Saturday, June 30, 2007
Yes, another MOG related post. Lol.
After only being on MOG for five days I have been featured. Hehe.
**dances around like snoopy**
And I'd like to point out that my trusted friend "The Boy Flood" who I recently blogged about...is also being featured so *high five to him*
After only being on MOG for five days I have been featured. Hehe.
**dances around like snoopy**
And I'd like to point out that my trusted friend "The Boy Flood" who I recently blogged about...is also being featured so *high five to him*
Labels: MOG
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My Mom and I decided to have a yard sale together, get some shtuff together and have at it. I'm proud to say we made over $200 on our junk and somebody else's treasure.Wilco - "Sunken Treasure" (mp3)
Regina Spektor - "Poor Little Rich Boy" (mp3)
Jessica Sonner - "This Backyard" (mp3)
Um, those songs have the words treasure, rich and yard in them hahaha...they are my fantabulous yard sale songs because I gotta run and that's what came to me top of mind. Make sure to buy their albums!!!
Labels: saturday mix
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Friday, June 29, 2007
Here you go guys and dolls. Kate Nash.
I have to say, I'm not a big fan. I don't mind the music so much, but there is too much bird yelping, squealing going on in the vocals for me. I can't get into, I'm wincing at times. Not good.
I hate to be mean, it's not my intention, I normally just won't write about something I don't like, but I'm curious to see what other people think.
She will release her debut album in September 2007 courtesy of Fiction Records. So if you dig her music, make sure to buy her album.
Listen:
Kate Hash - "Habanera" (mp3)
Labels: Kate Nash
3:16 PM
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If I saw Collie Buddz on the street, there is no way in heck I would imagine him a reggae singer. No way.I like reggae, but it's not played around here and there is certainly never anything new coming from that genre in Delaware. So, I saw that Collie Buddz was being featured on MySpace and I decided to listen. Because he looks far more like Justin Timberlake than he does Bob Marley.
I gotta tell ya guys, I like it. Great beat, smooth vocals, fun lyrics. It's catchy. Perfect for the beach or pool side. This should be on all your summer mixes. Um..but without any of the green...five leaf...illegalness.
Listen:
Collie Buddz - "Tomorrows Another Day" (mp3)
Pre-order his self-titled debut album today, it releases on July 3rd.
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Yes, he sings. And he does covers.
He's a happy guy and from the looks of his website, he has a lot of fun.
Björn Kleinhenz - "Lightness" (Death Cab for Cutie cover) (mp3)
Björn Kleinhenz - "Boychild" (mp3)
Releases:
You go your way and Ill go your way too 7" [2002]
I never heard her sing 7" [split with Thomas Denver Jonsson 2003]
Yeah Baby Whoohaa CD Album [2003]
Trans Pony CD Album [2004]
Split EP [With Rob and The Pinhole Stars, 2005]
Buy them!
He's a happy guy and from the looks of his website, he has a lot of fun.
Björn Kleinhenz - "Lightness" (Death Cab for Cutie cover) (mp3)
Björn Kleinhenz - "Boychild" (mp3)
Releases:
You go your way and Ill go your way too 7" [2002]
I never heard her sing 7" [split with Thomas Denver Jonsson 2003]
Yeah Baby Whoohaa CD Album [2003]
Trans Pony CD Album [2004]
Split EP [With Rob and The Pinhole Stars, 2005]
Buy them!
Labels: Bjorn Kleinhenz
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Gypsy Eyes Records says John Bustine is "a traveler, a sage, a poet, possibly a sailor, charts a course to show the beauty within the dark side of the American Spirit."Picks up slowly and then wakes you, eyes wide open. Folky and twangy, hushed and indie, it's great music and I'm looking forward to a full length album. Release Date: September 18, 2007 for Waltzes and Pleas.
