I love those certain artists that seem to turn everything they touch into gold. My King Midas of the moment is David Shultz, whose previous effort with Ophelia was a Those Who Dig favorite. He and his band, The Skyline, are back at it with the new LP, Rain in to the Sea.
David Shultz and the Skyline – Rain in to the Sea
David Shultz and the Skyline – Fallen Tree
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John Adams's work, John's Book of Alleged Dances for string quartet has been on my mind for about a month now and it's time I share of few of them.
The pieces are performed by the always electrifying Kronos Quartet and I've never wanted to boogie down harder to classical strings than I do when I listen to these performances.
Today's Episodes in Virtuosity gets funky with a selection from John Adams's Book of Alleged Dances.
John Adams: Judah to Ocean
John Adams: Toot Nipple
John Adams: Rag the Bone
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With apologies for the delays, here is the playlist we've assembled from your suggestions for favorite songs from 2010.
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Well we've come across a little gem here courtesy of our blogbros at Draw Us Lines. Pittsburgh-based Big Hurry is due to release their EP, Gets Me Low on January 28th. The first single is available and it's high energy and f-u-n.
Big Hurry – Gets Me Low
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This will probably be my last post in this series of great albums I missed last year. I saw Eric & Magill's All Those I Know on several best of lists and finally picked it up. It's a lovely trip of an album.
Eric & Magill – All Those I Know
Eric & Magill – Gentle, Polite
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Sharon Van Etten. At this point her name alone makes me tear up a little bit. Her 2010 album, epic, was by far one of my favorites of the year. The album meant a lot to me, so getting the opportunity to talk with Sharon was damn exciting. Whether you love her music or this is your first introduction, come on in and learn a little more about Sharon Van Etten.
Sharon Van Etten – A Crime
Sharon Van Etten – Love More
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I mentioned I haven't posted much on hip hop, thought at least I listen to it with some regularity. Electro dance music is admittedly not part of my regular listening tendencies, but this track "Somebody" from the Brazilian duo We Say Go with vocalist Debbie Molko simply cannot be denied. Get ready to kick your Wednesday into another gear!
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I haven't written much (read: anything) about hip-hop music I like for Those Who Dig, but today that is going to change. I recently heard some excellent tracks by E-Dubble, an MC and Producer out of Baltimore (aka 1/3 of TWD's home base) and just had to share his latest release with you all.
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With the vinyl reissue of Emergency & I by the Dismemberment Plan being released tomorrow, it is the perfect time to induct this incredible album into the Shrine of Dig. This is a wholly original, inventive, and amazing album both musically and lyrically. It has meant so much to me and I believe everyone should hear it. Especially anyone in their mid twenties who has ever wondered "What am I doing with my life?"
The Dismemberment Plan – A Life of Possibilities
The Dismemberment Plan – What Do You Want Me To Say?
The Dismemberment Plan – Back and Forth
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Philip Glass is an American composer of prolific stature and influence. I don't want to bog down this piece with commentary about theory or history, so I'll keep it simple.
Philip Glass writes music that is worth hearing. It is accessible, evocative, and interesting. It is also repetitive, but that's half the point.
Philip Glass: Music Box
Philip Glass: Neverwas
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