westcoastmusic (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
Steven Alvarado arrived in New York City seven years ago after a stint in Nashville and a childhood in Los Angeles. After releasing "Mercy" (Del-Fi) and "Bleed" (independently), Alvarado finally achieved breakthrough success on an international level with the 2005...
IckMusic (Free subscription) | 06/20/2008
Howard Stern had a great interview this morning with Carly Simon. Howard drilled down into her icy relationship with ex-husband James Taylor. Their mutual son - Ben Taylor - was in the studio as well, which made for an interesting dynamic. Long story short, Howard and Ben are joining forces to talk some sense into [...]
LAist (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
Photo by WishByNight via LAist Featured Photos Syd Straw and the People @ McCable's Guitar Shop ( read the LAist interview with Syd ) The Warlocks, The Meek, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians @ Alex's Bar Ben Taylor, David Saw, Schuler Fisk, Molly Jenson @ Hotel Cafe Alex and Sam, February Fifths @ Tangier ( read the LAist interview with Alex & Sam ) Restaurant, The Meemies, Andy Clockwise, Matt Ellis...
LAist (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Syd Straw has a few things to get off of her chest. Her shows are filled with feisty, intense songs and hilarious anecdotes. She always travels with her constant companion, the adorable dog, Henry. He usually ends up on stage at some point in an attempt to steal the show. The last time she played at McCabe's, a member of the audience asked her to marry him. She also somehow ended up with a $20 bill...
Kofi's hat (Free subscription) | 04/27/2008
Something completely different feels necessary, to cleanse our minds and ears of all that German manufactured cheesy bubble-pop from the last post. Sweet relief comes from a 1990 compilation album called The Edge Of Rock . I'm not sure how many of the tracks were on the edge of rock then, let alone now: 1. Camper Van Beethoven - "Pictures of Matchstick Men" 2. Lucinda Williams - "I Just Wanted to See...
Twangville (Free subscription) | 04/25/2008
“More vocals? I’m glad you actually want to hear me. I wish my mother did.” ~ Elia of the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir Drunk guy: “Do you guys know where the bridge party is'” Non-drunk guys: “Well there’s a bridge but I don't see a party.” ~ Overheard at 3am as I [...]
Steven Rubio's Online Life (Free subscription) | 10/12/2007
1. Iris DeMent, "When My Morning Comes Around." This was DeMent's third terrific album in five years. Then she got writer's block, and outside of some fine guest appearances on the albums of others and a 2004 offering of gospel...
PowerPop (Free subscription) | 09/20/2007
Alert readers will recall that last week I posted a clip of a relatively obscure Flying Burrito Brothers tune and opined that "The eighth-note feel makes it almost seem like a proto-New Wave song, something these guys -- about whom much more in a post tomorrow -- noticed and made explicit in a terrific cover back in '93." Even more alert readers (perhaps those on crack cocaine -- hey, you know who...
USA Today (Free subscription) | 02/18/2007
Most of the work of songwriter Ray Evans, who died Thursday at 92, is outside the general spectrum (whatever that is) of this blog -- the themes for Bonanza and Mr. Ed, while inducing nostalgia for many, are not hallowed...
anonymous (Free subscription) | 02/17/2007
My Girlfriend - NEKO CASE [MP3] Neko Case - Deep Red Bells (Live From Austin, TX) Most people know of my unyielding borderline psychotic obsession with Neko Case (don't worry - no restraining orders needed. The last one is still in effect). Last years' Fox Confessor Brings The Flood was my all purpose record for 2006. Heck, it's my all purpose record for 2007! No matter what mood I'm in - be it happy,...
