The Melodic – New Peak at CMJ
In an interview with Asheville Scene, The Melodic give an in-depth interview on how they came to be. The article includes details about the influences of multi-cultural South London and discusses how Chilean folk singer Victor Jara inspired their music. You can read the whole article here. The Melodic is also wrapping up their U.S tour in support of their […]
Kan Wakan – Spinning At Radio
Forever Found, the debut EP from Kan Wakan has been met with rave reviews from all over. The orchestral pop band, which is led by multi-instrumentalist Gueorgui I. Linev, was dubbed by LA Weekly as “the Los Angeles band about to blow up”, and blow up they certainly have. They just released a special edition of the Forever […]
A man A plan A canal’s Top 10 of 2013
The A man A plan A canal office has music playing almost every minute of the day – whether it be a Mississippi Records tape comp Graham bought in Portland, a new reissue Erik found at a local record store, or an album from one of our artists. Below, are our favorite releases of the […]
Also At Radio
Boreal Sons – Threadbare (self-released) Paul Ruske – “Days Like This” [digital single] (self-released) Cloud Control – Dream Cave (Votiv) Cut Chemist – “Work My Mind” [digital single] [featuring Chali 2na & Hymnal] (A Stable Sound)
Inside Llewyn Davis – NPR Music Feature
The Coen Brothers’ latest film, Inside Llewyn Davis, hits theaters next Friday. While the movie’s main character Llewyn Davis (played by Oscar Isaacs) is fictional, the character is inspired by real life folk singer Dave Van Ronk. NPR recently wrote an article on Dave Van Ronk explaining his significance and archetypal role in Inside Llewyn Davis. To […]
The Melodic – Suburban Roads Interview
The Melodic‘s Huw Williams recently did an interview with Nashville based Suburban Roads Magazine. In it, he talks about the band’s song writing process, and what their plans for 2014 are. You can read the whole interview here. The band is wrapping up a US tour so be sure to check them out before they […]
Album of the Year Candidates – For Your Consideration
We’ve been working with a bunch of great albums this year. When you’re putting together your year end Top 10 lists, please consider the new albums from these artists: Hidden Towers, Angry, Tarmac Adam, The Little Ones, Yellow Red Sparks, The World Record, The Flaming Lips, Keaton Henson, The Crackling, John Vanderslice, Mia Dyson, Anchoress, Devendra Banhart, Bombino, Sam Amidon, The Pastels, Cloud Control, Essie Jain, Cloudeater, Makeshift Prodigy, Travis, LAKE, Dr. Dog, The […]
Also At Radio
Boreal Sons – Threadbare (self-released) Paul Ruske – “Days Like This” [digital single] (self-released) Cloud Control – Dream Cave (Anti-) Kan Wakan – Forever Found EP (Verve) Cut Chemist – “Work My Mind” [digital single] [featuring Chali 2na & Hymnal] (A Stable Sound)
Oh Land: At Alternative Specialty – Contact Music Interview
Oh Land has received tons of praise around the world for her latest album Wish Bone. The singer/songwriter recently did an interview withContact Music. In the article, Oh Land discusses her artistic vision and what she draws on for inspiration. Read the full piece here. Give lead single “Renaissance Girls” one last spin at Alternative Specialty this week.
Inside Llewyn Davis – Concert Documentary Trailer
The excitement for the new Coen Brothers‘ movie Inside Llewyn Davis has been building for the last few months. First, it found praise for its original soundtrack, which has been making its way around radio stations. Now, a new trailer for the soundtrack’s concert documentary Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of Inside Llewyn Davis has just […]
Record Store Day’s Back to Black Friday 2013
Thanksgiving is this week which means so is Black Friday! If fighting the crowds at a giant big box store doesn’t suit your fancy, you should definitely check out what’s going on at your local independent record store. The annual Record Store Day’s Back to Black Friday event is this Friday, November 29th. This event celebrates those […]
Cloud Control – KEXP In-Studio – US Tour Dates
KEXP recently posted video of an in-studio session with Australian band Cloud Control. You can watch the band’s performance from their latest album Dream Cave here. As we mentioned before, Cloud Control will be kicking off a U.S. tour in January so check the dates below and be sure to go see them when they’re near you! 1/11 – […]
Also At Radio
The Melodic – Effra Parade (Anti-) Mount Eerie – Pre-Human Ideas (P.W. Elverum & Sun) Paul Ruske – “Days Like This” [digital single] (self-released) Kan Wakan – Forever Found EP (Verve) Boreal Sons – Threadbare (self-released)
Oh Land: At Alternative Specialty – Myspace Video Interview
Myspace recently followed Oh Land backstage before her show at the New York Gramercy Theatre for their new series, “Five Minutes to Stage”. They shot a five-minute video explaining the pre-show rituals, and how she deals with pre-show jitters. You can watch it here via Nylon. We continue to see spins on new tracks each week for Oh Land with […]
Paul Ruske – Going For Adds
The new single “Days Like This” from Paul Ruske is going for adds this week. This record from the Melbourne based singer/songwriter, features a timeless songwriting style that echoes greats such as Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon. A multi-instrumentalist, Ruske‘s music includes a variety of instruments including guitar, bass, and piano. His signature […]
The Melodic – Late Night TV Debut
The Melodic made their late night TV debut last week with an interview and performance on Last Call With Carson Daly. If you missed it, you can watch it here. In it, they talk about their influences and the instruments that make up their album. “The Melodic is a group of twenty-somethings with a passion […]
Inside Llewyn Davis Soundtrack – Out Now
The Inside Llewyn Davis soundtrack for the new Coen Brothers movie is out now. Last week, artists from the soundtrack, including Oscar Isaacs and the Punch Brothers, performed at a tribute party for the movie in Santa Monica, California. The night even included Steve Martin playing banjo with the Punch Brothers. To read about the event and watch […]
Also At Radio
Mount Eerie –Pre-Human Ideas (P.W. Elverum & Sun) Kan Wakan – Forever Found EP (Verve) Boreal Sons – Threadbare (Self-released) Cut Chemist – “Work My Mind” [digital single] [featuring Chali 2na & Hymnal] (A Stable Sound)
Oh Land: At Alternative Specialty – Wishbone Album Review
Oh Land‘s third album Wishbone continues to get attention every week at Alternative Specialty. “What becomes apparent from the very opening seconds of Wish Bone [sic] is that this is music crafted by an unconventional artist”. The albums unique sound can be attributed to TV on the Radio‘s Dave Sitek, who produced most of the album. […]
New Music From Paul Ruske – Digital Servicing Only
Melbourne based singer/songwriter, Paul Ruske (pronounced “Rusk” – the “e” is silent), is out with a new single, “Days Like This”. Ruske’s timeless songwriting style echoes that of greats such as Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon. A multi-instrumentalist, Ruske‘s music includes a variety of instruments including guitar, bass, and piano. His signature style is laced with soulful, gospel-tinged […]
