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Jarvis Cocker Joins Florence Welch on Stage
Jarvis Cocker Joins Florence Welch on Stage
live4ever.uk.com — At last night’s London Tabernacle gig, billed as ‘Florence As Friends‘, fans saw singer Florence Welch (Florence... and the Machine) joined by guests throughout a 12-song set. The tall red head was joined by the likes of Jarvis Cocker, Patrick Wolf, Kid Harpoon and Jack ... (more) Jarvis Cocker Joins Florence Welch on Stage
Luck Be a Lady: Frank Sinatra
katry.blogspot.com — MP3 File yousendit (more) Luck Be a Lady: Frank Sinatra
I'm a Bad Luck Woman: Memphis Minnie
katry.blogspot.com — MP3 File yousendit (more) I'm a Bad Luck Woman: Memphis Minnie
Art of the Body 365 Days of the Year
Art of the Body 365 Days of the Year
fantasticweapon.com — When an artist finds their artwork sought after, it’s an incredible feeling. For artist Rick Bliss (aka... Gil Ortega), creating live exhibition paintings at The Playboy Mansion in front of Hugh Hefner and his celebrity friends offers a sense of wonder and amazement, as it should for any ... (more) Art of the Body 365 Days of the Year
Julian Casablancas: 'What would you like me to say?'
Julian Casablancas: 'What would you like me to say?'
guardian.co.uk — 'Slightly aggressive and borderline insulting' interview with the infamously uncommunicative Strokes frontman reveals that next album has... a 20% chance of sounding like an 80s pop Thin Lizzy Waiting for Julian Casablancas to arrive at a suitably ... (more) Julian Casablancas: 'What would you like me to say?'
Paul Morley's Showing Off... the Noughties
Paul Morley's Showing Off... the Noughties
guardian.co.uk — Paul Morley introduces his alternative view of the decade that was I don't know about you –... and I'll just get this out of my system before the ghost of Christmas past comes to give me what for – but if there's one thing worse than a carefully ... (more) Paul Morley's Showing Off... the Noughties
The Smiths – Jeane (Demo)
The Smiths – Jeane (Demo)
thesoundofindie.com — Reading all the hub-bub about Johnny Marr touring with The Cribs has caused me to revisit his... legendary days with The Smiths this past week. I’m sure he has a lot of reasons for not doing a Smiths reunion, but if I can think of one band that ... (more) The Smiths – Jeane (Demo)
Inspiring Change
Inspiring Change
theskinny.co.uk — “Is graffiti art?” – an age-old debate that would take hours to even properly address. However over... the last decade, graffiti art (or street art) seems to have been received more positively by both galleries and the general public. In the UK, Tate Modern hopped on the graffiti ... (more) Inspiring Change
Little things I should have said and done
Little things I should have said and done
todiebyyourside.blogspot.com — I'm guessing there's isn't a single person that doesn't like this song. Or at least can't relate... to it. Feel free to be the exception to the rule but it just seems to be one of those songs that strikes a chord with just about everyone. An eternally relatable song. Crossing generations, genders ... (more) Little things I should have said and done
Boyzone >cover> Tracy Chapman, 1997
Boyzone >cover> Tracy Chapman, 1997
thecoverlovers.blogspot.com — Boyzone - Baby can I hold you tonight [Tracy Chapman]... (more) Boyzone >cover> Tracy Chapman, 1997
Dundee's Carol
Dundee's Carol
theskinny.co.uk — Dundee Rep’s production of A Christmas Carol looks set to be a family treat fitting the yuletide... tradition we expect from the annual outing of this classic tale. Directed by the theatre’s Artistic Director James Brining, the award winning ensemble take us on a festive evening of ... (more) Dundee's Carol
Sleep Out
Sleep Out
sleepout.net — We’ll be back on the horse in December, starting with this show with UK band Field Music.... Hope to see you there. September 16th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized . Author: quinngoodwillie . Comments: No Comments (more) Sleep Out
Rapper Etcetera Gives Back At 2009 Children Mending Hearts Event
Rapper Etcetera Gives Back At 2009 Children Mending Hearts Event
wireimage.com — Etcetera was an attendee @ the Children Mending Hearts “Please Mr. President” Workshop in NY, where he... supported the organization in an effort to help homeless children and Congo refugees. The artist spent his day w/ the children writing letters, painting to bring awareness to the cause. (more) Rapper Etcetera Gives Back At 2009 Children Mending ...
