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Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

CD of the Month Iron & Wine - Ghost On Ghost

XPN CD of the Month - May, 2013

There is a breeziness, a coolness and an ease that casts itself over this collection.

Much is made of the evolution of Sam Beam and his musical endeavors as Iron & Wine. A career that started over a decade ago as a delicate solo songwriter, Beam has matured into a band leader with robust artistic vision.

Published in 2013

Monday, 01 April 2013 00:00

The Lone Bellow by The Lone Bellow

XPN CD of the Month - April, 2013

The Lone Bellow sing every note like it's their last, and do so with honesty and integrity. These songs offer up just the right mix of roots, rock, country and soul, and plenty of emotion.

Published in 2013

Friday, 01 March 2013 00:00

Local Natives-Hummingbird

Hummingbird on Frenchkiss, released Jan 29, 2013

CD of the Month, March, 2013

These songs make you think, they make try to answer questions you may not ultimately know the answer to, but best of all they make you listen.

Published in 2013

Friday, 01 February 2013 00:00

Birdie Busch And The Greatest Night - Birdie Busch And The Greatest Night

CD of the Month, February, 2013

2013 is shaping up to be a great year for Philadelphia and the musicians who craft the soundtrack for the city. One early indicator is the new album from Philly singer-songwriter Birdie Busch and her band The Greatest Night. Birdie’s fourth full-length album further embraces her charming storytelling, but amidst a sonic backdrop that is all at once more confident and dynamic.

Published in 2013

Sunday, 06 January 2013 19:00

Lianne La Havas

January 7, 2013 - London's new soul sensation is twenty-two year old, songstress, Lianne La Havas. She blends soul, jazz and folk in her new album, released in the U.S. on August 7, "Is Your Love Big Enough?" La Havas has been nominated for BBC's Sound of 2012, along with another XPN favorite, Michaeal Kiwanuka and her performance of "Age" on the cult video site Black Cab Sessions created a nice buzz online."

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CD of the Month Iron & Wine - Ghost On Ghost

XPN CD of the Month - May, 2013

The Lone Bellow by The Lone Bellow

XPN CD of the Month - April, 2013

Local Natives-Hummingbird

CD of the Month, March, 2013

Birdie Busch And The Greatest Night - Birdie Busch And The Greatest Night

CD of the Month, February, 2013

Lianne La Havas

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