Sorry, ladies, no "Your Body Is A Wonderland" for a while. John Mayer has cancelled his tour for a second time, after a granuloma that was thought to be healed returned to his throat. His new album, Born and Raised, will debut as scheduled in May »»
John Mayer is set to release his fifth studio album, called Born And Raised, on May 22. The singer worked with producer Don Was for the CD for the first time. The release was delayed by several months due to vocal problems suffered by Mayer, or p »»
Taylor Swift will continue to chronicle her romantic troubles on her fourth CD. Apparently she has had yet another crashing heartbreak, probably from that rapscallion John Mayer, which will form the basis of her new music. She also offers tips fo »»
John Mayer underwent surgery this past weekend to remove nodules from his throat. He will need at least a month of rest, and he has delayed the release of his new CD, "Born And Raised", as a result. Sadly, he will make a full recovery and continu »»
John Mayer's upcoming album, and subsequent tour, have been delayed an unknown length of time due to medical issues. Mayer has a granuloma on his throat, preventing him from singing. Sadly, his body is not the wonderland that we thought it was. »»
I sort of enjoy holiday music, not so much because it gets me in the holiday spirit, but rather because I work at a place that plays the same essential mix, year-round. No matter what time I get to work I'm practically guaranteed to hear either Indigo Girls or John Mayer within 15 minutes of arriving. ... »»
I work at a place that has Muzak satellite radio piped in, which means that I listen to a handful of songs by a couple of dozen artists. There really isn't too much variety involved.
I believe that the channel we listen to is "Adult Alternative," and it seems like whomever is in charge of the programming for the channel goes though phases. Back in the day, Pete Yorn would get some songs in the mix, as would Ben Folds Five. I always enjoyed when they'd get some play, but I haven't heard either for quite some time.
There was also a time when you'd hear quite a few songs from Ryan Adams' Gold. Not that long ago, the soundtrack for I Am Sam was all the fashion. But lately, things have taken a sinister turn.
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Apparently not happy with only spending 90 days in prison, rapper DMX is still bringing the shenanigans, and is now being charged with assault after throwing a tantrum, and a tray of food, at a corrections officer, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. ... »»
Nothing quite compares to hearing a good, live performance. The energy, the raw talent, and the palpable joy that the musicians feel can make for an incredibly moving experience that for my money can't compare to sanitized studio releases. »»
Landon Pigg - Coffee Shop (EP)
RCA Records (2008)
Folk rock / Pop
I could fall madly in love with Landon Pigg's vocals when he starts singing on the gorgeous "Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop", a track that became a digital hit on iTunes and MySpace late last year after being featured in the "A Diamond Is Forever" campaign. The 24-year-old Nashville songwriter has a heart-leveling intimacy in his music that one doesn't hear everyday. Pigg considers his music to be "cinematic vibes," and his work is very visual, with that movie soundtrack quality, that makes him contemporary and likable. Pigg has been touring with Gavin DeGraw, and his music is naturally a compliment to DeGraw's acoustic-pop/rock style.
The aforementioned "Coffee Shop" is perfect just the way it is—a romantic and simple ode of love—as there's something in his voice that's slightly reminiscent of Belle and Sebastian. Pigg also does a reworked "Young at Heart", making it truly his own without disrespecting Frank Sinatra's version, while shifting the tone of the song to one of complete vulnerability. "Great Companion" has a familiar quality to it, with the easily relatable lyrics: "And our history will never be erased / You were a great companion / And some memories will never ever fade / So I love and so I hate"
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