Introducing Mist and Mast
Introducing Mist and Mast
localvertical.blogspot.com — The wonderfully subdued and melodic music belongs to Mist and Mast, a group of four musicians that... combine to create a sound that is as flawless as it is catchy. Craig Adams, Bill French, Jason Lakis (whom you might know from The Red Thread) and Alex Steinhart comprise this Oakland, CA-based ... (more) Introducing Mist and Mast
This Weeks' Kick-Ass Space Image
This Weeks' Kick-Ass Space Image
localvertical.blogspot.com — Welcome Home Atlantis! The Birthing • Baroness , from 2007's Red Album... (more) This Weeks' Kick-Ass Space Image
Lupe Fiasco’s Enemy of The State: A Love Story mixtape (download)
Lupe Fiasco’s Enemy of The State: A Love Story mixtape (download)
melophobe.com — I know it’s not a custom to give presents on Thanksgiving, but Lupe Fiasco didn’t get the... memo. Instead he bucked convention by delivering a new mixtape entitled Enemy of the State: A Love Story . You can download it HERE and we can all thank 2DopeBoyz for posting it where I can see ... (more) Lupe Fiasco’s Enemy of The State: A Love Story mixtape ...
Flashback Friday – The Skids
Flashback Friday – The Skids
fantasticweapon.com — There isn’t really too much for me to say about this right now. Just listen and then... watch the 3rd video if nothing else. HAS ANYBODY SEEN THIS YET AND WHY DID I JUST HEAR ABOUT IT? how is it? k thanks. happy turkey murder or something. The Skids – The Saints Are ... (more) Flashback Friday – The Skids
New Music: Equestrienne by Neotropic
New Music: Equestrienne by Neotropic
localvertical.blogspot.com — Neotropic is the work of Riz Maslen and assorted friends. She does most of the writing, and... instrument playing on her new incredibly hypnotic album, Equestrienne. A fixture on the electronic music scene since 1996, Riz' live shows are as much visual as audio and her tours throughout the world ... (more) New Music: Equestrienne by Neotropic
Tiger Woods "Seriously Injured" in Car Accident
thelmagazine.com — Authorities in Florida are reporting that Tiger Woods was seriously injured in a car accident this morning... when he hit both a tree and a fire hydrant while pulling out of his driveway. Alcohol doesn't seem to be a factor in the crash. "Seriously injured" seems a bit much for this kind of ... (more) Tiger Woods "Seriously Injured" in Car Accident
Funky Friday - The Damned United and Tamla Motöwn
Funky Friday - The Damned United and Tamla Motöwn
planetmondo.blogspot.com — I don't know how I ended up deleting this post for an entire afternoon but I did.... Anyway -back now I won't get on my when-will-The-Damned-get-the-respect-they're-due soapbox yet (although I've been meaning to since I started this blog). But instead, would ask that you put any prejudice, ... (more) Funky Friday - The Damned United and Tamla Motöwn
Chantel Upshaw – Ain’t No Good!
Chantel Upshaw – Ain’t No Good!
raisedonindie.com — (more) Chantel Upshaw – Ain’t No Good!
