November 2008

Nessi – Hide and Speak

by Alex 26 November 2008 Reviews

Nessi is German Singer Nessi Tausendschoen with Canadian guitar player William MacKenzie. This is their first CD together and they haven’t held back. They have Special guest musicians Harry Manx (slide player) and Kevin Breit (Norah Jones Band). You can hear the album on the Indie playlist. The album has been described as a minimalistic [...]

Sharron Kraus

by Alex 19 November 2008 Uncategorized

For those that listen to the Indie stream regularly you may have heard Sharron Kraus. Here’s a bit more info courtesy of Last FM: Sharron Kraus is a singer/musician/songwriter who creates music rooted in the folk traditions of England and Appalachia. Her work is characterized by soil-rich vocals, haunting banjo,

Mariee Sioux, Wizard Flurry Home

by Alex 18 November 2008 Video

I came across this while checking on what Matt Bauer was upto. Matt, Marie and Alela Diane all work together on bits and pieces and they are all featured on the Indie stream. I was watching this in the early morning hours with a beer in hand with the cats for company. Very nice to [...]

William Fitzsimmons – The Sparrow and the Crow

by Alex 13 November 2008 Uncategorized

Until last week I had never heard of William Fitzsimmons. His latest album, his third in fact is ’The Sparrow and the Crow’ which can be heard on the Indie Stream. He has a great sound and an even more interesting pass as his site biography will show: William Fitzsimmons is one of the oddest people [...]

Counterculture Guide Part 2 – Arthur

by Alex 7 November 2008 Uncategorized

This is my second attempt at unleashing some of the great counterculture media out there upon you. Arthur is a free bi-monthly magazine in the US but UK folk can download it from their site for free or subscribe for 6 issues and get it delivered for $11.00. It’s reminiscent of the hippie free press and, according [...]

Deer Tick – War Elephant

by Alex 6 November 2008 Downloads

A re-issue of the critically lauded debut from Providence band Deer Tick. Songwriting prodigy John McCauley III wrote and recorded the album at the age of 19, and he plays every single instrument. Deer Tick “Art Isn’t Real (City of Sin)” (mp3) from “War Elephant” (Partisan Records) More On This Album