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Norah Jones : The Fall
Blue Note
Norah Jones still has the same comfortable, familiar voice, but the music behind her latest solo album The Fall travels in new directions. Featuring top musicians like guitarists Smokey Hormel and Marc Ribot, as well as writing collaborators like Ryan Adams and Okkervil River’s Will Sheff, Jones creates new, rock-centric background music for her unmistakable voice—and it all works perfectly. “Light As A Feather” flows on a vaguely brooding, dark undercurrent, while “Young Blood” features low, fuzzy guitars and echo-y vocals. “It’s Gonna Be” sports a funky beat and vintage organ sound. All of these excursions show off Jones’ musical range, but nothing gets far from the root—her voice—always front and center. Unfortunately, it also never deviates from form as much as the music should allow.
Relix A/V
Dan Bern & Common Rotation "We Will Not Be Divided"
Here’s a look at the ongoing collaboration between Dan Bern and Common Rotation. The four musicians recently stopped by Relix to perform this song which originally appeared on Bern’s Anthems EP.
Strange Thunder: The Evolution of Howlin Rain
Acclaimed photographer Pamela Littky directed this short film, which shares the story of Howlin Rain. Rick Rubin produced the group’s next album, The Russian Wilds, which is set for a February 12 release.
Superhuman Happiness "See Me On My Way"
Superhuman Happiness grace the Relix boiler room with an unreleased tune.
The Thousand Pities "Super High Moon"
Here is the premiere of the video created by animator and artist, Jelani John for The Thousand Pities’ “Super High Moon.” The group’s debut album Believe in Sound was released last year.
RatDog Exclusive Rehearsal Footage
TRI has kindly shared some exclusive footage of “New Minglewood Blues” from yesterday’s rehearsal. Tune into TRI Studios at 5pm PST (8pm EST) tonight to catch RatDog’s return!
Yarn "Annie"
Here’s a previously unreleased song that is set to appear on the next studio album from Yarn.
World Premiere: Bad Weather California "I’ll Reach Out My Hand"
Bad Weather California’s new LP Sunkissed, is their debut for Akron/Family’s Family Tree Records. Here is the premiere video of the first track from Sunkissed, which set for a February 21 release.
Spindrift "Carry Me Back To The Lone Prairie"
Spindrift brings their psychedelic, Spaghetti Western sound to the Relix boiler room, with this version of Carson J. Robison’s classic cowboy tune.
Dar Williams "The Easy Way"
Dar Williams looks back to her Promised Land album for this song, which touches on life’s many choices.
Robert Ellis "Westbound Train"
Robert Ellis shares a song that he wrote after a former girlfriend moved to California and hooked up with one of his good friends
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bruwick December 26, 2009, 18:05:27