2018-01-28 17:29
This is basically where Angel Olsen covers an old Hoyt Axton song and nails it. Angel Olsen - 'Endless Road'Lyrics:Well, every road I see Leads away from me There's not a single on… Read More
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2018-01-28 17:17
Creedence Clearwater Revival - 'Bad Moon Rising'Such a guilty pleasure of a song. My band played this yesterday at a show in Bristol, it's one of my favourite songs to sing. There's a euphor… Read More
2018-01-17 20:16
Beth has featured strongly on my playlist today. Such a hopeful song.Beth Rowley - 'Beautiful Tomorrow' Read More
2018-01-17 20:01
There's an undeniable beauty in Beth Rowley's voice. Her take on 'Nobody's Fault But Mine' still gets me. If I could sing like that I don't think I'd ever stop.Beth Rowley - 'Nobody's Fault… Read More
2018-01-16 21:41
Headphones on, lights out, nothing else to do but play some euphoric Jamie Woon.Best Lyrical Moment:"Comfort of the world revolving / I can hear the earth in orbit"Best Bass Moment:The whole… Read More
2018-01-13 16:33
I wish I'd seen Big Thief play Bristol last November, what a band. I'm not going to write anything here that hasn't been written about them on any other website. Basically they're brilliant… Read More
2018-01-11 21:29
'39 penned by Brian May for Queen's fourth album, 'A Night At The Opera' is one of my guilty pleasures. It's one of the only space travel folk songs I know and if anyone could do this well t… Read More
2018-01-11 17:49
I went to a David Bowie birthday party last Friday. My 4 year twins thought I was going to a real birthday party and demanded I bring back cake and a party bag. On my way home I got them the… Read More
2017-09-14 19:57
Turn the bass up and revel in the magnificence of this.RIP Holgar Czukay. Thanks for bringing your music into the world.In his words "The bass player’s like a king in chess,"..."He doe… Read More
2017-03-02 12:37
While the insanely talented and mega fast rising star Maggie Rogers is charming the European music industry with her current tour on the strength of just one EP, lets not forget how she char… Read More
2017-02-26 18:18
Taking it back to 2007/14 The Dø with 'On My Shoulders' from the album A Mouthful.Great indie pop from the French/Finnish duo. A wonderfully addictive tune. Olivia Merilahti's b… Read More
2017-02-26 17:08
Heard this song last night for the first time in ages, sounded great still so thought I'd post it up for a nice relaxing Sunday afternoon post.Taken from Warpaint's 2009 EP Exquisite Corpse… Read More
2016-04-04 19:30
Lovely interview with Alan and Mim of Low while on their current tour down under. Listen here.In case you need reminding how awesome they are, here's the opening track 'Gentle' off their lat… Read More
2016-04-01 19:29
This performance of 'Stars' at the Montreux Festival in 1976 is simply stunning. Possibly one of the best performances out there on record. Who could fail to look into Nina's eyes and not fe… Read More
2016-04-01 19:04
What a genius Nina Simone was. This song speaks for itself. Mississippi Goddam. Mississippi Goddam. Wish I could add something here but I am rediscovering Nina and am a bit stunned by how go… Read More
2015-07-27 11:35
The video gives me a headache but the song doesn't. This is a band that should be playing End Of The Road festival this year.Unknown Mortal Orchestra Read More
2014-03-24 14:03
If I'm honest, I'd never heard of John Evans before today yet now I want to know all about him thanks to the latest offering from Gruff Rhys called 'American Interior'. I say offering becaus… Read More
2014-02-18 13:36
When I first moved to Oxford I missed Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and Trembling Bells play on my doorstep by a month. Every time I hear a Bonnie 'Prince' Billy song I am reminded of this fact. I c… Read More
2014-01-29 12:26
Oh my goodness! How did I miss that Metronomy are going to be playing the Oxford O2 in March? Amazingly there are still tickets available here. Do yourself a favour and get a couple, this ba… Read More
2014-01-28 20:20
I interviewed Nick Mulvey 5 years ago, he was really good then, he's really good now, especially live. His recently released single 'Nitrous' has a surprise twist of Olive's 'You're Not Alo… Read More
2014-01-28 12:58