John Bustine - "This Guitar Says I'm Drunk" (mp3)
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Thursday, June 28, 2007
From Philadelphia, PA, Audible has released a couple split EPs in addition to their contributions on the exquisite matt pond PA tour EP. Their first show was as an opener for Bright Eyes.Their story is a bit confusing to me. I know the band consists of Mike, Jim, Mary, Kris and Steve. Mike and old time friend Jim began putzing around playing music and then asked Mary to sing backup, play the Casio sk-1 and egg shaker. (Mary was Mike's girlfriend at the time).
Mike and Jim joined matt pond PA and toured with them for two years. And Mike and Mary broke up. Though Audible was on hold...it didn't halt completely. Even though they were busy with touring and breaking up with each other...they still recording songs with Mary and Jim using ProTools and a borrowed ksm44.
In 2003, Mike and Jim parted ways with matt pond PA and turned their attention to Audible. They added Lefty's Deceiver bassist (and Mike's now-girlfriend) Kris Muller to the lineup. They had a guest drummer, but not a permanent one until the summer of 2004. Steve Cawley walked through the band's garage door and played every song on the record note-for-note.
Now they are Audible for serious. =o)
Tell me...did any of that make sense? Yeah, not so much for me either, but then again soap operas never do. What matters though is the sound, and the sound I love. Crisp vocals and superb instrumentals, backed by catching energy.
Take a listen:
Audible - "Sunday Bell" (mp3)
Buy their music!
Labels: Audible
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Not quite sure what genre you'd classify this music under, but that's cool.
There are many great sounds to hear in this music.
Lyrical fairytales spun with golden hued, finger pluckin' goodness.
The album Some Forgotten Country could play on any station, country, blues, jazz, folk rock. This song is incredible. All I know is that you will love the groove.
D. Charles Speer - "The Janissaries" (mp3)
There are many great sounds to hear in this music.
Lyrical fairytales spun with golden hued, finger pluckin' goodness.
The album Some Forgotten Country could play on any station, country, blues, jazz, folk rock. This song is incredible. All I know is that you will love the groove.
D. Charles Speer - "The Janissaries" (mp3)
Labels: D. Charles Speer
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Let's see if we can get people talking. One of my trusted friends on MOG is The Boy Flood. When I first joined up with that music community (all of three days ago) I had very little clue what I was doing. The Boy Flood is one of the first people who started chatting with me and helping me out.
A bit later I found out he makes music. Music you say? My ears perked up, what kind of music and let me give it a listen. My motto is "Bring Me Music...BRING ME UP" after all.
He is a digital artist both graphically and musically. The music he produces is what you might call electronic, techno, dance, club music..I don't know. It's not the type of music I typically listen to, I'll be honest with you, but I really like "On A Skate Date." It's fun and funky, great music to run to or get you pumped up before a swim meet. Swimmers, you know what I'm talking about, you can't have chilled out slow music in your brain when you're competing.
So give him a listen, let me know what you think.
The Boy Flood - "On A Skate Date" (mp3)
Labels: The Boy Flood
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So. I have been challenged on MOG to shoot a video of myself doing the Carlton dance. Hahaha. See, I put up a song by HelloGoodbye that I felt carried the right beat for the perfect Carlton dance. Now my trusted friends would like me to put up a video of me doing the dance. Lol.
I can't figure out how to make my iMac record video though. But I do intend on finding a way to step up to the plate and accept the challenge. This could get quite embarrassingly fun.
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Oh mylanta...
I can't figure out how to make my iMac record video though. But I do intend on finding a way to step up to the plate and accept the challenge. This could get quite embarrassingly fun.
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Oh mylanta...
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I can't take credit for saying that, although the phrase "naked rock and roll" is quite awesome if I do say so myself. The folks promoting Chris Simpson's band "Zookeeper" are the people who came up with that clever quip.The recently released Zookeeper EP and an upcoming LP Becoming All Things which will be releasing this fall via Belle City Pop, boasts a supporting cast of musicians comprised of the old (former Mineral and Gloria Record members) and the new (indie-folk artist Alex Dupree, members of The Whiskey Priest), and brings Simpson back to his earliest acoustic roots.
