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		<title>New Release Tuesday &#8211; February 7, 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow! We&#8217;re already into the second month of the year. Are you still catching up on last month&#8217;s releases as I am? Well, no pressure but there&#8217;s a brand new crop of music out this week just waiting for your attentive ears. New music this week from Air, A Place To Bury Strangers, Bahamas, Bebe, Dierks Bentley, Die Antwoord, Dr Dog, The Fray, Ben Kweller, Mark Lanegan, Eric Lau, Lindstrom,  Moon Taxi, Of Montreal, Chuck Prophet, The Twilight Sad, Sharon Van Etten, Jaci Velasquez, and music legends Paul McCartney and Van Halen. On this week&#8217;s list, you may not have heard of Spanish singer Bebe or British producer/DJ Eric Lau, but they&#8217;ve both been around for a few years, making music that their fans have come to know and love. Get to know them via their latest singles, &#8220;K.I.E.R.E.M.E&#8221; and &#8220;Yesterday&#8221;, respectively. Other Articles of Interest New Release Tuesday – January 31, 2012 New Release Tuesday &#8211; January 24, 2012 NEW RELEASE TUESDAY – January 17, 2012 NEW RELEASE TUESDAY – January 10, 2012]]></description>
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		<title>VIDEO: &#8220;The First Time I Ran Away&#8221; &#8211; M. Ward</title>
		<link>http://auralnotes-blog.com/2012/02/06/video-the-first-time-i-ran-away-m-ward/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m enjoying the recent rash of animated music videos that have been released. My new favorite comes from singer M. Ward. “The First Time I Ran Away” is off of his upcoming album titled A Wasteland Companion, and it is simply beautiful. (I’m referring to both the video and the song.) It is soothing, yet touchy. The imagery is simplistic and effective. M. Ward’s album is scheduled for release via Merge Records on April 10th, a day before he kicks off his North American tour, which should be a treat. What do you think about this lovely new video? Other Articles of Interest VIDEO: &#8220;The First Time I Ran Away&#8221; &#8211; M. Ward New Video And Tour For Shabazz Palaces VIDEO: “Dreamer” – Elizaveta Rosie And Me Hit You With The &#8220;Arrow Of My Ways&#8221; Yuna Wants You To &#8220;Live Your Life&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Get Ready For The 2012 Sasquatch Music Festival</title>
		<link>http://auralnotes-blog.com/2012/02/04/get-ready-for-the-2012-sasquatch-music-festival/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The music festival season is drawing near and there is much excitement in the air. The lineup for the Sasquatch Music Festival has been announced, and if you’ve been on the fence about attending, this may move you to action. Scheduled to perform are Jack White, Beck, Bon Iver, Pretty Lights, The Shins, Beirut, The Roots, Feist, , Metric, The Head and the Heart, M. Ward, Childish Gambino, St. Vincent, The Civil Wars, Little Dragon, The Walkmen, Shabazz Palaces, Imelda May, Dum Dum Girls, Alabama Shakes, Here We Go Magic, Zola Jesus, Active Child, Araabmuzik, Purity Ring, Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside, and many, many more. The 4-day festival will be held May 25 – 28 at Washington’s The Gorge, where it has been held for the past 10 years. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, February 11th at Live Nation. Other Articles of Interest Get Ready For The 2012 Sasquatch Music Festival Remembering Soul Train Creator Don Cornelius Stones Throw Digital Discography Is Coming To An Inbox Near You Coachella 2012 Lineup Announced 2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced]]></description>
