We were thinking about taking this weekend off to recuperate from the blitzkrieg of shows the last couple of days but then we remembered we don't do that. Boys and girls, if there was a show to take your significant other to it would be to see the goddess that is Aretha Franklin at the House of Blues tonight (and tomorrow). We expect a baby boom nine months from tonight. Elsewhere, Lucinda

You may remember that yesterday we weren't really sure what to expect from Anya Marina 's set at Cafe Du Nord , and that we were banking heavily on her Britt Daniel-related credentials. Well, suffice it to say, there was no need to worry: Marina, with only an acoustic guitar and a handful of beat machine backing tracks, delivered a show that was as solid as it was enjoyable, with a little comedy to boot. The thing that struck us most immediately about the performance was [...]

We have to say, after reading The Stranger Dance's post on Anya Marina , we're pretty sure we got the same press packet they did. Which is to say, Anya's people very cleverly scoped out which blogs were big Spoon fans (we happen to know that Stranger Dance <3 Spoon just like we do), and leveraged Britt Daniel's involvement with Marina's record to generate interest. Which, to be frank, is not a particularly bad idea: The legacy of producers adding value to a record is long and storied. Transformer [...]

The seed of Anya Marina's new album, Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II , should attract some attention. On one fateful night in a bar in Burbank, she and Britt Daniel (of Spoon fame) were discussing music when Anya mentioned she hadn't been inspired to write much recently. She felt frustrated at her inability to write in the rhythmic style of her recent favorites like LCD Soundsystem and Public Enemy. Later, Daniel sent her a selection of beats and loops he had created which ended up inspiring a good deal (and the best) of Marina's new [...]
Just a quick reminder that we have a pair of tickets to give away to Thursday's Anya Marina show at Café Du Nord . Drop a line (at Stranger@strangerdance.com ) if you're interested and we'll announce the winner tomorrow. Check out our original post for more info. MP3: Anya Marina- "Move You"
I was just introduced to Anya Marina recently, intrigued by the knowledge that Spoon frontman Britt Daniel produced her debut album (along with Brian Karscig of Louis XIV ), Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II (due out Dec. 9). The record evolved from a conversation with Britt: "He was asking me about how I write and I told him I didn't feel inspired to write much of anything. I had been listening to a lot [...]

California was an awesome break from my life in Atlanta, and I find myself wanting to be back there this week. But, alas, I'm here in rainy, foggy, chilly Atlanta- yeah, not HOTlanta at all this week. I also find myself woefully behind in my Nanowrimo writing and wondering if I can catch up nearly 8,000 words this weekend? With a short week back, and seemingly always trying to catch up with work this week, I've left the mixtape duties until late tonight, and so I'm tossing together some stuff I've had on my hard drive since the week before. [...]
Not much to say about this week's edition of our Friday Mixtape. Just your standard mix of the week's best new singles, covers, and remixes along with a few mp3s from some up-and-comers you just might want to check out. Our "standard" is just a little different than most other's "standard." After all, where else will you find 33 free and legal mp3s at your disposable? NEW Singles: "Another World" by Antony and the Johnsons "Move You" by Anya Marina [...]

After winning over more than a few fans at her NYC showcase with labelmates The Little Ones as well as this year's all-female Hotel Café tour, the delightful Anya Marina is prepared to do the same – this time on the opposite coast – with two special California shows, including an LA stop for her CD release party. Then she heads back East to perform a handful of Florida shows with Jason Mraz. Her sophomore album, Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II , has been receiving early praise for its pop sensibilities and songwriting craftsmanship all brought to life [...]

It remains to be seen whether or not "MP3 Monday" will be a recurring feature, or if it will just be "MP3 [Insert Day Here]." Either way, enjoy not one, not two, but THREE free tunes. ---------------------- -------------- This first song is from a relatively new band called The Western States Motel, which only features one actual band member, Carl Jordan. Jordan's music is full of sunny keyboards, laid-back vocals, and a pure pop melodies. This song, titled "Oh World," is one of five catchy tracks from his recent EP titled [...]

Anya Marina - Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II Verdict: Love (<) + This album is an absolute pop dream world. Anya Marina was/is one of those artists that is gaining popularity because TV producers figured out that indie music is *gasp* marketable when the artist's pop sensibility is unmatched by anything currently on those waves in the air (Psapp being one of those bands that I think would have had an incredibly hard time getting recognition had it not been [...]

Here is some recent stuff that has landed in our inbox and caught our ear: The Danks - Treaty Connector (MP3) This song starts off with drums that remind me of Devo's Whip It , then the guitar comes in and I hear what sounds like Clap Your Hands, then both are dropped out and the vocals come in and remind me of The Strokes mixed with a not-as-screaming-my-lungs-out Walkmen. Put it all together and it's a refreshing, yet recognizable and comfortable tune. [...]
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Photos by Gabi Porter A pre-CMJ (10/17) set of pictures... DOWNLOAD: Anya Marina - Move You (MP3) Anya Marina... [...]

Who is Anya Marina ? I don't know. Other than a fem on the verge of releasing her second album. Britt Daniel ( Spoon ) and Brian Karscig ( Louis XIV ) lent her a hand or two on this Jungian inspired album - "Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II". Listen: Anya Marina ∞ Move You Further study: Website myspace YouTube [...]
Take a listen to her debut single "Move You," which was featured in a memorable morning-after scene in Grey's Anatomy. Not only was it a perfect fit for Grey's Anatomy, it's catchy, sexy and sophisticated - all at the same time. Anya Marina's album, Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II is just that:... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit the MCMB website for full links, free music, great videos and more! ]]

Californian singer-songwriter Anya Marina collaborated with Britt Daniel (Spoon) and Brian Karscig (Louis XIV) to produce Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II , out December 9th. Anya has had her songs featured on several television shows and this album is said to be inspired by Jungian psychology. audio: move you tour: 10/13 Solana Beach, CA - Belly up - Hotel Cafe tour 10/16 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge w. The Little Ones 11/21 Los Angeles, CA - Hotel Cafe CD [...]

It's almost 1 a.m. on a Thursday and I was not expecting to be blogging again. But I went and checked my email and found something about Anya Marina , a girl who sings songs that are being described as "pop gems," which translated to some weird musical treasure buried in a cave. Her album, " Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II " drops on Dec. 9 and her debut single is "Move [...]

But I'm gonna burn, I'm gonna shine and multiply I'm gonna fill up the great divide You'll never break me with all the things you say "Miss Almost, Miss Maybe, Miss Halfway" Miss Halfway by Anya Marina Move You by Anya Marina watcha think? [ download Miss Halfway mp3 ] [ download Move You mp3 ]
Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Anya Marina : 2008-05-03, Solana Beach [mp3,ogg,flac] "Miss Halfway" [mp3] other Anya Marina music blog posts at Largehearted Boy The Baseball Project : "Past Time" [mp3] from Vol.1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails (out July 8th) other Baseball Project music blog posts at Largehearted Boy [...]