Listen:
Zookeeper - "I Live In The Mess You Are" (mp3)
Zookeeper - "Tax Collector" (mp3)
Buy the records!
Labels: Zookeeper
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Jinkies MOG sure does give you a lot of code to embed a shared file.
Good grief!
I wrote on MOG a little bit about Paper Rival and thought I'd shared the music with folks reading Bring Me Up, too.
Good grief!
I wrote on MOG a little bit about Paper Rival and thought I'd shared the music with folks reading Bring Me Up, too.
Labels: Paper Rival
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Bad Brains is the hot band rotating the stations right now mixing punk and reggae together for some summer fun music.The people responsible are:
H.R. - Vocals
Darryl Jenifer - Bass
Dr. Know - Guitars
Earl Hudson - Drums
Their album, Build a Nation, released yesterday and is creating quite a stir, because it steps out of the typical cookie cutter sound we're fond of these days. If you head to their hometown of Washington, D.C. you'll see what a huge and loyal fanbase they already have there, but it is quickly growing along the East Coast.
"The thing about a lot of punk is the feeling that bands have is of apathy and hopelessness. Whereas Bad Brains lyrical content had a lot of hope in it." -- Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day
Listen:
Bad Brains - "Give Thanks and Praises" (mp3)
Labels: Bad Brains
8:24 AM
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Yesterday may have been a silent day when it comes to tuneage, but today we've got a lot going on.
Little bit of Alkaline Trio for you with "Queen of Pain." (mp3)
Some of the lovely Asobi Seksu with "Nefi+Girly." (mp3)
This one if for my Brae boy who claims he is "pretending to hide from the little monsters in his pillow castle.
Ryan Adams - "I See Monsters" (mp3)
And from "Broken Social Scene Presents Kevin Drew - Spirit If..."
Kevin Drew - "Tbtf" (mp3)
Enjoy, more coming to you later. =o)
Little bit of Alkaline Trio for you with "Queen of Pain." (mp3)
Some of the lovely Asobi Seksu with "Nefi+Girly." (mp3)
This one if for my Brae boy who claims he is "pretending to hide from the little monsters in his pillow castle.
Ryan Adams - "I See Monsters" (mp3)
And from "Broken Social Scene Presents Kevin Drew - Spirit If..."
Kevin Drew - "Tbtf" (mp3)
Enjoy, more coming to you later. =o)
Labels: Alkaline Trio, Asobi Seksu, Kevin Drew, Ryan Adams
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007
MOG what have I ever done without you?I've already made some musically acquainted friends on MOG and I only just joined. But it literally took less than half a minute before I decided I will love it forever.
Share
...your songs, music library, videos and thoughts on music with friends and moggers
Participate
...in the Web's most raging music community.
You should so head over there and sign up. You can listen to so much great music, it's really a great place to share and listen to music. Be sure to check out "goodmusiconly" because she has fantastic taste in music. I only just "met" her 5 minutes ago so don't think I'm plugging a friend here. Haha. She's just pretty cool.
And here is my MOG profile.
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Bring Me Up will be demonstrating the "silence" that Internet radio may be reduced to permanently after July 15th, the day on which 17 months worth of retroactive royalty payments -- at new, exceedingly high rates, as set by the Copyright Royalty Board -- are due.
If these new royalties are implemented, we believe it will lead to the virtual shutdown of this country's Internet radio industry, AccuRadio included. (This new royalty rate -- which is 0% of revenues for broadcast radio stations and less than 7.5% of revevenes for satellite radio operators -- works out to over 150% of our revenues!)
If you're a U.S. resident, you can help save internet radio by contacting your representatives in Washington D.C. (your two Senators and one Congressman). Just click the button below between 9AM and 5PM ET, ask for the staffer who is working on this issue, and ask them to co-sponsor the "Internet Radio Equality Act."
Please click here for information on how you can help.
