In no particular order... Aaron Bowen, Aimee Mann, Air, Alanis Morrisette, The Album Leaf, Alexi Murdoch, Alice In Chains, Ani DiFranco, Antony & The Johnsons, Arab Strap, The Arcade Fire, As Tall As Lions, At The Drive-In, Autolux, The Avett Brothers, Band Of Horses, Barenaked Ladies, The Be Good Tanyas, Beach House, Bedouin Soundclash, Belle & Sebastian, Belly, Ben Folds, Ben Harper, Beth Orton, Better Than Ezra, Bettie Serveert, Billy Bragg, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, Black Mountain, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Blakes, Blind Melon, Blind Willie Johnson, Blitzen Trapper, Bloc Party, Blur, Boards of Canada, Bob Dylan, Bob Mould, Bob Schneider, Bon Iver, The Broken West, Bronski Beat, Built To Spill, Calexico, Carbon Leaf, Cary Brothers, Cat Power, Chris Cornell, Chris Walla, Chris Whitley, City & Colour, The Clientelle, Coldplay, Collective Soul, Coral, Counting Crows, Cracker, Crowded House, The Cure, Cyndi Lauper, Damien Jurado, Damien Rice, Dave Matthews, David Ford, David Gray, Death Cab For Cutie, The Decemberists, Deerhunter, Department of Eagles, Dinosaur Jr., Dizzy Gillespie, Doves, The Duke Spirit, Elbow, Elton John, Elliott Smith, Ellis Paul, Enya, Etta James, Everclear, The Everybodyfields, Fiona Apple, The Flaming Lips, Fleet Foxes, Fleetwood Mac, Foals, Foo Fighters, Gary Jules, George Michael, Gillian Welch, Gin Blossoms, Gnarls Barkley, Goldmund, Gomez, Gorillaz, Green Day, Greg Laswell, Gregory Page, Grizzly Bear, Guster, The Helio Sequence, Helios, Hem, The Hold Steady, Hootie & The Blowfish, I Mother Earth, Ima Robot, Imogen Heap, Incubus, Interpol, Iron & Wine, Isaac Cheong, Jack Johnson, James, James Taylor, Jamiroquai, Janes Addiction, Jay Farrar, The Jayhawks, Jeff Buckley, Jeffrey Foucault, Jenny Lewis, Jenny Mudd, Jeremy Toback, Jesca Hoop, Jim James Band, Joan As Police Woman Joe Jackson, John Butler Trio, John Coltrane, John Frusciante, Johnny Cash, Jolie Holland, Jon Brion, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Jose Gonzalez, Joseph Arthur, Josh Rouse, Joshua Radin, Keith Jarrett, Kelly Joe Phelps, The Killers, The Kooks, Laura Marling, LCD Sound System, Leaves, Led Zeppelin, Linda Perry, Lisa Loeb, Live, Lloyd Cole, Low vs. Diamond, Lucinda Williams, M. Ward, Madonna, Margot & The Nuclear So & So's, Massive Attack, Matt Pond PA, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Matt & Kim, Melissa McClelland, Menomena, Merrie Amsterburg, Michael Tiernan, Michelle Lewis, Mitch Hedberg, Modest Mouse, Morphine, Mother Love Bone, Mute Math, My Friend Steve, Mylo, Neil Young, Neutral Milk Hotel, Nick Cave, Nick Drake, Nickel Creek, Nil Lara, Nina Simone, Nine Black Alps, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, No Doubt, Noisettes, Norah Jones, Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn, O.A.R., Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene, Of Montreal, The Offspring, Okkervil River, Our Lady Peace, Ours, Patty Griffin, Paul Weller, Paul Westerburg, Paula Cole, Pearl Jam, Pet Shop Boys, Peter Gabriel, Pinback, Pink Floyd, The Pixies, PJ Harvey, The Police, Postal Service, Primus, Pulp, Puressence, R.E.M., Radio 4, Radiohead, Rage Against The Machine, The Ramones, The Ravonettes, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Red House Painters, Renata Youngblood, Richard Buckner, Richard Thompson, Rilo Kiley, Robbie Williams, Rock Kills Kid, Rogue Wave, Rosi Golan, Rosie Thomas, Royksopp, Rusted Root, Ryan Adams, Sarah McLaughlan, Say Hi To Your Mom, School of Seven Bells, The Screaming Trees, Shawn Colvin, Shawn Mullins, She & Him, Sheryl Crow, The Shins, Sia, Sigur Ros, Silversun Pickups, Simian Mobile Disco, Simon & Garfunkel, Skid Row, Sleater-Kinney, Slow Runner, Smashing Pumpkins, The Smiths, Son House, Son Volt, Soul Asylum, Soul Coughing, South, Spin Doctors, The Spinto Band, Spiritualized, Stereophonics, Steve White, Sting, The Stone Roses, Stone Temple Pilots, Suede, Sun Kil Moon, Supergrass, Suzanne Vega, Tears For Fears, The The, Theivery Corporation, Tiana Siedlaczek, The Ting-Ting's, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Tom Waits, Tool, Tori Amos, Travis, Trentemoeller, Tricky, TV On The Radio, U2, Van Morrison, The Verve, Vic Chesnutt, Violent Femmes, The Wallflowers, The Waterboys, Wayne, Ween, The Weepies, What Made Milwaukee Famous, The White Stripes, White Zombie, Wilco, William Fitzsimmons, Willy Porter, Woodie Guthrie, Xavier Rudd, Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Yo La Tengo & Zero 7.
