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If You Don't Call My Name, I'm Leaving On A Midnight Train
Artists mentioned:First update in a long time, but to be fair I wrote a lengthy post about 6 weeks ago that got swallowed by a faulty internet connection and have been abstaining since then out of spite.Danny Michel - Midnight Train>>>>Last week Danny Michel held the CD Release Party/Concert for his...(read full post)
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Vicarious I Live While The Whole World Dies
Artists mentioned:I returned from the Brian Byrne show tonight to find that their was a new Tool single to worship. Originally scheduled to hit the radio airwaves next Monday, a record company mistake (gasp!) has brought millions of Tool fans an early Easter feast. Tool has called their new album (10,000...(read full post)
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Chaos Tastes Minty
Artists mentioned:Despite not getting over the fact that Thursday had to drop off the tour earlier in the week, the Taste of Chaos show yesterday turned out to be worth the horrific bus ride it took to get to the venue. Although The Deftones also put on a great performance, the...(read full post)
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God, You've Got The Strangest Sense of Humour
Artists mentioned:Head Automatica - God>>>>In 2004, Daryl Palumbo and Dan the Automator came together under the guise of Head Automatica to release the inspired dance-punk album Decadence. Two years later, the guys appear to have dropped off the dance-punk train and are riding much poppier rails. Check out "God" from the...(read full post)
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Love Your Newfie's
Artists mentioned:For the last 2 years, ex-I Mother Earth singer Brian Byrne has been playing local shows and working on his first solo album. As an obsessive IME fan, its safe to say that I've been anxiously awaiting the result. Well, the results will finally be released on April 11th with...(read full post)
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I Get Up In The Evening, And I Ain't Got Nothing To Say
Artists mentioned:A little of this, a little of that. A few covers and a few new songs to share.The Streets - When You Wasn't Famous (radio edit)>>>>New single from the best band in the UK. Their next album, The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living may be the album I...(read full post)
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I'll Come Running With A Heart On Fire
Artists mentioned:Current playlist. Repeat as necessary.Jens Lekman - Pocketful of Money>>>>Still trying to track down an MP3 of Beat Happening's song "Gravedigger Blues" which Jens samples so perfectly in this song. Jens Lekman is cooler than you.> Website > AllMusicJens Lekman - Black Cab>>>>"You don't anything / so don't ask any...(read full post)
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Synonyms Need Not Apply
Artists mentioned:According to his official bio, half-Swedish, half-Spanish singer/songwriter Daniel Cirera is a legend in his homeland of Sweden. After listening to his soon to be first North American single "Motherfucker Fake Vegetarian Ex-Girlfriend" I was surprised to find out that he was both a) from Sweden and b) legendary. It's...(read full post)
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I'm Not Addicted To Oil, It Tastes Funny
Artists mentioned:Julia (Anne) - Autumn and Her Magic TricksJulia (Anne) - The Sparrow Song>>>>Julia (Anne) I hardly knew you...in fact I hardly know you...because there is absolutely no information about you on the internet. It's always fun to hear something from a new artist when you've heard absoutely nothing about them,...(read full post)
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Cover Me With Care
Artists mentioned:Some random cover songs to share on a Monday morning.Jenny Lewis and The Watson Twins - Handle With Care>>>>Don't know the original? Learn. Bonus points if you recognize any of the men singing with Ms Lewis.Ted Leo - Since U Been Gone>>>>Don't know the original? Lucky you.Jose Gonzalez - Heartbeats>>>>Don't...(read full post)
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Do You Hear What I Hear
Artists mentioned:Just a few of the songs that have been getting 'repeat' treatment from me over the last week.The Knife - HeartbeatsGenre: electro-pop>>>>The Knife are Swedish duo Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer Andersson. "Heartbeats" is the standout track from their 2004 album Deep Cuts. You can hear more songs from that...(read full post)
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The End Is The Beginning Is The End
Artists mentioned:I've always been a fan of well crafted albums and one thing that can really influence my view of an album as a whole is the song sequencing. In my opinion it is one of the most important decisions an artist can make, and when i'm listening to an album...(read full post)
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Hype Hype Hooray!
Artists mentioned:With this post I've decided to share a couple of bands that are starting 2006 in different stages of the internet hype machine.We Are Scientists walk the same indie-rock-dance-punk line that has made bands like The Killers, Bloc Party, and Franz Ferdinand international stars. The New York trio released their...(read full post)
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The Only Magic Number is 6
Artists mentioned:The Magic Numbers eponymous debut album, which was nominated for the 2005 Mercury Music Prize, is one of the most unexpectedly comforting mix of styles i've come across in a long time.The Numbers are a little brit-pop, a little 60's pop, a little blue-eyed soul, a little folk, and have...(read full post)
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Somewhere There's A Drink With My Name On It
Artists mentioned:Sunday night is the most depressing night.Depressing nights require alcohol.Depressing nights and alcohol require a fitting soundtrack.The Replacements - If Only You Were LonelyPaul Kelly - Every Fucking City (live)John Lee Hooker - Hittin The Bottle AgainAnd since I can't get it out of my head:Ben Folds w/ Rufus Wainwright...(read full post)
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He’s The Thrill of the Abecedarian
Artists mentioned:Far and away my favourite album of 2005, Okkervil River's - Black Sheep Boy. An album so good that it warrented it's own Appendix EP. A true "album", Black Sheep Boy is best listened to from start to finish without any interruptions.Click here to read lead singer/songwriter Will Sheff's explanation...(read full post)
