Twenty Songs not by The Decemberists About Kids Meeting Unfortunate Ends
The Decemberists offered up "The Rake's Song," a track from their upcoming Hazards of Love LP, as a free download last week, which means that lots of people were probably struck with the same two thoughts that hit me upon my own first listen. One, this is a song about a dude killing his kids. Two, there are not many songs about that.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day10 Best Canadian Musical Acts of All Time
I spent most of last week in Montreal, and I’ll soon be blogging about Schwartz’s, poutine, graffiti, an amazing beer bar and, most importantly, the M for Montreal festival. But before looking at the next great artists coming out of Canada, I’d like to give a run down of my Top 10 Canadian musical acts of all time (including bands made up primarily of Canadians). For a country of only 33 million people, our Northern neighbors have had an enormous impact on popular music. Even the list of great Canadian musicians who didn’t make my Top 10 (Barenaked Ladies, Feist,... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayLive at Paste: Ron Sexsmith
Click above to watch a live performance of "The Impossible World" from Ron Sexsmith's new album Exit Strategy of the Soul, out now on Yep Roc Records. Related Links: Ron Sexsmith on MySpace Album Review... read more
Found in: Live at PasteLive Photos: Ron Sexsmith @ The Bowery Ballroom 9/16
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Found in: Local:NYCSee Ron Sexsmith or Mugison play Live at Paste
What's more exciting than answering three easy questions so you can cross the Bridge of Death? Answering six easy questions so you can see Ron Sexsmith or Mugison play live at the Paste offices in Decatur, Ga.! That's right: Just fill out the survey for your chance to see one of the acts live at Paste this week. We'll be doing this every once in a while, so stay tuned!... read more
Found in: Paste:LocalRon Sexsmith slates fall tour dates
Ron Sexsmith’s humility is the stuff of legend... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatching Up With... Ron Sexsmith
Ron Sexsmith is an unassuming man. Speaking with him, it’s easy to forget his sterling reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter. Idols idolize him, but even he seems to wonder where he fits in among the current pantheon... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesRon Sexsmith: Exit Strategy of the Soul
Isn’t it a little early for Ron Sexsmith to be devising an Exit Strategy of the Soul... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsRon Sexsmith tours with Nick Lowe, unveils Strategy in July
Exit Strategy of the Soul may be Ron Sexsmith’s first release via Yep Roc, but the album is his 10th solo project to date. And though July 8 may seem worlds away from April, to help pass the time, Sexsmith has already started a spring tour with Nick Lowe. The tour began in Boulder, Colo., on April 15. Meanwhile, because he was in town, Sexsmith attended Feist’s set at Vanderbilt University’s Rites of Spring on Saturday. During her performance, she played “Secret Heart” from his self-titled album, which also was on her sophomore release Let it Die. Sexsmith's new album... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRon Sexsmith - Time Being [ironworks music]
Sexsmith may change producers and alter instrumentation, but his songwriting remains a carefully measured exercise... read more
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