Day of Silence Message (mp3)
Stateless - "Radiokiller" (mp3)
If these new royalties are implemented, we believe it will lead to the virtual shutdown of this country's Internet radio industry, AccuRadio included. (This new royalty rate -- which is 0% of revenues for broadcast radio stations and less than 7.5% of revevenes for satellite radio operators -- works out to over 150% of our revenues!)
If you're a U.S. resident, you can help save internet radio by contacting your representatives in Washington D.C. (your two Senators and one Congressman). Just click the button below between 9AM and 5PM ET, ask for the staffer who is working on this issue, and ask them to co-sponsor the "Internet Radio Equality Act."
Please click here for information on how you can help.
Day of Silence Message (mp3)
Stateless - "Radiokiller" (mp3)
Labels: save radio
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Monday, June 25, 2007
For those of you who don't yet have a booking manager or you're looking to tour across the country and you're not sure about the areas or the venues than you should probably look into an event planner. I know that might seem pretentious, but just think about it. These guys are being paid to put on a great event; they want the night to be a success just as much as you do. I know people mostly think of wedding planners or people who plan conferences for corporate companies, but that's not what they are all about trust me. They do dance parties, major headliners, weddings and even intimate house parties. Working with people like this is a huge plus for bands and songwriters just starting out because event planners have a huge clientele and their name is on the live with events they plan; so they aim to go way beyond your expectations.
In addition to planning events in US major cities like San Francisco event planning (their base since 1983 so the San Francisco event planners are raring to go), Honolulu, New York and Miami, they also plan events in The British Virgin Islands, The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Bali, England, France, and Italy.
Even if you have a booking manager, do yourself and them a favor and pass on this information. Posters, fliers and e-mail newsletters hold nothing to these planners. I'm telling you, they are fantastic and definitely worth a shot.
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This post has been sponsored.
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It's a rainy day and by the looks of the forecast it is going to be a rainy week. S'okay though because The Jayhawks tell us to save it for a rainy day. So whatever it may be for you, you should let it all out today.
The Jayhawks were always so underrated, I don't know why. I think they have a fantastic sound. Come back from your hiatus guys!
The Jayhawks - "Save It For a Rainy Day"
And I just made pretzels with my son Brae and my Goddaughter Bella. Oh yes, it was fun. She is 2 and he is 3 and we rolled out dough, boiled the oddly shaped things that I will insist look like pretzels. Then we painted them with egg and sprinkled salt. I think they turned out just fine.
The Morning Benders - "Grain of Salt" (mp3)
The Morning Benders "are a glowing flower of rock in this little musical garden we like to call Earth." =o)
The Jayhawks were always so underrated, I don't know why. I think they have a fantastic sound. Come back from your hiatus guys!
The Jayhawks - "Save It For a Rainy Day"
And I just made pretzels with my son Brae and my Goddaughter Bella. Oh yes, it was fun. She is 2 and he is 3 and we rolled out dough, boiled the oddly shaped things that I will insist look like pretzels. Then we painted them with egg and sprinkled salt. I think they turned out just fine. The Morning Benders - "Grain of Salt" (mp3)
The Morning Benders "are a glowing flower of rock in this little musical garden we like to call Earth." =o)
Labels: The Jayhawks, The Morning Benders
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Last night Brian and I took Braeden to see The Fray at the Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ. This was Brae's first "big" concert. He sat on my shoulders when The Fray came on stage, he swung his arms, clapped his hands, screamed and giggled. It was awesome to witness how excited he was over this show. And he is only 3 years old, I can't wait to see how he is when he is older. There are many more concerts in your future my Brae boy.
Mae was great, too short lived for me though. OK GO was sensational, this is the second time I've seen them live and both times they have been excellent. And of course The Fray was amazing. Isaac Slade owned the piano but his voice suffered due to some sort of allergic reaction which involved a hospital visit yesterday morning. Lucky for us he decided not to cancel the show, but it was obvious his throat was strained. Guitarist Joe King blew me away, his talent is phenomenal and I foresee many solo albums coming from him. They played some new materials which I loved, including an alt. country sounding song called "Dixie."
In honor of last night's sets, here are some songs for you.
