Wow, That’s a Good Song: Laura Marling, “Sophia”

Laura Marling, who has been previously featured on this site, is one of the artists at the forefront of England’s folk revival movement of the past several years. The young singer-songwriter is due out with her third album, A Creature I Don’t Know, slated to come out on September 12. “Sophia” is . . . → Read More: Wow, That’s a Good Song: Laura Marling, “Sophia”

Favorite Tracks of 2010

While the rest of the world was out enjoying themselves in drunken year-end debauchery, I was home making a best of 2010 mix. That’s basically the story of my life.

Check it out below, via this handy little Grooveshark widget. Happy new year, all.

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May in Review

May was a month for revisiting old favorites. Not too many new discoveries this month, but a lot of good songs got played around here nonetheless. . . . → Read More: May in Review

This Week in Great Music: 5/3 – 5/9

It looks like a quiet week, but I find myself strangely busy. I’ll be checking out the Laura Marling show tomorrow night, and Jerome Holloway’s show on Friday. I saw him open for Nneka in February and thought he was really good, so I’m looking forward to seeing what he does with a headlining spot. Saturday also has some strong line-ups of local bands, both at Bottom Lounge and at the Beat Kitchen. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 5/3 – 5/9

Wow, That’s a Good Song: Laura Marling, “Devil’s Spoke”

Honestly, this song is kind of perfect. The album version features Mumford & Sons, and the whole thing is just terribly intense. It’s going to be pretty awesome to watch Laura Marling continue to grow as a singer and songwriter. . . . → Read More: Wow, That’s a Good Song: Laura Marling, “Devil’s Spoke”