Just in time for today’s holiday, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros dropped a brand new official clip for their tribute to mothers the world over. Directed by the collective’s leading man, Alex Ebert, the video co-stars mothers of a number of the group’s members themselves spending quality time amid a pastoral setting that befits … Read more
The last time we checked in with Andrew Bird, our favorite whistling singer-songwriter was paying homage to the late, great Townes Van Zandt on tour while also doing the radio promo rounds for his new record, Break It Yourself. Now we have a much higher profile appearance from the man with the magical Mississippi River-side barn studio: two cuts from the LP performed on ABC last night for Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Revisit Bird and Co.’s great takes on “Eyeoneye” and “Give It Away” below:
Glen Hansard must be having an amazing year: First up, he has an impressive solo record due next month. Titled Rhythm and Repose, the 11-track set is Hansard’s first collection of new tunes to be released since the Swell Season’s 2009 LP, Strict Joy. Speaking of that duo with Markéta Irglová, the pair just received even more praise … Read more