Every week I add about 20-40 new tunes to Deeper Into Music. Here’s a look at some of the more recent ones added towards the end of May 2010.
Nina Nastasia - On Leaving
First, Nina Nastasia’s “On Leaving” . She’s a Los Angeles based minimalist singer-songwriter with an urgent direct voice that gives an unmistakable shape to her songs of longing, lost, transition and failed redemption.
The late UK DJ John Peel was a fan of Nina’s, booking no fewer than six live in-studio sessions with her. That’s more than her current recording output. New material appears from Nina a little too infrequently. However, what does make appearance is of such high quality and is so well crafted that it’s worth the wait. “On Leaving” was released in 2006.
This release is stripped bare, sparse and naked of adornments. Joining Nina on this session is Jim White from Dirty Three on the tracks with drums.
Next, it’s the new single from Neil Hannon as the Divine Comedy. Titled “At the Indie Disco,” it’s a light tease and wink to clubbers who flock to discos to hear 80s tunes by New Order or . One reviewer called it “a heady blast of nightclub nostalgia.” It’s from the forthcoming CD “Bang Goes The Knighthood”. Catchy, infectious and immediately memorable, it’s a strum-along delight.
“I Was Made For Sunny Days” is the new offering from The Weepies. There’s really nothing weepy about The Weepies beyond their name. This US husband and wife duo of Deb Talan & Steve Tannen forge some amazing pop folk rock that’s intelligent and noteworthy. Definitely intoxicating.
The above is from Weepies rehearsal and recording sessions.
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