March 11th, 2013 | by Nels Thoreson | published in Songs of the Day
Today’s “Featured Artist and Song of the Day” takes a look at Huntington Beach, California’s own, The Dirty Heads, with their song, “Cabin By The Sea,” with is the title-track of their new album, released through Five Seven Music. The official video for the song was released a few days ago on March 7th. The [...]
March 5th, 2013 | by Nels Thoreson | published in Featured Articles, Songs of the Day
A combination like this doesn’t happen very often, so when it does, it’s best to clear the calendar, write “Art Heffron Photography Studio, 7 pm,” for this Wednesday, March 6th, and prepare yourself for a truly special night of music. On this night, Strings & Wood Concerts will present the talented sister group, and Fort [...]
February 26th, 2013 | by Nels Thoreson | published in Songs of the Day
tessellate - fit together exactly, of identical shapes; “triangles tessellate” Today’s “Featured Artist and Song of the Day” showcases Leeds, England’s own, alt-J, with their song, “Tessellate,” off their debut album, An Awesome Wave, through Infectious Records. alt-J (?)’s name is very interesting and stems from the delta sign, which is created when you hit [...]
February 22nd, 2013 | by Nels Thoreson | published in Featured Articles, Songs of the Day
Today’s “Featured Artist and Song of the Day” showcases Minnesota’s own, A Firm Handshake, with their song, “Fix Me Up,” the title track off the album, released through Rock the Cause. The talented group consists of longtime friends Zach Sobiech, Sammy Brown and Reed Redmond. This song follows up the incredible release of Sobiech’s song, [...]
February 21st, 2013 | by Nels Thoreson | published in Songs of the Day
Today’s “Featured Artist and Song of the Day” showcases Austin, Texas’ own, Alpha Rev, with their song, “Sing Loud,” off their yet to be released album, Bloom, which is set for release March 19, 2013, through Kirtland Records. The single was released January 1, 2013, and can be purchased through iTunes, while the entire album [...]
February 5th, 2013 | by Nels Thoreson | published in Songs of the Day
Today’s “Featured Artist and Song of the Day” showcases Reykjavik, Iceland’s own, Hymnalaya, with their song, “In My Early Years,” off their yet to be released album, Hymns, which is set to be released this Friday, February 8, on their website, for FREE. The rising stars of Iceland consist of lead vocals, acoustic guitar & [...]
January 30th, 2013 | by Nels Thoreson | published in Songs of the Day
Today’s “Featured Artist and Song of the Day” showcases Auckland, New Zealand’s own, Dave Baxter, with his song, “Whispers,” off his EP Let It Go. The entire EP, can be downloaded for FREE, from his website. The EP is written, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Baxter, with Luke Thompson helping write “The Journey,” and [...]
January 24th, 2013 | by Nels Thoreson | published in Featured Articles, Songs of the Day
Today’s “Featured Artist and Song of the Day” showcases Denver, Colorado’s own, Kristi Stice, with her song, “Forgiving the Road,” off her album, under the willow, which will be released this Saturday, January 26, 2013, at her show at Leon, in Denver. The doors open at 7:30 pm, and the show will start at 8:00 pm, [...]
January 23rd, 2013 | by Nels Thoreson | published in Featured Articles, Photo Gallery, Show Reviews, Songs of the Day
One can be sure that they’re in for an enjoyable night of music when you’re greeted at the door, by the headliner’s Mom, with birthday cake. Such was the case this past Friday, as Rob Drabkin turned the page on another year, and did so with a full-band show, and an EP Release (Little Steps), [...]
January 21st, 2013 | by Nels Thoreson | published in Songs of the Day
Today’s “Featured Artist and Song of the Day” showcases Wake Owl, with their song, “Gold,” the first single off the ye to be released EP, Wild Country, through Vagrant Records. The single, “Gold,” is available here through iTunes, and the EP will be released soon, on January 29, 2013. Music fans can pre-order the EP [...]