Mae - "The Ocean" (mp3)
OK GO - "Do What You Want" (mp3)
The Fray - "She Is" (mp3)
Such a fun night! But I am so sore now from holding Brae and standing on tip-toes so he could see over people's heads. It was well worth it. The three of us had such a blast and our seats were center stage so it was just an awesome show all around for Brae. =o)
Mae was great, too short lived for me though. OK GO was sensational, this is the second time I've seen them live and both times they have been excellent. And of course The Fray was amazing. Isaac Slade owned the piano but his voice suffered due to some sort of allergic reaction which involved a hospital visit yesterday morning. Lucky for us he decided not to cancel the show, but it was obvious his throat was strained. Guitarist Joe King blew me away, his talent is phenomenal and I foresee many solo albums coming from him. They played some new materials which I loved, including an alt. country sounding song called "Dixie."
In honor of last night's sets, here are some songs for you.
Mae - "The Ocean" (mp3)
OK GO - "Do What You Want" (mp3)
The Fray - "She Is" (mp3)
Such a fun night! But I am so sore now from holding Brae and standing on tip-toes so he could see over people's heads. It was well worth it. The three of us had such a blast and our seats were center stage so it was just an awesome show all around for Brae. =o)
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Sunday, June 24, 2007
On June 24, 1997 ..."So-called space aliens who supposedly crashed in the New Mexico desert 50 years ago were only military dummies used in high-altitude parachute drops, the Air Force said at a news conference Tuesday." -- CNN
And so, I decided to put up some space related tracks today to honor the day in history. (Plus Brae and I watched "Space Camp" this afternoon).
Travis - "Out In Space" (mp3)
Steve Miller Band - "Space Cowboy" (mp3)
Placebo - "Space Monkey" (mp3)
Roky Erickson & The Aliens - "Sputnik" (mp3)
Labels: space
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Saturday, June 23, 2007
This is just a mix, no reason, no theme, no explanations just good music.Listen. Rock. Dance. Enjoy!
Aberfeldy - "If-Then" (mp3)
The Airwaves - "Shine On" (mp3)
The Lemonheads - "Let's Just Laugh" (mp3)
Less Than Jake - "Johnny Quest (Thinks We're Sellouts)" (mp3)
Labels: saturday mix
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Friday, June 22, 2007
The blogs are buzzing about Oh No! Oh My! who is currently on tour with a fave of mine, Au Revoir Simone. Their music is funny to me, because it sounds all up beat and happy until you listen to the lyrics. I guess you could compare it with songs you hear from Pelle Carlberg. Haha. It's good music though, excellent vocal harmonies. And I love, LOVE the hand clapping! They are preparing to release a summer EP, Between The Devil And The Sea.
Take a listen:
Oh No! Oh My! - "I Have No Sister" (mp3)
Labels: Oh No Oh My
11:35 AM
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There is far more to Sarah Buxton than the cover I'm going to share with you, but I think it would be best for you to buy her digital-EP, Almost My Record, on July 10th to hear her originals. Her MySpace page assures us the EP will be available at almost all digital online music stores.Me? I am a HUGE Keith Urban fan which may or may not surprise some of you Indie loving folk out there. He is brilliant and definitely one of my all-time favorite artists.
So when I saw that Buxton did a cover of one of my favorite Keith Urban songs...well, I was a little bit worried. But she covered the song beautifully. It's an amazing rendition, she sounds awesome and I am very impressed.
***I digress, terminalFrost has informed me that "Stupid Boy" is not a cover after all. Sarah co-wrote the song and Keith Urban recorded and released it***
Listen:
Sarah Buxton - "Stupid Boy" (mp3)
Labels: country, Sarah Buxton
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
Coming September 17, 2007 is Jesca Hoop's debut album Kismet.She definitely reminds me of Tegan & Sara, which trust me is a very good thing. Her lyrics are stunningly beautiful and her voice is amazing.
