From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Luxury Wafers Exclusive: Oh No, Oh My, Live@Chessvolt Studios with Video and Mp3s

07.10.2009

Oh No, Oh My comes from Austin. Listening to their music is easy. Like reading an “I Can Read” book with your favorite 3-year-old (or in your favorite 3-year-old frame of mind). Remember Syd Hoff’s Stanley or Danny and the Dinosaur? Oh No, Oh My bears a similar hallmark of endearing simplicity. The foursome (Greg [...]

Julie Doiron – Hilariously spiky new Video and When Brakes Get Wet (mp3)

07.09.2009

Meet clever Canadian songstress, Julie Doiron – a hot iron of a gal with an honest, compelling voice – who brands a distinctive impression the likes of the greatest of greats, ala Lou or Bobby D. Doiron’s latest album, I Can Wonder What You Did With Your Day, is out on Jagjaguwar. Enjoy her new [...]

Luxury Wafers Exclusive: The Antlers, Live@Chessvolt Studios with Video and Mp3s

07.09.2009

Meeting and recording Peter Silberman and his band, The Antlers, was an inevitable occurence happily triggered by the unexpected lineup of events involving a friend named Little Bear, California wildfires and a sweet little label called Frenchkiss Records who grabbed up this absolutely brilliant musical sculptor – an artist oozing with his own raw emotion [...]

Indian Jewelry, Pompeii (mp3)

07.08.2009

Indian Jewelry doesn’t scare me. Different? Sure. A little freaky? Ok. Their sound hints at a well-intentioned acid trip riddled with tenacious darknesses. Picture rattle-chain skeletons that won’t go away, a tightness in the back of your neck, swarms of black insects, wraiths and whatnot. Pompeii [mp3] Pompeii would easily find itself seated next to [...]

Luxury Wafers Exclusive Interview with Patterson Hood

07.08.2009

Patterson Hood may very well have been the busiest man at Bonnaroo, firing off two sets with his new group The Screwtopians and then revving up again for a crackerjack Drive-by Truckers performance joined by the legendary Booker T. His publicist gave me a little briefing when I arrived, noting that Patterson had been pinned [...]

These United States, I Want You To Keep Everything (mp3) from Upcoming Album

07.08.2009

We’re ecstatic to share the first mp3 from These United States‘ next upcoming album, Everything Touches Everything (United Interests, 9/1/09). I Want You to Keep Everything [mp3] These United States are on fire! Everything Touches Everything will be the 3rd full-length out from the band in 18 months, and this 1st-offered song indicates the Lexington/DC [...]

Phoenix, 1901 (mp3), Live Acoustic Video and Afghan Raiders Remix (mp3)

07.08.2009

Wow. Check out this entrancingly beautiful performance of 1901, acoustic and naked (stripped to guitar and breathtaking vocals, that is), Live at KEXP. I confess, I thought mine might be a momentary lust affair with gaga French sensation, Phoenix, but now I’m certain it’s truly love. 1901 [mp3] – Phoenix 1901, Afghan Raiders Remix – [...]

Luxury Wafers Exclusive: Or, The Whale, Live@Chessvolt Studios, Video and mp3s

07.06.2009

If strength comes in numbers, Or, the Whale is one rockin’, peaceful army. Hailing from San Francisco, the alt-country-folk-rock group of seven authentically transmits a powerfully captivating, ’60s throwback vibe that succeeds in peeling free the raw depths of heart and soul. Juicy bass and the wonderful warp of steel guitar complement Or, The Whale’s [...]

Another Bowerbirds mp3, Beneath Your Tree, from new album, Upper Air

07.05.2009

photo by alissaanderson.comBeneath Your Tree [mp3] From Raleigh, North Carolina come Bowerbirds: Phil Moore on guitar, lead vocals and Beth Tacular on accordian, keys and vocals. Beneath Your Tree features the two trading the lead, with great contrast, I might add, in a chilling duet, ultimately weaving a becoming braid of harmony. While I’m not [...]

Revisit Luxury Wafers Exclusive: Theresa Andersson, The Waltz

07.04.2009

Spunky New Orleans One-Woman-Wonder, Theresa Andersson, exudes fun as well as jaw-droppingly prodigious talent. Visit her Live Luxury Wafers Session HERE, where you’ll find more video as well as exclusive mp3s. Theresa Andersson – The Waltz – Luxury Wafers Sessions from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo.