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Posts by Daniel Messé

It is! And “Pacific Street” as well. There are a lot of these sort of connections on the new album. I am a sucker for this sort of “personal mythology”.

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“Hem adjacent”

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News soon!

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Hem - Rabbit Songs 25th Anniversary - KOOP Radio 91.7 FM By Ryan J Nims

Thank you @ryannims.bsky.social for this thoughtful interview!!

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Sadly, no. Never even got to see them perform live. Enjoyed being label mates for a spell nonetheless.

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Setanta did right by us. Shoutout Keith Cullen.

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Yes! Stay tuned for more info.

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Rabbit Songs (25th Anniversary Edition) By Hem

Dear friends, we’re delighted to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Rabbit Songs with the album’s first-ever vinyl release plus a digital version, fully remastered. Out November 28, and available for pre-order now! 🐇💿 Pre-save / Pre-order link here:

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Burn Card
Burn Card YouTube video by The Barr Brothers - Topic

The Barr Brothers are just masterful songwriters, and their song “Burn Card” is a perfect example of why they are so great at their craft; the extended poker metaphors never feel forced, and meaning is never sacrificed for cleverness. Plus it just sings beautifully!

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Matt Maltese performing at Brooklyn Bowl, Philadelphia, 10-02-25
Wonderful show!

Matt Maltese performing at Brooklyn Bowl, Philadelphia, 10-02-25 Wonderful show!

Matt Maltese, live at Brooklyn Bowl, Philadelphia, 10-02-25
Wonderful show!

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Foxwarren performing @Underground Arts in Philadelphia, 09-25-25

Foxwarren performing @Underground Arts in Philadelphia, 09-25-25

Foxwarren performing @Underground Arts in Philly, September 25th, 2025.
I am obsessed.

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Anna Tivel - White Goose (Official Video)
Anna Tivel - White Goose (Official Video) YouTube video by FluffandGravy

“White Goose” by Anna Tivel, is a laid back revelation of a song, where the natural world gently embraces us humans, reminding us they we too are a part of this world. Awe has never sounded so hushed.

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Andy Shauf - "Early to the Party"
Andy Shauf - "Early to the Party" YouTube video by ANTI- Records

Just working my way backwards through Andy Shauf’s entire discography. Check out the production on this tune from his 2016 album “The Party”. It sounds like Steely Dan on barbiturates; woozy and sophisticated in equal measure.

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The album reels are assembled! Now off to Sterling Sound Nashville for vinyl mastering.

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Are We in Heaven?
Are We in Heaven? YouTube video by Twain - Topic

I know nothing about this band/person named “Twain”, but they can sure make a great song! Visionary folk music, sort of in the spirit of early Victoria Williams. Highly recommended!

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Trail of Volcanoes
Trail of Volcanoes YouTube video by Paul Simon - Topic

How is it possible that Paul Simon is still capable of surprising us in 2025? “Trail of Volcanos” is an exercise in restraint, but reaching for something truly sublime, like a whispered prayer:

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Charlotte Cornfield - In My Corner (Official Video)
Charlotte Cornfield - In My Corner (Official Video) YouTube video by Charlotte Cornfield

Still hung up on Charlotte Cornfield. What an incredibly satisfying song:

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Thank you!

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Where Do You Start
Where Do You Start YouTube video by Shirley Horn - Topic

Is there anything more luxuriously comforting than Shirley Horn singing a great old Johnny Mandel / Alan Bergman song?

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Congratulations to you and the entire company! Looks like a magical production!

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We Would Call This Place Our Home
We Would Call This Place Our Home YouTube video by Happy Camper - Topic

“We Would Call This Place Our Home” by a band out of the Netherlands called Happy Camper, starts out as this unassuming pinecone of a tune, and grows into a majestic Douglas fir. Naturally, I’m obsessed:

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Charlotte Cornfield - Storm Clouds (official audio)
Charlotte Cornfield - Storm Clouds (official audio) YouTube video by Charlotte Cornfield

I’ve mentioned @charlottecornfield.bsky.social before, and my admiration for her work has only grown since then. Her song “Storm Clouds” is an incredible piece of songwriting; the specificity in her lyrics, that incredible repeating bridge/coda, not to mention her performance. It’s all just perfect:

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For the vinyl release of “Rabbit Songs” we’re doing everything we can to go directly from the original 1/2” tapes to the lathe; analog to analog. Today, we finally unearthed the original mixes for “Sailor” (once thought lost). A very good day!

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Foxwarren - "Dance" (Full Album Stream)
Foxwarren - "Dance" (Full Album Stream) YouTube video by ANTI- Records

Okay, I know I just posted about Foxwarren @foxwarrenhq.bsky.social, but that was before I found out that the band just released their 2nd album, and I’m already obsessed. Check out this gorgeous tune: those soft, major-7th-y chord expansions that float in at the choruses just melt me.

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Foxwarren Foxwarren · Album · 2018 · 10 songs

In the past 10 years, some of my favorite artists have realeased some of my favorite albums ever. And the one release I find myself returning to more than any other has to be the 2018 debut from @foxwarrenhq.bsky.social.

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Perfect Dark (Live at RAK)
Perfect Dark (Live at RAK) YouTube video by Flyte - Topic

I’m breaking my social media fast because this particular version of this particular song is too good not to share.
“Perfect Dark (Live at RAK)” by Flyte w/Madison Cunningham:

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St. Charlene is definitely in the running. I don’t think it’s even available on the major streaming platforms.

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What a show! Just saw Chris Staples playing the most intimate rooftop concert you can imagine. Such a beautiful night of great songs!

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I Fell in Love, Again
I Fell in Love, Again YouTube video by Sinj Clarke - Topic

Would you like to hear a really wonderful instrumental song? “I Fell in Love, Again” by Australian artist Sinj Clarke is as moody as it is melodic; familiar and aloof, like a passerby’s smile.

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Thank you, Larry!

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