Teddy Thompson :: “In My Arms”
Teddy Thompson’s “In My Arms,” the first single off of his new album ‘A Piece Of What You Need,’ out now. The new disc features 11 original songs produced by Marius DeVries, long time Bjork, David Gray and Rufus Wainwright collaborator. Teddy is the son of British folk icons Richard and Linda Thompson. Watch for a cameo from Teddy’s pal Rufus Wainwright, dressed like Elvis and jamming on the organ. Thanks to M:M:B reader Chris Taillie for the heads up on this one.
The Pack A.D. :: “Making Gestures”
Blues-infused garage rock from Vancouver, on the road in America making their way from WA to NYC and back this month. Thanks to M:M:B reader Meredith for this one.
Beau Jennings :: “In My Veins Again”
Occasionally channeling the energy of young Bruce Springsteen, other times the delicate vocals of Jeff Tweedy, Jennings has quietly crafted an Americana masterpiece with Holy Tulsa Thunder. It’s Nebraska through a Being There kaleidoscope. It’s a late night requiem for the lost stomping grounds of youth that forever stand tall in our memories. It’s a drinking record. Pour yourself a whiskey and give it a spin!
Beau Jennings in the Press:
“The main constant in the band’s MO is singer/stalwart Beau Jennings, whose woozy yet knowing delivery occasionally recalls Ray Davies” – Performing Songwriter
“he is a sonic everyman. You almost know him; he’s that friend of yours who is kind of quiet at first, but has the tendency to bust out an incisively insightful statement or a perfectly timed quip. Most of all, he never tries to win your affection-he just does. ” Soundcheck Magazine
Laura Marling :: “New Romantic”
Here’s an update from M:M:B reader Justin Dorset in regards to one of our favorite debuts of the year, Laura Marling…
…Congratulations to LAURA MARLING who has been included in today’s MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE nominations! The highly coveted UK music award is given to just one artist for making the “Best British Album Of The Year“.
18 year old Laura Marling’s debut album Alas, I Cannot Swim has enjoyed huge critical acclaim since its European release earlier this year. The album gets a US release on Astralwerks on August 19th and is available now from digital retailers in the US.
Laura Marling is one of just 12 artists nominated in 2008, on a list which includes: The Last Shadow Puppets, Elbow, Radiohead, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Adele and Neon Neon.
Founded in 1992, previous Mercury Music Prize winners include Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys, Badly Drawn Boy, Primal Scream, PJ Harvey and Pulp.
