In the last couple of weeks, there have been a few rock radio stations around the country going dark, and reemerging with their format changed to news or sports. It might be a testament to the lack of rock music cutting through the clutter in this day and age. Pop, though creepy and overwrought, is still very prevalent. Elevator music is still happening, Rap and Hip Hop and Country and Classic Hits...over and over again, they all still appear to be doing alright. I find it funny that we are still fixated with music that was made in the 70s, and that it is played every day with the lame clichés that have become such a parody; Rocktober, Twofer Tuesday. It is no wonder that rock stations are going off the air with these tired sobriquets and unimaginative playlists.

Photo Credit: Rob WaymenSo here it is mid-week, and we are enjoined to “Take A Break,” by the beautiful and talented Catherine MacLellan. She has a new album called Silhouette that came out last month in Canada, and will be available in the States on September 13th. It is smooth and soulful, catchy and captivating, exactly as you would expect if you are familiar with her. Music Fog has had the honor of filming her a couple of times, and we bring you a tune from our Music Fog Marathon in March of 2010, filmed at Threadgill's in Austin, Texas. No, it is not from the new album, the song “Take A Break” can be found on her previous work, Water In The Ground. No matter, it is magical. Why, I ask, can’t music like this be played on the radio? Here is Catherine MacLellan with Chris Gauthier. Beautiful.

- Jessie Scott