Stones Throw Digital Discography Is Coming To An Inbox Near You
Now here’s a plan that I can get behind. Stones Throw Records has partnered with Drip.FM to launch the Stones Throw Digital Discography. This is a subscription music service where each and every Stones Throw release will be delivered to your inbox for the low price of $10 per month. The music can be downloaded...
Rosie And Me Hit You With The “Arrow Of My Ways”
Rosie and Me may not be a band that you’re familiar with at this time, but the group is building a solid fanbase, one song at a time. After receiving much critical praise with the release of the 2010 EP, Bird and Whale, this week, the Brazilian band, fronted by Rosanne Machado, released its latest...
Yuna Wants You To “Live Your Life”
If you haven’t heard of Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna, I’m sure that’s about to change. Yesterday, her latest single entitled “Live Your Life” was released on FADER and it is a definite banger. Is it any wonder, given that Pharrell Williams produced this tune for Yuna. Hot, hot stuff. A full-length album in coming a little...
New Release Tuesday – January 24, 2012
It is another “New Release Tuesday” and I’ve got my headphones on, listening to this week’s releases. I have chosen my favorites from the list, now it is your turn. This week, we have new music from Chairlift, Cloud Nothings, Joe Cocker, Craig Finn, First Aid Kit, Foxy Shazam, Graffiti6, K’naan, Lacuna Coil, Lamb Of...
Thursday Rewind Double Shot: “I Want You Back”
The older I get, the more the 80’s become a blur for me. But one of the things that I still remember is my brother becoming a fan of this band from Australia with an odd little name – Hoodoo Gurus. This was at a time when MTV and college radio were introducing listeners to...
NEW RELEASE TUESDAY – January 17, 2012
If new music is what you want, then you’ve come to the right place. Today’s releases come from a couple of old favorites and some relative newcomers on the scene. There’s a little jazz, a little indie rock, and a bit of pop on this week’s list. Out today is new music from Ani Difranco,...
New Album And Tour For Islands
Canadian indie-rock band Islands has announced dates for an upcoming tour of North America. The tour launches on February 14th, which is the same day that the band releases its newest album A Sleep & A Forgetting. According to record label, Anti Records, the new album will offer “shimmering sonic textures” and “irresistible melodies” that...
Songspin
Looking for another way to discover new music online? Then you may want to give Songspin.FM a try. This online streaming service contains a number of genre-specific stations with a clean and simple design that is easy to use. Listeners click can click through the tracks (from SoundCloud), and not only hear the songs, but...
Coachella 2012 Lineup Announced
April is right around the corner which means that the Coachella Music Festival will be here before you know it. The artist lineup has just been announced and what a lineup. The headliners for this year’s festival will be The Black Keys, Radiohead, and Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg. Other acts scheduled to perform include...
NEW RELEASE TUESDAY – January 10, 2012
2012 is off to a great start with a handful of new music to discover. This week’s new releases include albums from Snow Patrol, The Little Willies, David Crowder Band, Stevie Nicks, Safetysuit, Yo Gotti, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Red Wanting Blue. Next week, look for new releases from Ani Difranco, Girls Generation and Anthony...
VIDEO: “Dusk” – Siaira Shawn
Once again, more great music emerging from the San Francisco Bay area. This time the spotlight is on singer/songwriter SiairaShawn. She has just released a video for her single “Dusk”. There is only one word needed to describe SiairaShawn’s voice – beautiful. She’s an artist to watch in 2012. For more on this artist, check...
VIDEO: “Fool For You” – Alice Smith (Cee Lo Green Remake)
It has been a while since we’ve heard from singer Alice Smith. After the release of her terrific debut album For Lovers, Dreams & Me in 2006, Smith has been on my radar. I’ve been waiting for new music for some time. We got a little taste in 2011 when Smith and Aloe Blacc teamed...