New on mvyradio: Johnny Flynn

He hails from the same UK scene as Laura Marling and Mumford & Sons.  Johnny Flynn's "The Lady Is Risen" gives another dimension to Brit Folk on mvyradio.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


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Monday Free CD: Valerie June

"I'm singing a little blues, I'm singing a little folk, I'm singing a little country.  I'm singing a little . . . whatever comes out of me."

She does it all and more on her major label debut, "Pushin' Against A Stone."  We're giving this intriguing artist's disc away as the Monday Free CD.

Listen for your chance to win, or check out the MVY mobile App for another (secret) way to enter.

New on mvyradio: Tedeschi Trucks Band

They keep delivering . . . the Tedeschi Trucks Band have another great sounding single, the title track from "Made Up Mind."

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

Uncharted Waters: Inside Llewyn Davis

Will it be the next "O Brother Where Art Thou?"

The players are the same:  Joel Coen, Ethan Coen and T Bone Burnett.

Add in Marcus Mumford and Justin Timberlake, as well as a raft of 60s folk nuggets, and something's happening here.

The soundtrack to "Inside Llewyn Davis" is featured on this week's Uncharted Waters, along with new cuts from Bonnie Raitt, Vienna Teng, Houndmouth, The Devil Makes 3 and Los Lobos.


See the trailer on Youtube.

mvy Live: Milk Carton Kids

We fell in love with Milk Carton Kids at Newport Folk this year.  And if you love the delicate harmonies and beautiful guitar interplay of the likes of The Everly Brothers and Simon & Garfunkel, you'll fall in love too.

Hear the set, Thursday at 9pm ET.


Hear a live session on Youtube.

AOW: Elvis Costello & Roots

This week's Album Of The Week is the new Elvis Costello collaboration with The Roots.

The interesting intersection began, when Costello made appearances on Jimmy Fallon, with The Roots as a backing band.  Check out this clip from 2009.


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New on mvyradio: Coldplay

Coldplay DOES have a new album in the works, but "Atlas" is not on it.  This is a new song, that appears on the soundtrack to the new "Hunger Games" movie.

To see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

Uncharted Waters: Neko Case

Below is a video of Neko Case teaching you how to make Borscht.

Why?

Because Neko Case is so fantastic, that even watching her make Borscht is some kinda awesome.

Friday night on Uncharted Waters, Case is the featured artist, so expect to hear several tracks from her album "The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You."  Plus songs from Dawes' producer Jonathan Wilson, Lucius and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

Listen Friday, then find it in the Archives.


See the video on Vimeo with a list of ingredients too.

Movie: The Other Side Of The Ice

We hope you can join us next Wednesday, for a special film presentation, which will benefit Friends of mvyradio.

You may remember that in the summer of 2009, we were following the travels of Sprague Theobald, a Newport-based documentarian, as he and his crew navigated the Northwest Passage.  His film is now complete, and will screen on Martha's Vineyard.

In 2009, Sprague Theobald and his family set sail for the infamous Northwest Passage, the Arctic sea route connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans. Since 1906 a staggering number have died trying. From Newport, RI, through the Arctic and down to Seattle, it would be a five month, 8500 mile trek filled with deadly danger from ice and severe weather. Theobald created a film about his experience and has also written a book – both titled “The Other Side of the Ice”.

Come see this incredible film on Wednesday, September 25th at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center – part of the proceeds will benefit Friends Of mvyradio! Doors will open at 6:45 for the 7:30 screening with a book signing before the film and a Q&A after with the author and filmmaker.

For more information, visit the MV Film Center website.


The Other Side of the Ice - Official Trailer [HD] from HOLE IN THE WALL PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

AOW: Mavis Staples

"Pops told me 'Mavis, sing from your heart.'"

And Mavis Staples has done nothing but.  In her 2nd collaboration with producer Jeff Tweedy, she revisits many spiritual songs she'd originally sung with her family band, and Jeff Tweedy pens a handful of originals.  Iconic, and yet welcoming and even embracing, Mavis Staples is still capable of leading a march of people, together.

Watch the video below for a look at Mavis' late career resurgence, and be inspired.


See the video on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: John Mayer

John Mayer's look west has been fruitful.  On his 2nd album recorded on the Left Coast, his playing has become more delicate, intricate and his songwriting is breaking open.  "Wildfire" is another great sounding track from "Paradise Valley."

To see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

Monday Free CD: Amanda Shires

We're giving away "Down Fell The Doves" on Monday.  Listen in to win.  And listen in to learn about a new way to win, via the mvyradio App.


Hear Amanda, with her husband Jason Isbell, on Youtube.

Just Four Guys: Elton John

This week's "Just Four Guys" has Ray Whitaker talking about "The Beatles Of Elton John Albums."

Huh?

You'll have to tune in Sunday night at 6pm.  Or find it in the Archives.


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Movie: Jaws

The site The AV Club has a web series, where they visit the location of famous pop culture sites.  Check out the piece on some familiar Vineyard locations.  (And make sure you watch past the credits!)


We visit Jaws' "Shark Attack Island"

New on mvyradio: Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson's latest collection is a duets record with all female counterparts, called "To All The Girls I've Loved Before."  Venerable contemporary Mavis Staples joins him for the first single, "Grandma's Hands."

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Billy Bragg

In "Handyman's Blues" Billy Bragg speaks on behalf of those who wish they could fix a screen door . . .

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Paul McCartney

The prolific Beatle seems energized.

Paul McCartney's "New" has a nice bit of retro zing and makes us look forward to the whole album.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.



Hear "New" on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Deer Tick

They've been a local source of pride for our Rhode Island friends.  Deer Tick has been putting on great, loud, fun, rocking shows for years, building a following and a name.

What a surprise to discover that they have found a way to make their fun and passion, so accessible.  Check out some of their past concerts in our archives, and marvel at how tuneful and radio-friendly their new single, "The Dream's In The Ditch" is.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.
 

Hear the song on Youtube.

AOW: Tedeschi Trucks Band

What can we say?  We're just glad these guys keep making music.  It's pretty much the ideal kind of mvyradio record.  Check out Tedeschi Trucks Band's "Made Up Mind" as our Album Of The Week.

Hear more from both Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks in our archives!


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Brett Dennen

Brett Dennen arrived with his first album as a singer-songwriter-strummer, and has since evolved into a bit of a pop-craftsman, while still retaining his observant, folk-singer's lyrical voice.  He keeps things accessible on the new "Wild Child."

There is a ton of great Brett Dennen stuff in the mvyradio archives, including a video interview below.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio


Hear the song on Youtube.


Hear an mvyradio interview on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Iron & Wine

Sam Beam continues to amaze, with his layers of sound, his light touches and his evocative lyrics.  "The Desert Babbler" furthers his long winning streak.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.