I first listened to Josh Garrels when his album, Love & War & The Sea In Between was featured on Noisetrade. I greatly enjoyed his sound. His voice has depth and his lyrics have meaning with strong Christian themes. A lot of his songs have a melancholy feel, which suite the strong message of his…
Category: R & R – Reviews and Recommendations
O.E.I.O spells Ohio, an 80’s classic, a holiday treat, Babes in Toyland
My family owned a VHS copy of Babes in Toyland, my sisters and I would watch this film traditionally around Christmastime. Featuring a young Drew Barrymore, Keanu Reeves, and Richard Mulligan. This film is noted as a childrens film, but I feel that this film is far too simple for a child. The plot of the…
For Your Listen – Free Christmas Albums via Noisetrade
My recommendations for this year’s (free!) Christmas albums via Noisetrade. Sleeping at Last – Christmas Collection Genre: Alternative :Indie Branches, Songs for Christmas Genre: Alternative :Folk Rock Merry Christmas, Good Night Genre: Pop :Indie Riki Michelle Come Let us Adore Him Genre: Jazz :Other Rarebird Records, A Rarebird in a Pear Tree, Volume 2 Genre: Singer/Songwriter…
For your Listen – The Good Be Tanyas
Recently I saw the Good Be Tanyas, they played a show at Seattle venue, Triple Door this past Friday, October 14th. Seated in the front row, I got a first hand look at pure talent that this band has. Band member Sam Parton was in a car accident over Labor Day, she is currently recovering. Listening…
For your Listen – Euro tracks :Sweden, First Aid Kit
Thanks to NPR : First Listen, I was introduced to the band First Aid Kit. And thanks to the old school method of paper and staple, I saw that First Aid Kit is playing a show at the local music hop stop in First Hill, The Crocodile on April 11th. Hailing from Sweden, this singing sister duo has been composing music since…
For your Listen :An album that tops the rest :Chesapeake by Rachael Yamagata
Rachael Yamagata, I’ve been a fan for several years. She played locally here in Seattle this past November at the Crocodile A terrific live performance, I heard multiple new songs from her new album, Chesapeake. She continues to produce deeply emotional songs, based on the subject of love and the heart. Favorite songs on her new album include Miles…