This is going to be an ongoing thread about some new music I’ve been listening to lately. So much greatness out there; the living is easy, so dive right in…
Nathan Salsburg, William Tyler and Zak Riles have a new track up on Bandcamp with all proceeds donated to Charles Booker& #39;s campaign for US Senate between now and Kentucky& #39;s primary election, June 23. Donate a just one dollar (or more!) and download here: https://nathansalsburg.bandcamp.com/track/second-moon">https://nathansalsburg.bandcamp.com/track/sec...
Scott Hirsch (Hiss Golden Messenger) just released this terrific recording of his hot band live in Tulsa from a couple years ago. Listen here: https://scott-hirsch.bandcamp.com/album/hirsch-and-the-minglers-live-at-the-colony-tulsa-march-17-2018">https://scott-hirsch.bandcamp.com/album/hir... Cassette or download are just $6.
Among other recordings, Scott also has his 2016 album ‘Blue Rider Songs’ up on Bandcamp with three must-hear bonus songs: https://scott-hirsch.bandcamp.com/album/blue-rider-songs">https://scott-hirsch.bandcamp.com/album/blu... This album is a total winner.
The Tompkins Square label just released the 10th compilation in a long-running solo acoustic guitar series. This one, ‘Imaginational Anthem Vol. X : Overseas Edition’ has music inspired by John Fahey and American primitivism compiled by @dying4badmusic.
https://tompkinssquare.bandcamp.com/album/imaginational-anthem-vol-x-overseas-edition">https://tompkinssquare.bandcamp.com/album/ima...
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You absolutely can’t go wrong with exploring ANY music released by NYC’s tremendoius, 75 Dollar Bill. Here’s their latest: https://75dollarbill.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cafe-oto">https://75dollarbill.bandcamp.com/album/liv...
I just got hipped to the fascinating music of Chicago’s, Sip. Hard to describe but touchstones for me were (a laid-back) Martin Rev sound, or maybe Niger’s, Mamman Sani. Check the band’s ’Leos Naturals’ released this Spring: https://sip-groop.bandcamp.com/album/leos-naturals">https://sip-groop.bandcamp.com/album/leo...
If you haven’t heard the gorgeous guitar and voice of Kentucky’s Joan Shelley your really missing out. Most are on the stellar @NoQuarterRex label, but here’s a name-your-price digital single and Joan’s latest: https://joanshelley.bandcamp.com/track/bed-in-the-river-2">https://joanshelley.bandcamp.com/track/bed...
Do you know the band SUSS? Some kinda ambient Americana, done with pedal steel, ebow, guitar and loops by Pat Irwin, Gary Leib and friends. Here’s their latest: https://suss.bandcamp.com/album/high-line-b-sides.">https://suss.bandcamp.com/album/hig...
You may know Pat Irwin @patirwinmusic from a few of his many previous bands: 8 Eyed Spy, The Raybeats, and as a co-arranger with Lydia Lunch on her ‘Queen Of Siam’ album. Gary Leib was a founding member of the great Boston, Rhode Island band, Rubber Rodeo.
Arizona desert, space-rockers @LaCerca have a great new album out today. All instrumental, drone-ambient soundscapes. Front cover features a @katiastraeir photograph and I worked on the overall design. & #39;A Nice Sweet Getaway& #39; available here: http://lacercaband.bandcamp.com"> http://lacercaband.bandcamp.com
Check this new 75 Dollar Bill live recording from 2017 with a nine piece band. Sooo many transcendental moments. You gotta hear it. Up on Bandcamp with all proceeds direct to the band today: https://75dollarbill.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-roulette">https://75dollarbill.bandcamp.com/album/liv...