Posted in October, 2011

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Put on your scariest costume and kick off your Halloween party with Jung Wombats! For Halloween weekend only, we’re streaming the Jung Wombats’ “Made in America,” fronted by none other … Read more

More from October, 2011

Tom Waits – Bad As Me

Tom WaitsBad As Me(Anti-) The Cheshire cat grin sprawled across Tom Waits’ face on the cover of Bad As Me is no coincidence—he’s up to something mischievous here. After years … Read more

The Greencards – The Brick Album

The GreencardsThe Brick Album(Darling Street) This newgrass band was formed in 2003 by vocalist/bassist Carol Young and vocalist/instrumentalist Kym Warner, both originally from Australia. Tennessee fiddler phenomenon Tyler Andal and … Read more

CMJ2011

CMJ Kicks-off!

CMJ has become something of an epic, Christmas-like event. Anticipated for months, planned meticulously, we’re still relieved when it’s over. Besides the music, a favorite feature is the panels. Though … Read more

How to CMJ

With 900-something acts to catch at New York’s CMJ Music and Film Festival over the course of five days, Elmore has made a list of who to see. From A-list … Read more

The Bo-Keys – Got To Get Back!

The Bo-KeysGot To Get Back!(Electraphonic) Scott Bomar—producer (Cyndi Lauper’s Grammy-nominated Memphis Blues CD) and film composer (“Hustle & Flow”)—creates spare, stylish arrangements for his muscular Memphis soul-jazz band, the Bo-Keys. He’s … Read more

Tony Bennett: In His Prime at 85

Tony Bennett, that beloved singer with a quietly jazzy, masculine vigor, is in his prime at 85. He’s become the oldest living artist ever on the Billboard Hot 100 after … Read more