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SONG OF THE DAY Jeremy Ivey – Story Of A Fish

Nashville’s Jeremy Ivey has always operated behind the scenes, keeping his profile low-key and understated, whist always playing an integral part in whatever project he was involved with. He has played in the Southern soul outfit Buffalo Clover, has produced … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Tom Waits – Get Behind The Mule

Tom Waits explained in his press material for his 1999 album Mule Variations that Get Behind the Mule is a reference to Robert Johnson’s father and what he once said about his son which was, ”Trouble with Robert is he wouldn’t … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Curtis Harding – Wednesday Morning Atonement

I had a feeling in my bones about today’s song and don’t know if it was it the title of the track, or the title of the album (this you can see in the image next to the track above) … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Xenia Rubinos – Laugh Clown

Brooklyn-based composer Xenia Rubinos released her debut album earlier this June and if you are already familiar with ‘Black Terry Cat’,  you will no doubt appreciate what I am saying when I describe this album as a passionate, powerful and personal … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Xenia Rubinos – Black Stars

Following the release of single ‘Lonely Lover,’ Brooklyn-based composer, singer-songwriter Xenia Rubinos has just released a second track from her upcoming ANTI Records debut album, ‘Black Terry Cat.’ Bursting with energy, big beats and electrified vocals, Xenia talks of ‘Black Stars’ and … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Xenia Rubinos – Lonely Lover

So, I’m quickly scribbling down my thoughts on ‘Lonely Lover’ because it’s my first listen to the song and it feels like a bit of a magical mystery ride. There’s quite a lot going on here, with twists and turns … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Tom Waits – Talking at the Same Time

Tingling pianos that twinkle like tiny stars in a clear sky, atmospheric ‘David Lynch-style’  guitar twangs that move with shuffling rhythms and shifting horn offbeat accents, this is one track worth a quiet sit down and listen. Taken from ‘Bad … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Son Little – Doctor’s In

Son Little (aka Aaron Livingstone) was born in Los Angeles to parents, a preacher and a teacher, who encouraged him to listen and play music from a young age.  The multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter later moved to New York where sporadic school attendance … Continue reading

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