Bettie Black

"Rock & Roll Heart"

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    about me
    I was birthed in a southern swamp on old blues, spoon fed NY punk which made me grow up big and strong, then I became a woman with early rap and Ministry. I'm having new affairs lately with my old flames Brian Eno, Bauhaus and Joy Division.....also check out the mp3's on my band's website: www.bettieblack.com.
    why i'm a source
    see above
    i'm into
    Dragon Moon Magic
    state of mind
    Happy All The Time
    favorite bands
    Iggy Pop, PATTI SMITH ROCKS!!!, Velvet Underground, David Bowie, Stereolab, Joy Division, Jimi Hendrix, The Clash, Bauhaus, NWA, Tom Waits, Buzzcocks, PJ Harvey, Film School, Joan Jett, Jonathan Richman, The Clean, Louie Armstrong, Kraftwerk, The Cure, Violent Femmes, Brian Eno, The Sex Pistols, Rolling Stones, Crispy Ambulance, Sam & Dave, Fischerspooner, Gang of Four, Manhead, Ministry, New Order, Nina Simone, Prince, Revolting Cocks, Soul Coughing, Minny Pops, Sixteens, William Shatner
    LOCATION: San Francisco, CA
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    Posted on: 2008-01-07
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    You Are The Space Invader by Prinzhorn Dance School
    rock, new wave, post punk
    Fabulous, minimalist post-punk with a robotic-sounding blues edge. It's slinky, art-damaged rock that delivers the bare bones of a song with a "take no prisoners"...  more »
    Posted on: 2007-07-03
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    Inside by Bardo Pond
    rock, indie
    This is more trancy then I usually go for but gosh darnit these kids are fabulous. Really. I LOVE this stuff, it's got...  more »
    Posted on: 2007-05-18
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    Dog by Cheveu
    rock, indie, garage
    Some great garage rock here. I LOVE the overall sound of this song - the vocals, guitar, the whole deal. Most of all...  more »
    Posted on: 2007-05-02
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    Goth Girls in Southern California by David J
    rock, goth, new wave
    Yay! David J wrote a song about Goth Girls! I feel so loved and acknowledged! David J (of Bauhaus fame) has continued to...  more »
    Posted on: 2007-02-28
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    I Turn My Camera On by Spoon
    pop, indie
    This band still has such a buzz they've left the knife and fork alone. Behold, experience the glory that is SPOON.  more »
    Posted on: 2006-10-05
    Magic Hands by Black Fiction
    rock, beats, indie rock, pop rock
    I was intrigued with the name of this band long before I heard their music. I was a little scared. Were they some...  more »
    Posted on: 2006-08-14
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    Margaritas by Love As Laughter
    pop, mod, rock
    This band has great energy as well as a great name. Pop ~ Street vibe with Velvets undertones. Great sounding song, can't wait...  more »
    Posted on: 2006-08-11
    Dogwood Rust by Comets On Fire
    rock, anarcho, Progressive
    This group has evolved in a fabulous direction for their new record Avatar. Pure aggression, energy and chaos honed into Cream ala Stooges. ...  more »
    Posted on: 2006-05-08
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    The Great Salt Lake by Band of Horses
    rock, alternative
    Yow! So the first thing that grabbed me is the name of this band, 'cause I'm a girl and love horses, (most girls love...  more »
     
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    Posted on: 2006-05-05
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    Blindspots by Mudhoney
    rock, garage
    Electronic intensity and mayhem. This is a powerful band that hasn't lost anything over the years. Loud, groaning guitars and wild drums. This...  more »
    Posted on: 2006-05-03
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    Another Sunny Day by Belle and Sebastian
    pop, indie
    Back when I was a kid, pop music was fun - a lot like this song. They can sing, they write wonderful, catchy tunes,...  more »
    Posted on: 2006-02-17
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    The Forest Scares the Hell Out of Me by Say Hi To Your Mom
    rock, new wave
    This song is a great example of a band performing a dark, moody sound in a unique way. It has all the elements I...  more »
    Posted on: 2006-02-15
    Code Orange by Vervein
    rock, alternative
    I really love this band and particularly this song. It's got that kind of Cure feeling at the beginning, then the breathless vocals, then...  more »
    Posted on: 2006-01-06
    Wasp Nest by The National
    rock, indie
    OK I admit it, sometimes I wish I could sing like a man.......and if I could, I'd want to sound like Matt Berninger, singer for...  more »
    Posted on: 2005-12-01
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    Powers by Blackalicious
    hip hop, freestyle, old school, funk, pop
    Alrighty.. I'm nabbing this one from the hip hop sources on this site cause they're not hopping...uh huh.. Blackalicious needs to be jumped on...  more »
    Posted on: 2005-11-07
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    They Won't Let Me Run by John Vanderslice
    rock, indie
    Another great tune from the prolific and generous Mr. Vanderslice. I just love this fellow's voice, lyrics and interesting use of melody. Old...  more »
    Posted on: 2005-10-03
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    I Will Take Your Drugs and Try Them All by The Pulses
    rock, garage
    Darnit I wish I had written this one. The vocals, arrangements and lyrics are great in this little ditty. You will be pleased....  more »
    Posted on: 2005-09-15
    Him For Me by Ex-Boyfriends
    pop, punk
    Bouncy poppy punk rock. I love this guy's voice - and the lyrics are great! All about territorial love. This band has tons...  more »
    Posted on: 2005-08-10
    Disappear by The Bananas
    rock, punk
    This band hails from the California valley, well known as one of the richest areas on the planet for growing fresh fruit. And these...  more »
    Posted on: 2005-08-01
    Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance To The Radio by M.O.T.O.
    rock, garage
    so...um...I'm confused. Do these guys really not care about the homeless OR are they making a comment about the callousness of our capitalist society?...  more »
     
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