Getting Back Under The Covers: Part III

It's been a looooong time since I last devoted a post to some of my favorite covers, so here they are (all 15 of them!) Some new, some old, and some that I'd never imagine to exist until now.

P.S. Less than a week until SXSW takes place in ATX, stay tuned for my list of artists/bands I'd want to see (if I were going to be there all week.)

Which song did you like the most/least?

GL00MSDAY

Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past couple of days, you're probably more than aware that the weather (in most places) is a little on the gloomy/chilly/not sunny side. For me personally, I love it. I experienced quite a bit of the "gloom doom" while living in Philadelphia last fall, and sporadically in (Fort Worth) Texas except the humidity level was beyond tolerable. I will admit this weather makes it hard to be productive, and clearly not a "beach day" - so, as I'm writing this underneath layers and layers of blankets - here's what I've been listening to. It's music from bands that I love and pairs perfectly with a cloudy and/or chilly day. Hope y'all enjoy & feel free to share with your friends, family, cats, etc. It's that good. 

Friday Fascination: Widowspeak

Back when We Are Hunted was one of my favorite music websites to visit in hopes of finding a gem or two - I stumbled across Widowspeak, a stellar pair of brunettes from Tacoma/Chicago. "Harsh Realm" was the track featured on WAH, and I immediately became fascinated with the two. 

Molly Hamilton's voice is borderline mesmerizing, and both of their albums are equally as impressive. Another standout from this band is their cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" when released as the B-side to the single "Gun Shy" 

"True Believer" is the first taste from their forthcoming EP titled The Swamps that will be released on October 29th via Brooklyn based label Captured Tracks!

Widowspeak BandCamp.

Widowspeak North American Tour Dates

9/19 - Winnipeg, MB - Pantages Playhouse Theatre* 9/20 - Saskatoon, SK - The Odeon* 9/21 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall* 9/22 - Edmonton, AB  - Francis Winspear Centre* 9/23 - Regina, SK - Orr Centre* 9/24 - Fargo, ND - Fargo Theatre* 9/25 - Des Moines, IA - Hoyt-Sherman Theatre* 9/26 - Madison, WI - Capitol Theatre* 9/27 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre* 9/28 - Toronto, ON - Sound Academy* 10/01 - Oxford, MS - Lamar Lounge 10/02 - New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa 10/04 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Festival 10/05 - Austin, TX - Stubb's BBQ 10/08 - McAllen, TX - Simon Sez 10/11 - Austin TX - Austin City Limits Festival 10/12 - Marfa, TX - El Cosmico 10/13 - Albuquerque, NM - Low Spirits** 10/14 - Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room** * supporting Iron & Wine 10/15 - San Diego, CA - The Void** 10/16 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo** 10/18 - San Francisco, CA - The Chapel** 10/19 - Davis, CA - Sophia’s Thai Kitchen** 10/21 - Eugene, OR - Cozmic Pizza** 10/22 - Vancouver, BC - Media Club** 10/23 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey** 10/24 - Portland, OR - Bunk Bar** 10/25 - Boise, ID - Neurolux** 10/26 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge** 10/27 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge** 10/28 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown Jr** 10/30 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry** 10/31 - Chicago, IL - Schubas** 11/01 - Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch** 11/02 - Toronto, ON - Silver Dollar Room** 11/03 - Montreal, QC - Il Motore** 11/04 - Winooski, VT - The Monkey House** 11/05 - Cambridge, MA - TT the Bear’s Place** 11/06 - New Haven, CT - BAR Nightclub** 11/08 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom** ** with Pure Bathing Culture