What kind of music do I take on a road trip? This question might be priority 85 for most people. This is something I spent more time on than planning the route (or really anything) from Philly to Lake Winnipesauke, New Hampshire. The ten-hour, six-state, 437-mile drive is a long time. Podcasts are not really an option. I listen to baseball and pop-culture podcasts. My wife prefers current event and true crime podcasts. Music it is.
Every once in awhile you run across a new artist and it takes only a few notes to be hooked. This is the case with Eric Frisch. The singer-songwriter has a knack for drawing from different aspects of folk music and spinning them into an eclectic collection of enjoyable songs.
September 6 was a strong day for new music. Three singles from big name artists who are at different stages of their careers provided a small sample of a promising crop of albums. Indie goddess St. Vincent, the prolific Beck, and Irish rock staple U2 all released singles ahead of new records that are due... Continue Reading →
