I had a moment of consternation when Rhu Ru led with a Steven Wilson song, but not only was it a different Steven Wilson song, it was a different Steven Wilson … Steven, not Stephen. Anyway, enjoy!
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(3 votes, average: 8.33 out of 10)Loading... I love Vincent Peirani’s playing, but Ballaké Sissoko’s work on kora rounds this quarter with Vincent Ségal & Émile Parisien into something truly special.
I do want to commend to your attention Brad Mehldau’s 2023 album Your Mother Should Know. I can’t link a live Mehldau performance here because of the fun police, but listen to his version of “Golden Slumbers, “one of the most beautiful tunes in the Beatles’ catalog.
(4 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)Loading... Lots of options for best of 2023, but Mabe Fratti (and her group Titanic) were the things I found this year that I came back to over and over again that felt new and different for my musical tastes. The full KEXP performance by Fratti that this is excerpted from is pretty cool as a full show.
(8 votes, average: 8.25 out of 10)Loading... 2023 saw a lot of excellent new albums from bands with a female lead and dudes playing indie rock. Bully, Wednesday, Blondeshell all had amazing albums (and local shows). Bully and Wednesday also made the 2023 Summer Mix. Ratboys also had a great new album and I really like this opening song.
(2 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)Loading... Based in Mankato, Bee Balm Field released Whiskey Walkin' off the local Round Bale Recordings label in August and its been a constant in my music rotation since. The album is a mixture of Americana and Blues and Rock. I couldn't find a decent live performance of title track so here is their video for "Whiskey Walkin' "
(3 votes, average: 8.67 out of 10)Loading... also, here's the Manic Street Preachers remix bonus track from the album
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https://youtu.be/jMxiLHENDFI?si=SlUKxq7saVthcbBQ
It was either this or the one by the 40% Radiohead band, and while I probably like the other song just a LITTLE more, I actually got to see this song live when The National came to town a few months ago. Continue reading The National – Space Invader
(5 votes, average: 7.60 out of 10)Loading... (3 votes, average: 8.67 out of 10)Loading... Hey, gang, it's that time of year again. Volunteer below to get your slot for the Best of 2023 showcase. As always, first time long time come first served.
