Ben Sollee could be the holy grail of musicians. An accomplished cellist, vocalist, and storyteller, Ben’s folky style of music is peppered with soul, bluegrass, jazz, and the classics. It’s borderline obnoxious that so much talent be bestowed on one person and to top it all off, he’s incredibly articulate, gracious, and kind. I bet [...]
The David Mayfield Parade storms on the stage with a clumsy somersault by the lead singer and namesake, David Mayfield followed by a theatrical bow. The crowd erupts with a laughter at the unexpected amusement of antics normally not associated with live folk performances. Once the band starts performing, I look around and realize that everyone’s jaw [...]
I’m getting married! Going from the quintessential single gal about town to a betrothed woman has had more twists and turns than a roller coaster at Six Flags. As I knock on the door of 37 years, I feel like I’m in the exact right spot but conversely, feel the ticking of that internal time [...]
Edgy, innovative, risk taking, and fresh. These are some words that country music’s new duo Attwater’s fans use to describe their music. My journalistic instincts wanted more. Edgy because Sacramento isn’t exactly known to crank out country artists but ATTWATER is forming a style that hasn’t been heard before. Erika Attwater’s powerfully soulful belt has [...]
There are a few unexpected milestones that I’ve hit in my years on this earth. Unexpected, because I’m not necessarily asking for it, but it just fortuitously fell in my lap. Here are 3 I’m quite proud of, and all documented on RadioPotato.com. 1 – I won DJ of the Year in college 2x. and [...]
When i got an e-mail requesting me to interview critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee, first I had to make sure I didn’t swerve off the road. Secondly, I had to check the credentials to make sure said e-mailer was legit. She was. I have no idea how she found me but I wasn’t asking any questions. [...]
What qualifies someone as being an expert on music? Do they have to be a musician? Do they work in the music industry? Have they banged a lot of musicians? Well, being the owner and operator of RadioPotato, I don’t quite fill any of these credentials. I mean, I’m a LADY after all (and my [...]
“Albums are for fans. Singles are for newbies,” declares Bob Lefsetz. Does anyone buy albums anymore? Well, with the exception of the minor resurgence of vinyl (thanks to Amanda Brown, lover of wine AND vinyls), it’s still a novelty that ultimately, is not very portable, user-friendly, or sustainable, so not really. The world’s collective ADHD is [...]
When asked how the music industry has evolved and how this album came about, Matthew Mayfield stated “I feel like the business of music is changing–but people’s hunger for great songs has stayed the same. It’s a lot harder to get people to pay for your art these days–so you need to make it better [...]
Seattle is beckoning me to make a pilgrimage out west. One of the main reasons is the enchantment of Seattle-based band Handful of Luvin’. Described on their website as “A rock quartet featuring a rocking classically trained violinist, Handful refers to their music as “fiddle driven roots rock,” and their cheerful blend of folk-rock, reggae [...]
Remember those Love Compilation CD’s you could order off of TV? Ever notice they had more break-up songs than love songs? Anyway, ’tis the season for love and RadioPotato put together some ACTUAL love songs that if your clothes are still on by the third track, then something is wrong. If you’re over Bryan Adams [...]
Begged by some screaming teenagers, I was forced to interview The Shadowboxers. And by teenagers, I mean thirty-something women freaking out over this hot young band. Students at Emory University , the newly formed “smart pop” band entered the Emory Arts Competition three years ago. Accidentally getting a wild card e-mail of acceptance (they weren’t [...]
Barbie must have reeeeaaaallllly needed the money to get her through college. I’m still laughing from the hilarity of this video directed by Spookie Daly. Swamp funk southern rock band, JJ Grey & Mofro hit the strip club…starring Barbie. “On Fire” is off the critically acclaimed album, Orange Blossoms. Rumor has it these JJ Grey [...]
Spoon-fed fist-pumping club music for breakfast, country music never seems to be on the menu for the Yankee population. Born and raised in New Jersey, my fingers hits the dial faster than a baby’s hand on a stove when country music is on the radio. Now that I live down south, it’s way more prevalent…yet, [...]
SOME BANDS ARE JUST DESTINED. Thanks to crumbling labels, faulty marketing, support slot falterings, and more setbacks than Lindsay Lohan’s sobriety, THE BOXER REBELLION has spent the last ten years pulverizing the music industry’s old guard to achieve monumental accomplishments as an unsigned band. Having more musical layers than a Pink Floyd concert, iTunes US [...]
