Sierra Hull - Weighted Mind JA

January Album

It is a week over due but my album of the month that is January is Sierra Hulls Weighted Mind. The 4th release from this Tennessean talented lady truly showcases her delicate and powerful voice but even more than that, it is clear to tell how great of a musician she is and how she has became a mastor of her instrument. Her playing of the mandolin and other instruments on the album is so fine tuned and each note played with pinpoint accuracy it seems almost supernatural and angelic. It is also a testament to how the record has been produced that you can hear every string twang and finger slide as if she is standing in the room right in front of you. You literally do not miss a beat.

Other notable albums from this month came from The Crookes, Hinds, Milk Teeth, Suede and more but nothing hit me like this record did. Enjoy one of the tracks below!

The Coathangers - Drive YTV

25/11/14 YouTube Video

This video is the latest from Atlanta band The Coathangers. The members have a bit of a Ramones thing going on with them being called Minnie, Rusty and Crook Kid Coathanger. Their sound has a strong punk feel which obviously is another thing they have in common with the Ramo boys. What makes them stand out is the modern day humor and almost relaxed vocal sound that not many punk bands nowadays have. Apart from the music, their whole attitude and persona they give off is something I really admire. Enjoy!

The Wild Boar Acoustic Night!

Last night I went to an acoustic event at The Wild Boar pub in Warwick. I haven't been to one of these before yesterday in what feels like years and I was pleased by the quality of the performers who played. The majority of singers seemed to be females but all the singers had different singing and playing styles which kept things interesting. The singer I liked the most was one of the featured artists of the night, a lady who went by Miss Ellie (https://www.facebook.com/MissEllieMusic). She played a range of her own material and covers. Over the night I can definitely say I preferred listening to songs the singers had written themselves. It just seemed that there was an extra something that was brought out in the playing of the song. Recently I can say I have had enough of listening to people doing covers of pop/top 40 songs on an acoustic guitar and thinking it is totally out there and different, I have heard enough of them and sometimes I just want to listen to a song that was made for acoustic guitar. Overall, it was a good night and next time I would like to stay later and see all of the acts. Great little venue, staff and location were brilliant.