Left This Mark

That new Elephant Micah album sounds very yummy indeed, folks. So if you're into Bonnie Prince Billy, say, or the late Jason Molina, be sure to give Joseph O'Connell a chance, too.

Elephant Micah - By The Canal

Hee Haw

Some good news for all you Hiss Golden Messenger lovers out there. In an interesting recent interview with No Depression magazine, HGM foreman MC Taylor says that a new album, to be called Haw, is in the can and will be out next spring. Can't wait? The renowned New York Taper recorded their two gigs at Raleigh's Hopscotch Festival last September: go here and here to listen. Tasty little teaser below.

Hiss Golden Messenger - Red Rose Nantahala (live)

In the same interview, Taylor positively raves about the pastoral lofi Americana of one Joe O'Connell, the brains behind little-known Elephant Micah. I can see where he comes from. Loon calls of rare beauty indeed.

Elephant Micah - Tin Foil Continent
Elephant Micah - Loon Call