- Jim Bennett
Another week, another Mercury music section to read while you watch the Chicago Cubs become further cursed, thanks to the Dave Matthews Band. Hasn’t that team suffered enough?
From playing a barn to touring in a broken-down Plymouth Voyager, troubadour Joe Pug hasn’t quite made it yet. But he will. Mark our words.
LISTEN:
Joe Pug – “Not So Sure”
Bridge Carols brings together delicate voiced singer Laura Gibson and noted sound artist Ethan Rose. The results of this unlikely collaboration are quite beautiful.
LISTEN:
Laura Gibson and Ethan Rose – “Leaving Believing”
It takes a four-disc compilation to (barely) chronicle the career of Richard Thompson. He should be proud, it’s not like collections like that are just handed out to any artist.
LISTEN:
Richard Thompson – “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”
“May I start by saying how thrilled we are to have you here. We are such fans of your music and all of your records. I’m not speaking of yours personally, but the whole genre of the rock and roll.” Wait, this isn’t Spinal Tap. This is Anvil.
LISTEN:
Anvil – “This Is Thirteen”
Get ready to twist and shout with the post-punk beach blanket boogie of Orca Team. Hey moondoggie, can I borrow your copy of Unknown Pleasures?
LISTEN:
Orca Team – “And She Knows”
End Hits: More cursed than a baseball-hating Billy Goat.