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Mood Board: Jess Williamson’s A Mile South of Heaven
Mood Board is our column where artists share a few of the things that inspired their new record. This time, Texan singer-songwriter Jess Williamson tells us how Pam Houston’s short stories, Shooter Jennings’s tarot deck, and more helped shape A Mile South of Heaven — out today on New West Records. — Annie Fell, Editor-in-chief, Talkhouse Music I read this collection of short stories right after my last album came out and in the early stages of writing A Mile South of Heaven.
New West Records verwelkomt Jess Williamson
Haar nieuwste album A Mile South Of Heaven verschijnt 9 oktober op New West Records. Vandaag delen we de eerste single, "Goodbye to All That", een introspectief en prachtig gecomponeerd nummer, geïnspireerd op het gelijknamige essay van Joan Didion. Geschreven tijdens een periode van reflectie op haar leven tussen Los Angeles en Marfa, Texas, beschrijft het nummer de onzekerheid, groei en mogelijkheden die gepaard gaan met de beslissing of het tijd is om verder te gaan – of nog even te blijven.
Why Finland is Still the World's Happiest Nation
For the seventh year in a row, Finland has been voted the world’s happiest nation. Why is it that year after year, this Nordic nation consistently tops global happiness rankings? What is the secret behind Finland’s enduring happiness? From its breathtaking natural landscapes to its robust social policies, Finland offers its residents a quality of life that is second to none. Here are all the reasons why Finland is yet again the world’s happiest nation, and what you can do when you visit.
Delicious Easter Cocktails to Try
Easter is a time for celebration and, let’s be honest, lots of chocolate. We’ve taken it as an opportunity to craft some delicious spring cocktails, giving you the perfect inspiration to try out some new and refreshing drinks. Here are some delicious Easter cocktails to try this year – and yes, they each have a generous dose of chocolate in them.
Five best affordable mezcals
When it comes to artisanal spirits, mezcal stands out for its rich heritage and complex flavour profiles. Originating from Mexico, this agave spirit has seen a surge in popularity thanks to its distinctive and often smoky flavours, and diverse expressions. While Tequila can only be produced from blue weber agave, mezcal can be made from any agave variety! But that diversity can bring challenges with it, namely price.
Master of Malt Blog
Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate whoever you call mum, and spoil them with something special. Working at Master of Malt, our way of treating the women in our life is usually by shaking (or stirring) up a delicious cocktail for them. Whether you’re planning a brunch, a dinner, or just a simple get-together, these cocktail recipes are sure to impress and make your Mother’s Day celebration the tastiest one yet.
Eleni Drake - “Guts" — Operation Every Band
SXSW 2024 - OEB Score: 7; Popularity Index: 6 Pairs Well With…Lucy Dacus, Julie Byrne, Jess Williamson Eleni Drake’s music is often accompanied by the normal tenets of folk music - acoustic guitar, vocals, and quiet accompaniment - yet the warmth on her latest record Surf The Sun is notable beyond expectations. She balances lo-fi intimacy and fuller tones in a way that prevents quiet music from becoming too sleepy, achieving impact with a whisper and embracing the space between the notes.
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People always tell you that there’s no such thing as cool. Or maybe that was just my mum telling me that when I was in Year 7. Anyhow, whatever you definition of cool is, we’re sure these Valentine’s Day gifts will fit the bill. Forget flowers and chocolates this year – why not surprise your special someone with something off the beaten track? We’ve strayed from the path, and it’s delicious out here. Ready to steal our creative ideas?
New Arrival of the Week: Lochlea 5 Year Old
Lochlea Distillery is turning five this year, and the team has released a very special, very limited whisky for the occasion – on Burns Night, no less. I mean, how else would you expect them to celebrate? Lochlea 5 Year Old is that celebratory whisky, and is in fact the distillery’s first age statement single malt.
Enter our Burns Night Poetry Competition 2024
Are you a poet? Do you know it? Our beloved Burns Night Poetry Competition 2024 is back for another year! In honour of Scotland’s national poet, we’re encouraging you to pick up your finest quill (or biro) for the chance to win fame and glory. Oh, and some exceptional whisky. Enter our Burns Night Poetry Competition 2024 The most important rules for our judges are: A maximum of 25 lines Inspired by whisky As always, no rhyming of whisky and frisky.
I Killed Your Dog
The album’s penchant for experimentation is immediately evident as it playfully navigates through a variety of sonic landscapes. One moment, you find yourself wrapped in the dreamy embrace of relatively clean vocals, and the next, you’re thrust into a maelstrom of clashing instrumentals that seem to build and recede like tidal waves.
