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Hem: Twelfth Night
Lilting, lovely soundtrack from this summer’s Shakespeare in the Park production Each summer, a star-studded cast in conjunction with the Public Theater mounts a Shakespeare play in Central Park, for which people wait in the ticket line for hours. Brooklyn band Hem worked closely with Daniel Sullivan, the director of this year’s critically acclaimed Twelfth Night (starring Anne Hathaway, Audra McDonald, David Pittu, Jon Patrick Walker, and Raul Esparza), to create a soundtrack for the production, which has now been recorded and released.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsListen to Hem's Twelfth Night Soundtrack Featuring Anne Hathaway
Hem can be quite resourceful. Consider 2006's No Word from Tom, which compiled live performances, outtakes and even a cover of R.E.M.'s "So. Central Rain" into one cohesive release. But for its latest work, the soundtrack of a Shakespeare production, the Brooklyn folk collective had to work with actors instead.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBest Voices In Indie Rock
Photo by Jeremy Cowart.Brandi Carlile inspired this list. I’ve been listening to her fantastic new record nonstop lately—mainly because I’m addicted to her voice. But some folks prefer a calmer and steadier voice like Mark Kozelek’s, and others are partial to Neko Case’s clear-as-a-bell-ness or Chan Marshall’s sultriness. Here are my picks for the best voices in indie rock. Who did I miss? Enjoy the playlist below, and stay tuned for next week’s list of the Best Worst Voices. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTop Ten Father/Daughter Songs
Last week, you guys helped me narrow down my first-dance song choices (haven’t made a decision yet, but we love all the suggestions). This week, I present my father/daughter song picks. Every time I turn on the radio I hear another cheesy country song that would work—Tim McGraw 's “My Little Girl”, Trace Adkins' “Then They Do,” Gary Allan's “Tough Little Boys,” Heartland's “I Loved Her First,” you name it. But I inherited my love for country-pop from my mom and not my dad, so the twang isn't gonna fly. Here are my top ten—you can listen below. Too... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBand Names That Sound Too Much Alike
When our esteemed designer Josh Baker heard that Dignan was playing in our studio, he thought Dungen was coming in. Fortunately, both bands are awesome so he wasn’t disappointed—just a little confused. But it got us thinking about other bands with names that are too much alike. Here are our favorites: ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBrooklyn’s Hem Casts A Spell
Magic seems to follow atmospheric, chamber-folk collective Hem... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesHem, Dawn Landes, David Mead
If Hem’s Troubadour show had a theme, it was the often-embroidered chestnut ‘there’s no place like home.' ... read more
Found in: Concerts, ReviewsHem
Contrary to typical images the borough may conjure, backyards do exist in Brooklyn. In fact, on an overcast October Saturday... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesHEM - Live at The Troubadour
Singer Sally Ellyson celebrated a birthday during HEM’s recent Tuesday night performance at the historic Troubadour, and as birthday parties go, this was a relatively low key affair... read more
Found in: Concerts, Reviews20 Signs of Life in 2002
An angel who suddenly discovered she could sing, a pianist who puts words in her mouth and two men who know guitars don't have to play chords ... read more
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