Covers, lots of covers. On discovering a new artist my first instinct is to seek out the songs that they have covered by other artists.
There is a strong Daniel Johnston vibe to this mix.
Covers, lots of covers. On discovering a new artist my first instinct is to seek out the songs that they have covered by other artists.
There is a strong Daniel Johnston vibe to this mix.
Here’s a mix of darker songs with chinks of light. Fittingly the late Mr Cohen is on the cover.
Big fan of David Berman. Like Leonard Cohen he is a poet first and a reluctant performer.
Can’t find good vid of this song so here’s another off the same album. It would be grand if he came to NZ.
So French.
Love Kyle Field‘s voice.
Anything by Jessica Lea Mayfield is worth a listen and this is a great collaboration.
KC Rules OK from 2006 is a fav album.
Wrong video, but this will give you the vibe.
More at his Bandcamp page.
A funny story by Mr Lekman.
What presence. You will need to buy the Party CD, but her first album is online and can be purchased for just $9 here:
Making being miserable fun again. All their music (apart from this album) is on their bandcamp page.
He will always be Casiotone for the Painfully Alone to me.
Still haven’t managed to catch Mr Darnielle and friends live. One day.