Posts Tagged ‘duo’
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The acoustic duo of Easy Tiger
Many acoustic-based duos can be easy to write off. Complaints of overused musical elements and generic melodies are some mainstream staples that acoustic artists usually have to deal with, unless you’re in the elite ranks...
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Upcoming releases: Frog Eyes, Smashing Pumpkins, Maps
Here is a brand new track from Frog Eyes. You know, one third of the apparent holy trinity that is Swan Lake. I may sound a bit unjust in saying this, but my favorite songwriter out of the three is Frog Eyes’ Carey Mercer...
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The 80s Never Die
Some bands just sound better when it’s raining outside. This is a fact, particulary in mind of those dark and moody bands of the 80s. One group that comes to mind are the Associates, the influential duo of vocalist Billy ...
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Rusty Santos
Rusty Santos‘ name is most commonly associated with the tag of ‘producer’, his acclamation as a talented songwriter is long overdue. Santos’ musical career has been very diverse with an array of accompli...
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Goldenboy produces some golden pop
It must be such an advantage to have the opportunity to work with musical figures who have had such an impact on music past and present. Goldenboy‘s Shon Sullivan has worked and toured with the likes of Elliott Smith, Joh...
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Thoughts on Outkast’s Idlewild
Many hardcore rap fans would say that 2006 has been a horrible year for Hip-Hop. In terms of classic, cohesive Hip-Hop albums, fans have gotten so desperate as to call any Rap album that drops a “classicâ€. Despite all of th...
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The Baldwin Brothers… great band, bad actors
No, I’m not talking about the four troublesome actors. I prefer the unrelated musical duo. Actually, The Baldwin Brothers aren’t even brothers at all. Jason Hinkle and TJ Widner both met in high school in Indiana in...
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Petticoat, Petticoat
Though Petticoat, Petticoat are originally from one of the few largely populated cities in Kentucky (Lexington), the band somehow manages to create the dramatic small town feel that has been seeing success in the folk genre for...
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Ian MacKaye and The Evens
Ian MacKaye’s major influence on hardcore punk is often overlooked, with his label (Dischord Records) being one of the longest running punk labels during their ongoing twenty-six years. To tell you the truth, I was never ...
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McLennan leaves behind a hidden gem…
The tragic death of Go-Betweens co-founder Grant McLennan sent tragic soundwaves throughout the music industry. It was especially tragic in McLennan’s native country, Australia. His unexpected heart attack at the age of 4...