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		<title>REWIND: ‘Flaunt the Imperfection’ – China Crisis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The early-mid 1980’s saw a second British Invasion (of sorts) of new romantic, synth-pop bands. One of the bands that made up this movement is China Crisis. The band formed in 1979 and had some success in the UK with its first two albums, which were more dance-oriented. But the group’s most critically-acclaimed and successful album is the third release, Flaunt the Imperfection. This album is mellower than previous albums (it is more akin to pop-rock) and has a more cohesive sound. This new, smoother sound can be attributed to bringing Walter Becker (one-half of Steely Dan) on board as producer. This is more than likely the grounding force that China Crisis needed in order to open their sound to a broader audience, which worked quite nicely. (Vocals aside, the single “You Did Cut Me” sounds as if it could have easily been a Steely Dan tune circa 1977.) Lyrically, the songs on Flaunt the Imperfection are much more interesting and compelling than previous work. (See “Black Man Ray” and “Gift of Freedom”.) It is clear that band members Garry Daly and Eddie Lundon had something significant to say. The melodies are lovely and the song arrangement is well done. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Paul Weller Is Heading Back To The U.S…For 2 Shows</title>
		<link>http://auralnotes-blog.com/2012/02/02/paul-weller-is-heading-back-to-the-u-s%e2%80%a6for-2-shows/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; He&#8217;s coming back. The Mod Father himself, Paul Weller, has announced a North American tour this Spring, which consists of only two shows. Weller will be performing at New York City&#8217;s Best Buy Theater in Times Square on May 18th and 19th. This will be the only opportunity that American fans will have to see him perform songs from his upcoming album Sonik Kicks. For those fans that order tickets through Ticketmaster, they will also be given a chance to pre-order Weller’s new CD (or LP) with each ticket order. I caught Weller’s 2010 tour at this same venue and it was pure sonic pleasure. If you’re a fan, you won’t want to miss this show. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, February 3rd via the Best Buy Theater box office or at Ticketmaster. For a sample of what&#8217;s to come on the Sonik Kicks album, take a listen to the first single, &#8220;Around the Lake&#8221;. The tune is currently available on iTunes. &#160; &#160; &#160; Other Articles of Interest Paul Weller Is Heading Back To The U.S…For 2 Shows Eleanor Friedberger Gets Heaven-ly And Gears Up For Tour New Album And Tour For Islands Radiohead To [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Video And Tour For Shabazz Palaces</title>
		<link>http://auralnotes-blog.com/2012/02/02/new-video-and-tour-for-shabazz-palaces/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hip-hop duo Shabazz Palaces has just released a video for the single “Are You…Can You…Were You? (Felt)” off of the critically acclaimed 2011 album Black Up.  The premise of the video is simple, but the imagery is beautiful. Shabazz Palaces is also heading out on a U.S. tour in April, showing no signs of slowing down. Watch the video now and check below for a list of currently scheduled tour stops. SHABAZZ PALACES TOUR DATES April 3 – Minneapolis @ The Whole April 4 – Milwaukee @ Mad Planet April 5 – Chicago @ Lincoln Hall April 6 – Detroit @ Magic Stick April 7 – Gambier, OH @ The Horn Gallery April 8 – East Liberty, PA @ The Shadow Lounge April 10 – Toronto @ Lee’s Palace April 11 – Montreal @  II Motore April 12 – Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse April 13 &#8211;  New York City @ SOB’s April 14 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl Other Articles of Interest VIDEO: &#8220;The First Time I Ran Away&#8221; &#8211; M. Ward New Video And Tour For Shabazz Palaces VIDEO: “Dreamer” – Elizaveta Rosie And Me Hit You With The &#8220;Arrow Of My Ways&#8221; Yuna Wants You To [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Remembering Soul Train Creator Don Cornelius</title>
		<link>http://auralnotes-blog.com/2012/02/01/remembering-soul-train-creator-don-cornelius/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:57:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This morning, I woke up prayerful and grateful for all that I have. Immediately thereafter, I learned that Soul Train creator and music legend Don Cornelius had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. I sat in stunned silence for a long time. I was instantly filled with great loss, as if I’d lost a cherished friend, and in many ways, I had. As with so many youth at that time, Don Cornelius played an integral part in our formative years, and beyond. As a child, I loved music. More than toys, more than cartoons, and more than playtime outdoors. Every Saturday morning, I would prop down in front of the television to watch the latest installment of the “hippest trip in America” – Soul Train. This was my must-see tv. From the moment each episode began, it was clear that Cornelius would present 60 mind-blowing minutes of the latest and greatest in R&#38;B, Soul and Dance music. He had a commanding presence and a booming voice. He had my undivided attention. This was his show, and I loved every moment. He entertained, informed, and moved me. I learned how to dance watching Soul Train. I got fashion tips from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Release Tuesday – January 31, 2012</title>
