Monday, March 17, 2014

Mount Carmel To Release New Album On 3/25 + NYC Show


Ohio trio Mount Carmel are scheduled to release their new album, Get Pure, on March 25 via Alive Naturalsound Records.  Get Pure will be available on CD, digital formats and limited edition vinyl

Mount Carmel will be doing shows in support of the new record which will bring them to NYC.  They’ll be at Cake Shop on April 18.  I caught them a few years back and they put on a seriously tight set.

Tour Dates

  • 3/28 Woodlands Tavern ~ Columbus, OH (Hometown Record Release Show!)
  • 4/17 31st Street Pub ~ Pittsburg, PA
  • 4/18 Cake Shop ~ NYC, NY
  • 4/20 Kung Fu Necktie ~ Philadelphia, PA

Amid the current industry of cool, MOUNT CARMEL’s lack of gimmick is a welcome anachronism. The Columbus, OH-based trio’s third album Get Pure is full of swagger, packed with great songs and inspired performances. This is true rock music like you haven’t heard in years. Crank it up!


Track List

  • Gold (listen via GhettoBlaster Magazine)
  • Back On It (listen via PopMatters) 
  • Whisper
  • No Pot To Piss
  • Swallow Me Up
  • Bridge To Nowhere
  • One More Morning
  • Will I
  • Hangin' On
  • Fear Me Now
  • Yeah You Mama

Friday, March 14, 2014

The Milk Carton Kids, Mavis Staples, J Roddy Walston & More Set To Play Newport Folk Festival


The Newport Folk Festival, which takes place July 25 - 27, 2014 at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI, announced yesterday that The Milk Carton Kids will be returning to the festival this summer.  They were one of the highlights of the festival for me last year.  Their set is on Saturday, July 26.

The festival is mostly sold out.  Tickets still remain for the Friday show. You should probably hurry if you want tickets for that day as those are sure to sell out soon as well.

The Newport Folk Festival has been rolling out their line-up via social media since the beginning of February.  See below for a list of who has been announced so far.

Update: The festival announced this morning, 3/14, that Dawes and Conor Oberst (w/Dawes as his supporting band) will be returning to the Fort.

The Newport Folk Festival Line-Up (as of March 13)
Listed in the order they were announced from last to first

  • The Milk Carton Kids
  • Caitlin Rose
  • Lucero
  • Robert Hunter
  • Gregory Alan Isakov
  • J Roddy Walston And The Business
  • Phox
  • Trampled By Turtles
  • Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
  • Shakey Graves
  • The Devil Makes Three
  • Band of Horses
  • The Oh Hellos
  • Benjamin Booker
  • Death Vessel
  • Nickel Creek
  • Shovels and Rope
  • Hurray for the Riff Raff
  • Jenny Lewis
  • Houndmouth
  • Mavis Staples

Upcoming: Antoinette Montague at Dorthaan's Place on 3/23

This is happening…

For more information and to buy tickets click HERE.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

New Track From Ida Maria


Check out the new track, “Sick Of You”, from Ida Maria.  This is one of those songs that gets stuck in your head.  You’ll find yourself randomly singing it.

Ida Maria released her new EP, Accidental Happiness, on February 18.

The EP showcases every side of her dynamic songwriting from the swaggering saucy swing of “Boogie With The Devil’s Soul” to the prickly, punk-y pop declaration “I’m Bad News”. Simultaneously, the title track exudes entrancing emotion wrapped up in another unshakable refrain.  In late 2012, the artist overcame an overwhelming alcohol addiction, and the music reflects her journey with its striking clarity and realization of true creative fulfillment. Ida Maria has officially returned.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

New Album From John The Conqueror


John The Conqueror released their new album, The Good Life on February 25.  If you haven’t had a listen to this ridiculously good blues rock effort yet, give it a spin. You’ll dig it. The Good Life, quite simply, is your new favorite album.

Stream the track “Waking Up To You” HERE.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Rich Robinson Set To Release New Album


Guitarist and songwriter Rich Robinson is scheduled to release his upcoming solo album, The Ceaseless Sight on June 3 via The End Records.

