Man of Aran v2.0

Remember that old 1930s documentary Man of Aran? No, I never saw it either.  Well now is your chance to! The new 2009 DVD release features a soundtrack by UK indie rock band British Sea Power.  They’ll be playing along … Continued

Geoff Berner – Klezmer Mongrels Review

Artist: Geoff Berner Album: Klezmer Mongrels (2009) Genre: folk, klezmer Sounds like: Moishe’s Bagel, Jason Webley (strongly recommended***) 1. Shut In *** 2. Luck In Exile 3. The Whiskey *** 4. Half German Girlfriend *** 5. King Of The Gangsters … Continued

Bat For Lashes – Two Suns Review

Artist: Bat For Lashes Album: Two Suns (2009) Genre: indie, dream pop Sounds like: elements of Sufjan Stevens and   Chad VanGaalen, but with female vocals (strongly recommended***) 1. Glass 2. Sleep Alone*** 3. Moon And Moon 4. Daniel*** 5. … Continued

Dax Riggs – We Sing of Only Blood or Love Review

Artist: Dax Riggs Album: We Sing of Only Blood or Love (2007) Genre: blues rock (or what I call “death blues”) Sounds like: deadboy & The Elephantmen (his former band),  The Black Keyes (kind of not really) Tracks: (recommended ***) … Continued

Jason Webley – The Cost of Living

1. Still – 3:34 2. Ways To Love – 5:04 3. Almost Time To Go – 3:40 4. They Just Want – 3:49 5. Disappear – 3:44 6. Raise Them Higher – 3:49 7. Meet Your Bride – 3:42 8. … Continued