New Release: Bleeds by Wednesday (Dead Oceans) The highly anticipated sixth studio album by Asheville, North Carolina, alt-rock band Wednesday has arrived, and it’s spectacular. The band’s sound is often described as a blend of alt-country and Shoegaze. If you’re unsure what such strange bedfellows might sound like, […]
R.E.M.’s “Perfect Circle” from their debut LP Murmur in 1983 is adapted shiningly, with special care in reproducing the original piano parts, but heavier on the rhythm section. From an R.E.M. fan, it’s a worthy effort.
“Club Shadow” serves as the perfect remedy for those suffering from low energy or a weak heartbeat. This coal burner is designed to get fans on their feet, with DuBois encouraging, “You belong.” It’s a lively rocker.
Finn skillfully navigates the feelings of love and loss. The album title may reflect a sense of projection, as his universe (and personal modus operandi) thrives on hyperactivity.
On the title track “Road to Redemption,” Mudcat is clearly sharing personal life lessons when he sings, “My tribulations you may not see / I’ve been through hell I’ll be redeemed,” all the while mixing in flashes of that Bo Diddley beat.
Famous for that neo-psychedelia sixties sound, the songs here are painstakingly relevant in 2025. The first single, “Invisibilia,” is a tune about that imaginary girlfriend we’ve all have (right?).
Across this project, Shaw demonstrates both experience and skill in his songwriting and musicianship, having performed music professionally for half his life. Bringing in talented vocalists like Kay has proven to be a winning strategy.
Performing “Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” on acoustic guitar was pure magic, as not a single soul in the arena was quiet; everyone there could easily be credited in the liner notes as “backup singers.”
Pecking away at what sounds like a kid’s xylophone, Gonzalez has simplified a well-written tune into an ode to his bride, we’re assuming (raise your hand if you married up, too).
He’s Dylan and Kurt, Tom T. Hall and Fogerty. He is John Prine and Mick. Check out his covers as he breathes new life for a new generation into many of these artists’ classics.
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