Ben Kweller is the newest musical phenominon in the industry. Formely a member of minorly successful rock group Radish, Kweller after spending some time traveling the country, essembles a near perfect collection for his debut solo release. Amazon.com said it best when describing his mucic as melodic, somewhat rickety, frequently acoustic, piano-laced pop. more at www.amazon.com
The name of Beach House might imply a certain kind of pop — sunny, frothy, sort of a Beach Boys vibe.
If so, that name is very deceptive, because their music is none of the above. Hailing from Baltimore, Beach House’s second album “Devotion” is more like sleeping in a haunted, jewelled music box — all ghostly singing, lushly sparkling pop instrumentation and sensually dreamy melodies. more at www.amazon.com
The second solo album by this gentle voiced, country-tinged SF Bay Area retroist takes a step back from the more hook-laden pop of his first disc, and opts for a more mediative, reflective style. Davenport’s work recalls the best of the rambling early ’70s country rock/AOR sound, bringing to mind the likes of Gerry Rafferty, George Harrison, Bread, Badfinger, the softer side of Pretty Things, and even melodic boogie-rockers like Joe Cocker, when Bart starts to rock out a little bit. more at www.amazon.com
The Bar-Kays were part of the next generation of Stax-Volt artists, entering a vibrant soul scene populated by the likes of Booker T. & the MG’s, The Mar-Keys, Sam & Dave, William Bell, and Otis Redding. more at www.amazon.com
Having grown up under the influence of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and the Smiths, Astrid’s approach to songwriting from the very start was a form of emotional therapy within the realms of introspection, independence, and catharsis. more at www.amazon.com
What I hear in the music is a blend of psychedelia, 80s pop, and lots of that wonderful early 90s music that I call “brightwave,” but I guess the common term is shoegazer—music like Cocteau Twins, Autumn’s Grey Solace, or Lush. more at www.amazon.com
The was supposed to be an Austin Supergroup. Just after Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash, his rhythm section (known as Double Trouble) got together with two up and coming guitarists, Charie Sexton and Doyle Bramhall II. more at www.amazon.com
Ben Kweller
Ben Kweller is the newest musical phenominon in the industry. Formely a member of minorly successful rock group Radish, Kweller after spending some time traveling the country, essembles a near perfect collection for his debut solo release. Amazon.com said it best when describing his mucic as melodic, somewhat rickety, frequently acoustic, piano-laced pop. more at www.amazon.com
9 minutes ago.Ben Harper
His performances are like vintage soul with new themes added to a timeless groove. more at www.amazon.com
15 minutes ago.Beach House
The name of Beach House might imply a certain kind of pop — sunny, frothy, sort of a Beach Boys vibe.
If so, that name is very deceptive, because their music is none of the above. Hailing from Baltimore, Beach House’s second album “Devotion” is more like sleeping in a haunted, jewelled music box — all ghostly singing, lushly sparkling pop instrumentation and sensually dreamy melodies. more at www.amazon.com
17 minutes ago.Bavu Blakes
Bavu has created and hustled his way to become one of Texas’ best lyricist, rappers, thought provokers, or whatever. more at www.amazon.com
18 minutes ago.Bart Davenport
The second solo album by this gentle voiced, country-tinged SF Bay Area retroist takes a step back from the more hook-laden pop of his first disc, and opts for a more mediative, reflective style. Davenport’s work recalls the best of the rambling early ’70s country rock/AOR sound, bringing to mind the likes of Gerry Rafferty, George Harrison, Bread, Badfinger, the softer side of Pretty Things, and even melodic boogie-rockers like Joe Cocker, when Bart starts to rock out a little bit. more at www.amazon.com
19 minutes ago.Bar-Kays
The Bar-Kays were part of the next generation of Stax-Volt artists, entering a vibrant soul scene populated by the likes of Booker T. & the MG’s, The Mar-Keys, Sam & Dave, William Bell, and Otis Redding. more at www.amazon.com
20 minutes ago.Astrid Williamson
Having grown up under the influence of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and the Smiths, Astrid’s approach to songwriting from the very start was a form of emotional therapy within the realms of introspection, independence, and catharsis. more at www.amazon.com
25 minutes ago.Asobi Seksu
What I hear in the music is a blend of psychedelia, 80s pop, and lots of that wonderful early 90s music that I call “brightwave,” but I guess the common term is shoegazer—music like Cocteau Twins, Autumn’s Grey Solace, or Lush.
28 minutes ago.more at www.amazon.com
ArenAzul
This band has it all, great songs, great looks, great fans and a wonderful production team behind it all. more at www.amazon.com
31 minutes ago.ARC ANGELS
CROSS BETWEEN TEXAS ROCKABILLY AND CORPORATE HARD ROCK.
The was supposed to be an Austin Supergroup. Just after Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash, his rhythm section (known as Double Trouble) got together with two up and coming guitarists, Charie Sexton and Doyle Bramhall II. more at www.amazon.com
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