I like discovering new band. And when they are Canadian folk bands it is even better. This is another review for Altsounds. The review... In no way connected to the district of Edinburgh in Scotland, Grassmarket is a trio of folk musicians from Nova Scotia, Canada. Following the seven track EP Waiting, Port City is the band's first full-length recording combining pop tunes with banjo, guitar and violin driven North American roots. Penelope Jackson, Dan MacCormack and David Bradshaw all share vocal duty and instruments throughout the Jackson/MacCormack compositions; songs [...]
( I'm thinking it's only fair to begin randomizing which topic starts off the week's update, so they all get a chance to be "above the fold". of course, that means you have to click "More" to read about "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot", "Bonnie & Clyde", "Appetite", and.. well, more! - Steve) Electro-pop duo Woodhands and a bevy of other sweat-inducing bands play the Phoenix Nightclub next Friday Apr. 17th. In Music , This [...]
photo: John Grubbs Danny Schmidt is a Austin folk singer who has been churning out remarkable albums over the last ten years, but is still below the radar. wiht his new release Instead The Forest Rose To Sing on Red House Records changes are good that he will be reaching a wider audience. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2003 a possible career in the moveis was cut short and he relaesed an album witj home recording to meet his medical bills. After [...]
"We Shall Not Be a Party to Their Counsel!" As human beings, we are shocked and appalled at the mass destruction unleashed by the State of Israel against the people of Gaza in its military operation, following years of Israeli occupation, siege, and deprivation. As Americans, we protest the carte blanche given Israel by the US government to pursue a war of "national honor," "restoring deterrence," "destroying Hamas," and "searing Israel's military might into the consciousness of the Gazans." As progressives, we reject the same justifications for the carnage that [...]
Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: The Bran Flakes : "Stumble Out of Bed" [mp3] from I Have Hands (out February 24th) The Bran Flakes : "What's It All About" [mp3] from I Have Hands (out February 24th) The Bran Flakes : "I Have a Friend" [mp3] from I Have Hands (out February 24th) other Bran Flakes posts at Largehearted Boy [...]
Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Cowboy Junkies : 2008-06-06, Austin (late show) [flac]* "Walking After Midnight (Patsy Cline cover)" [mp3] Cowboy Junkies : 2008-06-06, Austin (early show) [mp3,ogg,flac] "Marie" [mp3] other Cowboy Junkies posts at Largehearted Boy Elana James : 2007-05-31, Narragansett [mp3,ogg,flac] "Atomic Cocktail" [mp3] Elana James [...]
Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Anni Rossi : "Ecology" [mp3] from Rockwell other Anni Rossi posts at Largehearted Boy Cactus's : "Where's My Skeleton" [mp3] from Tropical Terror EP Cactus's : "Daddy" [mp3] from Tropical Terror EP other Cactus's posts at Largehearted Boy [...]
In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that is in some way relevant to their recently published books. Best of the Web 2008 is a new yearly compilation of writing published online. Published by Dzanc Books and edited by Nathan Leslie (and guest edited by Steve Almond), the book collects an impressive lineup of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, and not only shares these works but also introduces readers to variety of sources for finding quality writing online. The Los Angeles Times [...]
In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that is in some way relevant to their recently published books. Best of the Web 2008 is a new yearly compilation of writing published online. Published by Dzanc Books and edited by Nathan Leslie (and guest edited by Steve Almond), the book collects an impressive lineup of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, and not only shares these works but also introduces readers to variety of sources for finding quality writing online. The Los Angeles Times [...]
new music from vampire weekend – cousins + music video
No Curve Allowed (Grading This Week's New Tracks)
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