Rave on Buddy Holly!

Check out this compilation of amazing artist covering Buddy Holly songs (Spotify-link). After listening throught it quickly I think most of them, more or less, have done Buddy justice (exept for Paul McCartney... just sad) my favourite is My Morning Jackets beautiful version of True Love Ways and (surprise!) The Black Keys great interpretation of Dearest.

  Rave On Buddy Holly by concordmusicgroup

http://raveonbuddyholly.com/

Where is Jason Molina?

Where is Jason Molina? A question I have asked myself ever since he cancelled the tour with Will Johnson two years ago. Jason Molina (of Magnolia Electric Co. and Songs: Ohia) is one of my absolute favourites singes/songwriters of all times and my heart cries out for him when I read the following message in the Magnolia Electric Co.-homepage.


"Many of you have inquired as to Jason’s whereabouts and well-being since he canceled his tours with Will Johnson in 2009.  Over the last two years Jason has been in and out of rehab facilities and hospitals in England, Chicago, Indianapolis, and New Orleans.  It has been a very trying time for Jason, his friends, and his family.  Although no one can be sure what the future holds, we feel very encouraged by the recent steps Jason has taken on the road towards becoming healthy and productive once again.  Unfortunately, because he has no medical insurance, he has accrued substantial medical bills.  We are asking all friends of Jason’s music to come together with a showing of financial support for him.  Please consider a contribution to his medical fund.

Feel free to forward this to any and all appropriate parties.  We are hoping to raise whatever funds we possibly can for Jason.  He is currently working on a farm in West Virginia raising goats and chickens for the next year or so, and is looking forward to making great music again.  Please also show your support and well wishes by sending letters and postcards to:


Jason Molina
P.O. Box 423
Beaver, WV 25813


If you do not wish to use paypal, please make donations out to Ashley Lawson at the same address.


With our sincere thanks, The Molina Family"





I send all my best wishes to Jason (and the little money I can spare).

http://www.magnoliaelectricco.com/

Justin Vernon and James Blake = Fall Creek Boys Choir: Album out tomorrow!

You probably already heard about the collaboration between Justin Vernon and James Blake called Fall Creek Boys Choir (Fall Creek, Wisconsin, is where Justin has a studio). Anyways, according to rumours they will release an album tomorrow and you can already catch a glimpse of it here: www.myspace.com/fallcreekboyschoir/music

Sounds really promising!

Money for the Weekend Electric - Alberta Cross

Blind Pilot's new album - Exciting sneak preview

We had a few doubts about the new Blind Pilot album "We Are The Tide" (out in september) after a statement of lead singer Israel Nebeker (see previous post about Blind Pilot), but the sneak preview seems to clear all those doubts!

Vetiver's new album "The Errant Charm" - First taste!

You probably loved Vetivers Everyday from their 2009 album Tight Knit. After two years of waiting their new album The Errant Charm will be released in less than a month (june 14:th) and we already have two really promising samples from that album! As if this would not be enough, they will be playing for us here in Stockholm (Debaser Slussen) a week later. DON'T miss!

UPDATE JUNE 7: Full album can be heard over at KCRW!

Bon Iver's new album leaked

Damn, this is BIG! The most anticipated album EVER for us here at Beard Makes Better Music has leaked and is available for listening right now. The album is set for official release on june 20:th.

These guys told us about it. We looked it up and found direct download links by searching the big search engine. Most files are packaged in .rar files, just a small hint.