"Jesca Hoop's music is like a four sided coin. She is an old soul, like a black pearl, a good witch or a red moon. Her music is like going swimming in a lake at night." - Tom WaitsTake a listen:
Jesca Hoop - "Summertime" (mp3)
Buy her stuff!
She will be touring with Polyphonic Spree...
June Tour Dates:
23 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre
24 - Austin, TX - Stubbs BBQ
25 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
26 - New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
27 - Atlanta, GA - Roxy Theatre
29 - Philadelphia, PA - Fillmore at the TLA
30 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
July Tour Dates:
1 - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw
2 - Boston, MA - Avalon
3 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
5 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
6 - Detroit, MI - The Majestic
7 - Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
8 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue
9 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave II at the Eagles Club
10 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Cafe
13 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
14 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater
15 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox
17 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
18 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
20 - San Diego, CA - Canes Bar & Grill
22 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre
23 - Aspen, CO - The Belly Up
Labels: Jesca Hoop
8:36 PM
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The Lodger.Yes, I know, this is why I am not a comedian, but come on, did you at least chuckle? Just a little? Ok.
It's not often a band starts because they are encouraged by a label. Normally a band comes together and all but begs labels to give them a listen. Use that as incentive or not, but I'm telling you as a listener...The Lodger deserves some attention. They have new music with a classic sound.
Their first single, "Many Thanks For Your Honest Opinion," definitely set high standards when it comes to their sound. But everything they've followed up with has been just as good if not better. Establishing a firm line-up, Ben, Joe and Katie began touring around Yorkshire, England in February of 2006.
Comparisons have been made with the Arctic Monkeys, but I'm honestly not an AM fan as I have posted before. So my liking The Lodger should say something to ya. I would fancy them more like Morrissey and I do like Morrissey. Slumberland Records says The Lodger produces "effortlessly catchy pop tunes that burst with enthusiasm and demand to be heard."
Their album Grown Ups came out on June 5th, so if you haven't been listening all the time then you're missing out and that is just not cool. =o)
Take a listen:
The Lodger - "Let Her Go" (mp3)
Buy the album here or on eMusic.
Labels: The Lodger
6:50 PM
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Lemme tell you a little bit about some-ting.Jules and Katie both take care of the vocals, but they also both take care of the instruments of their band The Ting Tings. They are currently unsigned but by the way they are climbing up the musical ladder I don't think that will last long. Their ambition is evident and though they are newbies to the scene, they are already snatching up gigs left and right in the UK.
And though there isn't an official label attached to their name, they do have a limited edition 7" single out on Switchflicker records now.
Their music is catchy and fun! Katie sounds like Gwen Stefani and/or Avril Lavigne combined with Jules and his drum skills providing the funky, dance beats. I love it. You'll be hearing more from them, I am sure of it.
Listen:
The Ting Tings - "That's Not My Name" (mp3)
Buy it!
Labels: The Ting Tings
1:21 PM
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Hmmm. Kelly Clarkson's new album My December is a very deep record. A lot of emotion and drama and intensity going on in these tracks.
I love Kelly Clarkson. I think she has an incredible voice and great skills on the guitar. I don't understand why people get all bent out of shape about her music. This is said to be a controversial album, but why should it be? It's good music, the content is raw and real. I think she should be damn proud of herself.
One of her guitars is up for auction for the Little Kids Rock organization which is just awesome!
Listen:
Kelly Clarkson - "Sober" (mp3)
My December releases on July 24th, pre-order the album now.
Labels: Kelly Clarkson
12:12 PM
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The UK is always so on the ball with music!
Their latest brilliant idea is for unsigned artists. There will be an exclusive unsigned chart with free music downloads. I hope that it gets the hype it deserves because there are so many spectacular unsigned artists and this will be a way for them to reach the public and to see how they are taken by their target. You know what I mean?
Here is the press release in case you are interested:
Disclosure:
This post has been sponsored.
Their latest brilliant idea is for unsigned artists. There will be an exclusive unsigned chart with free music downloads. I hope that it gets the hype it deserves because there are so many spectacular unsigned artists and this will be a way for them to reach the public and to see how they are taken by their target. You know what I mean?
