauded her ethereal vocals, impressive multi-instrumentalism, and her talent as a songwriter. Written with a maturity and wisdom that belies her age, her songs are timeless, universal, and carefully crafted, all sung with an intimacy and honesty that is unmistakably her own.These Wilder Things, the highly anticipated follow-up album to the Garden, is slated for release late 2013. Once again produced by Travers-Smith, it features guest appearances by Mark Knopfler, Jerry Douglas, Aoife O’Donovan, Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker, and The Wailin’ Jennys.
Ruth recently showcased at SXSW in Austin, Texas, toured as the featured guest with ‘A Christmas Celtic Sojourn’ in New England in 2011, and toured through the UK and Ireland with the prestigious ‘Transatlantic Sessions’ in February 2012 (as part of ‘Celtic Connections’ in Glasgow, Scotland). This May and June she and her band have opened for Mark Knopfler in England, France, and the Netherlands.
JAMES BAY – ” Hold Back The River “
Posted: November 27, 2014 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSICTags: Hold Back the River, James Bay, singer songwriter
James Bay,It’s been an amazing week for James Bay being nominated for the BRITs Critics’ Choice award, finishing up the tour and releasing this new video track In music, the phrase “one to watch” gets tossed around a lot. But these days, with so many new ways to consume songs and so many new songs to consume, what make an artist actually worth listening to?. We’re not concerned with labels or throwing out descriptive niceties just to convince you that these artists are “the next big thing.” It’s in their music and in their own words, and all you need to do is lend a curious ear. At first glance, James Bay seems unapproachable. Don’t get me wrong, he definitely has a kind face—but it’s hidden under his signature wide-brimmed Panama hat and shoulder length locks. Also playing into the intimidation is the fact that the buzz surrounding this up-and-comer has been positively deafening. While there’s no definitive debut album release date in sight, a whole lot has already been written about this tunesmith. They’ve said his voice is rare and raspy, all encompassing and authentic. (And it is.) They’ve also said that he’s got this Ray LaMontagne meets Damien Rice sound. (And he does.)
SHAKEY GRAVES – ” Big Time Nashville Star “
Posted: November 24, 2014 in MUSICTags: Austin Texas, Heather Maloney, Shakey Graves, singer songwriter
Our Sense of Place: Austin guest today, Shakey Graves, has been described as one of the best solo acts in town. With his finger-picked guitar and suitcase drum he takes over the stage. He put out his full length debut “Roll the Bones” in 2011 and an EP “Donor Blues” a year later. He has also spent time chasing acting parts, including one in Friday Night Lights. He even moved to LA to pursue roles, but ended up spending the time working on his music. It turns out performing is in his blood — his parents were in the theater and he practically grew up onstage.
CHRISTOPHER PAUL STELLING – ” Morning Train To Memphis
Posted: November 23, 2014 in MUSICTags: Christopher Paul Stelling, singer songwriter, Storyteller
Although this is a fairly old clip, its astonishingly good, this guy is an amazing guitar player and storyteller.Christopher Paul Stelling is a troubadour in the truest sense. His songs find their roots in the storytelling methods of southern folk music. His meticulous finger plucking guitar playing couples well with his commanding vocal style as he weaves the two around stellar songwriting that encompasses subjects near and dear to early American folk artists, he tours across Europe and the UK fairly often please try to catch him,
ANAIS MITCHELL – ” NPR Tiny Desk Concert “
Posted: November 23, 2014 in MUSICTags: Anais Mitchell, Bakewell, NPR Tiny Desk Concert, singer songwriter, XOA
Anais Mitchell has a new record called “xoa” in limited release this October, I made it mainly for YOU beautiful people in response to requests from y’all over the years it’s got a few new & previously unrecorded songs, a few from Hadestown that were sung by other artists on the record, and a few from my back catalogue!
Anais and her family are hitting the road for most of the fall and playing shows all over the states, UK & Ireland, and a few on the continent. Her voice is soft and sweet, her guitar work deft and evocative, but Anaïs Mitchell is a songwriting storyteller first and foremost. Robbed of a gift for melody and poetry, Mitchell would probably (and may yet) write some tremendous novels. Her ambitious recent discography bears out that notion: The 2010 album version of her star-packed folk opera Hadestown recasts Greek legend in America, while this year’s Young Man in America turns her thoughts to the pitfalls of modern life, inspired in part by the works of Mitchell’s writer father.
Thankfully, as this Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices demonstrates, Mitchell possesses a warm and ingratiating style to go with her evocative, impeccably crafted lyrics. Singing and playing alongside guitarist and longtime collaborator Michael Chorney, she performs three of Young Man in America’s most bracingly beautiful songs with clear-eyed directness that requires no adornment. Set List “Shepherd”,”Young Man In America”,”Tailor”
HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER – ” Southern Grammar Day ” on Letterman
Posted: November 22, 2014 in MUSICTags: Alt-Country, Hiss Golden Messenger, Merge Records, singer songwriter
Hiss Golden Messenger is an American folk music duo, originating from North Carolina. The duo consists of MC Taylor and Scott Hirsch, the ex-members of the bands Ex-Ignota and The Court & Spark, Hiss Golden Messenger was signed to Merge Records in April 2014 and released their fifth album and Merge Records label debut, Lateness of Dancers on September 9th 2014.
The band’s music contains elements from various musical genres, such as folk, country, dub, country soul, rhythm and blues, bluegrass, jazz, funk, swamp pop, gospel, blues, and rock.The band’s style was also described as “alternative country” and “country rock.” but The band’s main influences include the Beatles, The Byrds, and Buffalo Springfield.The band has been compared to songwriters Will Oldham and Bill Callahan in style.
CHRISTOPHER OWENS – ” I’ll Be There ” Jackson 5 Cover
Posted: November 22, 2014 in MUSICTags: Christopher Owens, Cover Songs, Jackson 5, singer songwriter
While promoting his latest album, A New Testament, Christopher Owens recorded an in-studio session for the University of Minnesota college station Radio K. During the session, the former Girls frontman pulled out a sentimental and stunning cover of Jackson 5‘s “I’ll Be There.”
With affectionate finger picking being the only accompaniment, it feels like we are watching a man sing the cherished song to a lover rather than witnessing a studio session. If anything, this cover reminds us that Owens’ is at his best in an intimate and acoustic setting.
The Fat Angel Sings 