Weekly Playlist: 30 August 2013

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Review: Butchers Blind – Destination Blues

Drawing from the likes of The Jayhawks, Old 97s, Uncle Tupelo and (perhaps inadvertently) Steely Dan, Destination Blues, the sophomore album from Butchers Blind, is a taught collection of vignettes detailing post-college dread, middle age meditation and characters knowingly past their prime. From the modern day Willy Loman of the album opener, “Nobody Hears What I … Continue reading →

Download: Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats – Greyhound

Akin to Jello Biafra fronting a bluegrass band, Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats harness the same California surf punk sensibility on “Greyhound,” the first track off their forthcoming album, On This Very Evening. Hailing from Boise, Idaho, Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats are no strangers to the festival circuit and have recently supported … Continue reading →

First Listen: The Get Togethers – June

The frozen grapes from the freezer melted in my mouth Just like the long June hours I couldn’t figure out I peeled their thin glossy skin between my white and brittle teeth Just enough to feel their baby veins rolling from cheek to cheek I wont sweep this under the rug I will sweep it … Continue reading →

Video: Two Cow Garage – The Little Prince and Johnny Toxic

So the Replacements played yesterday and now today Two Cow Garage release their video for “The Little Prince and Johnny Toxic” from their forthcoming album, The Death of the Self Preservation Society. Very similar to The Mats’ “Bastards of Young” video without the speaker kick. Due out on 10 September, you can pre-order The Death … Continue reading →

First Listen: Wooden Wand & The World War IV – I Hate the Nightlife

With the stellar Blood Oaths of the New Blues already released this year, Wooden Wand is back with another album, Wooden Wand & The World War IV. You can pre-order Wooden Wand & The World War IV here. The album will be released on vinyl and in digital format on 15 October via Three Lobed … Continue reading →

Video: Have Gun Will Travel – Standing at the End of the World

Have Gun, Will Travel have premiered their video for “Standing at the End of the World,” the first single from their forthcoming album, Fiction, Fact or Folktale? Scheduled for release on 10 September, you can pre-order Fiction, Fact or Folktale? at Have Gun Will Travel’s Bandcamp page. Download “Standing at the End of the World” … Continue reading →

Weekly Playlist: 23 August 2013

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First Listen: Ali Holder – In Preparation for Saturn’s Return

With next week’s release of her In Preparation for Saturn’s Return looming, Ali Holder has posted four tracks from the album for your listening pleasure. Pre-order In Preparation for Saturn’s Return via iTunes and stream Ali’s songs below, including the beautiful “The Only Thing.” Continue reading →

Video: Josaleigh Pollett – Broken Glass

Help Josaleigh Pollett win an opening spot with Matt Pond next weekend! Watch her video for “Broken Glass” below, like and share. It’s that simple! Also check out Josaleigh’s releases on her Bandcamp page. Continue reading →