		<link>http://auralnotes-blog.com/2012/01/31/new-release-tuesday-%e2%80%93-january-31-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ready. Set. Listen. It is time to explore this week&#8217;s new music releases. Let me start by saying that there must be something brewing on the jazz scene, because there are a lot of great new releases this week. Jeff Lorber, Candy Dulfer, Jeremy Pelt, Najee, Eric Marienthal and The Soul Rebels all release new albums today. &#160; Legends Leonard Cohen and Ringo Starr release new albums Old Ideas and Ringo 2012, respectively. The rest of this week&#8217;s new offerings include albums from Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Gotye, Imperial Teen, Lana Del Rey, Mike Doughty, SOJA, Fred Hammond, Ruthie Foster, Putumayo’s Brazilian Beat, Ana Tijoux, Hospitality and Buxton. &#160; And for your listening pleasure, give a listen to the latest songs from Hospitality and Imperial Teen. Catchy, aren&#8217;t they? Until next week&#8230;happy listening. &#160; Other Articles of Interest New Release Tuesday – January 31, 2012 New Release Tuesday &#8211; January 24, 2012 NEW RELEASE TUESDAY – January 17, 2012 NEW RELEASE TUESDAY – January 10, 2012]]></description>
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		<title>VIDEO: “Dreamer” – Elizaveta</title>
		<link>http://auralnotes-blog.com/2012/01/30/video-%e2%80%9cdreamer%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-elizaveta/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite new releases of the year (so far) comes from vocal-pop artist Elizaveta. Her debut album Beatrix Runs is poetic and enthralling. The album&#8217;s lead track, &#8220;Dreamer&#8221;, is engaging and highlights the vocal range of the classically trained vocalist. So how fitting that she would release a music video that is as beautiful and enchanting as her voice. Other Articles of Interest VIDEO: &#8220;The First Time I Ran Away&#8221; &#8211; M. Ward New Video And Tour For Shabazz Palaces VIDEO: “Dreamer” – Elizaveta Rosie And Me Hit You With The &#8220;Arrow Of My Ways&#8221; Yuna Wants You To &#8220;Live Your Life&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Eleanor Friedberger Gets Heaven-ly And Gears Up For Tour</title>
		<link>http://auralnotes-blog.com/2012/01/28/eleanor-friedberger-gets-heaven-ly-and-gears-up-for-tour/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indie rock musician Eleanor Friedberger has just released the music video for her single &#8220;Heaven&#8221; from her debut album, Last Summer. The video takes on a &#8220;this was your life&#8221; angle that puts her in front of the pearly gates. The new video comes just days before Friedberger heads out on tour February 2nd. She&#8217;ll be performing out West on her own and then she is slated to be a musical guest on the &#8220;Portlandia&#8221; tour, starting February 19th. Full tour details below, as well as a look at the new video for &#8220;Heaven&#8221;. Eleanor Friedberger: Feb 2 &#8211; San Diego @ Casbah Feb 3 &#8211; Los Angeles @ Troubadour Feb 4 &#8211; San Francisco @ The Independent Feb 7 &#8211; Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios Feb 9 &#8211; Seattle @ The Crocodile Portlandia Tour: Feb 19 &#8211; Philadelphia @ Trocadero Feb 20 &#8211; Boston @ Berklee Performing Arts Center Feb 21 &#8211; Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club Feb 22 &#8211; Durham, NC @ Carolina Theatre Feb 23 &#8211; Atlanta @ Variety Playhouse Feb 24 &#8211; Nashville @ Marathon Music Works Other Articles of Interest Paul Weller Is Heading Back To The U.S…For 2 Shows Eleanor Friedberger Gets Heaven-ly And [...]]]></description>
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