Acoustic Version of Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper”

On this battlefield no one wins.

Acoustic Version of Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper” Acoustic Version of Iron Maiden's "The Trooper"

What is Radiohead Thinking? A Review of The King of Limbs

Slowly we unfurl, as lotus flowers.

What is Radiohead Thinking? A Review of The King of Limbs What is Radiohead Thinking? A Review of The King of Limbs

Leo Kottke’s Acoustic Version of The Byrds’ “Eight Miles High”

Like geese farts on a muggy day?

Leo Kottke’s Acoustic Version of The Byrds’ “Eight Miles High” Leo Kottke's Acoustic Version of The Byrds' "Eight Miles High"

An Interview with James Lee Stanley: Part I, Songwriting

The artist discusses his craft.

An Interview with James Lee Stanley: Part I, Songwriting An Interview with James Lee Stanley: Part I, Songwriting

David Byrne’s Acoustic Performance of “Heaven”

Heaven is a place where nothing ever happens.

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What were you doing at age 9?

by Joe on June 13, 2012

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Busker Plays for Autistic Kid

AV of the Day

If anyone ever tells you they don’t care for music, show them this. The musician, Tyler Gregory (visit him and buy his music here), put it this way: “It was an ordinary day, walking to my regular spot to busk when I don’t have a gig that night, and play music on the corner for [...]

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Introducing: The Clementines

Acoustic Originals

Many an urban musician has spent time scouring listings on Craigslist in search of the McCartney to their Lennon, the John Paul White to their Joy Williams. This author among them, and with results mixed at best. Some jamming, a little collaboration, a few modest gigs. Rarely something long-term, though, let alone a genuinely satisfying [...]

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Norah Jones: Why Can’t I Melt Your Cold, Cold Heart?

Acoustic Covers

Today’s Google doodle, for those of you who haven’t seen it, celebrates Valentine’s Day with a characteristically cute little themed number celebrating once unrequited love finally won. The video plays to Tony Bennett’s rendition of Hank Williams’ tune, Cold Cold Heart – a classic work of songsmanship which, Williams says in the below video, “has [...]

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Rodrigo Vazquez: In His Own Words

Acoustic Originals

Here’s some great music for a Sunday. Says Rodrigo: “Imagine if John Mayer, Kings of Convenience, and Jorge Drexler got together to burn their guitars in the fires of Two-Door Cinema Club. From these ashes rises a Dr. Luke inspired melody. This is what (I like to think) my music sounds like.” Couldn’t have said [...]

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