New songs for August 29th, 2018

here they are:


"Again And Again" by Dave Matthews Band: After the wild adult alt radio success that DMB had with "Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" earlier this year, Dave and his band return just in time for fall 2018 with "Again And Again". As opposed to the sprightly, shimmering rocker that "Samurai Cop" was, "Again And Again" is a slow burning jazz and funk influenced rock tune. Dave's intricately jazzy guitar work shines on this song, as it typically does on DMB songs where electric guitar functions as the central instrument. One thing worth noting about "Again And Again" is how it is a minor key song during the verses, but a major key song during the chorus. The song ends on a fadeout of the chorus, which means, fortunately, that it ends in a major key, which is how DMB fans seem to like their songs to end!


"Homesick" by The Marcus King Band: What are the odds that I blog about two songs in a row with a similar style?! Well, I'm not sure, but this time, it just happens to be the case! Contemporary bluesman Marcus King churns out his second adult alt radio hit with "Homesick", which combines jazz, blues, soul, and rock in a similar manner to The Dave Matthews Band. Marcus has a distinctively more Southern flavor than DMB, though, in "Homesick", which lasts for a total of 6 and a half minutes. The song is the type that fans of groups like The Allman Brothers or The Black Crowes might be drawn to, both of whom combine the Southern rock sound with "jam band" aesthetics, like Marcus King is doing here. Gritty guitars meet bright brass in "Homesick", keeping the old flames of both rock and soul burning passionately!


"Move" by Milo Greene: Milo Greene haven't had a hit since 1957...oh...I mean Milo Greene haven't had a hit since 2012 with their SONG, which was CALLED "1957". Ahem. Now that I've cleared that up, a bit about Milo Greene, for those who don't know. First, they are a quartet, not one person. In case you're wondering why "Milo" sounds like a girl, that's why. Singer Marlana Sheetz takes the lead on their latest song, "Move". The group shares both male and female vocalists, like Fleetwood Mac, which Milo Greene sound like an electronic indie-pop version of on "Move". Imagine a quirky techno-pop remix of "Dreams" and you've got "Move" in a nutshell. Marlana sexily croons on the chorus that she's "the only one who makes" the object of her desire "move". Whether she's referring to dancing or to a more intimate act is left up to the listener's imagination, which will be left echoing with Marlana's sultry vocals after listening to this song!

New songs for August 31st 2016

here they are:


"Ain't Nothin' Wrong With That" by The Marcus King Band: Marcus maybe a South Carolinian 19-year-old, but he plays like a New Orleans jazzman that's at least as old as '70s swamp-rock sensation, Dr. John. Marcus' debut song, "Ain't Nothin' Wrong With That", is guaranteed to have your feet movin' within minutes, if not seconds! This song is so authentic in its emulation of New Orleans jazz that it makes you feel like you're right there in Louisiana, even if you've never been there! (Confession: I haven't been there). Can ya dig it?!


"I Can't Believe I Found You In That Town" by Mike Doughty: You never know what to expect with a musician like Mike Doughty, do you?! It's usually something vaguely folk-y, but typically mixed with some other genre(s) as well. Doughty's latest song, which bears the nine-word-long title, "I Can't Believe I Found You In That Town", is a jaunty country-rock stomper that is slightly reminiscent of old Johnny Cash songs, albeit with an indie-folk slant. "I Can't Believe I Found You..." could be said to be the ultimate failed romance song, lyrically. It centers around someone whom Mike found attractive but came on too strong around, both of which supposedly happened within a 36-hour time span. Talk about a one-shot romance!