Tag archive for ‘blues’

• [Album Stream] Cass McComb’s “Wit’s End”

  4/26/11 • (0)

  

  Cass McCombs at thirty-four sings likes a man twice his age worn from the struggles of life. Today marks the release of WIT’S END on Domino Records. The album was made available for streaming today, which we’ve included with the first single, “County Line.” Described on his Soundcloud page as conjuring “the colors purple and black” the image [...]

• Download Music #FF: Lupe Fiasco, J Dilla, Tame Impala & more…

  8/27/10 • (0)

  Lupe Fiasco: “Go To Sleep” When Lupe Fiasco came kick-push-coasting his way out of Chicago, he had the kind of unprecedented momentum hip-hop fans wouldn’t see again until…well, Drake. Lupe looked poised to pop like so much champagne. Fast forward four years and fans are getting antsy awaiting his daily delayed third album, Lazers, and it looks like [...]

• Vieux Farka Touré at Outside Lands 2010

  8/15/10 • (0)

  

  He is the son of a legendary African guitarist. Vieux Farka Touré, son of Ali Farka Touré, who recently performed at the opening ceremonies for the World Cup, is stepping out from behind his father’s legacy. In his own right, he is quickly becoming one of the most renowned African musicians. On Sunday, Vieux Farka Touré takes the [...]

• Ferocious Few Interview: Two Ferocious Artists

  7/28/10 • (0)

  

  Watch out!–The Ferocious Few are ready to fight the good fight. The Bay Area blues rock duo are reclaiming public spaces, defying the law in hope of creating community. From Oakland’s Art Walk to 16th & Mission, they’ve literally taken to the streets, feverishly playing anywhere, everywhere, and all the time. Their efforts are paying off. Their debut [...]