42 Comments - Rich Miller - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 1:13 pm: I’ve been listening to Lydia Loveless over and over and over again this week. I saw her play several weeks ago and got to hang out with her and her band after the show. Good times. Loveless is a country punk goddess and if you ever get a chance to see her play don’t miss it. You’ll thank me. Trust me. “Can’t Change Me” is one of my favorites, but, really, I love all her stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ4joDcwLjE And, for the life of me, I can’t figure out why “Learn to Say No” hasn’t hit the charts bigtime yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcVst8B46hk - Rayne of Terror - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 1:15 pm: My nephew’s band, The Giving Tree Band, is really coming into their own this year. Just finished their 3rd album and touring constantly. I would say they are similar to The Avett Brothers, but more bluegrass influence and GTB’s live shows are high energy and more rocking than their albums. - Reality Check - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 1:20 pm: Nice pick on Lydia Loveless, Rich. I’ll go with Frontier Ruckus. Not sure if you personally will love this one — it’s not s**t-kickin’ like you like — and they’re not strictly new, but I’m betting they’ll be new to the ears of folks here. And I think they may touch your Townes Van Zandt spot a bit. Frontier Ruckus is a bunch of guys and girls from Michigan who play wordy, moody folk-rock. Recommended especially for fans of the Avett Brothers and Clem Snide. Most recent album and the only one I’ve heard is “Deadmalls and Nightfalls.” New disc coming soon. Website http://www.frontierruckus.com/earshot Youtubes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdh5UtQnFNE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_wksmHg5×8 - NIref - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 1:27 pm: Rayne of Terror: I saw The Giving Tree Band last year in DeKalb. They put on a great act and are just fun to listen to. - Quoteproquo - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 1:38 pm: Aloe Blacc. He’s not new per se, but I just discovered him. He’s part of the whole new-old-school soul. “I need a dollar” is a pretty good anthem for the Great Recession. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR6oYX1D-0w And “Hey Brother” is a great, crunchy song that is full of horns, if that’s what you’re into. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSa1eyBXqEE - Deep South - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 1:40 pm: I suppose they’re not that “new,” but I’ve been listening to Tedeschi/Trucks Band a lot lately: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q95-qrojlfc&feature=relmfu - whetstone - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 1:46 pm: Wussy, a band out of Cincinnati with male/female leads. He sounds like Appalachian Ohio; she sounds like Chrissie Hynde; they can rock; they can sound really pretty; they’re good lyricists. This acoustic version of “Maglite” isn’t exactly representative because it’s acoustic and they can really crank it up, but it’s still fantastic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuyHa9OO63g - Myk Snider - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 1:48 pm: I saw Japandroids last night –ZOMG. Japandroids - The House That Heaven Built live at CAMP Basement, London 22.05.12 - YouTube http://www.metacritic.com/music/celebration-rock - Myk Snider - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 1:51 pm: Here’s that YouTube link to Japandroids again. Dunno what the prob was… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXlJSd3Qdp8 - Ronald RayGun - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 1:54 pm: I’ve really gotten back into Super Furry Animals, lately (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owwhQ3lyCYg). But mostly, I’ve really been impressed by the dubstep scene. Which, to me, is beautifully gritty, harsh, punch-you-in-the-face electronic music, but I’m willing to bet everyone here will hate it (Beware: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lsd2xjYLmY) - Rather Be Golfing - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 2:00 pm: Rich, Thanks for the Lydia Loveless tip. Very good. - Rich Miller - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 2:02 pm: Thanks. I try never to steer you wrong here. - Political junkie - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 2:07 pm: I am very into Mumford and sons especially after having seen them at Bonnaroo last year. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh_bTkyJV5s - ah HA - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 2:11 pm: I’ll be simple… Rush www.rush.com - C. Lauzen - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 2:17 pm: I love Justin Bieber. - Chicago Guy - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 2:26 pm: One guy I like a lot is Owen Pallet. He plays with Arcade Fire some, but also has a solo career. His website: http://www.owenpalletteternal.com/ has a couple of videos, “Lewis Takes Off His Shirt” and “the Great Elsewhere” He is classically trained cello/violinist but plays a type of indie rock with electronic influence. The other type of music that seems to be really on the rise is Electronic Dance Music. Chicago hosted “Spring Awakening” music festival at Soldier Field last weekend and will host “Wavefront” music festival at Montrose Harbor next weekend. Plus the Pritzker Pavilion has a Thursday night program for Electronic and Experimental music. One of the stars of this music is Skrillex. I bought an album by him the other day, but must admit it is not easy listening. You tube has video’s by him, but I don’t know enough to recommend one. - Colossus - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 2:30 pm: Fitz & the Tantrums. Newly recorded old fashioned rhythm and blues. Not R&B, not blues, but real rhythm and blues. Slightly gimmicky, but I have yet to get tired of this album in over a year. This song is Dear Mr. President (Put Your Foot Down). My younguns even like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrGq1Zmfnvc - Pot calling kettle - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 2:33 pm: I’ll give two: House of Waters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrb9buMaLJU And my family has yet to hear anything from the Carolina Chocolate Drops that I do not love. My pick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPl8qlKq41o My son’s pick (and my wife’s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xOxHyTP91c - dave - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 2:35 pm: My summer soundtrack has been a lot of: Alabama Shakes - Rich has written enough about them Of Monsters and Men - awesome folk/rock band from Iceland. