by Charles Norman | Feb 23, 2018 | Song of the Day
Today we are treated to a wonderful, whimsical, slice of power pop: “Funny Things” from Static In Verona. The song is a wall of melody and massed harmonies, heavy drums and bass on the bottom, light touches of guitar and keyboard, even handclaps....
by Charles Norman | Feb 21, 2018 | Song of the Day
Today’s song of the day comes to us all the way from Portland, Oregon: “Might Not Survive” by Frenz. From the upcoming album Flower Farm (due to hit the stores April 20), “Might Not Survive” is a bit of well-produced fuzzy pop that, at...
by Charles Norman | Feb 20, 2018 | Song of the Day
Today we feature two songs from the album Your Next Place Will Be Nice Too, by Tasmanian folk musician Teri Young (aka Theresa Young). “You Dug Me a Garden” begins with lightly plucked cittern, adds voice, harmonies, strings, and ends with nearly two...
by Charles Norman | Feb 19, 2018 | Song of the Day
Who doesn’t like a good hornpipe? Well, probably a lot of people. But here at Reverb Raccoon, we embrace all types of music and musicians, including old time fiddlers like Kelly Jones of the Missouri State Old Time Fiddlers Association (MSOTFA to the...
by Charles Norman | Feb 18, 2018 | Song of the Day
“Fickle Blood,” a new song by Forage and Wander, is instantly engaging with a softly strummed guitar changing to upbeat chords over downbeaten drums. More of a mini-suite, the shifting textures and tempos recall Uncle Tupelo (the usual suspect cited in...