Check out the first single, “One Road Hill”, below.  The single will be released on April 8.


“I've always approached writing songs for an album as part of a larger work,” says Robinson. “This album as a whole is one piece and how it fits into my whole body of work is the other. My new record follows the path of my musical journey I've been on for 25 years. I feel a strong connection to where I've been musically, but more importantly where I'm going."

Track List

  • I Know You
  • Down The Road
  • One Road Hill
  • The Giving Key
  • This Unfortunate Show
  • In Comes The Night
  • Inside
  • I Have a Feeling
  • I Remember
  • In You
  • Trial and Faith
  • Obscure The Day

Monday, March 10, 2014

Men of North Country Release New Single


Men of North Country, have released “Magic”, the first single from their upcoming double 7” EP, also titled Magic.  The EP is scheduled to be released on March 21.  I’m enjoying this track a lot.

Check out the stream of “Magic” below as well as the video for the track. Footage for the video was taken from their guitarist’s brother’s 1987 Bar-Mitvah.



Friday, March 7, 2014

The Vernons Release New Video


The Vernons released a video for their track “Shake ‘n’ Roll” earlier this week.  The track is from their debut EP, Volume I.  The clip was directed by Scott Corfield.  Check it out below.


Consisting of Jonny Nyst (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), James Nikiforides (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals), Hugh Tait (Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals), and Elliot Gooch (Drums/Backing Vocals), the Vernons have taken all that was great from the vinyl age to craft a new sound since their conception in mid 2011. From their humble beginnings on Queensland's Gold Coast, the 4-piece rock n' roll band quickly found themselves supporting names like Wolfmother & Seasick Steve. The Vernons then earned a spot at the 2013 Big Day Out local stage, with Nova FM labeling the band with "a sound that invoked ghosts of bygone eras, delivering a set well beyond their years and time slot". Following the release of their debut EP - Volume I, the Vernons recently made the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Blues charts with their single "Standing In Line".
 
With a relentless work ethic, the Vernonshave a dominance of their live performance that has developed a cult crowd following of belligerence and debauchery that has ultimately labeled them as one of Australia's most exciting young blues-rock outfits today. Hit single, "Standing In Line" will catch your attention by the first guitar riff, causing you to dance along with the catchy beat throughout the whole three-minute track. "White Wine" airs more on the relaxed side, which will leave the listener hanging on to each lyric that comes out of Nyst's mouth, showcasing his smooth and irresistible vocals.
 
Sculpting their sound from belligerent nights out, hung-over days in, and their parents old vinyl records, lead-singer Nyst tells us, "Volume I is our first EP, but in just 4 songs it basically tells the story of our lives over the past 2 years. Whether they were written just to have fun and party, or to remember meeting a pretty girl at one of our shows, or something much more deep and meaningful, each song is directly related to our journey, working together every day on the road. Obviously, there are good times and there are bad times, and this EP basically captures all those emotions, and tells the tale of a hard working bunch of rock 'n' rollers."


Run River North Release Album + NY Shows


Los Angeles based folk rock band Run River North released their self-titled debut album at the end of February.  Run River North was produced by Phil Ek. Put it on your list of releases to check out sooner rather than later.

They have a couple of shows in New York coming up.  They’ll be at Brooklyn Night Bazaar as part of Pandora Presents on Saturday, April 5.  They’ll then be at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2 on Thursday, April 10 but if you don’t have tickets already, you’re going to have to miss that one as it is sold out!

Saturday, April 5
165 Banker Street
Brooklyn, NY

and

Thursday, April 10
196 Allen Street
New York, NY
Doors: 6:30PM / Show: 7:15PM
Tickets: $10 (Sold Out)
21+

Run River North is Alex Hwang (lead vocals, guitars), Daniel Chae (vocals, strings), Jennifer Rim (strings), Joe Chun (bass, vocals), John Chong (drums, vocals) and Sally Kang (vocals, keyboards).

Upcoming: HITS at Cameo Gallery TOMORROW, 3/8

This is happening

Heymoonshaker / Syvia
Saturday, March 8
93 N 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY
Doors: 8PM
21+


...you should definitely go!