So Alex just posted this song as a “unreleased free download” on The Damnwells facebook page. I may just be a Damnwells freak, but I’m 99.99% sure “Xmas Eve” actually has been released before, but regardless… I’m never one to turn down some holiday cheer. Listen below. Like most Damnwells tunes, it’s elegantly understated and […]
So it appears that Jack Johnson’s new album, “Sleep Through The Static” should be ready for release by February, 2008. For this, his 5th album, Johnson worked with his usual rhythm section – bassist Merlo Podlewski and drummer Adam Topol – plus Zach Gill (frequent collaborater and frontman of ALO) on piano and accordion. Jack […]
In preparation for the Yuletide season, Coldplay is streaming a cover version of the Pretenders song, “2000 miles” on their website, along with the above note. While Chris Martin might not be as attractive as Chrissie Hynde, they do a great version. Normally, I’m not a fan of Christmas songs (apart from exceptions such as […]