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MAYER HAWTHORNE – “Maybe So, Maybe No (Reggae Mix)” July 26, 2010

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MAYER HAWTHORNE – “Your Easy Lovin’ Ain’t Pleasin’ Nothin’” July 20, 2010

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QUADRON – “Herfra Hvor Vi Star” July 11, 2010

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BLITZEN TRAPPER – “Heaven And Earth” July 11, 2010

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Florence and the Machine – Acoustic tracks and Robert Palmer January 16, 2010

At the end of 2009, Florence and the Machine released a special 4-disc deluxe edition of their debut album, Lungs.  The bonus tracks include acoustic versions, remixes, and live performances of the songs from the debut album.  Florence’s powerful voice shines on these acoustic tracks.  ”Hurricane Drunk” is the 6th single from the album and [...] Read More…

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The Recordings of The Middle East November 15, 2009

I first heard the song “Blood” by Australian band The Middle East on KCRW a couple of months ago.  The harmonies and soft, melodic progressions build to create moving, stirring music and the same is true for all of their songs, most of which are between 5 to 7 minutes long.  ”Blood” immediately reminded me [...] Read More…

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Reworks of art? November 13, 2009

I’ve wanted to share these songs for a while now but I didn’t have too much to say about them all.  I think they’re all awesome remixes and covers of great tracks but check them out and decide for yourself… The xx – “You’ve Got The Love” (Florence and the Machine) () [Audio clip: view full [...] Read More…

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AIR – Love 2 October 4, 2009

AIR’s new album, Love 2, will be released in just a couple of days.  The French duo wrote, performed, and produced the album and are joined by drummer Joey Waronker (Beck, REM, Thom Yorke’s new band) for 9 of the 12 tracks.  The ethereal guitar pop wins me over for several songs but not throughout [...] Read More…

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Zero 7 – Yeah Ghost September 29, 2009

Zero 7 is well known for clean electronic, sonic-landscapes.  Their new album Yeah Ghost is like cake; it’s warm, rich, and sweet.  Soothingly downtempo beats are always accompanied by beautiful melodies (listen to “Pop Art Blue”).  The duo blend together electronic and contemporary rock influences to create their own unique sound complete with serious pop sensibilities. [...] Read More…

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AM – Future Sons and Daughters August 9, 2009

A couple of weeks ago, I saw AM at the Hotel Cafe and it was an awesome show.  His music reaches across a number of genres from psychedelic rock and folk to soul and classic rock, even jazz.  AM’s new album, Future Sons & Daughters, draws on an eclectic variety of musical influences to create a [...] Read More…

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