Here is the press release in case you are interested:
tourdates.Co.UK, Britain's fastest growing new music website, has launched a chart for unsigned bands.
The site allows new bands to upload promotional tracks, announce gig dates and create profiles to promote themselves alongside major artists such as the Arctic Monkeys and The Twang.
Tourdates Jarrod Robinson says, there are some fantastic unsigned bands in the UK and we wanted them to know how much our community likes their music, an unsigned chart seemed the perfect answer.
Chart results are announced on the site at 19:00 every Sunday, the same time as the No1 single of the week is announced on BBC's radio 1.
Disclosure:
This post has been sponsored.
8:09 AM
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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
New or not to Matt Nathanson, you have got to hear his new album.I own everything he has ever done. His music is just so sweet. It hits me hard (in a good way) every time I hear it; no matter the song.
So his new album Some Mad Hope will release on August 14th. And of course you need to buy it, you can pre-order it here. All pre-orders come with an autographed booklet, a sticker and a bonus EP featuring in-studio, solo acoustic versions of 3 of the new songs!!! You can hear him play "All We Are" on his website, such a teaser!
Listen:
Matt Nathanson - "Gone" (mp3)
Labels: Matt Nathanson
3:14 PM
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Ah-EE-Achoo!Cursed summer colds. In between sneezing and blowing my nose I'll be updating the blogs. Woohoo! Let's have an advanced music day, shall we?
Bad Brains - "Build A Nation" (mp3)
(Returning with a new release on June 26th, the album is called Build A Nation.)
Ulrich Schnauss - "Stars" (mp3)
(The new album Goodbye comes out on July 10th)
Labels: advanced
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Come July 31st, Jens Lekman will release the first peek into his much anticipated, forthcoming record. "Friday Night at the Drive-In Bingo" will be available digitally.
Until then, here is some music for ya:
Jens Lekman - "Maple Leaves" (mp3)
Until then, here is some music for ya:
Jens Lekman - "Maple Leaves" (mp3)
Labels: Jens Lekman
3:20 PM
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Please don't be offended by this guys, but when I hear "The Pigeon Detectives" I think of Bert & Ernie from Sesame Street. You know how Bert had that weird obsession with pigeons? I don't know if his character is still fascinated by pigeons or not, but I can just picture him in a Sherlock Holmes hat walking down the sidewalk looking for pigeons.And on that note, let's talk about "The Pigeon Detectives" album Wait For Me. This might seem odd but I hear a 60s influence to their music. It's great! You'll hear influences of The Kooks and the Klaxons.
They are a five-member band from Rothwell, Leeds, UK, who formed in 2002. Matt Bowman, Oliver Main, Ryan Wilson, Dave Best and Jimmi Naylor. Wait For Me released on May 28th, it is their first full length album over a year after their first single "I'm Not Sorry" released in March of 2006.
Their label "DANCETOTHERADIO" says their music is infectious. "The Pigeon Detectives rely on pure, unadulterated passion rather than any pretensions towards any kind of innovation. They are gloriously straightforward and natural in every respect..." Sounds like DANCETOTHERADIO is pretty psyched about having signed this group.
Take a listen:
The Pigeon Detectives - "I'm Not Sorry" (mp3)
Buy the album!
Labels: DANCETOTHERADIO, music, The Pigeon Detectives
10:17 AM
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Monday, June 18, 2007
As bizarre as the band name sounds, I'm listening to Husky Rescue right now and am absolutely in love with their sound. They have been compared to the very eclectic, electronic band Air, but I don't hear that at all. There is a synthesizer, but it's used in a very folky way. Down tempo and shy sounding, but sultry at the same time.
Aside for Air, the other main comparison to Husky Rescue is Zero 7 and I think that is a far better match. To me they sound a little bit like Lisahal's music or maybe even Emiliana Torrini which is another favorite of mine.
