Sean Kangataran on MySpace Music - (seriously, check this dude out. Be one to say, "I knew who he was before he was huge.") - http://www.myspace.com/seankan...
"In the summer of 2001 I lived in Dublin. Like everyone then, I was drawn to Whelan's on Wexford St, the heartbeat of music at the time. Two people there took me under their wing. Glen Hansard and Mic Christopher. They were my heroes and inspired the hell out of me. Not just because of how talented they were but for the way they lived their lives. True romantic troubadours with an endless amount of love for each other, those around them and adventure. Later that year Mic had an accident and passed away. That's not my story to tell."
- Michael W. May
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" In 2003 I bought a guitar and began learning Mic's songs, to champion in some small way the work he left behind. I had never sung before. It seemed ok to sing. Shortly after that I started writing my own songs. I formed a band. That turned out to be a complete disaster. I now write and record songs on my own in my kitchen on High St. in Galway city. In my spare time I play with my...
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- Michael W. May
He harmonizes with himself. Reminds me of Elliot Smith, but... different :P He's got some buzz going which I hope comes to something. A few months ago, he was happy I bought his EP. A few months from now, things could be very different for him :)
- Michael W. May
In the Country - http://www.undomondo.com/2009... One of the best albums this year jazz/contemporary classical. transcend music from Jaga Jazzist pianist.
Ducktails - http://www.undomondo.com/2009... Not Not Fun finally delivers with Ducktails. Soundtrack to the summer with psychedelic tropical lo-fi drone/ambient. -
"Belle & Sebastian founder Stuart Murdoch has spent the last five years setting a story to music for his project God Help the Girl. He collected nine different vocalists, a 45 piece orchestra and enlisted his bandmates on his sweeping new release. Today's Top Tune features the pristine sound of newcomer Catherine Ireton on "Come Monday Night.""
- Michael W. May
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The opening of this song almost made me turn it off. It got better once I got past that, but I think this might be too twee for me. I didn't think such a thing was possible.
- Cecily
*chuckle* It is the most twee track on the album, methinks.
- Michael W. May
It's not too twee for me! I love it. But then I can take a hella lot of twee. How did I miss that Stuart Murdoch was working on another project? #B&SFanFail Anyway. I will have to buy this album.
- Jandy
Love it. Thx, MWM! I do wonder now what my twee limit will be.
- Ayşe E.
Check out http://the-week-in-sound.blogspot.com for some great new indie music all wrapped up in a nice little monthly mixtape. You won't be disappointed!!
with his debts? You sure it's not fools gold? Still, I'd much rather be turfed over the side of a boat and left for nature to claim by body as it should be than be buried or cremated.
- alphaxion
To be fair, 14K isn't much more than fools gold, but yes, all rather a pointless waste of money.
- Grey Drane
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"To celebrate Independence Day, Amazon MP3 is giving away a download of any of the hundreds of versions of "The Star Spangled Banner." Enter the code by clicking the button below, go to your favorite version, and then click “buy mp3”. Feel free to share the celebration too! Just pass the code along to your friends and family to let them download their favorite version, whether it’s Jimi Hendrix’s legendary Woodstock interpretation, Molly Ringwald’s Mickey Mouse Club rendition, Red House Painter’s somber acoustic take, KISS’s pyrotechnic performance, or any of the hundreds of other versions—take your pick, and have a safe and happy 4th of July! Offer good July 3, 2009 to July 6, 2009 only."
- Michael W. May
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" * Created by: * amiestreet * Created: * Jul 2, 2009 * Featuring: * Cavalier Rose * Alexis Babini * Motel Motel * DJ JS-1 * Jukebox the Ghost * Jaymay * Wakey!Wakey! * Joe Raciti * Prabir and The Substitutes"
- Michael W. May
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They Might Be Giants are touring again, and they're making the recordings of each performance available to purchase & download http://theymightbegiants.com/v2... . Come on guys come back down here here again!
My very first concert was They Might be Giants. Don't Don't Don't lets start, I've got a weak heart...
- Steve C
Saw them a few years back when they were touring for The Spine tour. I wished they did some of the material off of their first album (my favorite)
- Haggis (Sean Loyless)
I saw them live when they toured Aus in the 90s, it was awesome. I first heard them with the Flood album, so that one still holds a place in my heart :)
- Glenn Slaven
"Sisters Chandra and Leigh are The Watson Twins and their music revolves around their incomparable harmonies. On their latest EP, they showcase a handful of acoustic versions off their Fire Songs CD, including "Rebel Soldier," a special unreleased B-side which serves as Today's Top Tune."
- Michael W. May
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Valley of Steam / Warm Cordial - Last two tracks from Cafe Curly by DEEP CHILL alternative, original music - dancy trancy hippity hoppity acid jazz - from the Radio Curly Collective, Adelaide, sunny South Australia
KCRW's Today's Top Tune (free download): Palenke Soultribe: No Voy a Morir (another mwm recommended, "I dare ya to sit still" jam) - http://www.kcrw.com/music...
"I must admit, the first time I put Palenke Soultribe in the player I danced in my living room. They are an Los Angeles-based band, exploring the Afro-Columbian connection with an electronic vibe. Today's Top Tune is "No Voy A Morir.”"
- Michael W. May
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"Epitaph Records has teamed up with clothing giant Hurley to bring you a free, 22-track sampler. The disc includes never-before-heard songs from Every Time I Die and Farewell. Get your copy HERE. Tracklisting below:" *click*
- Michael W. May
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Stratospheric / Swarm / Take Away / Three more tracks by DEEP CHILL from Cafe Curly - music for drinking coffee - from the Radio Curly Collective - short espresso shots
Beautiful Small Machines : Robots in Love | CTNMUSIC.COM (two tunes for streaming, I still need this ep, like what I've heard) - http://ctnmusic.com/2009...
"When art rock meets electro pop like Martina Sorbara did it before with Dragonette, the blending gives an unattended duo named here, ‘Beautiful Small Machines’ formed by veteran N.Y singer/songwriter BREE SHARP (a.k.a. Lee Fever) and DONNIE D. (a.k.a. ROCKET del FUEGO). Caught somewhere between the 70’s, 80’s and deep space, this electro-pop duo learned about comedy from adult swim and heartache from Philip K. Dick and they’re spewing it all back out at you like a bunch of mandroids on whiskey and psycho-pharmaceuticals. Fun, Sad, Creepy and Clever – Beautiful Small Machines is the retro-future."
- Michael W. May
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"Forging a successful writing partnership over 10 years ago during the making of Bree Sharp’s debut A CHEAP AND EVIL GIRL, which featured the wryly-scripted cult hit “David Duchovny”, Don DiLego (Lonestar Hitchhiker – Universal Records) and Bree have gone on to work on several records together, which have begun to highlight Don’s increasingly unique production antics, for which he has...
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- Michael W. May