Songs:Illinois — There was only one record in 2009 that put me in a tailspin. And that was Sam Baker’s cotton. Here’s my original post and a song from this amazing record. ————— I can’t pretend to be anything but a fanboy of Sam Baker. I’ve been a... more info

Live Daily — Heavy Trash [ tickets ], the rocking, roots-inspired combo featuring Blues Explosion frontman Jon Spencer and Speedball Baby/Madder Rose guitarist/bassist Matt Verta-Ray, has announced November dates in support of "Midnight Soul Serenade." The tr... more info

Twangville — We’ll cut right to the chase with this live performance only edition of the Video Companion. The Drive-By Truckers burst out of the gate with Patterson Hood’s fiesty “The Righteous Path” followed by Austin’s (by way of Somerville) Porterda... more info

Songs:Illinois — I’ve been on vacation, lethargic, and then uninspired for the last few weeks. The Sam Baker post and subsequent CD sales of his new record “cotton” were encouraging though as were the number of emails that supported the site and the rather odd... more info

Twangville — Sam Baker appeared, seemingly out of nowhere, in 2004 with his glorious debut Mercy, which in turn was followed my favorite record of 2007  Pretty World.  Baker’s late life music career is remarkable considering any variety of factors, b... more info

Songs:Illinois — Alright I may or may not be back from my temporary hiatus. However I did want to thank everyone for retweeting, blogging about, emailing friends about, and generally supporting my campaign to get more attention for Sam Baker’s new CD cotton. We’... more info

Songs:Illinois — I can’t pretend to be anything but a fanboy of Sam Baker. I’ve been anticipating this release since I first heard about it 6 months ago. I truly believe Sam Baker is a poetic soul who despite (or perhaps because of) impossible obstacles has becom... more info

Totally Fuzzy — thudlike said...Heino und Jerry im Ãœber Space proudly presents:The Torch Is Burning : the Poetic Voice of FRANKLYN MacCORMACK (1958)The mellifluous (or monotonous?) baritone of Franklyn MacCormack, overnight DJ on Chicago's WGN's All-Night Showcas... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Zeon said...Night Driving Mix #1Stina Nordenstam - On FallingFever Ray - If I Had A Heart (Familjen Remix)Blonde Redhead - The DressLadytron - Beauty*2David Holmes - Gone (feat. Sarah Cracknell)http://zeonmusic.blogspot.comAzbest said...Khanate 25.11... more info