Jess Williamson Shares "Topanga Two Step" Video
Jess Williamson shares a video for “Topanga Two Step,” a stand out from her acclaimed new album, Time Ain’t Accidental, out now on Mexican Summer. “For ‘Topanga Two Step’, we set out to make a video that captures the surreal landscape of the Texas Hill Country and feels like a daydream,” Williamson explains. “We filmed on a ranch on the Guadalupe River and inside a Stonehenge replica.
Easy Painkiller cocktail recipe
The Painkiller cocktail is already promising a lot with a name like that. Health claims and cures aside, we think it’s going to be your new favourite summer rum drink. Piña Cowho? Painkiller cocktail: the history We don’t want to shun the Piña Colada too much – the Painkiller is a twist on the tropical classic after all. Made with dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and coconut cream, its origins go back to the 1970s in the British Virgin Islands. Specifically, the Soggy Dollar Bar.
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The Master of Malt Whisky Championships are back for another year! Last year, Bruichladdich took the crown. But this year is a new year, and the odds are renewed, so make sure you get your votes in every day to ensure your favourite distillery or brand takes the top spot. Master of Malt Whisky Championship 2023 How does the Whisky Championship work?
Hayden Pedigo - The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored
Considered an avant-garde artist, of sorts, his latest album, The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored, is his attempt at writing “the best instrumental acoustic guitar album of the past twenty years,” and it’s a beautiful, intricate, warm, and healing collection of songs. His fingers move adeptly over the acoustic guitar, evoking images of warm desert land or lush forests or cityscapes, depending what delights your imagination as you listen to the songs.
Jess Williamson - Time Ain’t Accidental Music Album Reviews
With downplayed creation and strong vocal exhibitions, the Los Angeles musician makes a sorrowful excursion record that feels like a leap forward. Time Ain't Coincidental is an excursion record loaded with open space and clear detail. Standing by listening to its 11 brilliant down home melodies, you'll experience a singalong to Townes Van Zandt, "cigarettes and modest incense," and a poolside rendezvous at a Marfa lodging.
"Elsewhere" By Hayden Pedigo
Hayden Pedigo is many things, an impromptu politician, model and multi-artist. His forthcoming album album The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored, is scheduled to drop on June 30th via Mexican Summer. Recently, Pedigo released lead single “Elsewhere,” Building upon one of the characters featured in the short “Elsewhere” film, “The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored” showcases Pedigo as a DVD guitar instructor. “This might be my favorite song on the record,” says Pedigo.
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Back in November we popped up to Derbyshire for the day, but it wasn’t for any English whisky. We were going to try a brand new bourbon called Never Say Die – and now we have our own Master of Malt-exclusive bottling! Here’s the skinny on our new arrival. “England’s first bourbon” is the first sentence I read about Never Say Die, and it’s fair to say that piqued my interest.
Helena Deland Shares New Single “Spring Bug”
Helena Deland has shared new acoustic single “Spring Bug” accompanied by a visualizer. “Spring Bug” follows “Deceiver,” released earlier this month in collaboration with claire rousay via Mexican Summer’s Looking Glass series. “Spring Bug” is her second single released with Montreal label and longtime collaborators Chivi Chivi, and follows the artist’s 2022 single “Swimmer.” Helena shares the following about “Spring Bug:” “Spring sun and spring rain make past selves sprout out of the ground.
"Time Ain't Accidental" By Jess Williamson
Singer/songwriter Jess Williamson recently released a one-shot video for her single “Time Ain’t Accidental,” the title track and opener from Williamson’s forthcoming album, out June 9th via Mexican Summer. ”The lyrics to “Time Ain’t Accidental” came pouring out of me because it’s the true story of a very special day when I was falling in love with the person who is now my partner.
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Ardbeg has launched its latest whisky ahead of this year’s Ardbeg Day, Heavy Vapours. Jess looks back on when she attended last year’s festivities and talked about all things innovation with Dr Bill Lumsden. The first time I visited the Ardbeg distillery was for Ardbeg Day 2022. If that’s not the way to pop your distillery cherry, I don’t know what is.
Master of Malt tastes: Bushmills 25 & 30 Year Old
Big news from the Irish whiskey world: Bushmills has opened its second site, the Causeway Distillery, and treated us to two new whiskeys to celebrate, the 25 Year Old and the 30 Year Old. We hopped over the Irish sea to check it all out. The newest distillery from the world’s oldest licensed distillery – that’s pretty cool, isn’t it?
