AnEarful
@anearful.bsky.social
Music obsessive, deeply engaged with an omnivorous array of sound. Keep up with it all, including the Discover Music podcast, at my Linktree: linktr.ee/anearful (He/Him)
Farewell, Raul Malo of The Mavericks, who died yesterday at 60. Nowadays, it's fun to call a talent "generational" - and I believe that to be true of him. I was the last person who expected this "90s band" to make one of the best albums of the 2010s! youtu.be/bvFS1w2qLB4?...
[Call Me] When You Get To Heaven
YouTube video by The Mavericks - Topic
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December 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Farewell, Raul Malo of The Mavericks, who died yesterday at 60. Nowadays, it's fun to call a talent "generational" - and I believe that to be true of him. I was the last person who expected this "90s band" to make one of the best albums of the 2010s! youtu.be/bvFS1w2qLB4?...
Bryan Ferry - These Foolish Things (Atlantic, 1973) The Roxy man continues to reshape the pop landscape, this time from the inside out, with an approach that flattens Dylan, Beatles, and the Stones into the same glamtastic pancake as Gore, Smokey, et al. Fun! #5debutalbums7074
December 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Bryan Ferry - These Foolish Things (Atlantic, 1973) The Roxy man continues to reshape the pop landscape, this time from the inside out, with an approach that flattens Dylan, Beatles, and the Stones into the same glamtastic pancake as Gore, Smokey, et al. Fun! #5debutalbums7074
If you're wondering what 2026 will sound like, here's a sneak peek at part of the picture! kent watari - nervefield flickering [official audio] He makes his Phantom Limb debut with subtraction in spiral, out on February 27. #electronicmusic
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youtu.be/qkceoCUj--g?...
kent watari - nervefield flickering [official audio]
YouTube video by Phantom Limb
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December 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
If you're wondering what 2026 will sound like, here's a sneak peek at part of the picture! kent watari - nervefield flickering [official audio] He makes his Phantom Limb debut with subtraction in spiral, out on February 27. #electronicmusic
youtu.be/qkceoCUj--g?...
youtu.be/qkceoCUj--g?...
Finally, @crumbtheband.bsky.social gives me the live album I've been dreaming of! Also: Water From Your Eyes, @laikasongs.bandcamp.com, @essvus.bsky.social, and Mandatory Liberation, Vol. 2 from Gold Bolus & Strategy of Tension. anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for... #newmusicfriday
A Song For Friday: Crumb
Finally, the live album I've been dreaming of. Also: Water From Your Eyes, Laika Songs, Essvus, and Mandatory Liberation, Vol. 2
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December 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Finally, @crumbtheband.bsky.social gives me the live album I've been dreaming of! Also: Water From Your Eyes, @laikasongs.bandcamp.com, @essvus.bsky.social, and Mandatory Liberation, Vol. 2 from Gold Bolus & Strategy of Tension. anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for... #newmusicfriday
Steely Dan - Can’t Buy A Thrill (ABC, 1972/74) The greatest A1 and B1 in the history of debut albums? They ruled the radio throughout the decade either way. Great songs throughout, with the only knock being multiple vocalists fuzzed their identity. Not for long. #5debutalbums7074
December 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Steely Dan - Can’t Buy A Thrill (ABC, 1972/74) The greatest A1 and B1 in the history of debut albums? They ruled the radio throughout the decade either way. Great songs throughout, with the only knock being multiple vocalists fuzzed their identity. Not for long. #5debutalbums7074
If you’re still waiting to to listen to The Resurrection Game, put this video up on the biggest screen in your house and you will be SOLD. Emma Swift - "Going Where The Lonely Go" (Official Video) youtu.be/hvA1kxEnnTw?...
Emma Swift - "Going Where The Lonely Go" (Official Video)
YouTube video by Emma Swift
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November 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
If you’re still waiting to to listen to The Resurrection Game, put this video up on the biggest screen in your house and you will be SOLD. Emma Swift - "Going Where The Lonely Go" (Official Video) youtu.be/hvA1kxEnnTw?...
Rather than looking back on a quiet release day, I’m celebrating Ulrika Spacek's next album, Expo, in advance. Get a line on what to expect in February 2026 with Square Root Of None, this week’s A Song For Friday. @fulltimehobby.bsky.social anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for...
A Song For Friday: Ulrika Spacek
Celebrating a future album with the latest single from Ulrika Spacek's Expo.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Rather than looking back on a quiet release day, I’m celebrating Ulrika Spacek's next album, Expo, in advance. Get a line on what to expect in February 2026 with Square Root Of None, this week’s A Song For Friday. @fulltimehobby.bsky.social anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for...
