Sam Amidon “negates Dylan’s iconic influence” on Lily-O
Sam Amidon‘s latest album, Lily-O, perfectly surmises the work he’s done over the past 10 years. Reuniting with Valgeir Sigurðsson, the producer & person responsible for releasing his third album, the tonal qualities of his early work is apparent – but now with the confidence and knowledge of an artist on his 6th album. Paste […]
Nicholas Krgovich – Radio K Weekly Release Spotlight
This week Nicholas Krgovich’s newest album On Sunset is featured on Radio K‘s Weekly Release Spotlight. The “shiny, slick, and goddamned catchy” album is a mix of R&B, soul, and progressive contemporary pop reminiscent of Hall &Oates and Huey Lewis & The News. In addition to a nostalgic and traditional feel is the inclusion of extremely […]
The Jigsaw Seen “Let There Be Reverb” Music Video
The new video for The Jigsaw Seen‘s “Let There Be Reverb” features fan-submitted videos of people playing everyone’s favorite animal-related instrument, the cowbell. The song is the opening track to the band’s new album, Old Man Reverb, which carries on the band’s tradition of ’60s inspired psych-pop but w/ streaks of glam & Ennio Morricone-like arrangements. Watch […]
Also At Radio
James Farm – City Folk (Nonesuch) Barr Brothers – Sleeping Operator (Secret City) Blake Mills – Heigh Ho (Verve) Zella Day – Zella Day EP (B3SCI/Pinetop) Dot Hacker – How’s Your Process? (ORG Music) Nicholas Krgovich – On Sunset (NK World Service) Geneviève Bellemare – Live and Die EP (Verve)
New Music from Zella Day
Thank you to all of the stations that have helped Zella Day stay on the CMJ Top 200 chart for a 4th straight week. After performing at CMJ this past week, her new self-titled EP climbed up over 20 spots on the CMJ Top 200! Her CMJ performance at Santo’s Party House recieved stellar reviews; Melismatic was […]
PremierGuitar Gets In-depth with Blake Mills
Due to his skillful musicianship and drive, Blake Mills‘ solo career is now taking off. His newest album Heigh Ho has charted for the past 3 weeks at CMJ. PremierGuitar published a feature introducing him as “one of L.A.’s most inventive and versatile backing guitarists.” The article goes in-depth explaining Mills‘ technical attributes, saying he is […]
The Barr Brothers Perform Live on CBS This Morning Saturday – New All-time Peak at CMJ
Before heading out on their European tour, The Barr Brothers played an intimate performance of “Even the Darkness Has Arms” for CBS This Morning Saturday. The set showcases harpist Sarah Page on guitar with brothers Barr, huddled around a microphone, calling to mind the Greenwich Village folk of the ’60s. Watch the performance here. You can […]
Also At Radio
Dot Hacker – How’s Your Process? (ORG Music) Sam Amidon – Lily-O (Nonesuch) Nicholas Krgovich – On Sunset (NK World Service) The Jigsaw Seen – Old Man Reverb (Vibro-phonic) Geneviève Bellemare – Live and Die EP (Verve)
New Music from Steve Reich – Digital Servicing Only
Nonesuch has released the prolific, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Steve Reich‘s latest piece Radio Rewrite. The album features three main pieces: Electric Counterpoint (performed by Radiohead‘s Jonny Greenwood), Piano Counterpoint, and Radio Rewrite. The title and prominent piece in the album references two songs from the band Radiohead, but the song is more than a ‘Radiohead rewrite’. […]
Nicholas Krgovich – Noisey Music Video Premiere
Noisey Music premiered Vancouver-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Krgovich’s (pronounced KER-ga-VITCH) music video of “City of Night”. This “catchy as hell” track comes off his debut record On Sunset, which much like his past collaborative work, is “willing to flirt with the weirder and more bizarre sides of pop, yet exud[es] confidence while doing so”.The music […]
Also At Radio
Geneviève Bellemare – Live and Die EP (Verve) Sam Amidon – Lily-O (Nonesuch) Zella Day – Zella Day EP (B3SCI / Pinetop) Dot Hacker – How’s Your Process? (ORG Music) The Jigsaw Seen – Old Man Reverb (Vibro-phonic) Blake Mills – Heigh Ho (Verve) The Barr Brothers – Sleeping Operator (Secret City Records)
James Farm Going for Adds
“…a model of dazzling proficiency as applied to the articulation of a mood. The stylistic palette attests to the pull of a conscientiously eclectic record collection.” – New York Times Nonesuch Records is set to release James Farm’s sophomore album, City Folk, next week. The album features a new collection of 10 original tunes written […]
Consequnce of Sound Praises The Barr Brothers – Perform on WXPN’s / NPR’s World Cafe
Earlier this month, after a three-year gap, The Barr Brother‘s finally satisfied hungry fans with Sleeping Operator. Expectations were high – and they more than reached. Consequence of Sound is one of many members of the music community delivering praise to the Montreal natives, noting, “The meticulous placement and production make each track feel carefully controlled, […]
Dot Hacker AllMusic Feature
AllMusic recently featured Dot Hacker by streaming the new album, How’s Your Process?, and interviewing front man Josh Klinghoffer. Josh talks about bouncing between two bands – the one he fronts (Dot Hacker) and the one he plays guitar for (Red Hot Chili Peppers). He enjoys the vastly different role he plays in each, and notes that the […]
Also At Radio
The Jigsaw Seen – Old Man Reverb (Vibro-phonic) Sam Amidon – Lily-O (Nonesuch) Nicholas Krgovich – On Sunset (NK World Service) Zella Day – Zella Day EP (B3SCI-Pinetop) Blake Mills – Heigh Ho (Verve)
Barr Brothers Featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition – New All-time Peak at CMJ
The Barr Brothers were recently interviewed for NPR‘s Weekend Edition. In the interview, the band discusses the integration of the harp into their contemporary repertoire. Sarah Page goes into further detail about her role as the harpist in the band, saying she “often get[s] tired of trying to get the harp to fit into a […]
Zella Day Taking Over 2014 CMJ Music Marathon – Noisey Music Video Premiere
The music video for “Sweet Ophelia” premiered on Noisey and was reviewed as “one of the most charming pop songs we’ve heard this year.” You can check out the video on their website here. Thanks to those who helped Zella Day‘s EP stay on the Radio 200 charts for a third week in a row. At […]
Stereogum Showcases Nicholas Krgovich’s “Along the PCH on Oscar Night”
Off of his new album, On Sunset, “Along the PCH on Oscar Night” debuted on Stereogum earlier this year.The track was described as “a total night-driving song — melancholy yet propulsive soft rock that sounds like the midpoint between Dave Longstreth and Donald Fagen.” The post also features a trailer for the rest of the album […]
Sam Amidon and Bill Frisell Perform on NPR’s World Cafe
WXPN‘s / NPR‘s World Cafe interviewed both Sam Amidon and accomplished guitarist, Bill Frisell, where the duo was interviewed about the album Lily-O. Throughout the interview, they played songs from the album including “Walkin’ Boss” and “Blue Mountains.” The two talked about their experience recording the album in Iceland and it’s inspirational nature. You can […]
AmApAc Artists Performing at the 2014 CMJ Music Marathon
This year, we’re excited to have a wide array of acts playing CMJ Music Marathon, including one flying from halfway across the globe. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch our artists and contact us if you’d like to set-up an interview. Wednesday, October 22nd Fishing – 10:10 pm – 10:35 pm Sounds Australia […]