Whisky of the Week: Wire Works Caduro
Brand new whisky alert this week from White Peak in Derbyshire, it’s Wire Works Caduro! Not only is this hot off the press, but it’s also the first whisky from the distillery that you can take back to be refilled. Whisky of the Week is back. Want to have your say? Keep an eye on our Instagram Stories and cast your vote for the next one – it’s never an easy choice.
Whisky of the Week: Amrut Triparva
Out of a whole host of brilliant whiskies, you voted for Amrut Triparva as our Whisky of the Week. As Jess found out when she had a taste, this is a super fruity Indian single malt! I got to foray into the world of Indian whisky this week, seeing as you voted for Amrut Triparva as your Whisky of the Week! It was a particularly fruity affair, so another brilliant choice from you all.
Hendrick’s Flora Adora: a curiously floral gin
The newest addition to the Hendrick’s family has landed. Let us introduce you to Hendrick’s Flora Adora, a limited release gin made using floral botanicals that are particularly attractive to pollinating insects! Did you know that at least 1,500 insects pollinate plants across the UK? That number skyrockets to 300,000 when you look at the world as a whole, which is pretty amazing when you consider that over 70% of Earth’s species depends on pollination.
Whisky of the Week: Redbreast 21 Year Old
You voted for an absolute corker this week, which meant Jess got to taste the delicious Redbreast 21 Year Old. It’s a tough job but somebody’s gotta do it, right? This week our Whisky of the Week was all about Irish whiskey. So I guess it should be Whiskey of the Week really, but you know what I’m talking about. Redbreast 21 Year Old came out on top, which meant I got to sip on this gorgeous single pot still whiskey. This is one of the oldest releases from Redbreast, first released in 2013.
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See what our experts have identified as industry trends so you can stay ahead of the game and enjoy the best from the world of drinks. I don’t really buy anything without doing an exhaustive amount of research, collating critical opinion, user reviews, and trusting expert opinion. We’re sure a lot of you are the same when it comes to drinks. We like to think we know at least one thing, or two, and that there’s plenty to learn in our latest industry trends report.
Whisky of the Week: Tamdhu 15 Year Old
You lot have great taste! For this Whisky of the Week, Jess got to sip on a sherried classic – ready to discover Tamdhu 15 Year Old? Our Whisky of the Week series continues, voted for by you! Didn’t get to have your say in this week’s bottle? Keep an eye on our Instagram Stories so that you can get your vote in for the next. Tandhu took your fancy this week, specifically its delightful 15 Year Old whisky. You guys must really like me. Or you’re just voting for the content you would like to see.
Matches made in heaven: Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky + cinnamon buns
Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky and sweet, spicy cinnamon buns – how are we going to top this match made in heaven? Anyone who knows me (or meets me for five minutes) will know that cinnamon buns are my weakness, along with whisky. So I’m not sure why it’s taken me quite so long to put two and two together, and find a whisky that perfectly matches the sweet, spicy, buttery treat. Being a Nordic treat (originating in Sweden) it seemed only right to find a Nordic whisky to enjoy alongside them.
Whisky of the week: Glen Scotia 18 Year Old
The latest in our series of whisky tastings voted for by you, it’s Glen Scotia 18 Year Old! Classic Campbeltown character shines through in this mellow, buttery single malt. We’re tasting a new whisky every week, and we’re letting you choose what we’re sipping. Want to have your say?
Master of Malt tastes… Mortlach 12 Year Old
Master of Malt tastes the youngest offering in Mortlach’s core range, the meaty, sherried 12 Year Old! Let’s learn a bit more about the Beast of Dufftown.
Monks who brew: a brief history of Trappist beer
‘Beer should be liquid bread, not colored water.’ – Belgian Trappist saying Tucked away behind the walls of unassuming monasteries, monks around the world have been brewing heady ales with deep, rich flavors for hundreds of years. These coveted concoctions, named ‘Trappist Beer’, are in fact part of a sacred spiritual tradition; a prayer to God. Get ready to dive into this captivating corner of culture. We’ll look at the history of the Trappist beer and why it is so celebrated around the world.
Classic Bars – Quaglino’s - Cocktail Menu - Master of Malt Blog
We’re back in the swing of indoor drinking again so it’s time for the return of our Classic Bars series. Today, we’re looking at Quaglino’s in Mayfair, haunt of royalty of all sorts. When we kickstarted our Classic Bars series back in September 2020, the future looked bright – until a month later, when our beloved watering holes were closed once more, that is.