Peter Townshend - Who Came First (Track, 1972) Despite billing it as a “gynormous ego trip,” this revealed a softer, more generous side to the man. But it’s the Lifehouse demos that resonate most, along with the acoustic guitar/synth blend on Paravardigar. #5debutalbums7074
November 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Peter Townshend - Who Came First (Track, 1972) Despite billing it as a “gynormous ego trip,” this revealed a softer, more generous side to the man. But it’s the Lifehouse demos that resonate most, along with the acoustic guitar/synth blend on Paravardigar. #5debutalbums7074
Roxy Music - S/T (Reprise, 1972) The past, present, and future of rock fission off into a mushroom cloud shot through with arty pretension and deeply felt romanticism on this staggering debut. America would feel the fallout later! #5debutalbums7074
November 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Roxy Music - S/T (Reprise, 1972) The past, present, and future of rock fission off into a mushroom cloud shot through with arty pretension and deeply felt romanticism on this staggering debut. America would feel the fallout later! #5debutalbums7074
David Lee Daniels - Black Jack Davy (Playboy, 1973) There’s enough swagger to his delivery to match the Muscle Shoals Horns, who add a lot to this album, plus the desperation of a man who knows he’s getting his one chance to make it. A fascinating enigma. #5debutalbums7074
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 AM
David Lee Daniels - Black Jack Davy (Playboy, 1973) There’s enough swagger to his delivery to match the Muscle Shoals Horns, who add a lot to this album, plus the desperation of a man who knows he’s getting his one chance to make it. A fascinating enigma. #5debutalbums7074
Bobby Whitlock - s/t (ABC Dunhill, 1972) Explodes with passion and that large-band, organic quality that defined rock in the early 70s. If you’re a fan of All Things Must Pass and Layla, this should be on your itinerary! #5debutalbums7074
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Bobby Whitlock - s/t (ABC Dunhill, 1972) Explodes with passion and that large-band, organic quality that defined rock in the early 70s. If you’re a fan of All Things Must Pass and Layla, this should be on your itinerary! #5debutalbums7074
Fotheringay - s/t (Island, 1970/Carthage, 1986) Still and forever my favorite Sandy Denny project and Brit-folk band - Lucas and Donahue are no joke! Definitive covers of Dylan and Lightfoot along with a quiver of stellar originals that never miss. #5debutalbums7074
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Fotheringay - s/t (Island, 1970/Carthage, 1986) Still and forever my favorite Sandy Denny project and Brit-folk band - Lucas and Donahue are no joke! Definitive covers of Dylan and Lightfoot along with a quiver of stellar originals that never miss. #5debutalbums7074
Glass Harp - S/T (Decca, 1970) Phil Keaggy’s high-flying guitar soars alongside strings and winds, with a pumping rhythm section and his faith providing further guidance. Beautifully recorded, too! #5debutalbums7074
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Glass Harp - S/T (Decca, 1970) Phil Keaggy’s high-flying guitar soars alongside strings and winds, with a pumping rhythm section and his faith providing further guidance. Beautifully recorded, too! #5debutalbums7074
Here's a hasty list for #5debutalbums7074. Lots of chancers included, but Lennon, Roxy, Eno, Ferry, Betty Davis, Fotheringay, and Bill Withers are most likely going to be battling for the top five. Lots of fun to come, @richards7370.bsky.social!
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#5debutalbums7074
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November 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Here's a hasty list for #5debutalbums7074. Lots of chancers included, but Lennon, Roxy, Eno, Ferry, Betty Davis, Fotheringay, and Bill Withers are most likely going to be battling for the top five. Lots of fun to come, @richards7370.bsky.social!
open.spotify.com/playlist/4pP...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4pP...
Come face-to-face with Rebecca Sykes, whose wonderful debut EP gives us this week’s A Song For Friday. Also: Michael Hersch, Ensemble Dal Niente, Mario Layne Fabrizio, Kara-Lis Coverdale, Lawrence English & Stephen Vitiello, and more! anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for...
A Song For Friday: Rebecca Sykes
A wonderful new artist's debut EP. Also: Michael Hersch, Ensemble Dal Niente, Mario Layne Fabrizio, Kara-Lis Coverdale, Lawrence English & Stephen Vitiello, Tristan Perich & James McVinnie, Etc.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Come face-to-face with Rebecca Sykes, whose wonderful debut EP gives us this week’s A Song For Friday. Also: Michael Hersch, Ensemble Dal Niente, Mario Layne Fabrizio, Kara-Lis Coverdale, Lawrence English & Stephen Vitiello, and more! anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for...