De Colores: Tish Hinojosa
katry.blogspot.com — I keep trying to expand my musical tastes, and this song is evidence of that. Tish combines... folk with traditional Mexican. Sorry I don't know more about her. For that you're on your own. This song is from Best of the Sandia: Watermelon 1991-1992. MP3 File yousendit (more) De Colores: Tish Hinojosa
Shasta: Vienna Teng
katry.blogspot.com — This is from her album Warm Strangers released in 2004. I have a couple of her songs... in my files but can't tell you why or from where. As I was trolling for today's music, I found this, gave a listen, liked it and so here it is for your listening pleasure. MP3 File yousendit (more) Shasta: Vienna Teng
Julian Casablancas covers Randy Newman
Julian Casablancas covers Randy Newman
theredradio.typepad.com — Mr. Casablancas has caused quite the stir here in Los Angeles with his recent residency at the... Palace Theatre downtown.  We've yet to make it to one of the shows, but folks keep raving and raving about how great they are - the music, the backdrop visuals, the venue itself.   ... (more) Julian Casablancas covers Randy Newman
From The Inbox: 27 November 2009
From The Inbox: 27 November 2009
localvertical.blogspot.com — Ah, yes Black Friday is finally here. That eagerly anticipated shopping day when normal everyday shoppers act... out their Kill Bill fantasies by going into Shopper-With-Insane-Look-In-Eyes-Is-Locked-On-The-30%-Off-DVD-Player-And-Will-Trample-You-To-Get-It mode. At 4:00 in the morning. While ... (more) From The Inbox: 27 November 2009
The Black Key's Blakroc out on Black Friday
The Black Key's Blakroc out on Black Friday
beatlawrence.com — 11 artists who collaborated with the Black Keys. 11 day in the studio. 11 tracks. BlakRoc is... a collaboration between The Black Keys & some of the biggest names in hip hop, including; Mos Def, Q-Tip, RZA, Raekwon, Pharoahe Monch, Jim Jones, NOE, Nicole Wray and Billy Danze. BlakRoc ... (more) The Black Key's Blakroc out on Black Friday
UNDERCOVER x Last Orgy 2 x NOWHERE x A Bathing Ape Skullsta
hypebeast.com — Slated for a release in the future is a collection of A Bathing Ape Skullstas seen here.... The three-pack includes a collaboration involving UNDERCOVER, A Bathing Ape, and the union of the two, Last Orgy 2/NOWHERE. Last Orgy 2 and NOWHERE were the ... (more) UNDERCOVER x Last Orgy 2 x NOWHERE x A Bathing Ape Skullsta
Tubelord’s release Our First American Friends
Tubelord’s release Our First American Friends
cougarmicrobes.com — Yo ‘Why?’ I’m real happy for ya and I’ma let you finish….. BUT Tubelord’s ‘Our First American... Friends’ is the best late contender for album of the year 2009. Released on 12th October the Kingston (London) quartet’s offering showcases angular guitar hooks, vocals which meander effortlessly ... (more) Tubelord’s release Our First American Friends
Scottish Albums of the Decade #12: Arab Strap - The Red Thread
Scottish Albums of the Decade #12: Arab Strap - The Red Thread
theskinny.co.uk — Arab Strap’s previous effort, 1999’s Elephant Shoe, did not receive the critical success the band had enjoyed... since its inception. Two years later, fourth album The Red Thread felt like a reaction, one which would set the template for a fuller, more accomplished sound. Rarely had ... (more) Scottish Albums of the Decade #12: Arab Strap - The Red ...
Scottish Albums of the Decade #13: Camera Obscura - Let's Get Out Of This Country
Scottish Albums of the Decade #13: Camera Obscura - Let's Get Out Of This Country
theskinny.co.uk — Initially hampered by constant comparisons to Belle & Sebastian, Camera Obscura have picked up that baton and... accelerated away. Established now as one of Scotland's best indie bands, this is probably their best album: Let's Get Out Of This Country was something of a breakthrough too, thanks ... (more) Scottish Albums of the Decade #13: Camera Obscura - ...
