January 2009

Neko Case releases mp3 from upcoming album to raise cash for charity. [Animal Lovers]

January 14, 2009

I’ve been looking for another reason to post the cover art for Neko Case’s upcoming release Middle Cyclone, due out on March 3rd. Now I have it. Every time a blogger posts the new song, “People Got A Lotta Nerve” as a free download, Neko and Anti Records will donate $5 to Best Friends Animal [...]

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J. Tillman whispers the Vacilando Territory Blues [Album Review]

January 14, 2009

J. Tillman seems to take pride in negative reviews. A peek at his MySpace page shows several negative comments from critics comparing him to Phil Collins‚ (Tillman is the drummer in Fleet Foxes). I happen to like Phil Collins. While Tillman’s work is perceived as a side project, he was first a songwriter that was [...]

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HearYa Live Session 38: Mason Proper [plus a free EP]

January 13, 2009

In spite what many people believe, Oz and I do not share the same brain. Every once in awhile one of us is more enamored with a particular act than the other. Mason Proper was one such band. From the onset, Oz was head over heels for Mason Proper and, while I dug a couple [...]

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Get a pair of Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson tickets! [Chicago Giveaway]

January 12, 2009

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson is playing at Schubas this Friday, January 16th and we’ve got a pair of tickets to givaway.‚ He’s on the bill with All the Saints, Colourmusic, and Cursive, all of which I’m completely unfamiliar with, but‚ I’m still loving Miles’ debut album from last year and am looking forward to seeing [...]

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Heartless Bastards – Mountain [new mp3]

January 12, 2009

Cincinnati’s Heartless Bastards are all set to release their third album, The Mountain, on February 3rd via Fat Possum Records.‚ The album is said to have the powerful howl that fans expect from the Heartless Bastards, but also weaves in mandolins, banjos, and strings. Erika Wennerstrom could sing the phone book and I’d listen. ‚ [...]

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Under The Covers: Deer Tick, Bon Iver, Port O’Brien, Phosphorescent cover Paul Simon, The Outfield, Nirvana, and Willie Nelson

January 12, 2009

I passed by a few nice cover tunes while driving on the internet super highway, along with news that Bon Iver is releasing a new EP called Blood Bank and Phosphorescent a Willie Nelson tribute album (click “via” links for more details). Deer Tick also recorded a favorite Paul Simon tune and it’s nice to [...]

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Sunday MP3 Roundup, 1.11.09

January 11, 2009

Here are the tracks we discussed this past week on HearYa.‚ Don’t forget to go here to hear new Elvis Perkins songs. North Twin – Fool North Twin – Clear As Day North Twin – High Low The Tallest Man On Earth – I Won’t Be Found The Tallest Man On Earth – Into The [...]

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Meet The David Wax Museum [new mp3]

January 10, 2009

Occasionally I click on a MySpace link and am completely floored. Most of the time, I blindly click through, spend a few seconds, then move on. But after clicking to The David Wax Museum and hearing “There Was A Bridge” blasting out of my computer, I was amazed. The songs I heard streaming blend Americana [...]

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Earwood, Vol. 1 Compilation: The Best of HearYa Live Sessions 2008 [Free Album]

January 8, 2009

2008 was a great year for live sessions, so we thought we’d kick off the new year with a compilation of some of our favorite tracks.‚ Since Shirk’s blood and sweat are in the sessions, it was only fitting that he choose the set list. He did a great job and the 16-track digital album [...]

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Bosque Brown ready to deliver Baby, releases “Went Walking” [new mp3]

January 8, 2009

Bosque Brown is all set to release their sophormore album, Baby,‚ in March of this year. Vocals and percussion will be front and center on the minimalist album and Mara Miller’s sweet vocals will tell tales inspired by her small town Texas upbringing. I haven’t checked out the debut and at first I didn’t think [...]

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