This is a big one, people! Over 29 releases from a wide gene pool of genres (including many mutations 😂) are included on the latest episode of Discover Music With AnEarful! Monthly Listening: October 2025 is on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧
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Monthly Listening: October 2025
Podcast Episode · Discover Music with AnEarful · 11/19/2025 · 1h 42m
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November 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This is a big one, people! Over 29 releases from a wide gene pool of genres (including many mutations 😂) are included on the latest episode of Discover Music With AnEarful! Monthly Listening: October 2025 is on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Wild Ponies - Things That Used To Shine (Ditch Dog, 2013) I stumbled on them in Nashville and became an instant fan of Doug and Telisha Williams’ moody take on classic country. This album has aged like a fine bourbon and their latest was a masterpiece! #5debutalbums1014
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Wild Ponies - Things That Used To Shine (Ditch Dog, 2013) I stumbled on them in Nashville and became an instant fan of Doug and Telisha Williams’ moody take on classic country. This album has aged like a fine bourbon and their latest was a masterpiece! #5debutalbums1014
Volta, a new piece for orchestra, is a triumph for composer Anthony Cheung and is today's A Song For Friday. Also: Hotspit, Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi, Jim Jarmusch & Anika, Lia Kohl, Pacifica Quartet, Arp, Debit, Stare Kits, and Armand Hammer & Alchemist anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for...
A Song For Friday: Anthony Cheung
Volta, a new piece for orchestra, is a triumph. Also: Hotspit, Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi, Jim Jarmusch & Anika, Lia Kohl, Pacifica Quartet, Arp, Debit, Stare Kits, and Armand Hammer & Alchemist
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November 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Volta, a new piece for orchestra, is a triumph for composer Anthony Cheung and is today's A Song For Friday. Also: Hotspit, Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi, Jim Jarmusch & Anika, Lia Kohl, Pacifica Quartet, Arp, Debit, Stare Kits, and Armand Hammer & Alchemist anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for...
Here for it. Anthony Cheung Composer Portrait at the Miller Theatre with Claire Chase, the JACK Quartet, Yarn/Wire, and the composer playing works from the past decade. Deeply necessary! #livemusic
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Here for it. Anthony Cheung Composer Portrait at the Miller Theatre with Claire Chase, the JACK Quartet, Yarn/Wire, and the composer playing works from the past decade. Deeply necessary! #livemusic
If you loved Luster by @mariasomerville, you'll be newly transported by the Remixes EP! Half the songs are out now on @4AD_Official. Creative collabs with Seefeel, Colle (from Chanel Beads) & Fatshaudi will give you a new perspective on Maria's work.
mariasomerville.bandcamp.com/album/luster...
mariasomerville.bandcamp.com/album/luster...
Luster Remixes, by Maria Somerville
6 track album
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November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If you loved Luster by @mariasomerville, you'll be newly transported by the Remixes EP! Half the songs are out now on @4AD_Official. Creative collabs with Seefeel, Colle (from Chanel Beads) & Fatshaudi will give you a new perspective on Maria's work.
mariasomerville.bandcamp.com/album/luster...
mariasomerville.bandcamp.com/album/luster...
Superb set from Folk Bitch Trio at Baby’s All Right! Harmonies to sigh for and stage presence that left the audience captivated. Great songs, great singing…what are you waiting for? #LiveMusic
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Superb set from Folk Bitch Trio at Baby’s All Right! Harmonies to sigh for and stage presence that left the audience captivated. Great songs, great singing…what are you waiting for? #LiveMusic
Alex Amen, a classic singer-songwriter with a touch of Tim Buckley and John Craigie, during his beautiful set opening for Folk Bitch Trio at Baby’s All Right - the Aussies are up next! #livemusic
November 12, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Alex Amen, a classic singer-songwriter with a touch of Tim Buckley and John Craigie, during his beautiful set opening for Folk Bitch Trio at Baby’s All Right - the Aussies are up next! #livemusic
I haven’t even listened yet, but it’s new Leah Senior, fercryinoutloud! leahsenior.bandcamp.com/track/people...
People Pleaser, by Leah Senior
track by Leah Senior
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November 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I haven’t even listened yet, but it’s new Leah Senior, fercryinoutloud! leahsenior.bandcamp.com/track/people...
No Lands/Negative Space @newamrecords.bsky.social, 2014) “You might call it a synth-art-almost-pop record, hinting at 80's hit-makers without actually going there. Even with the Linn drums, there's nothing ironic going on in these lush, warmly produced pieces.” (My original review) #5debutalbums1014
November 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
No Lands/Negative Space @newamrecords.bsky.social, 2014) “You might call it a synth-art-almost-pop record, hinting at 80's hit-makers without actually going there. Even with the Linn drums, there's nothing ironic going on in these lush, warmly produced pieces.” (My original review) #5debutalbums1014
Jenny O. - Automechanic (Holy Trinity Records, 2013) Great songs, great singing, stellar production by Jonathan Wilson, James Gadson on two tracks…why wasn’t this huge? At least in an indie way? Music biz mystery. On my top 100 of the decade list! #5debutalbums1014
November 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Jenny O. - Automechanic (Holy Trinity Records, 2013) Great songs, great singing, stellar production by Jonathan Wilson, James Gadson on two tracks…why wasn’t this huge? At least in an indie way? Music biz mystery. On my top 100 of the decade list! #5debutalbums1014