R.I.P. John Martyn

Acclaimed Scottish singer/songwriter John Martyn has passed away at age 60. The news was announced today on his site, though no details are given. Over twenty albums Martyn melded folk and jazz, developing a signature sound with the use of... CONTINUE READING R.I.P. JOHN MARTYN»

Posted on January 29, 2009 (1 comments)
Tags: Bumbershoot | John Martyn | Nick Drake | Ponytail | The Whore Moans

Forthcoming Nick Drake Tribute Features Vedder, Ledger, Grohl

According to Billboard.com, Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records is set to release a tribute to the posthumously adored British singer-songwriter, with turns from Eddie Vedder, Norah Jones, Dave Grohl, and laid back Jack. It'll also feature that Heath Ledger version of... CONTINUE READING FORTHCOMING NICK DRAKE TRIBUTE FEATURES VEDDER, LEDGER, GROHL»

Heath Ledger's Nick Drake Video

As we had mentioned when the sad news broke, Heath Ledger had directed a relatively unseen video for Nick Drake's "Black Eyed Dog," a song titled after Winston Churchill's term for depression. Ledger created the video for an exhibition paying tribute to Drake's work (and his life, which was cut short by an antidepressant overdose). In the time since, Heath's self-described "obsession" and unfortunate similarities with the singer-songwriter have been drawn out and explored, as has most every other detail speculative or otherwise of Ledger's life. Bits of the video are now available, bundled into this newscast circulating on YouTube. In it, Ledger directs himself spinning in a field and drowning in a tub. Naturally, it makes for emotional and powerful viewing.

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Posted on February 28, 2008 in VIDEO (7 comments)

The 'Gum Drop Volume XII: Hear New Ida, Win New Nick Drake

This week's Drop found Ida harmonizing on "Lovers Prayers," the title track to their forthcoming seventh full-length, a series of, yup, prayers for and by lovers. Their simple, familiar sound remains as poignant as the first time we heard them,... CONTINUE READING THE 'GUM DROP VOLUME XII: HEAR NEW IDA, WIN NEW NICK DRAKE»

Posted on November 14, 2007 in Giveaway (0 comments)
Tags: Ida | Nick Drake

New Nick Drake Video - "Way To Blue"

This week sees another posthumous release (we're not complaining) from Nick Drake. Family Tree is a collection of remastered rarities rescued by the folk icon's sister Gabrielle, who duets with her late brother on one track. The singer's estate produced... CONTINUE READING NEW NICK DRAKE VIDEO - "WAY TO BLUE"»

Posted on July 12, 2007 in Video (8 comments)
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Nick Drake - "Black Mountain Blues"

June sees another posthumous release from the Drake estate, the necessity of which is yours to argue but from which we have a taste nonetheless. Family Tree culls unreleased rarities Nick set to tape prior to releasing his debut Five... CONTINUE READING NICK DRAKE - "BLACK MOUNTAIN BLUES"»

Posted on May 7, 2007 in MP3 (4 comments)
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Christopher O'Riley Covers Nick Drake

Cover loving classical pianist Christopher O'Riley is set to release the fourth in his series of reinterpreting rock oriented arists; his first two records tackled the Radiohead catalogue, which he followed with a collection of Elliott Smith tunes. Next in... CONTINUE READING CHRISTOPHER O'RILEY COVERS NICK DRAKE»

Posted on March 2, 2007 in MP3 (11 comments)
Tags: Brad Mehldau | Christopher O'Riley | Nick Drake

Nick Drake - "To The Garden"

Posthumously adored legend Nick Drake will be everywhere this year, with lots of music for the ears of fans and completists. In addition to a box set, the Drake estate promises the soon-to-be-released Family Tree, a collection of never-before-heard material... CONTINUE READING NICK DRAKE - "TO THE GARDEN"»

Posted on February 1, 2007 in MP3 (1 comments)
Tags: Nick Drake | SXSW