Chris Bathgate – Salt Year

 

Warning: I'll probably be doing quite a bit of gushing in this write-up. Michigan's Chris Bathgate has released his new album, Salt Year, and it's blend of folk, horns, strings, alt-country, and heartbreaking balladry make it my favorite release so far in 2011. Listen up, kids.

Chris Bathgate – No Silver

Chris Bathgate – Eliza (Hue)

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Johnny Cash To-Do List

We love all things Johnny Cash here at Those Who Dig. I came across this handwritten to-do list somewhere on the web awhile back and it's too classic to not share. Cash's dry, witty sense of humor shines through here. I love finding such everyday things that illuminate an artist's personality so much.

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Ben Sollee – Inclusions

Cellist Ben Sollee has been on my radar for awhile and with the release of his album Inclusions last week, he's made me a full-fledged fan. It's a bit misleading to simply call him a "cellist" as he's really a talented indie songwriter and composer who just happens to play the most beautiful sounding instrument on Earth.

Ben Sollee – Close To You

Ben Sollee – Embrace

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