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".mp3 OUI!"

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    about me
    I play guitar and sing in The UpTones, and I'm an MP3 Lunatic. The mp3s I post here are songs I've found that really rock my world. Whatever genre, whatever language, I just like 'em a lot. Hope you enjoy.
    why i'm a source
    Because it's fun. Sharing mix cassettes in high school is how this started for me, and listening to FM radio back when they had actual DJ's. I was turned on to so many wonderful artists and songs during that time. Then there was a long and dreadful lull, as pop radio became homogenized and merged into its current ridiculous state. Apart from college stations and indie record stores, it was quiet. Now that MP3 is a word, things have gotten fresh again. There are no geographic boundaries, and the music world is enjoying a much needed re-boot. For me, all this new activity has blown away the dark clouds of the mainstream. Even the word "mainstream" loses its meaning as we artists and music lovers have access to each others works, discoveries, and ideas. My fellow sources' song discoveries are blowing my mind, like my friends' tapes used to do. It's like having an ever growing mix tape that keeps expanding in limitless directions and anyone can partake. I love it.
    i'm into
    Skanking like a fool. Running. Swimming. Cats. Dogs. My blog.
    favorite bands
    The Specials, The Beatles, The Clash, everything Lee Scratch Perry ever made, and it goes out from there. John Cage. The Bee Gees. Deal with it. For a more detailed list, scroll down the left side of the UpTones' muzic page.
    favorite movies
    Most recently: LIFE ON JUPITER: The Story of Jens Nygaard, Musician. Awesome, and I recommend that to all musicians especially.
    favorite books
    Everything by Eckhart Tolle, The Dalai Lama, Pema Chödrön, Thich Nhat Hanh, Naomi Klein, Amy Goodman. Recently: Passion Is A Fashion: The Real Story of The Clash by Pat Gilbert, Redemption Song: The Definitive Biography of Joe Strummer by Chris Salewicz ("Definitive" is nonsense! A good read nonetheless), official bio of Johnny Cash, unofficial bios of Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beach Boys, Phil Spector. How To Talk Dirty And Influence People by Lenny Bruce, Shock Value by John Waters.
    LOCATION: Berkeley, CA
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    Secret Handshake by Too Much Joy
    pop, rock, comedy
    Part of the joy of being a Too Much Joy fan is witnessing them collapse under the weight of their own satire and musical irony,...  more »
    Stepchild by Mystery Palace
    electronic, pop
    Something very cool about this track. Mystery Palace is a trio from Minneapolis MN that is not afraid to use James Bond movie chords on...  more »
    La-La Land by Tiny Masters of Today
    pop, rock, electronic
    The youth of today. That is, the Tiny Masters of Today, a brother - sister duo from Brooklyn, have recorded a song using sampled voices...  more »
    Aventura by La Pelicula
    pop, world, latin
    Groovy times yo. Here's a modern twist on an old theme. Have you lost love? Or have you found freedom? Half full? Half empty? Hey,...  more »
    Baboon Strength by Charlie Hunter
    world, jazz, other, genre surfing
    Charlie Hunter is an artist I have enjoyed immensely since the 80's. Already a virtuoso rock guitarist at 14, he could rip Van Halen and...  more »
    9999 Ways to Hate Us by The Clutters
    pop, rock, punk rock, new wave
    The Clutters guitar sound has that delicious overwhelming wall of power like the Pistols or T-Rex, with Farfisa organ bites cutting through like a B-52s...  more »
    De Camino a la Vereda by Buena Vista Social Club
    world, cuba
    I love the story of Buena Vista Social Club, almost as much as I love their music. Almost. This improbable recording finds them live at...  more »
    The Motions by Subb
    pop, rock, reggae/ska, punk
    Hangin' out @ the Stomp Records site a bit lately, found some yummy mp3s. This puppy from Montreal's Subb is a great listen - really...  more »
    Jon Jon by Bart Davenport
    pop, rock
    Bart Davenport, who has always been a fine song writer and performer, has gone and put all the pieces of his unusual vision together and...  more »
     
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    Shining On by Juliana Hatfield
    pop, rock, singer/songwriter
    Just heard Juliana Hatfield sing this song live on KFOG, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, it was great. Her voice still has that super cool...  more »
    Someone Like Me by Moose
    world, reggae/ska, ska
    When words aint enough, write her a song!  more »
    Tell The World by Vivian Girls
    pop, rock, power pop, indie, fun
    Love at first song! Vivian Girls have instantly endeared themselves to me with one listen of "Tell The World" so, I'm telling the world. Vivian...  more »
    This Lonely Love (feat. Richard Butler) by Juliana Hatfield
    pop, rock, singer/songwriter
    Juliana Hatfield's new record marks a quiet triumph from this defiantly intelligent singer songstress. "This Lonely Love," a sad but oddly uplifting single, fits her...  more »
    The Nature Of The Experiment by Tokyo Police Club
    pop, rock, other, post rock
    Here's a crazy fun weird trippy post new wave clusterfreak from the ever intriguing and sexy Tokyo Police Club. The vocals put me in a...  more »
    Bicycle, Bicycle, You Are My Bicycle by Be Your Own Pet
    pop, rock, new wave, newer wave
    Listen to "Bicycle, Bicycle, You Are My Bicycle" by Be Your Own Pet and follow the instructions carefully. Oh my gawd, her voice is cool....  more »
    Union Hall by Foreign Born
    pop, rock, other
    More juicy sophisticato pop melodramato from these foreign born tomatoes. The local union hall holds a mythical status in song in America, and anywhere else...  more »
    La Paloma by Sidestepper
    world, pop, other
    I don't know what I love most about this track. The outstanding horn section work, the dub sensibilities, the spot on rhythm section, the joyous...  more »
    Sebero by Issa Bagayogo
    pop, world, africa
    Brilliant track from Issa Bagayogo, one of the bright lights of music in Mali. Effortless virtuosity on every instrument accompanies a relaxed vocal delivery that...  more »
    Free Time by The Aggrolites
    reggae/ska, dirty reggae
    More fun with the Aggrolites. These hard workin' reggae lovin' LA champs have been touring and recording non stop for most of the 00's. Their...  more »
    The World Should Revolve Around Me by Little Jackie
    pop, hip hop
    This song could save you a lot of dough that you'd spend on therapy or drinks or both. A self esteem booster in a three...  more »
     
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