Make sure you take your headphones off before going to see Matt Nathanson in concert this summer. See if he’s coming to a town near you.
New Release Report 9/20/11: Tony’s Still Got It
Well, guess what, folks. We’re headed into the infamous 4th quarter: a place where the releases get bigger and brighter. Although there’s nothing coming out that really turns my crank, there are certainly a few records that will catch the attention of others—quite possibly you! So let’s move on and investigate. Last week would have marked Amy Winehouse’s 28th birthday. Her final recording-of the standard “Body & Soul”-can be found on Tony Bennett’s latest album, Duets II. This follow-up to […]
Hear Here!: Gavin DeGraw’s “Not Over You”
Mildly soulful dudes who play the piano? Check. Video directed by the star of one of my all-time favorite TV shows? Check. So why is it that I don’t like Gavin DeGraw more? I don’t even know if I have a real answer for that. It’s not like the guy’s not talented, he’s just…bland. His debut album, Chariot, got the full-on workout from Clive Davis’s J Records team, eventually going Platinum following the release of three increasingly successful singles, including […]