about me
Hello, I'm Josie. DeeJay, poet, activist and humble Linux geek. After I realized my hero Band Geek is on this site, I went through and downloaded everything he's posted. In the process I seem to have caught the bug, and now I have to post music links here that I find important.
why i'm a source
Because bad music is horrible and good music is great!
i'm into
Vegetables.
state of mind
Alert.
favorite bands
Just way too many too list, what a silly question!
The Girl Ain't PreggersbyGrampall Jookabox rock, electronic, avant-garde, no wave I would not be surprised if I found out Grampall Jookabox uses a gun and an isolated field as part of his recording process. The...more »
Love and MathematicsbyBroken Social Scene rock, indie rock I gather that the inspiration for this song comes from Canadian super group Broken Social Scene's many long treks across the Canadian landscape. I'm sure...more »
CelebrationbyThe Eaves rock, alternative, lounge, art rock for beautiful people If you get a chance to see The Eaves live, be prepared to have your mind unconsciously float into thought. Questions will come up like:...more »
OasisbyThe Sundogs pop, rock Would I really expect to find a band with a singer who sounds like a cross between Green Day's Billy Joe Armstrong, and Black Crowes'...more »
Evil UrgesbyMy Morning Jacket pop, alternative, power pop My Morning Jacket lives up to the hype. This is gorgeous, epic pop that manages to be complex without seeming complicated. I love it. Get...more »
FragilbyAllison pop, rock, power pop, punk pop So! You want to hear what a punk pop band, based in Mexico City, singing anthemic romantic emo power pop en Espaņol, selling a certified...more »
The History of French CuisinebyKid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds pop, rock, goth, indie Founding guitarist from the Gun Club, after a long run backing the Cramps, Nick Cave and other greats on some of their definitive records and...more »
I Wanna Be IgnoredbyEzra Furman and The Harpoons pop, rock, singer/songwriter, indie Ok, this is major. What we have here I think, is the post Replacements Jonathan Richman. But there's more to it than that. Whatever their...more »
AbandonbyFrench Kicks pop, Brit rock, pop rock, dream pop The new French Kicks single "Abandon" stays true to their dream pop meets synth rock roots. Inspirational lyrics and celebratory melodies will have you...more »
The KingdombyJohn Vanderslice pop, indie, singer/songwriter John Vanderslice is the ever popular singer-songwriter who has gathered a lot of love from a variety of sources here on MP3 4U, and shows...more »
BLVDbyDirty Tricks rock, punk rock Almost every teenager has had to come face to face with the uncomfortable realization that the choices they have been making will only harvest a...more »
SunrisebyYeasayer pop, rock, post rock, modern rock This beautiful sweeping piece of cerebral rock will grab your soul and make you feel like you have been transported to judgment day. And guess...more »
In A CavebyTokyo Police Club pop, new wave, indie rock, fun fun fun The Tokyo Police Club write music that is full of childlike optimism, and they will fill you up with cheer because the sun is shining...more »
We Throw Parties, You Throw KnivesbyLos Campesinos! pop, rock Very exciting indie pop from a very exciting young band from Cardiff, UK. Delightfully wicked springtime music. Weasel Popmeister, you gonna sleep on this?more »
Stables and ChairsbyPortugal The Man rock, classic rock "Stables and Chairs" is a classic rock influenced tune with psychedelic tendencies that serves as a reminder of how brilliant straight ahead rock can be....more »
Anti-AntibySnowden pop, alternative, modern rock "Anti-Anti" is the title track off Snowden's latest album. For all those who have not heard of this amazing band, it's time to wake up!...more »
That HeartbeatbyThe Mugwumps rock, punk rock The Mugwumps obviously love The Ramones. If you love The Ramones then you will love The Mugwumps. Do you see where I am going...more »
UnspokenbyA.M. Architect electronic, downtempo, lounge Gee, I wonder if these guys listen to Boards of Canada? A.M. Architect has gone ahead and written a beautiful piece of music...more »
SituationbyEx-Boyfriends pop, new wave, indie pop Ex-Boyfriends are the total pop package. So sweet and wholesome you wish they didn't dump you because your cousins shot gun wedding is coming up...more »
Neil CassadybyThe Weather Underground rock, indie rock, modern rock A lot of modern rock bands on the West Coast are writing songs at the moment that point to albums found in their dad's record...more »