I've always been aware of Pete Seeger, primarily through his recording of 'Little Boxes' and also after reading a book about Dylan. A couple of years ago I watched a documentary about Pete S… Read More
2014-01-27 12:54
Best quote I've heard in forever. I'm a big fan of Broken Bells. Their music feels like some of the best around at the moment. Their latest single 'Holding on for life' with the positively s… Read More
2013-05-12 17:10
The time is drawing close (very close) for me to be giving birth to our twins. Apparently there is a CD player in the delivery room so naturally I would like to put together a birthing playl… Read More
2013-03-08 16:55
This is a truly epic piece of psychedelic/electronic/rock music by Can and a fitting song title for International Woman's Day. Their sound is still so fresh this could have been re… Read More
2013-03-01 19:18
Hark! Spring is fast approaching, some would say it's already here. I've been busy using the winter months to hibernate and grow two additional members of our family, we'll get to meet them… Read More
2013-03-01 18:21
Listening to Richard Burton reading Dylan Thomas' 'Under Milk Wood' always transports me back to Wales. Happy St. David's Day.Artist: The Dubwood AllStarsSong: Under Dubwood Read More
2013-02-22 09:12
Oh Bruce...*Update The house where Bruce Springsteen supposedly wrote 'Born to Run' '74/85 is up for sale. It could be yours for a cool $350,000! *Shakes penny jar* :( Read More
2013-01-20 11:54
Did you get your tickets to see The Knife's upcoming tour? What? You didn't bother? OK, you might be missing out on one of the concerts of 2013 but I'll say no more in case the subject is st… Read More
2013-01-08 16:45
It's quite an exciting year for new releases. There's Caitlin Rose, Low (yes!), Phosphorescent, The Knife, Devendra Banhart and probably loads more I forget right now. Yep, 2013, the year of… Read More
2012-12-22 14:49
Great song but have you ever seen a more awkward looking audience? Roy Orbison - Dream Baby (Monument Concert 1965) Read More
2012-12-22 14:40
"IIIII'm a soft drinks ex-pert I know what's class""IIIII'm a soft drinks ex-pert I know what's hip"I'm rather partial to the odd tipple of Canada dry. Following on from my obsession for non… Read More
2012-11-13 19:00
It's Bonnie 'Prince' Billy time again! I was reminded of him today when I got an email from his record company letting me know his new 7" duet single with Dawn McCarthy is going to be arrivi… Read More
2012-11-13 18:08
Here's the lovely new song 'No One To Call' from Caitlin Rose's soon to be released second album, 'The Stand-In'. I'm enjoying the Kirsty MacCall vibe, never connected the two voices befo… Read More
2012-10-29 12:13
Like many people of my age, I was first introduced to Terry Callier through his collaboration with Beth Orton back on her 1999 album Central Reservation. He also came highly recommended by a… Read More
2012-10-19 08:42
I'll be at the sold out Gathering festival in Oxford this Saturday. Aside from a great line up, it would be rude not to, it's about a 5 minute walk from my house. Seriously Oxford, you're sp… Read More
2012-10-05 14:34
It's definitely a Bonnie 'Prince' Billy sort of a day. Here's his version of 'I See A Darkness' from the Now Here's My Plan EP released this Summer. Thanks for posting a link to… Read More
2012-10-05 13:13
I don't know what he thinks he's wearing but this is a nice recording of 'New Partner' by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - 'New Partner' Read More
2012-10-04 14:11
Kill Bill Vol. 2 is one on a long list of favourite movies of mine. I like how Shivaree's 'Goodnight Moon' works with the closing credits. The determined look on Uma Thurman's face… Read More
2012-09-24 11:28
I really love 'This Fire of Autumn' by Tindersticks. It sounded fantastic at this years End of the Road festival, a festival whose slightly longer colder nights always signals the closeness… Read More
2012-09-21 12:57
'Cause' by Rodriguez is a tremendously hard hitting song. Recorded in 1971, this was the last song he ever recorded. The opening lyrics "Cause I lost my job 2 weeks before Christmas" turned… Read More
2012-09-19 18:31
Before introducing this video for First Aid Kit's latest single, I must mention how amazing they sounded at The End of the Road festival earlier this month. Their cover of of Simon and Garfu… Read More
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