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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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    Rich Man Poor Man by One Drop
    reggae/ska, punky ska, ska
    Ah, what have we here? Ska from Vancouver BC! This song is fun, and has some positive lyrics about some f'd up sh!t that has...  more »
    BackOutOSpace by The Baboonz
    reggae/ska, ska, punky ska, mod
    This tribute song to ska and punk and fun by Bavarian ska boiz The Baboonz really rocks my sox. Hit their myspace and download...  more »
    Fear is the New Black by Bettie Black
    rock, punk pop, garage, indie rock
    Bettie is really onto something here. If you are afraid and vote your fears, then you are an idiot and we think you suck. So!...  more »
    Energia Positiva by La Severa Matacera
    reggae/ska, reggae, ska, latin, funk
    What we need in life is more Energia Positiva, and North Hollywood's La Severa Matacera delivers it with generous portions of ska spice, fat jazz...  more »
    Emergency by Sombrero Club
    pop, rock, reggae/ska, ska
    Mi Corazon! Smokin ska from Argentina! So glad these kids are publishing their music online. I hear so many ska bands these days,...  more »
    Please Come Back by Catfish Haven
    rock, hard rock, southern acoustic guitar abuse
    Raw rock and roll. Rock with rawness. Rawk. This is some dismal hard sufferin blues for 2006. Emo blues? Sorta! I dig it.  more »
    I Spy For The FBI by The Untouchables
    pop, urban/R&B, rock, mod, ska
    Another fun song by LA's great ska mod soul party warriors, The Untouchables. They're playing again so you have another chance to see 'em live,...  more »
    Hot Stove by Octomutt
    pop, rock, other, comedy, bohemian crisis
    This music should be banned. I mean that as the highest compliment. This is damn fine weirdness for yer hedz. Hope you enjoy. Or alternately,...  more »
    New American Apathy by Mazarin
    pop, rock, electronic, electro
    Here's an innovative song with something to say about having little to say. Juicy electro pop instrumentals back sweet delicate vocals that speak to the...  more »
     
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    Cool Down Excercises by Science Ninja Team
    hip hop, turntablism, underground
    Ah, the Science Ninja Team has sent me a post from muzic! How thrilling. I'm down with it. I did my space bunny bikram inverted...  more »
    Thirteen by Big A little a
    rock, hip hop, other, experimental
    Oh forGET IT! Agro massive youth energy entropy soul on fire catharsis like you have not heard before, Dorothy. Set on down and take a...  more »
    Bussa Move by Steve Austin
    hip hop, rap
    A straight up rap about some key facts of life and game from one Steve Austin. Bionic? Maybe. Supersonic? Definitely.  more »
    The Spins by Hepcat
    pop, reggae/ska, ska, rocksteady
    Oh YEAH! Ska BONANZA! I just found Hepcat's myspace page, and there's four killer songs available for download and therefor I am now completely...  more »
    Ghetto Story by Baby Cham
    reggae/ska, dancehall
    Get it while it's hot! This hard hit is mashing up dance halls and airwaves around the world, even after being banned from radio in...  more »
    Secretary of Love: Rick Santorum by Sam Seder
    other, comedy
    Oh dear oh dear. In the fine tradition of the Jerky Boys, only more political. There are some very funny moments in these crank calls...  more »
    Száguld a vérem by A Láma Dalai
    pop, rock, reggae/ska, ska, punk rock
    Out of control. Ska is everywhere now, a truly global phenomenon. This Hungarian band, A Láma Dalai, brings an exuberance to their punked up ska...  more »
    Jolly Jolly Jolly Ego by Dirty Projectors
    pop, other, experimental
    A magnificent bleep fest with aspects of Prince in the vocals and wonderful strangeness at every turn. Man this is beautiful stuff, and very...  more »
    Killjoy by Hope Chest
    pop, rock, indie
    One of the most beautiful melancholy post-Smiths bands I've ever heard. Hope Chest has something really special, and I hope they'll continue to share it...  more »
    Da Da Da by Belaire
    pop, electronic, synth pop
    Not to be confused with the 80's hit by Trio, this Da Da Da is by a fab little quartet of synth pop lovers from...  more »
    Blue Spark by Common Rider
    pop, rock, punk rock
    No one sings or writes quite like Jesse Michaels. From Op Ivy to Common Rider and beyond, his compassionate lyrics and furious delivery transcend rock...  more »
     
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