Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Bit of news, bit of holiday music

Some news and some music.

U2 announced that they will release No Line on the Horizon - the band's latest studio effort on March 3, 2009. It's hard to believe that it has now been over four years since How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb came out.

The Academy Is... are streaming their new video for "Winter Passing."

From the amazingly underrated and brilliant band Moneen to date is news that the boy's will be heading into the studio next month with producer David Bottrill to begin work on their fourth studio effort (and first since 2006's The Red Tree). The new record will be recorded at the Rattlebox Studio in the band's hometown of Toronto.
Listen: Moneen - "Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now?" (mp3)

Listen:
Fox Force Five - "Holiday" (mp3)
Robin DaSilva - "Nutcracker Rock of the Toy Soldier" (mp3)
Dandy Warhols - "The Little Drummer Boy" (mp3)
The Chairs - "O Come O Come Emmanuel" (mp3)
Champagne Riot - "December Slopes" (mp3)

Enjoy!

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Monday, December 22, 2008
Don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing

So do you feel like some jazzy, swinging good-time music to help you get warm in this cold weather and also feeling spirited for the holidays?

You do! Good! Because that's what we have for you today and you'll love these song picks.

Listen:

Christmas Cookies - "Christmastime Is Here" (mp3)

Ramsey Lewis - "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" (mp3)

Eddie Higgins Trio - "The Christmas Waltz" (mp3)

David Benoit - "The First Noel" (mp3)


And here is a holiday video from My First Earthquake for you to rock out with.



Enjoy!

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Sunday, December 14, 2008
More spirited songs for the season

My efforts, for the most part, are to always bring you new music, more choices, and of course great talent. So even when sprinkled oldies hit the lists, we've got rising stars here with their own holiday brilliance to share. I think you'll particularly enjoy the track from Emery.

Malcolm Middleton - "Burst Noel" (mp3)

Mascott & Gramercy Arms - "This Christmastime" (mp3)

Favours for Sailors - "Hanging From The Christmas Tree" (mp3)

Brenda Lee - "I'm Gonna Lasso Santa Claus" (mp3)

Emery - "The Last Christmas" (mp3)

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Friday, December 12, 2008
Get in the spirit songs

Not your average, run of the mill holiday songs mind you, but something a little less traditional while still being festive and fun.

Twiggy Frostbite - "Lanterns and Stars" (mp3)

Berlin Symphony Orchestra - "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" (Red Baron Remix) (mp3)

My First Earthquake - "Fa La Freezing" (mp3)

And now we have The Maine, who I like enough to feel they deserve some write up stardom. I am so impressed with their EP they put up on Purevolume, I am seriously going to be giving as many people their music as I can this Christmas. I promise you will love their light, crisp perfectionized music. It's got this twangy, simple shaking rhythm and I love everything about it. Sure it's all fit snugly to be enjoyed by the mainstream but I have a feeling once Fearless Records gets done with them they'll mature into something even more fantastic.

From Phoenix, Arizona please embrace:
Kennedy Brock - Guitar, Vocals
Patrick Kirch - Drums
Garrett Nickelsen - Bass
John O'Callaghan - Vocals
Jared Monaco - Guitar

Listen:
The Maine - "Ho, Ho Hopefully" (mp3)

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Saturday, September 1, 2007
On holiday

Tomorrow is Labor Day.

This means it is a three day weekend. Weee-hoo!

AND

It is my Grandpa's 80th birthday! Happy birthday, Grandpa!

We're on holiday. Enjoy!

Music for ya:
Bedroom Walls - "You're Idea of a Holiday" (mp3)
Teenage Fanclub - "Alchoholiday" (mp3)

For Grandpa:
Frank Sinatra - "You Make Me Feel So Young" (mp3)

And since we need to keep up with the music times even when on holiday, here is the latest from Zach Condon aka Beirut. His upcoming and second album The Flying Club Cup, is set for an October 9th launch. Gotta love that horn!

Listen:
Beirut - "A Sunday Smile" (mp3)

Pre-order it today!

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