Greg Laswell, the supremely talented Los Angeles based producer and songwriter, has been on the rise since his debut Vanguard release, Through Toledo, in 2006. Greg Laswell displays his knack for lush orchestral arrangements and captivating vocals on his new Covers EP which will be released October 6 on Vanguard Records. The five-song album features covers of Echo & The Bunnymen, Morphine, ...
California singer Greg Laswell is poised to release an EP of cover songs, cleverly titled Covers, on October 6th. If there's one thing we love it's covers. If there are two things we love they're covers of artists we love. That's why were pleased to to be able to give you Laswell's cover of Kristin Hersh's "Your Ghost". If you haven't heard the original, get it. Michael Stipe sings back-ups
Greg Laswell found his path into the scene by his sheer use of singer/songwriter talents, minus the glorifying 'I-make-song-to-get-girls' attitude. We enjoy listening to a male vocalist who seems to carry some grit in his pockets, while leaving all of the colorful clutter behind. Laswell's latest album, Three Flights From Alto Nido , marks his third solo album since 2003 and is just that;...
103.1 is presenting Greg Laswell every Wednesday night this month at the Hotel Cafe in LA. I got my tickets to see El Perro Del Mar on the 14th, and then saw that playing also that night was The One AM Radio, which made me nearly crap my pants. To find out that Greg Laswell is playing along with them just made my day, month, and year. I cannot freakin' believe it! Oh, and on the 28th, he's ...
Greg Laswell - News - Music Review: Greg Laswell - Covers EP So many artists, so little time… I'm now of the opinion that the State of California has been hiding Greg Laswell since 2003. Based in Los Angeles, Laswell has produced two EPs, with a new EP - Covers - being released on October 6, 2009.
Greg Laswell @ Live at Joe’s Pub in New York City on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Listen with no preconceived notions and leave still trying to place Greg Laswell’s voice, his sound. There are so many references in his music, which doesn’t come as a big surprise; his latest EP, Covers, includes songs as diverse as Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” (already a very divisive
"Listen to What You're Missin'" takes you through four tracks of the week, giving you an updated look at what's good, so check it--Charles Trees, Greg Laswell, Michna and Telepathe.
Greg Laswell found his path into the scene by his sheer use of singer/songwriter talents, minus the glorifying 'I-make-song-to-get-girls' attitude. We enjoy listening to a male vocalist who seems to carry some grit in his pockets, while leaving all of the colorful clutter behind. Laswell's latest album, Three Flights From Alto Nido , marks his third solo album since 2003 and is just that;...
A few months back Greg Laswell impressed me with his cover of Cyndi Lauper's classic Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. At that time he had just come out with an EP and was dutifully slaving away on creating his latest album, Three Flights from Alto Nido (amazon ) (itunes ), which was quite awesomely sent out to me a few weeks after writing that first post. Here is the part of this post where I try t...
Greg Laswell, the supremely talented Los Angeles based producer and songwriter, has been on the rise since his debut Vanguard release, Through Toledo, in 2006. Greg Laswell displays his knack for lush orchestral arrangements and captivating vocals on his new Covers EP which will be released October 6 on Vanguard Records. The five-song album features covers of Echo & The Bunnymen, Morphine, ...
Jennanana caused me think back to Greg Laswell's set at the Ingrid Michaelson show in June and how much I loved "Embrace Me" more than the album version. So I was whining about wanting to find a live acoustic version. Then I realized, I should look before I whine. So I found it. gives me goosebumps....
Greg Laswell found his path into the scene by his sheer use of singer/songwriter talents, minus the glorifying 'I-make-song-to-get-girls' attitude. We enjoy listening to a male vocalist who seems to carry some grit in his pockets, while leaving all of the colorful clutter behind. Laswell's latest album, Three Flights From Alto Nido , marks his third solo album since 2003 and is just that;...
I have been looking forward to seeing Ingrid Michaelson live for months. The first time I was supposed to see her (opening for Matt Nathanson), she dropped out of the show last minute. Then the Hotel Cafe show sold out. Now I am finally getting a chance to see her as she kicks off her first major headlining tour in Philadelphia on June 1st! Since I am so excited, I decided to check out her op...
California singer Greg Laswell is poised to release an EP of cover songs, cleverly titled Covers, on October 6th. If there's one thing we love it's covers. If there are two things we love they're covers of artists we love. That's why were pleased to to be able to give you Laswell's cover of Kristin Hersh's "Your Ghost". If you haven't heard the original, get it. Michael Stipe sings back-ups