Dent May Shares New Song 'Easier Said Than Done'
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Aug 11, 2020
Mississippi-born and Los Angeles-based artist Dent May recently announced his new album, Late Checkout, out later this month via Carpark. Following the album’s first two singles “I Could Use A Miracle” and “Sea Salt & Caramel,” a groovy single “Easier Said Than Done” is out today.
Thin Lear Releases 'A Simple Phrase'
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jun 10, 2020
Queens-based indie folk-rock singer-songwriter Thin Lear shares the new track 'A Simple Phrase,' a sweeping orchestral ballad featuring a lush string arrangement, upright bass, and sparse piano.
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records QuaranStreams with Liza in New Orleans
by Ben Rimalower
- May 25, 2020
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1982 broadcast of the Tony-winning musical 'Ain't Misbehavin',' starring Nell Carter, André DeShields, Armelia McQueen, Ken Page, and Charlayne Woodard. 'Ain't Misbehavin'' is a tribute to the black musicians of the 1920s and 30s, and uses the music of Fats Waller to celebrate the creativity of the Harlem Renaissance and the Golden Age of hotspots like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom. The musical was directed by Richard Maltby Jr., with choreography and musical staging by Arthur Faria.
Thin Lear Postpones WOODEN CAVE Album Release
by Kaitlin Milligan
- May 19, 2020
Due to the unforeseen circumstances brought on by COVID-19, Queens-based indie folk-rock singer-songwriter Thin Lear announces that his new full-length album Wooden Cave, originally set for release April 24 on EggHunt Records, will now be released on July 24, 2020.
The Jayhawks Announce New Album XOXO
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Apr 21, 2020
Seminal Minneapolis band The Jayhawks have announced their new album XOXO will release on July 10 via Sham/Thirty Tigers.
Mountain Time Announces New Album & Releases First Single
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Mar 26, 2020
Spartan Records and Mountain Time – the solo project of singer-songwriter Chris Simpson of Mineral and The Gloria Record – are proud to announce the Friday, June 26 release of his new album titled Music For Looking Animals (pre-order). In the aftermath of the dissolution of his adored bands, Simpson took a step back from making music for the first time since his mid-teens. And it was during this period where an affinity for the music of the 1960s and '70s such as Van Morrison, Leonard Cohen, Harry Nilsson, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground and many more, along with the freedom and expression of jazz and artists who radically followed their own vision, took root.
Thin Lear Releases New Track 'Wooden Cave'
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Mar 4, 2020
Queens-based indie folk rock singer-songwriter Thin Lear reveals the title-track to his new full-length album Wooden Cave today. The intricately placed vocals flow alongside strings and piano to narrate the story of a loner; a story more prominent than ever in modern society. The track follows Thin Lear's latest single 'Maniacs' that American Songwriter described as 'immensely satisfying,' both tracks to appear on the new album, which will be released on April 24th by EggHunt Records.
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Alison Fraser
by Ben Rimalower
- Mar 2, 2020
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to two-time Tony nominee Alison Fraser about her 1996 album 'A New York Romance.' They also discuss Rusty Magee, James Taylor, Benjamin Dreyer, Bill Finn, 'In Trousers,' 'March of the Falsettos,' 'The Music Man,' Rebecca Luker, Oliver, Eydie Gormé, 'My Fair Lady,' Harry Nilsson, John Cameron Mitchell, Stephen Trask, Bernadette Peters, 'Gigi,' Mary Testa, Annie Golden, Daisy Eagan, Laura Nyro, Linda Rondstadt, Michael John LaChiusa, 'First Daughter Suite,' Elvis Costello, Aaron Mark, Rammstein, Patty Darcy, and Lena Horne. Alison has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including 'The Secret Garden' and 'Romance/Romance,' both of which earned her Tony nominations. She also appeared alongside Patti LuPone in the 2008 revival of 'Gypsy.'
Laurel Canyon Band Comes to Raue Center For The Arts
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 11, 2020
Raue Center For The Arts will rock with the Laurel Canyon Band in 2020! This acoustic tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young hits the stage at 8 p.m. on March 7, 2020.
Thin Lear Announces Full-Length Album 'Wooden Cave'
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Feb 5, 2020
Queens-based indie artist Thin Lear shares the new track 'Maniacs' today, with news of his first full-length album Wooden Cave, to be released via EggHunt Records on April 24th. 'Maniacs' comes as a cross between Hot Chip and Sufjan Stevens, with the cinematic cleverness of DeVotchKa, in a narrative that explores human interaction and internet habits. The song rises and falls in a roller coaster of emotions, indicative of what's to come on Wooden Cave.
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