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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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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Our favorite Florida-based gothic folkster, Tobacco Pat, has released a new album called God Moves On The Water. It's every bit as haunting, harrowing, and moving as we've come to expect from the man.
Tobacco Pat – Lawrence Weber
Tobacco Pat – God Moves On The Water
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It's been a minute since I've heard from our favorite banjo-slingin' blues crooner, William Elliott Whitmore. I've loved pretty much everything he's ever released and thank the southern soil gods, Whitmore has released a track from his forthcoming album, Field Songs, called "Everything Gets Gone". Take it home, William.
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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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The fine folks of Beat Radio have released a new track, because, well I think they just like us. "Beautiful One" is short, sweet, and full of heart.
Beat Radio – Beautiful One
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Mayer Hawthorne has released a free EP called Impressions. We're huge Mayer fans and have been waiting quite awhile for some new material, so this is quite the pleasant surprise.
Mayer Hawthorne – You've Got The Making Of A Lover
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It's time for another installment of Label Year, in which I write about every release by the label Arts & Crafts in 2011. In the spotlight tonight is the album Here Comes a City by the band Memphis.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have released the, "Morning Thought", the first single from their forthcoming album It's A Corporate World. It's one of those tracks that gives you chills before you even begin to wade through it's complex soundscape. More, please.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – Morning Thought
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Lots of great stuff to share in this edition of Weekly Roundup, so let's not waste any time. Check it out!