This week’s Five Songs features music from Worcester and the surrounding towns. I’ve already mentioned the Worcester area’s Amanda Cote Project on here, but let me just plug them again because they’re amazing and play out constantly. Listen to them, they’re awesome.
Here’s a sampling of some other music from this part of Central Mass.
IzaJane – Jolene: Maybe I’m biased because Dolly Parton’s original “Jolene” is one of my favorite songs of all time, but Iza Jane’s cover nails the appeal of the original, staying simple, with urgent guitar chords under her aching, pleading voice.
Day One – Hero: An honest, emotional, and hopeful view of fatherhood from this acclaimed hip hop collective. Also features a sample from Robin Wright Penn’s version of “A Hero Comes Home.”
Secret Sage – The Motorcycle Song: A cheerful, laidback country tune that’s perfect for the start of spring. The instrumentation is really cool, with great percussive effects.
Trebek – Bitter End: A rock song with catchy melodies over driving guitars and drums. The music is electric, bringing the passionate lyrics to life.
New Pilot – Sinking Ships & Broken Lips: The prominent electric guitar part grabs you first, then it launches into a song equally influenced by seventies rock and Modest Mouse. It’s a unique combination that blends seamlessly into a wide, unsettling sound.
Any other suggestions for Worcester area music I should check out? Let me know at tenmilesma@gmail.com or on Twitter @tenmilesma
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