Several years ago k.d. lang sent an email to Neko Case and Laura Veirs on a whim. It read simply, "I think we should make a record together." Though the three musicians were barely more than acquaintances "Laura and I both responded immediately," recalls Case. "There was no question." But …
Yet another standout track from the new Mavis Staples album Livin’ On A High Note entitled “Tomorrow” is premiering care of Okayplayer. The track merges a classic pop accessibility with the understated bravado of sixties R&B and Stax soul. It was penned for Staples by multi instrumentalist Jon Batiste and …
Another remarkable new song from the new Mavis Staples album Livin’ On A High Note has premiered. The beautifully reflective and building gospel track,“Jesus Lay Down Beside Me” was written for Mavis by the one and only Nick Cave. You can hear the track now care of Pitchfork: http://pitchfork.com/news/63568-mavis-staples-shares-songs-written-by-nick-cave-and-tune-yards/
It’s an electrifying time for Mavis Staples. Her much anticipated new album Livin' On A High Note has just been released to critical raves, she picked up her second Grammy Award earlier this week and a feature-length documentary on her life is poised to premiere on HBO on February 29. …
Young Northern California based singer-songwriter and musical virtuoso, So Much Light (aka Damien Verrett) will be embarking on a North American tour beginning this March. Chicago-based foursome Oshwa will open the shows. So Much Light creates a sound that seems both beyond his years and completely of his time. Elements …
Anti- is excited to announce the signing of Prism Tats, the rock 'n roll creation of the deceptively sophisticated musician Garett van der Spek. Using guitars, vocals and sparse electronic elements, Prism Tats pulls from various visual and musical inspirations to create waking dream sub-realities that devastate and elate. Garett …