Album Review: The War on Drugs ‘Slave Ambient’
Do not link these guys to a fraudulent President who first coined the term “War on Drugs.” This Philly based rock n’ roll quartet is nothing but authentic. Sure some influences ring out in their...
View ArticleListen: The Bonesetters ‘Red Main’ EP
Muncie band The Bonesetters released their Red Main EP back in April. We decided to stream it as a teaser before the release of their upcoming full-length debut SAVAGES! The release of their album has...
View ArticleVideo: Woodstove Flapjacks String Band
Laffayette, IN’s Woodstove Flapjacks String Band recently recorded a LaundroMatinee session for My Old Kentucky Blog. The session was recorded at Bruce Bill and Dave‘s art studio in Indianapolis....
View ArticleAlbum Stream: Laura K. Balke ‘Rumors & Legends’
Anyone who knows me well has heard me speak of my soft spot for female singer-songwriters. Abigail Washburn, Jessica Lea Mayfield and even Norah Jones are all artists that I keep in steady rotation....
View ArticleAlbum Review: Otis Gibbs ‘Once I Dreamed of Christmas’
I’m not a fan of Christmas music. Never have been. For my money, you can set aside The Beach Boys Christmas Album, Ray Charles’ The Spirit of Christmas, throw in a crooner for good measure and toss...
View ArticleBand to Watch: Those Lazy Cabineers
The music we typically cover on this blog is of the following; local, buzzing around the blogosphere, or an older project that allows us to jog our musical memories. I have identified these three...
View ArticleVideo: Hotfox “Esplanade”
Yesterday, Bloomington, IN’s Hotfox released the official video for their song “Esplanade” from the album You, Me and the Monster out last year. The video opens with shots from “The Stacks” at IU’s...
View ArticleFresh Track: Learner Dancer “Fortune Teller”
Learner Dancer is unconventional and their sound is a bit scary. They lean on a strong psychedelic slant and honor tones so dark that they brighten a black out. Learner Dancer offers an assortment of...
View ArticleFresh Track + Video: Charlie Patton’s War “Say Ya Mine”
Few books, a lot of beer and mostly basketball make up the DNA of Indiana University. While the core grows stronger as we enter March Madness, Bloomington can also be known for a musical project...
View ArticleVintage Track: Hoi’ Polloi “Satisfaction Guaranteed”
On August 6, Family Vineyard will reissue the lone LP from Richmond, IN’s Hoi’ Polloi. It’s the debut release from Family Vineyard’s reissue imprint, Folk Evaluation. The album was recorded by some...
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