Whisky Advent 2020 Day #9: Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask
Behind today’s little cardboard door of the Drinks by the Dram Whisky Advent Calendar is a fruity Speysider that brings together Scotland and the Caribbean. It’s Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask! You will never again make the choice between rum and whisky with Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask. But this single malt wasn’t just finished in any old rum casks. Oh, no. Balvenie malt master David C.
PropTech for economic recovery: Tech.London and UKPA roundtable recap
This summer, Tech.London and UK PropTech Association organised a roundtable discussion looking at the role of PropTech companies in supporting economic recovery post-Covid, and it has stayed on my mind ever since. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Chief Digital Officer, Paul Maltby, moderated the discussion and a variety of individuals joined representing companies across the housing market, office space, and the future of retail and high streets.
On being the captain of your own ship, comfortable collaborations, and figuring out what works for you along the way
Katie: Tell me about the beginning of you writing songs and playing music. What led you there? Jess: I was always a singer. I was the singing kid. Katie: Me, too! Jess: Really? Katie: Yeah—like choir, that kind of thing. Jess: I remember being in second grade, on the playground with my friend, and I had this moment where I figured out how to sing. I remember because it was this moment where I realized if I tried to sing kind of how I talked, it would sound better.
We taste the new Royal Salute 29 Year Old Pedro Ximénez cask finish in Seville
Royal Salute is back with another exciting new release! To celebrate the new 29 Year Old Pedro Ximénez cask finish, we headed to Seville with master blender Sandy Hyslop and creative advisor Barnabé Fillion to learn all about the history and processes behind the blend. “I think we’ve been pretty humble with Royal Salute for years and years,” Sandy Hyslop tells me. His pride is evident and, after a few days in Seville learning all about the brand, I can see why.
Neptune's Selector : Contact By Waves
Playing tracks by Drive By Truckers, Jess Williamson, Dungen, Panbers, Big Youth and more. This show features new music from Khruangbin, Jess Williamson, Dungen and Drive by Truckers. There are a few covers, Giant Sand’s version of Nick Cave’s Red Right Hand, Spooky Tooth cover The Beatles I Am The Walrus and Secret Machines cover Van’s Astral Weeks.
Pandora Presents: The Stack Featuring Lord Huron and Jess Williamson
“With the launch of The Stack, we’ve created a new music discovery engine that builds upon Pandora’s history of successfully identifying, supporting and delivering fans rock mega stars that they need to know now,” said Jeff Zuchowski, Vice President of Artist Marketing and Industry Relations at Pandora.
Fun Things to do in Boston
The editorial team shares some of the most noteworthy events in Boston over the next few weeks. Check them out below and let us know if there are any you feel we should add to the list. David Byrne is a Scottish-American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, artist, writer, actor, and filmmaker. He was a founding member, principal songwriter, and lead singer and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads.
Fun Things to do in Boston
The editorial team shares some of the most noteworthy events in Boston over the next few weeks. Check them out below and let us know if there are any you feel we should add to the list. Kesha Rose Sebert is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. In 2005, at age 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Benjamin Hammond “Ben” Haggerty, known by his stage name Macklemore, and formerly Professor Macklemore, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter, from Seattle, Washington.
Cosmic Wink, by Jess Williamson
/ Record/Vinyl + Digital Album This vinyl edition of Jess Williamson's Cosmic Wink comes in a standard slip-sleeve jacket, with lyric sheet insert and download card. Includes unlimited streaming of Cosmic Wink via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. ships out within 3 days Purchasable with gift card $18 Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album CD version of Cosmic Wink comes in a gatefold-style wallet.
Kevin Morby Had a Chill Time on His US Tour, and He Sent Us Some Photos
Kevin Morby has released two brilliant records in the last two years. 2016's Singing Saw and this year's City Music opened up two vastly different—but not completely opposed—sides of the singer-songwriter. As Noisey's Andrea Domanick wrote in her interview with Morby this summer, "Singing Saw is most directly connected to this time in LA, a triumphant, introspective album laden with Aesopic takes on love, disillusionment, and American identity, often all at once.
Tech in Africa: 5 Key Lessons from My Double Life
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Challenging the Status Quo in FinTech: Announcing Cohort 2 of Barclays Accelerator powered by Techstars
The financial services industry continues to transform, with our second cohort addressing major markets around bonds, investment banking, insurance, Bitcoin, blockchain, and beyond. While some founders are tackling inefficiencies they’ve personally experienced in finance careers, others have spotted opportunities to bring their expertise in security, fraud, or IT change to the fintech world.
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