When I first heard "#1 Song" by Wesley Fuller, I asked myself, "What is this? A new New Pornographers song?" It's got that super pop throwback sound, and if retro guitar pop is your thing, do yourself a favor and check out their latest album, Inner City Dream. Oh, and this classic rock inspired video.
RIYL: The New Pornographers, Library Voices, Broken Social Scene, Sloan
Stacy, I'd like to take you to a movie
In a world without a death wish
On a night under the fireworks in heaven
Oh but Stacy
Baby, you can take me anywhere
Because I get a lot of low downs
So just put me in the cold ground and visit
Oh, but what if
What if my soul was still trembling?
Let's keep the Americana vibe going, shall we? Brian Fallon has one of my favorite voices and I'm so happy he's keeping things going with his solo work. His new single "Forget Me Not" could have been pulled off just about any Gaslight Anthem album and it's a terrific track for an American holiday. The new album is out early next year and he's got a tour going to support it, so you know I'll be catching him in Austin.
RIYL: The Gaslight Anthem, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Hause, Hot Water Music
Philly rocker Dave Hause, formerly of The Loved Ones, was one of the opening acts for Beach Slang the other night. Sadly, we only caught a couple songs, but what we did catch was great. He's got a straight-forward punk-by-way-of-Americana sound that is best heard live, which leaves me with regrets. Oh well, hopefully, he'll be back around soon.
RIYL: The Gaslight Anthem, Hot Water Music, Frank Turner, The Loved Ones
