French Camp’s Sophomore Album, Odd Particle: A Review
Made by Music Lovers for Music Lovers As innovative and fun as their first self-titled outing may have been, the structure of Odd Particle—the cohesive balance between driving rock and ethereal vocals—is something to be envied. The influence of Radiohead, especially early albums, is pervasive but not overwhelming. The band has a style all its [...]
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Todd Snider is a Country Hippie
By: Jason Estopinal A few nights ago I was able to catch that singer songwriter hippie folk balladeer guy Todd Snider at the Coachouse in San Juan Capistrano, Ca. Im not going to presume to really know anything about Todd. All I know is Ive been hearing his name around for years, I feel like [...]
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Jon Black’s SxSW 2013 The Best Review In the World – Day 2
By Jon Black SxSW 2013 DAY TWO For SxSW Day Two, we plunge back on the chaotic and crowded streets of downtown Austin for some unique concepts, both musically and underlying bands themselves, as well as some great revivals of classic sounds. THE BEAUMONTS This Lubbock, Texas four piece gives the impression of ZZ Top, [...]
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Jon Black’s SxSW 2013 The Best Review In the World – Day 1
by Jon Black As I get older, my memory gets a little bit fuzzier. This is my fourth (at least?) year to have the privilege of covering the annual South by Southwest music festival in Austin for Awaiting the Flood. Keeping in mind that ATF’s regular readers have probably read previous years’ coverage, including my [...]
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Interviews
Bobby Long’s Wishbone: Album Review
A Talk with Bobby Long: Part Three It’s not accurate to say Bobby Long reinvents himself with every album, however much evidence the music gives. Instead, I think each EP and LP is a step toward something greater, and Wishbone is no exception. Bobby Long told me he never intended to be labeled a singer-songwriter—that [...]
Album Reviews
French Camp’s Sophomore Album, Odd Particle: A Review
Made by Music Lovers for Music Lovers As innovative and fun as their first self-titled outing may have been, the structure of Odd Particle—the cohesive balance between driving rock and ethereal vocals—is something to be envied. The influence of Radiohead, especially early albums, is pervasive but not overwhelming. The band has a style all its [...]
Contests
Lost Highway 10th Anniversary Record Giveaway
The Nashville-based label Lost Highway Records, who delivered the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, as well as American IV: Ain’t No Grave, Johnny Cash’s best selling studio album, is proud to celebrate its ten-year anniversary by giving away a slew of rare 12″ vinyl records. At AwaitingTheFlood, we got our hands on six of [...]
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Review of “Vinyl Countdown” musical slots game
The manner in which we listen to music has changed dramatically over the years. Today, much of it is digital and listened to on small, portable electronic devices. Of course, this hasn’t always been the case. Vinyl records were popular in yesteryear for listening to music. This concept has been honoured with a slot machine [...]
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Garrett:
I read somewhere that when Loretta signed with Decca, they put together the usua -
Bob Newman:
This song has haunted me since the first time I heard it in the Ziegfeld Theater -
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Really, really wonderful review! You nailed it. "Wishbone" rocks. That is all. -
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Rachel:
Great interview! I, too, discovered Anderson opening for Sam Bradley/Marcus Fost
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French Camp’s Sophomore Album, Odd Particle: A Review
Made by Music Lovers for Music Lovers As innovative and fun as their first self-titled outing may have been, the structure of Odd Particle—the cohesive balance between driving rock and ethereal vocals—is something to be envied. The influence of Radiohead, especially early albums, is pervasive but not overwhelming. The band has a style all its [...]
Todd Snider is a Country Hippie
By: Jason Estopinal A few nights ago I was able to catch that singer songwriter hippie folk balladeer guy Todd Snider at the Coachouse in San Juan Capistrano, Ca. Im not going to presume to really know anything about Todd. All I know is Ive been hearing his name around for years, I feel like [...]
Bobby Long’s Wishbone: Album Review
A Talk with Bobby Long: Part Three It’s not accurate to say Bobby Long reinvents himself with every album, however much evidence the music gives. Instead, I think each EP and LP is a step toward something greater, and Wishbone is no exception. Bobby Long told me he never intended to be labeled a singer-songwriter—that [...]
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A Talk with Bobby Long – Part Two
I grew up listening to folk music and murder ballads, thanks to my parents. While other kids were glued to Casey Kasem on Sunday afternoons, I nodded along to The Kingston Trio or Joan Baez in the backseat of the car. I probably wasn’t old enough to appreciate Little Boxes, and that’s why I take [...]
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Bobby Long is one of the most dynamic singer-songwriters of the last five years, and as his world gets bigger, so does his music. He puts everything he has into each song, giving very personal experiences in veiled, metaphorical phrases. Hearing his lyrics or reading his poetry is like having a conversation with the man, [...]
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