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g-1UG8rX1o Civil Wars - great simple folk duo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrOUwbsy12E - B - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 2:52 pm: White Denim from Austin is undeniable live and pretty damn good on album: http://whitedenimmusic.com/ - Northsider - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 3:08 pm: Of Monsters And Men: “Little Talks” is a gateway song to the rest of their U.S. debut album. Not sure what’s up with the Naboo-inspired costumery and cosmetics, but it’s a fun video: http://youtu.be/ghb6eDopW8I - watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 3:09 pm: John Fullbright - Yellow Dog Democrat - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 3:30 pm: Whatever John Fritchey’s dancing to at the Pride Parade this weekend. - JL - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 3:35 pm: Not necessarily new, but I have been really into the Head and the Heart and Trampled by Turtles lately. Here is a link to a terribly catchy Trampled by Turtles song called Wait So Long. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjdkc14-zwQ - OldSmoky2 - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 3:50 pm: Frazey Ford is a good one - great voice and original songwriter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyXhP6prhc0 And while not a new artist, I’ve been listening a lot lately to the late great Blaze Foley. Here’s a rare video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRLc2O1xtYk - Phineas I. Godwinn - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 4:05 pm: Good stuff, everyone. Here’s a couple: Paul Smith — North Atlantic Drift http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcA0VMBH6YY Dry the River — Chambers and the Valves http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR3Dv74htec - John A Logan - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 4:11 pm: It’s not a new artist, but Rich’s brother Devin has recently posted the finished documentary about Carbondale legend Tawl Paul. Its really well done. Link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Ens7wkvrs - Team Sleep - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 4:18 pm: Mastodon Almost progressive-style, hard, sludgy rock. Gritty lyrics, slow guitars, timely percussion and an easy-flowing sound. Jam music for people like me who can’t stand hippy jam bands: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hippie,_Die - 47th Ward - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 4:22 pm: The only time I feel truly out of my depth here at Cap Fax is when you bring up music. I have nothing to add except my thanks for the great recommendations. I used to be of the opinion that there hasn’t been much good music produced after about 1982, but you people almost always surprise me. Thanks for that. - Small Town Liberal - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 4:34 pm: Not very well known, but a mutual friend introduced me to Jaik Willis and since seeing him at Summer Camp I’ve been trying to get my hands on whatever recordings he has. Insane vocals and amazing lyrics, not to mention he usually plays an acoustic flying V which is just cool. Here’s one of my favorites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UOUW5vtPBA - Rich Miller - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 4:45 pm: We featured White Denim here almost exactly a year ago. Great band. - Anonymous - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 4:45 pm: Eric Bibb for one. Not a new artist but he is as soulful as it gets. He put on a great show in Springfield last fall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0WDTtIeSAI I also saw One eskimO on Randolph Street in Chicago. They did their first CD top to bottom and each song was well crafted. They know how to write a hook. This song was originally recorded by Patsy Cline just before she died, but One eskimO’s version is more along the lines of the Candi Staton take in the 70s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_tBHoRaxns - Ron Burgundy - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 4:48 pm: Beach House and The Head and The Heart. Among not so new bands, The Black Keys and Silversun Pickups. - Chevy owner/Ford County - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 4:55 pm: Not exactly new….but recently discovered by me. Beth Hart….”LA Song”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrZw8RToN2Y - Lefty Lefty - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 4:57 pm: Some new, some new to me: The Black Keys! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_426RiwST8 Gregory Hyde! (a friend of a friend) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg2t8xI-Kxo The Hold Steady! (best live show I’ve seen in years) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTIiXJg0xL0 Gomez! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8bDpzpDVu4 - Americana - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 5:02 pm: Jl, big HEdoublehockeysticks on trampled by turtles! I saw them at double door and was impressed with the 2.5 hour no break show. In that same genre, have to say Charlie parr (whose album backslider is my current favorite), the gourds, the devil makes three and William Elliot whitmore are favorites. - Americana - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 5:03 pm: Sorry, forgot “yeah” after hockeysticks! - Chevy owner/Ford County - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 5:07 pm: Rich….Linda Loveless sounds quite a bit like Lone Justice’s Maria McKee from the late ’80s early ’90’s. Great pick….. - Jean Luc Picard - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 5:21 pm: Walk the Moon…Ohio band that caught my eye when they were on Jimmy Fallon. this week they debuted their first album and were on Letterman. nice stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDVW81bXo0s - Techboy - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 5:36 pm: Ben Bedford in Springfield, a nice, Dan Fogelberg vibe. I think he has a future. Obligatory hipster suggestion: “Boards Of Canada”. - walter sobchak - Friday, Jun 22, 12 @ 8:35 pm: Finally home and can post Ane Brun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lI30Qw69AQ - Boone Logan Square - Saturday, Jun 23, 12 @ 10:59 am: Lydia Loveless is very good and sounds a lot like the young Neko Case. The first time I heard her, I thought the song was an outtake from Case’s first album. If you like country soul, the new Kelly Hogan record is excellent. Linking is difficult on my phone, but search for “I like to keep myself in pain.” Sorry, comments for this post are now closed.