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Basement Dreams
This review is part of a series in which I review Neal’s solo records one by one chronologically, and chat with various friends and bandmates who were part of the making of each record. A collection of recordings made between 1996-1998 at Neal’s home studio in New Jersey, 1998’s Glitterhouse release Basement Dreams was named Americana Album of the Year by Mojo Magazine. As always, paired with Ginty’s glittering keys…
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Herman Dune – Say You Love Me Too : Listen
The Swedish-born artist has released the first single from his record Notes from Vinegar Hill. Herman Dune’s lyrics and delivery are heavily reminiscent of David Berman, to whom the record is dedicated. Caitlin Rose’s backing vocals along with pedal steel cement the Americana breeze that wafts through the album. Dune is certainly a character, in every sense, adopting various pseudonyms to release music under over the last 20 years (Dune…
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Gunn-Truscinski Duo – For Eddie Hazel : Listen
Long time collaborators Steve Gunn and John Truscinski are releasing their glorious sonic masterpiece, Soundkeeper, on Friday, October 9th. Following the first single, “Valley Spiral,” here’s a taste of what’s to come. On this single, Gunn says: For the Duo, our collaboration over the years has been inspired by extensive discussion of albums and musicians we love and admire. The tone and feel of Eddie Hazel’s guitar playing has always…
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Steven King – Drenched on a Bench : Playlist
Steven King just released a B-side from his 2019 album, Steven King on Ice on Broom Closet Records. “Satellite” is a compliment to the folky middle American lyric-driven garage-y album, evoking nostalgia and a youthful sense of wonder. Steven made this playlist for Petal Motel and said this: I haven’t been able to have much company over lately, so this playlist is the closest we can get to sharing a…
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Mojohand – Losing Hand
New Jersey cosmic Americana psych rockers Mojohand release their single, “Losing Hand” today. The tune features Dan Horne on pedal steel and is one of Mojohand’s best releases to date. They may be east coasters, but the heart of their sound is in the west. You can buy the single on Bandcamp today – check out past releases, too! These guys can really rock. And if you’re in the tri-state…
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Faye Webster – Better Distractions : Listen
Atlanta’s Faye Webster released a dreamy single yesterday, in wake of another standalone single, “In a Good Way,” and her 2019 release Atlanta Millionaire’s Club. Faye’s also announced a livestream performance on Noonchorus on Tuesday, October 6th at 9 PM EST from her favorite studio. You can get tickets here. Stream the single on your preferred platform here.
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Dan Horne – Poor Moon : Listen
Dan Horne has announced a solo record! Yes, that Dan Horne- are credits necessary? Happy to list ’em anyway: producer/engineer extraordinaire of very very favorite records like Tip of the Sphere by Cass McCombs, From Liberty Street by Mapache, and High Upon The Mountain by Pacific Range; he’s played various instruments on favorites like The Tarnished Gold by Beachwood Sparks and Rare Birds by Jonathan Wilson; toured with McCombs and…
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The Sun Rises Here
The Sun Rises Here is Neal’s true, honest-to-god, soft-country-rock record. He flirted with it on Fade Away Diamond Time, but this album solidified his place in the “alt-country” registry. This album has all of the necessary elements – mandolin, pedal steel, lots of acoustic guitar, a sometimes twang-y vocal- to give it a true New Jersey-meets-John Denver/Bernie Leadon/Poco flavor, with lyrics in the vein of Townes Van Zandt or Jackson…
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Jeff Tweedy – Guess Again : Listen
Jeff Tweedy’s announced a new album entitled Love is the King, out digitally on dBpm Records on October 23rd. Here’s a taste of the record with the single “Guess Again,” a sweet, simple classic Tweedy tune. Jeff returns to his roots, saying of the two singles released today (the eponymous track is also available on all platforms): “At the beginning of the lockdown I started writing country songs to console…
