Fresh-faced Berliner Cathleen Taubert came to Nashville, TN, and recorded this video gem in 2008. It’s a simple yet beautiful song, with Cathleen’s slightly smokey alto bringing life to the emotions. The Only One captures a sense of loss or longing with a beautiful country backdrop. There is very little in English about Cathleen, however, her Blogspot page translates fairly well with Google’s translator and there you will find that she has worked as a music therapist of sorts…
Read MoreThere is something truly uplifting about bluegrass music. It brings a smile to your face and starts your toes a-tapping. Enter Austin, Texas The Belleville Outfit and It’s A Good Day. Just listen and ask yourself the question: “Don’t I feel good now?” There is no website for the band, but you can find more information on them from Facebook and Myspace, as well as other social sites out there. Check out this great peak into Americana from some wonderful musicians. (Source: https://www.facebook.com/ )
Read MoreListening to a good soul or R&B track is timeless, and Avery Sunshine does it just right. There’s nothing new about the style, but the voice is perfect, instrumentation wonderful, and All In My Head just speaks for itself. You can find out more information on Avery Sunshine by visiting her web site, which includes all of the more popular social links as well. Check out Avery Sunshine! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreYou’ll see very few straight up instrumental tracks on this blog. That doesn’t mean that I don’t like instrumental music. Good instrumental music does not require lyrics because it tells it’s own story with only instruments. Enter Pyjama Devil and A Black Chamber for Nyquist. This mournful electronic tune evokes movie images in your head, and that means that it fits the requirement for good instrumental music. Pyjama Devil does not have a web site that I could find,…
Read MoreArkansas is a dark tale from indie folkster Damien Jurado’s 2010 long-player, Saint Bartlett. Damien’s propensity for dark tales is enhanced by his plaintive but tuneful voice. His songs tend to push forward relentlessly, driving home his visions with exaggerated urgency. In short, Damien Jurado’s music demands a listeners’ attention. In February of this year, he released a brand new collection, Maraqopa. Damien has a website, but it’s a bit sketchy in content. The best source for information and music samples is…
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