Albums of the decade No 2: Radiohead - Kid A
Albums of the decade No 2: Radiohead - Kid A
guardian.co.uk — 28 Nov 2009: Graeme Thomson: Wrestling with post-millennial tension, Kid A was a musical meditation on paranoia,... premonitions and profound beauty (more) Albums of the decade No 2: Radiohead - Kid A
Òlafur Arnalds - “Found Songs” - Borrow It
Òlafur Arnalds - “Found Songs” - Borrow It
melophobe.com — Make no mistake, Ólafur Arnalds ’s Found Songs is classical music. While considerably less epic than albums... from fellow Iceland natives Sigur Rós, Found Songs is intimately beautiful and will potentially intrigue those unfamiliar with its classical influences. But, ultimately, I’d rather listen ... (more) Òlafur Arnalds - “Found Songs” - Borrow It
100 Notable Books of 2009
100 Notable Books of 2009
nytimes.com — The Book Review has made these selections from books reviewed since Dec. 7, 2008, when we published... our previous Notables list. It was not easy picking the winners, and we doubtless made mistakes. To the authors who made the list: congratulations. To ... (more) 100 Notable Books of 2009
Simon Reynolds Claims Hip-Hop is "At Death's Door"
Simon Reynolds Claims Hip-Hop is "At Death's Door"
prefixmag.com — Simon Reynolds, author of the excellent Rip it Up and Start Again and Energy Flash, has penned... a piece about the death of hip-hop for the Guardian . Reynolds’ piece was inspired by a near-identical article by Sasha Frere-Jones in the New Yorker, which was published at the end of ... (more) Simon Reynolds Claims Hip-Hop is "At Death's Door"
Simon Reynolds's Notes on the noughties: When will hip-hop hurry up and die?
Simon Reynolds's Notes on the noughties: When will hip-hop hurry up and die?
guardian.co.uk — Our series of oblique angles on the muscial decade continues, with a look at how hip-hop's vigour... and invention at the start of the noughties has made the last five years of rap seem stale A month or so ago New Yorker pop critic Sasha Frere-Jones ... (more) Simon Reynolds's Notes on the noughties: When will ...
Sweden sees legal music sales boost following Pirate Bay case
nme.com — Boost attributed to torrent site case plus new legislation > >... (more) Sweden sees legal music sales boost following Pirate Bay ...
Chris Brown, Taio Cruz:  Taio Cruz "Disgusted" by Chris Brown But Still Wants to Work with Him
Chris Brown, Taio Cruz: Taio Cruz "Disgusted" by Chris Brown But Still Wants to Work with Him
prefixmag.com — English singer-songwriter and producer Taio Cruz has worked with artists including Kylie Minogue and Tinchy Stryder, and... is set to add material to the next album by Chris Brown. Cruz has submitted songs for consideration for the record, even though he claims to have been ... (more) Chris Brown, Taio Cruz: Taio Cruz "Disgusted" by Chris ...
All Over Me
All Over Me
theskinny.co.uk — Anyone who grew up during the 90s may recall seeing this during Channel 4’s Queer Street strand.... Teenage Claude is a music loving skater who can’t quite understand her feelings for mixed up best friend Ellen (Subkoff), until the arrival of the mysterious Luke and rock chick Lucy (The ... (more) All Over Me
ThE FUCKING EAGLES-YOU GOTTA CHANGE 12.19.08 (video)
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ThE FUCKING EAGLES-YOU GOTTA CHANGE 12.19.08 (video)
youtube.com — Fucking Eagles live 2 Hell's Kitchen 12.19.08, opening for the Hanson Brothers.... (more) ThE FUCKING EAGLES-YOU GOTTA CHANGE 12.19.08 (video)
Readers recommend: Songs about reckless consumption
Readers recommend: Songs about reckless consumption
guardian.co.uk — Last week was all about reaching maturity. This time we want you to suggest songs about unthinking... over-indulgence This week's A-list focused on the darker side of coming of age. For a while, I considered balancing that with a B-list made up ... (more) Readers recommend: Songs about reckless consumption
When Christina met the Strokes: the song that defines the decade
When Christina met the Strokes: the song that defines the decade
guardian.co.uk — Looking back at the noughties, Dorian Lynskey examines how a bootleg song, A Stroke of Genius, that... never got a legitimate release prefigured all the significant pop trends of the decade When you're sifting through the ashes of a decade in pop, ... (more) When Christina met the Strokes: the song that defines ...
