With the release of her sixth solo album, "101," Keren Ann uses her deft sound-weaving skills to give the listener a glimpse into the lives of others. This is film noir folk-pop that sticks with you long after the music has stopped. Although she has also released French material in the past, this all-English record proves that her voice is hypnotic no matter which language she chooses.
Interview: Keren Ann Tackles Film Noir Folk-Pop on '101'
'A Winter Tale' in Spring: Singer/Songwriter Bobby Long to Play McCabe's This Friday
Don't let the title of Bobby Long's album fool you. 'A Winter Tale' features music you'll want to listen to in every season. This British singer/songwriter followed in the footsteps of some of his heroes and recorded his debut album with a live band--using the vintage equipment in music producer Liam Watson's analog recording studio.
LAist Interview: Pete Thomas of Jackshit
Pete Thomas, a drummer since he was a kid in Sheffield, England, joined Elvis Costello to form the Attractions and continues as the drummer for the Imposters. He has also played as a session musician with countless artists including Johnny Cash, Sheryl Crow, Neil Finn, John Wesley Harding, Joe Jackson, Los Lobos, Joan Osbourne, Pearl Jam, Bonnie Raitt, Squeeze, Richard Thompson, Rufus Wainwright, and the Waterboys. In 2003, Thomas was inducted into the Rock...

