Oct 6th, 2008 · Fifteen years after it was released, Exile in Guyville still resonates — if not for its faded shock value, then for its brilliant songcraft. It remains a vivid, beautifully realized pastiche of hard rock, moody piano pieces and power-pop. To mark the 15th anniversary of its release, Phair gave this live performance of the entire album, recorded at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, Calif.
Aug 14th, 2008 · Though widespread commercial success has eluded her, critics have hailed the singer-songwriter for nearly a decade. Here, she brings her imaginative songcraft and soothingly hushed vocal delivery to Mountain Stage.
Jun 25th, 2008 · The Austin-based band, led by a part-time ornithologist, appropriately titled its new album Rook. Frontman Jonathan Meiburg and company bring their painstaking, beautiful songcraft — and birding obsessions — to WNYC's studios.
Oct 27th, 2007 · His pop songcraft mixes the international rhythms and polyglot languages of his native Barcelona. For Dani Carbonell, the voice and songwriting talent behind the band Macaco, musical fusion comes naturally.
Jul 3rd, 2007 · Amy LaVere's cathartic twang draws from influences as varied as Billie Holliday, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton. Anchors & Anvils expands on the sounds and themes of her debut, while continuing to demonstrate her talent for luminous, accessible songcraft.
Jul 3rd, 2007 · Amy LaVere's cathartic twang draws from influences as varied as Billie Holliday, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton. Anchors & Anvils expands on the sounds and themes of her debut, while continuing to demonstrate her talent for luminous, accessible songcraft.