The Cocteau Twins:  The Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser Gives Rare Interview
The Cocteau Twins: The Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser Gives Rare Interview
prefixmag.com — Liz Fraser doesn’t give many interviews, but she deemed the Guardian worthy of her time, and talked... candidly about her life and caerer in this interview with Dave Simpson. Fraser talks about the ill-fated Cocteau Twins show that never happened at Coachella in 2005 and her relationship ... (more) The Cocteau Twins: The Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser Gives ...
Elizabeth Fraser talks about why she finds it too difficult to even think about her old Cocteau Twins bandmates
Elizabeth Fraser talks about why she finds it too difficult to even think about her old Cocteau ...
guardian.co.uk — For 18 years, she was the 'voice of God' in the Cocteau Twins. Now Elizabeth Fraser finds... it too difficult even to think about her old bandmates The Cocteau Twins had been apart for seven years, the mystique they had attained during their ... (more) Elizabeth Fraser talks about why she finds it too ...
Scottish Albums of the Decade #14: Mogwai - Happy Songs For Happy People
Scottish Albums of the Decade #14: Mogwai - Happy Songs For Happy People
theskinny.co.uk — The short but sweet Rock Action may have set a new course for Blur-botherers Mogwai, but Happy... Songs For Happy People was where the journey really began. Opening track Hunted By A Freak set the blueprint, bringing in gorgeous waves of electronic and forlorn vocoders as much as their more ... (more) Scottish Albums of the Decade #14: Mogwai - Happy Songs ...
Arctic Monkeys @ SECC, 24 Nov
Arctic Monkeys @ SECC, 24 Nov
theskinny.co.uk — Eagles of Death Metal’s sound could be drawn in broad strokes from image alone. Moustaches, aviators, flying-V... posing and other iconography cribbed from the rock hall of fame indicate their ballsy, fret-shredding rawk as accurately as the solos trade at length between guitarists, banter ... (more) Arctic Monkeys @ SECC, 24 Nov
Weezer:  "Can't Stop Partying" feat. Chamillionaire (Live on Carson Daly) (Video)
Weezer: "Can't Stop Partying" feat. Chamillionaire (Live on Carson Daly) (Video)
feedproxy.google.com — Sadly, Lil Wayne couldn’t make it to Carson Daly’s show last night (Nov. 26) to add his... vocals to “Can’t Stop Partying.” Instead, Chamillionaire filled in on this live performance, which was shot before a crowd of devoted Weezer fans at the Hollywood Palladium.  ... (more) Weezer: "Can't Stop Partying" feat. Chamillionaire ...
Frightened Rabbit at Daytrotter Studio Nov 26, 2009
Frightened Rabbit at Daytrotter Studio Nov 26, 2009
daytrotter.com — Listen to Frightened Rabbit performed at Daytrotter Studio on November 26, 2009... (more) Frightened Rabbit at Daytrotter Studio Nov 26, 2009
Technics is dead
inthemix.com.au — The DJing community and the greater dance music scene mourns the loss of a clubbing staple today.... No, Steve Aoki hasn’t hung up his record bag, but rather news has emerged that iconic turntable manufacturers Technics will be stopping production on ... (more) Technics is dead
Nyhed: Get Well Soon gæster Danmark
gaffa.dk — Det tyske band vender efter et besøg på årets Roskilde Festival tilbage til landet og giver to... koncerter i det nye år (more) Nyhed: Get Well Soon gæster Danmark
Record of the Day Awards for Journalism and PR
recordoftheday.com — RECENT ARTICLES Record of the Day Awards for Journalism and PR - the winners 2009-11-27 *runners-up in... brackets* Best Blog No Pain In Pop (The Von Pip Musical Express) Best PR Campaign for a Breakthrough non-UK Act Lady Gaga - Polydor (Passion Pit – ... (more) Record of the Day Awards for Journalism and PR
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