Here’s some indie pop music by Ruby the RabbitFoot from Athens, Georgia.
I recently discovered her while reading Nathan Lankford’s post on the Austin Town Hall blog. She will be appearing at South by Southwest here in Austin.
In a Southern Living article, 10 Southern Bands to Listen to Today, they say “There’s just something about Ruby. The girl radiates lightning bolts, lollipops, cat memes, and sweet tea—on stage and off. She’s a treasure.”
I updated my original music post for Tim McGraw from September 27, 2014. Individual songs have been grouped into a single playlist, which makes listening to them easier. It has been included here as well for convenience. Also, I added quite a few videos and links.
Playlist
Tim McGraw (Playlist) – 8 songs, 33 min
See my Tim McGraw post for more of Tim’s songs, albums, videos, and links. This video has been included there as well.
I’m Not Gonna Miss You
Tim McGraw performed I’m Not Gonna Miss You at the 2015 Academy Awards recently. It was an intimate, emotional moment of an honest, touching song that won the Grammy this year as Best Country Song. It was the last song written by Glen Campbell, who has been struggling with Alzheimer’s disease since 2011. It was also nominated for Best Original Song for a film (I’ll Be Me), but he was not able to attend. Here is Tim McGraw’s live performance of Glen’s song.
“I’m Not Gonna Miss You” by Tim McGraw – 2 min 38 sec
See my post I’m Not Gonna Miss You to listen to Glen Campbell’s music, watch the trailer of his film I’ll Be Me, or a CBS documentary about his Goodbye Tour. It also includes Glen’s performance of his song, as well as a tribute performance by his son Shannon Campbell.
I updated my original music post for George Strait from September 20, 2014. The individual songs were grouped into a single playlist, which makes listening to them easier. It has been included here as well for convenience.
George Strait (Playlist) – 12 songs, 40 min
To listen to more of his albums, view his videos, or access related links, just click the following:
Here’s some country music by Slaid Cleaves for you to listen with Spotify.
The music of Austin-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Slaid Cleaves is rooted in country and traditional folk songs. I saw him perform twice at the Cactus Cafe in Austin. The first time his childhood friend Rod Picott opened for him, with whom he has co-written quite a few songs; the other time he performed for the entire evening.
Rod Picott is a singer-songwriter whose music incorporates elements of Americana, alt-country, and folk. I saw him perform twice at Cactus Cafe in Austin opening for his friend Slaid Cleaves the first time, and appearing with Amanda Shires the other time. He will also be playing at SXSW 2015.
I have updated my original solo piano music post for Philip Wesley from November 7, 2014. Individual songs have been grouped into a single playlist, which makes listening to them easier. It has been included here as well for convenience.
Playlist
These are some of his more popular songs.
Philip Wesley (Playlist) – 12 songs, 59 min
See my Philip Wesley post for more of his albums, videos, and links. This playlist has been included there as well.
I have updated my original solo piano music post for Joseph Akins from October 17, 2014. Individual songs have been grouped into a single playlist, which makes listening to them easier. It has been included here as well for convenience. I also added videos of live performances,and links for his website, social media, music players and stores.
These are some of his more popular songs.
Joseph Akins (Playlist) – 12 songs, 1 hr 2 min
See my Joseph Akins post for more of his albums, videos, and links. This playlist has been included there as well.
I have completely replaced my original indie pop music post for Bleachers on September 22, 2014. I highlighted some more popular songs in a playlist, and added videos and links.
Playlist
Here are some of their more popular songs.
Bleachers (Playlist) – 8 songs, 25 min
See my Bleachers post to listen to more of Bleachers’ music.
Here’s a rock playlist called “Sarah’s Playlist” that was created by Sarah McLachlan for you to listen with Spotify. Note that this is not her music, but songs that she chose for this playlist.
Playlist
“Sarah’s Playlist” created by Sarah McLachlan (Nov 4, 2014) – 15 songs, 1 hr 12 min
See my Sarah McLachlan music post to listen to more of her own music.
Also, I would be interested in any feedback about your experience with listening to Spotify playlists like this. I am considering using this approach for future music roundup posts that might be weekly, monthly, or annual. I might highlight selected songs from specific genres or artists, or perhaps gather songs from the most popular posts. It could also be useful to offer a mix of songs from various artists, such as those performing at the South by Southwest music festival. Let me know what you think.