Englishman Tim Mudd's second full-length release 'When You've Got Nothing Else' reflects on relationships: specifically the desperation and introspection that follow their loss. The acknowledgement of human vulnerability is a central theme to the lyrical tone of this acoustic song collection.
“From what I gather, I’m not the only person who goes to bed at night believing I’m indestructible before waking up the next morning wondering what the hell I’m doing.” This need for validation and fear of simply being a ‘number’ are personal preoccupations that fuel Tim Mudd and his music.
With each song cutting straight to the heart, 'When You've Got Nothing Else' flies the flag for the emotionally downtrodden by documenting an unsuccessful struggle to resuscitate a long-term relationship. “By the time I came to record the songs everything had fallen down and I was in a very dark place. This record is about finding the strength to move on through failure.”
Tim’s next release due in July 2008, 'This Is My Future Without You' is a natural progression from its predecessor both musically and emotionally. In contrast to the intimacy of the last CD, Tim’s new compositions have a fuller sound, which echoes his passion for strengthening the relationship with his audience. “In my experience, relationships either grow stronger through challenges or they break. My relationship with the listener is no exception.” You can get a sneak-peek at this iTunes-only release with a few of the tracks just added to this recently-revived MySpace page using the audio player above.
During the Summer of 2008, Tim Mudd will also be unveiling his new musical project, For Wardens and Strangers, who will be releasing their debut CD in the Fall of 2008.
Tim Mudd writes and lives in San Diego, California. Visit Tim online at http://www.timmudd.com
Hey, Tim. I wanted to let you know I really dig your tunes, man, and your crazy pickless guitar playing style! haha! It was cool to meet you a few weeks back at Lestats. Hope you're well, man. Cheers!
CONGRATULATIONS TIM!! The AWARD WINNING TimMudd.com...or I suppose it'd be the AWARD WINNING LimeyDesign.net? They should be interchangeable, equitable, on par, cut from the same cloth. Rubbish! YOU are a winner, and in ways awards don't recognize! I love you buddy!
So I was sitting in Cosmos on a break from school, and I crack open The Troubador. I'm finishing up your monthly article and I read the subscript at the end 'Damigo-Deez. Holla.' and start laughing uncontrollably. Now everyone in Cosmos thinks I'm insane.
Just thought that should be on your conscience. (But it was totally worth it. Tim Mudd, you are hilarious.)
Off the freakin' charts, that's last night!!!! What an incredible evening of music, energy and love!!! A helluva good time!!! Thank you so much, Tim, for the honor of being a part of your night...it truly was an honor. Thank you most especially for the honor of your friendship...I love you buddy!!!!
What a night, my good man!!! You led a thunderous charge of life through a dark alley of despair into the brightness of tomorrow, filled with hope, love and music. (Sounds kinda second-rate novelish, but it's true and it's from the heart!) And on less eventful nights, you've done the same for three years. Thank you so much Tim, for your energy, your time, your work, your passion, your wit, your humor, your openness, your music, your friendship, and most especially, you. Whatever's next will rock so big it'll make the crashing of tectonic plates seem like the smashing of a dinner plate. (Now that's true second-rate novelish, but again true!) Talk to you soon buddy!!
