Author Archives: Stig Baasvik
#155 – Turn The Lights Down Low
This song oozes funk from its every pore. It’s American in its nature, with some extra African flavouring added thanks to the band living in an area of Paris that was largely an African immigrant one.
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#151 – Some Songs By Destroyer
I like Destroyer. The Canadian producer/band (I’m not sure even he knows quite what the make-up of the project is as it changes members so much) makes slightly spacy, intelligent and really good music. Last year he released Kaputt, which … Continue reading
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#86 – Music Your Parents Listen To
The Band are probably best known for their work with Bob Dylan but this is a shame as they produced some stellar material independently and were influential in their own right. I have always enjoyed their lyrics about rural America; … Continue reading
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Music For Horses no. 16
Darondo // Kenny Rogers A couple of songs for you. I’ve chosen Darondo’s Didn’t I because it fits the bill with its relaxed guitar strumming and soulful vocals. Darondo is an interesting if mysterious chap and is well worth a … Continue reading
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#35 – Alex Told Me To
Here’s a little something by a friend of ours, Alex Martin. He’s quite the fan of old blues and while on the phone yesterday we were discussing Bo Diddley. Anyway, he sent me a little selection of some of his … Continue reading
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