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The Cute Lepers: Can’t Stand Modern Music
Artists mentioned:The Cute Lepers debut full-length, Can’t Stand Modern Music, is a rock n roll history lesson of sorts. The listening experience is like a regurgitation of all of your favorite poppy punk bands. Listen to the track I’ve illegally shared below (sorry, Blackheart Records, it will be down in 7...(read full post)
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Beach House: Used To Be
Artists mentioned:Baltimore duo Beach House will be releasing their very first seven inch single on October 21. The limited edition single will be released via Carpark Records. The single will feature the new song “Used To Be” which was recorded over the summer of 2008. The flipside is a four-track demo...(read full post)
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Midnight Juggernauts meet Grandmaster Flash
Artists mentioned:…Grandmaster Flash, meet the Juggernauts. In the latest Wow-I-Didn’t-Ever-Consider-That-These-Two-Names-Would-Ever-Be-Associated news, the Midnight Juggernauts will be receiving remix favors from the one, the only, Grandmaster Flash. Yes you read that right. On August 12th, the amazing Aussie trio will be releasing the Into The Galaxy EP. The EP features remixes by...(read full post)
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Diesel:U:Music & Lollapalooza
Artists mentioned:So I’ve talked about the cross-pollination that seems to be taking place between clothing companies and the music industry before, but it seems that every day the line becomes ever more blurred. At this weekend’s Lollapalooza festival, Diesel took it upon themselves to interview some of the key bands that...(read full post)
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Forever
Artists mentioned:If the summer wasn’t kind of over (or ending) I’d say this was the Song of the Summer™. Maybe it still can be. What are the rules for nominating a song for the Song of the Summer™ title? Someone pull out the guidelines and we’ll make an appeal. MP3: Walter...(read full post)
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Kate Nash Live on Sundance
Artists mentioned:Singer, songwriter, and all-around cutiepie Kate Nash will be performing live on the new Sundance series ‘Live From Abbey Road’. The 12-part series features performances and interviews with musicians filmed at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios. The lineup of artists so far also includes James Blunt, Suzanne Vega, The Black...(read full post)
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Darker My Love - Two Ways Out
Artists mentioned:I was only turned on to Darker My Love a short time ago, but I’m already a big fan of their special brand of dark, psychedelic pop. Thanks to Stephen with MTVU leaving a comment in my previous post, I now have this video of ‘Two Ways Out’ to share...(read full post)
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Repetition Kills You
Artists mentioned:I opened a most-welcome Myspace bulletin today which informed me that The Black Ghosts have a new video! And for my favorite song on the album, no less! ‘Repetition Kills You’ features guest vocals by Damon Albarn, and I am just about the biggest Blur fan that has ever existed...(read full post)
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Taking 5 (Five) with Ruder Than You
Artists mentioned:Genre mixing is a tricky business - difficult to do right but when it hits, the impact is twice as hard as those playing by the rules. Ruder Than You take ska and reggae sounds and trick it out with hip-hop and funk stylings, creating what could perhaps be most...(read full post)
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Fever for cowbell
Artists mentioned:It’s a slow news day and I can’t seem to muster the energy to write anything of substance. Plus it’s the weekend, so I thought I’d throw some random tunage your way. They’re all so good that they end up being self-explanatory anyway. MP3: A Flock of Seagulls - Telecommunication...(read full post)
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Introducing: Polly Scattergood
Artists mentioned:There seems to be a rich vein of young female singer-songwriters coming through in the UK at the moment. On Sunday, I was introduced to the talents of Polly Scattergood. Since then, I have been drawn back to listen over and over again. Her music is haunting and beautiful, simple...(read full post)
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Podcast Eleventy
Artists mentioned:Ahhh, another week, another podcast! This week we’re offering yet another eclectic mix of current & classic tracks. Enjoy, and keep an eye out for next week’s special - the mid-year ‘Best Of’ podcast! Podcast 11 Tracklist Sean 1)Death Cab For Cutie - I Will Possess Your Heart (Culture Shock...(read full post)
