Rediscover: Alexi Murdoch

The first time I heard Alexi Murdoch, my first thought was that Nick Drake had been reincarnated and that made me quite happy. Since then, I've enjoyed listening to his quiet, contemplative music and am looking forward to another release hopefully soon. According to some recent photos on his Instagram, he's been recording. That, too, makes me quite happy.

Find out more about Alexi Murdoch here.

Discover: The Record Company

Today's Discovery is The Record Company -- a three-piece Blues/Rock band from LA. You might not find anything overly surprising or mind blowing here, but you will find some solid blues rock; and as the title of their most recent EP states, it "Feels So Good".

Find out more about The Record Company here.

Five For Friday: Dylan

Bob Dylan has been influencing musicians for years, and rightly so. Here are five artists/bands from very different areas of music that have all found something in common in Dylan.

Have a good weekend!

Rediscover: The Flaming Lips

I think what I like most about The Flaming Lips is that you never really know what they're going to do. I won't be one to say that I like everything that they do, but I really like their fearless exploration of music and how it can be created. Plus, you've got to admire anyone who uses the tape decks of a bunch of cars in a parking deck to perform a piece of music.

Here is one of their less-weird videos. They have a couple that are more less weird, but I like this song. If you're prone to seizures, you might want to skip this one... seriously.

For more info on The Flaming Lips, go here.

Discover: Stone Jack Jones

I came across Stone Jack Jones the other day and I have been enchanted and haunted by the songs on his latest album, "Ancestors" since then. If you're looking for something a little bleak and different than what you're used to, you'll find it here. I'm still absorbing this album and I'm enjoying it quite a bit.

Learn more about Stone Jack Jones here.

Five For Friday: Good Songs For Good Friday

These songs don't necessarily have anything to do with Good Friday, but they do all have the word "good" in their titles.

Have a good Friday and a great weekend!

Rediscover: Molly Parden

Speaking of my pal Molly, I've been listening to her quiet, relaxing tunes for a handful of years now. She moved from Atlanta to Nashville a while back and seems to be doing mighty fine for herself and I'm mighty proud.

Find out more about Molly Parden here.