Take a listen:
Husky Rescue - "Diamonds in the Sky" (mp3)
Husky Rescue - "The Man Who Flew Away" (mp3 - instrumental)
Labels: Husky Rescue
8:17 PM
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I have a feeling I'm going to have a lot of posts today, so I hope y'all can keep up. =o)David, Mason, Chris, Dan, Greg and Adrianne are the folks behind the band Coyote Bones. CoCo Art released their album, Gentleman on the Rocks, on May 29th.
Listen:
Coyote Bones - "Living Breathing Demons" (mp3)
Coyote Bones - "39 Forever" (mp3)
Coyote Bones - "Grand Eclipse" (mp3)
Buy their album!
Labels: Coyote Bones
8:35 AM
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Sunday, June 17, 2007
Happy Father's Day!Being a Mom, I know how special it is to be the parent of a child. No matter the age; knowing you had something to do with their existence and their quirky attitude is just amazing.
So to all of you Dads out there and future-Dads, enjoy your special day!
Songs for ya:
Cat Stevens - "Father and Song" (mp3)
Paul Simon - "Father and Daughter" (mp3)
Josh Ritter - "Daddy's Little Pumpkin" (mp3)
Jeff Carson - "Butterfly Kisses & Daddy's Little Girl" (mp3)
Labels: Fathers Day
10:09 AM
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Friday, June 15, 2007
I like Brit Pop. I know. If Hilary Duff were British, I would so be her groupie. =o)But anyway.
"Elbow" is a British Pop band, who I would say sways to an Indie beat.
And so they are currently filtered in my iTunes library so they are all I am listening to..at the moment. And it's so blissful!
Now let me tell you, this band is NOT new to the scene. They have been around playing and touring, recording and adding to their fan base since the early 1990s. And they are not afraid to take drastic measures in showing just what they can do as artists. "Elbow" proved that when they decided to do an acoustic cover of Destiny's Child "Independent Woman."
Though they haven't done anything in awhile, you can find a complete list of their discography on their label, V2's, website. Their most recent album released in 2005, Leaders Of The Free World. It is an incredible album, but in all honesty I have yet to find a track on any of their albums that I would say is bad.
See for yourself. Listen for all the textural changes and the swoon of Garvey's voice it's nothing short of seduction in audible form.
Band members include: Guy Garvey: lead vocals, guitar, lyrics | Mark Potter: guitar, backing vocals | Craig Potter: keyboards, organ, backing vocals | Pete Turner: bass guitar | Richard Jupp: drums | Zac Monaco: violin
Take a listen:
Elbow - "My Very Best" (mp3)
Elbow - "Don't Mix Your Drinks" (mp3)
Elbow - "Snooks" (mp3)
Buy their albums!
7:17 PM
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If you like The Killers or the Pigeon Detectives then chances are you are going to love Editors. The Editors threw in some dark songs, but the lyrics are deep and well simply amazing.They are releasing their new album An End Has A Start on June 25, 2007 in Europe, but not until July 17th in the US.
Take a listen:
Editors - "Bullets" (mp3)
Editors - "Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors" (mp3)
Buy their music!
Labels: Editors
9:27 AM
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It's so awesome when you can hear a wide range of sounds from one band. It doesn't happen often enough, bands will stick to one genre and one type of sound as if they are afraid to step out of their little box.Jet is not one of those bands. Having three of four sets of vocal pipes contributing probably helps with their reach and I am all for it. Nic Cester Guitar/vocals, Chris Cester Drums/vocals, Cam Muncey Guitar/vocals, Mark Wilson on Bass. I love it, love it. Their new album Shine On released in Europe on June 13th.
Listen:
Jet - "Shine On" (mp3)
Jet - "Stand Up" (mp3)
Buy their new album!
8:42 AM
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Thursday, June 14, 2007
We (Mom, Dad, Brian, Braeden and myself) all went to the Italian Festival in Wilmington tonight. It was jam packed. There was a ton of delicious Italian food; including the sinful Panzarotti (of which I ate so much I started feel