Category: Artists We Like

Cover Song of the Day: The Raveonettes – Return of the Grievous Angel

Two decades into their career Danish duo The Raveonettes have decided to put out a covers record set to be released towards the end of the year. The swaying melody and the pure pop sway of this one makes for a bit more groovy take on the original.

What We’re Listening To ( July 27, 2024)

There are lot of cool sounds coming from the offices of Rock is the New Roll H..Q. Featured this week.

Kishi Bashi – Make Believe

A great summer song that should cure what ails you. Featuring Linqua Franqua adding some hip hop swagger to a dance fever special.

Quivers – Oyster Cuts

With melodies that harken back to Galaxie 500 and The Pretenders, Quivers latest, is a refreshing throwback.

Thee Heart Tones – Need Something More

Coming from the El Michels Affair, from the studio that brought you Charles Bradley, fresh-faced just out of high school , Thee Heart Tones delivers on a bed of low rider soul.

Nick Lowe – Went To A Party

His latest with his side-piece band Los Straitjackets, Nick lowe is as a member of the rat pack on this opener to his first proper record in some time, Indoor Safari.

Shooter Jennings and the Werewolves of LA. – Desperados Under The Eaves

The closing track from the Shooter Jennings tribute show for Warren Zevon. Come for the sparkling rendition of “Carmelita” from this set, but stay for the son of Waylon’s epic take on the Zevon deep track.

Video of the Day: M.J. Lenderman – She’s Leaving You

Hailing from Asheville, N.C.. M.J. Lenderman grew up on Drive By Truckers, My Morning Jacket, Son Volt, and the rest of the 90’s Alternative Country crowd. Balancing his time with his band Wednesday, his new record Manning Fireworks will see the light of ear on September 6.