Singer/Songwriter, and newly anointed pop sensation (thanks to his many appearances on several T.V. shows), Matthew Perryman Jones, took the time to talk with Into the Hill about his great new record, “Swallow the Sea,” his song writing process, and the evolution of his music from the troubadour-like folk of his early albums to the indie pop rock that describes his work today.
We here at ITH love this album and think you will as well. Perryman Jones is one of the most creative and thoughtful musicians of our time, and on “Swallow the Sea” he offers a series of focused, thought provoking, emotional songs that compare favorably with most anything this year.
For this edition of The Lackluster Dispatch, I sat down with the wandering troubadour/family man Nathan Clark George. (For another family man/troubadour, check out Riley Miller’s fantastic review of Tyler Burkum’s first solo endeavor.) Nathan has a knack for bringing alive texts that are thousands of years old. He’s got a knack for live performance. He’s got Read the rest of this entry »
Andrew Peterson has explored the power of story throughout his career as a singer-songwriter. With his debut novel set to be released on the 28th of this month, the wordsmith will enjoy free literary reign for the first time. Fantastic adventure is set to sprawl across paragraphs and chapters–not merely line and verse. Anyone who has enjoyed this artist’s story-tellng through the years will Read the rest of this entry »
Some have predicted the demise of of the singer-songwriter. Despite the burst of popular response to the “one man band” in the last ten years, many music critics foresee a bleak future for the lone troubadour. Naysayers see this format as a fad to be replaced by whatever schtick impatient artsy-fartsy types find appealing in the next moment. Read the rest of this entry »
Stars Go Dim. The name may sound apocalyptic, but the the music possesses a toe-tapping pop lilt that is a far cry from any dismal visions of destruction. Read the rest of this entry »
t clair speaks to the innovative singer-songwriter about his art, his upcoming tour, and the changing face of the music industry.Read the rest of this entry »
