English soulful garage rocker Graham Parker leads his band The Goldtops through a rollicking version of Black Lincoln Continental, recorded at The Brook in Southampton on 30th September 2023. Originally released on his Steady Nerves album in 1985, it soon became a fan favourite. It is a taste from his forthcoming new live album.
Argentinian singer-songwriters Juan Pablo Mazzola and María Mathe are performing at the Fira Foios Festival in their hometown València on May 15. They named their EP after the city: "A careful mix of elements of power pop and alt-country, a seamless sonic trip that ends way too soon. It is about love, while the world is raging outside their bubble. Naive? Prone to bouts of escapism? Well, sure, but also offering the comfort that the power of finding a true connection is the best medicine while trying to cope."
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Welsh musician Richard Thomas went back to his Across The Pond EP and decided that this release by his Mint Biscuit project could be improved. He changed the running order and added six more tracks. If anything the flow of the instrumentals is now more balanced by including the subtle The Barnstaple Table And The Fremulous Fable, the Neil Young-esque Mouse Trouble and the wordless love song Bodmin Chick.
The EP was more of a work-in-progress and by going back to the drawing board he was able to finish the picture. His homemade excursions are offering a glimpse into his inner world, where emotional turmoil, love for his wife and a passion for playing his six-strings are having neverending discussions.
Watch the Foo Fighters perform five songs for a NPR Tiny Desk Concert. They kept simple, with only one song - Spit Shine - from their latest album Your Favorite Toy, before switching to four popular favourites from their back catalogue.
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Lo-fi quirky folk rockers The Blue Yellows managed to squeeze in some psychedelic rock and baroque pop on their Scribble on a Cheat Sheet EP, filled with five relatable songs about love in all its guises: the start, the end and everything in between, yes, even the one-sided variant (I Wish I Could Fall). The songs revolve around empathy, with having a sense of humour being a close second.
They have been playing for more than a decade, so they have a good grip of what works best for them: being in sync and acting as equal partners to bring their songs to life. Singing along is optional, but highly appreciated.
