Quick Predictions Picture: Slumdog Millionaire Director: Danny Boyle Actor: Sean Penn Actress: Meryl Streep (dark horse!…ok fine Winslet will probably get it) Supporting Actor: it need not be said Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz Have a fun night and listen to these appropriately titled songs! Chris Garneau – “First Place!!!” [MP3] (buy Music For Tourists) Kid… Continue reading It’s Oscars Time!
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Hello, Broken Arrow (with mp3)
The latest wonderful sound to grace our inbox comes from a new Seattle collective of several established musicians. The supergroup is called Hello, Broken Arrow and they just began the process of making music together (despite past individual experience). There’s a lot of vagueness and mystique surrounding Hello, Broken Arrow – kind of like their… Continue reading Hello, Broken Arrow (with mp3)
MP3s of some SXSW artists, part three
The third installment of my SXSW artists feature. If you’re new to the game, I list some of the acts I’m excited about, with mp3s and a brief note about each. So far, I’ve done A-E, F-J, and today I work the extensive K-O. More to come soon! (See the previous installments at the end… Continue reading MP3s of some SXSW artists, part three
Mp3s of some SXSW artists, part two
More performers (can’t include everyone) at SXSW I’m excited about. After A-E yesterday, today I work F-J. To be continued further this week. Enjoy! The Features – “The Drawing Board” [MP3] The Nashville, TN fellows will be releasing their sophomore full-length Some Kind of Salvation in May. Fives Times August – “Beautiful Girls” [MP3] I… Continue reading Mp3s of some SXSW artists, part two
Mp3s of some SXSW artists
These are just a handful of performers (I’m not including the obvious ones, like Anathallo, etc.) at SXSW I’m excited about. A-E today, more to come this week. Au Revoir Simone – “A Violent Yet Flammable World” [MP3] The Brooklyn girls! Binary Audio Misfits – “Brain Drain Generation” [MP3] A French/Texan collaborative hip-hop?? Black Gold… Continue reading Mp3s of some SXSW artists
“I Am The Real Santo Gold”
Jeweler/infomercial star/musician??/worst person of 2009 Santo Gold officially wrestled the name from super cool musician Santogold, after all kinds of a legal mess. As if making Santogold change her name to Santigold wasn’t enough, he made a terrible rap/spoken word/mess about how right he is. The best part? You can buy the song from his… Continue reading “I Am The Real Santo Gold”
Artist sets banned records on fire and plays them. For art, duh.
Artist Brian Joseph Davis took 10 records that were once banned and set them on fire. He then played them and recorded the mess that obviously ensued. It’s actually really cool. And artsy. Definitely artsy. Check out the website for the recordings or listen to a couple below. Brian Joseph Davis – “The Beatles” [MP3] Brian Joseph… Continue reading Artist sets banned records on fire and plays them. For art, duh.
Public Service Announcement: Watch CNN Tonight
For things in society that shouldn’t go unnoticed. From CNN.com: “Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger says he’ll take to the skies again — as soon as he can shake Flight 1549 out of his head. Sullenberger and his crew spoke to CNN’s Larry King in an interview scheduled to air at 9 ET tonight. The captain… Continue reading Public Service Announcement: Watch CNN Tonight
The Day The Music Died
Today is the 50 year anniversary of the plane crash that killed rock and roll legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. It was truly a sad day that cut off the lives of talented young musicians. In memory, here are just a couple of songs they gave us before their untimely end.… Continue reading The Day The Music Died
2009 Bonnaroo Lineup Announced
Not to be outdone by Coachella, Bonnaroo, that other music festival, has released their lineup of fantastic music. Here are some highlights; be sure to check the full listing on the official website. In bold are artists we have blogged about. Bruce Springstreen and the E Street Band Phish (2 shows) Beastie Boys Wilco The… Continue reading 2009 Bonnaroo Lineup Announced