New Music
I'm slow to discover new music. Last year, I heard and fell in love with the music of Sufjan Stevens. The year before that, I found out about Jack Johnson's upbeat riffs. The year before that, I grew attached to the folk music of Kate Campbell. I guess I've been latching on to the music of one new musician a year ever since I stopped listening to radio.
This year, I've been impressed by Deer Tick. I heard about 3 lines of their song Art Isn't Real as background music on a podcast and got hooked. My two favorite songs on their album War Elephant are below.
I like honest music, particularly when it's this catchy and creative a blend of blues, folk, and grunge. To top it all off, the artist (John McCauley III) was only 19 when he recorded this album! Now that's talent.
This year, I've been impressed by Deer Tick. I heard about 3 lines of their song Art Isn't Real as background music on a podcast and got hooked. My two favorite songs on their album War Elephant are below.
I like honest music, particularly when it's this catchy and creative a blend of blues, folk, and grunge. To top it all off, the artist (John McCauley III) was only 19 when he recorded this album! Now that's talent.