If I’d have known Dead Man’s Bones was co-founded by that cute actor, Ryan Gosling, I probably wouldn’t have given it a chance. I have something against actors turning into musicians. I think it started with Corey Feldman.
Lucky for me, I started watching and then later found that Gosling was in the band. I fully appreciate this song. Well written, well played and solid vocals. Kudos Gosling. I’m all ears for the full album (to be released on October 6th). I say this as if he’s reading.
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 Society, an animal rescue organization. I dig viral marketing and I like animals. If you own a blog, spread the word and save a puppy. If you are an iLike user, just add the track to your profile and you’ll feel the same sense of gratification.
William Elliott Whitmore released his first single “Old Devils” from his upcoming ANTI Records debut, Animals in the Dark, which will be released on Feb 17 2009. Will grew up on an Iowa horse farm along the Mississippi River and plays a bluesy brand of folk music, usually accompanied with just a banjo or acoustic guitar.
“Old Devils” is a protest song, told from inside a jail cell with an acoustic guitar, tambourine and William Elliott Whitmore’s gruff vocals pushing the tempo of the song forward. Animals In The Dark will be a record to keep your ears open for in early ‘09.
