Photo by Morgan Holland Kelsey Kopecky is a joy to talk to, especially when her voice lights up on the subject of family. Her band, aptly titled Kopecky Family Band, is celebrating the wide release of Kids Raising Kids on the ATO label. It’s an album with a strong spirit, accelerating and easing on its … Read more
Check out songs 100-76 and 75-51. Keep up with our ever growing list on Spotify! 50 The Black Keys – Lonely Boy [buy the album] [more Black Keys on Speakers] 49 Steve Earle – Waitin’ on the Sky [buy the album] [more Earle on Speakers] 48 Frightened Rabbit – Fuck This Place [buy the album] … Read more
“Where did I fail you, my love?” That’s the central question in our Jam of the Day, brought to you by Nashville’s Colorfeels. Basically, it’s a pretty way of asking, “Just how did I eff this up?” “Pretty Walk” leisurely tries to sort out the confusion (Was it me? Was it you?) with a cadence that … Read more
Earlier this year, Abigail Washburn hit us hard with her second solo album called City of Refuge; it’s been called a “a sublime marriage of old-time and indie-pop,” and rightfully so – it was recorded with a new cast of characters, including My Morning Jacket’s Carl Broemel and The Decemberists’ Chris Funk. It certainly takes … Read more
Today is the beginning of the 10th Austin City Limits Music Festival, and we’re excited for two big reasons: A) We’re covering the festival and B) we get to unveil our latest and greatest 10 to Spin, handpicked by one of our favorite artists, the one and only Courtney Jaye (who we were also fortunate … Read more
TV on the Radio’s album art for Nine Kinds of Light Back on our first birthday, we published a list of 25 albums over which we were salivating. We’ve barely had time to mop up our drool from January, February, and March’s all-star releases, and now we’re back, in similar fashion, with another … Read more
Photo by Matt Wignall All of the feelings that I know you never felt, and all of the simple words you never said, I want you to keep them like a secret to yourself, they’re not for me. It was just last August, on one of the hottest nights of the summer (seriously, my car … Read more
There are several very good moments on A City On A Lake’s self-titled debut, but its longest song, “Always Something Better,” is important, because it shows Alex Wong’s ability to arrange and create something that warrants to be over five minutes. And for the music I listen to and enjoy, the five minute mark is … Read more
Photo by Melissa Madison Fuller Don’t let your silly dreams Fall in between The crack of the bed and the wall If good genes mean anything — and I’m led to believe that they most certainly do — Rayland Baxter should definitely have more than a fighting chance at being a special musician. His father, … Read more
All photos by Nate Burrell My Morning Jacket stormed the Peabody Opera House last night, playing a two-and-a-half hour set set that took us through their massive catalog. Jim James danced, swung his hair, and we sang along to jams like “Mageetah,” “Holdin’ On To Black Metal,” “One Big Holiday,” “Victory Dance,” “What A Wonderful … Read more
April 21st, or Record Store Day to those who are awesome, is a magical day for those of us who still love to hold physical albums in our hands. It’s a day where the sun seems to burn a little brighter around doors covered in stickers. The birds chirp along with whistling crooners who imitate … Read more
Bob Dylan | Photo by Jason Gonulsen When I travel to see live music, I go in looking for a feeling. A part of me will always need these journeys away from home to seek something familiar in a different environment. I go to see what will happen. I go because I still believe in … Read more
Let’s get one thing clear …. there’s so much more stardust when Jim James is near. I’m jamming to Jim today and his new solo record that was just released this week. What a treat that I get to share my favorite song on the album with you. “A New Life” has sucked me in … Read more
Ben Sollee, Daniel Martin Moore, and Yim Yames (My Morning Jacket, Monsters of Folk) have teamed up for Dear Companion, an album-length love letter to their native state, Kentucky. With songs written and performed by Sollee and Moore, Yames has taken the role as producer. From the press release: A portion of the proceeds from … Read more
In the interest of full disclosure: I’ve never been much of a John Denver fan. However, when you pair Brandi Carlile and Emmylou Harris, you have my full, undivided attention. Which is why I’m writing about “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” Denver’s song that Carlile and Harris have no problem solving with their artistic gifts. … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS My Morning Jacket and Gary Clark Jr. performed at Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheater in Charlotte, NC last Saturday. Please enjoy these photos by Bridgette Aikens. GARY CLARK JR
Here’s another My Morning Jacket track from the forthcoming The Waterfall due May 4th. Remember: They’ll be at Peabody Opera House in STL on August 12th.
ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN Louisville’s own My Morning Jacket headlined Day Two of Forecastle, and they didn’t disappointed during their two and a half hour set. They opened with “Believe” and closed with “One Big Holiday.” Please enjoy these photos by Jason Gonulsen. TWIN PEAKS EARL BURROWS CHRIS STAPLETON ROBERT RANDOLPH SHOVELS AND ROPE … Read more
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN Okay. There is probably no way this video does this justice, but it still makes me super jealous of all the people who got to witness it live. Roger Waters + My Morning Jacket + Lucius + Sara Watkins performed Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” yesterday on day one of … Read more
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN We’re all in this together. I mentioned this last year, but it’s so, so true. We’re in it together to endure the heat index, which reached a stifling and relentless peak on Sunday. To escape the 60 mph winds and approaching rain, which cut Sam Smith’s stellar set short and made … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY ADAM SCHICKER Words by Jason Gonulsen Talk about space jams. The only thing missing after a 16-minute version of “Dondante” was Air Jordan himself. What universe that My Morning Jacket transported us to last evening at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis is one only they can name or call home. … Read more
Among the living Among the living again I didn’t think I’d make it In 2011, I stood in the back of the pit at Bonnaroo, excited to experience My Morning Jacket for the first time. It was more than I ever could have imagined. The details of the set meant everything to me — the … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY JOE O’TOOLE My Morning Jacket performed at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix on Tuesday. Please enjoy these photos by Joe O’Toole.
We at Speakers in Code were ecstatic to hear that Carl Broemel, guitarist for My Morning Jacket, was doin’ his solo thang. “Heaven Knows,” a recent Pajammy Jam of the Day, charmingly hints at summer love and island whispers. To the MMJ fans who known him for his raging guitar solos: get ready to see … Read more
Carl Broemel, guitarist for My Morning Jacket, is set to release his debut solo album, All Birds Say, on ATO Records on August 31st. The album is an intimate and honest collection of musings on life, a distinct departure from what MMJ does, at least sound-wise. Some would even describe it as “zen-like.” “Heaven Knows,” … Read more
Delta Spirit is set to release LP2, History From Below, June 8th on Rounder Records. To celebrate, the band has just put up the first single, “Bushwick Blues,” for sale on iTunes and confirmed an in-store performance on June 7th at Amoeba Records in Los Angeles. History From Below was recorded at Prairie Sun Studio … Read more