“James” by Brooklyn-based band Ex Cops is the best new song I’ve heard in a while.
The verses are so strong and catchy.
Author: aftertheshow (Page 155 of 192)
Outsider art describes artwork created by artists who live outside the boundaries of official culture. Outsider artists have limited or no contact with mainstream art institutions.
Specifically, outsider music refers to songs by musicians who don’t belong to the commercial music industry. These songs often ignore standard compositional conventions (either deliberately or because the musician is untrained).
The Shaggs, formed in 1968 in rural New Hampshire, are an example of outsider music. The band was comprised of three sisters whose father, Austin Wiggin, believed that his daughters were called to create a band.
The Shaggs’ music can be pretty difficult to listen to, especially because the drums are not in time with the guitar and everything is out-of-tune:
The Rural Alberta Advantage is a three-piece Canadian band.
Playing “Edmonton” live in 2009:
Nada Surf playing “Your Legs Grow” with just vocals + electric guitar at Webster Hall several months ago:
Song of the day: “Natasha” by Rufus Wainwright, which he wrote about Natasha Lyonne:
I just discovered this video of Sharon Van Etten playing a solo, guitar-only version of “Love More,” back when it was still a new song.
It’s great to get a glimpse into the beginnings of a song, stripped down to its bare foundation: