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Hello! We Move Through Weather! by Tarentel

jesus2000 — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT

jesus2000 says: Tarentel is rad! They are one of my favorite bands. If you don't know about these guys ya'll better wise up and get the knowledge. Wanna really freak yourself out? Download this and go for a midnight hike in the woods. It's quite a rush!

rock, experimental, post punk

Sacrifice by Flipper

Din — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:30:00 GMT

Din says: The impeccable suffering of Flipper. The joyous demise, the anarchic order, the studied chaos, the pimple, the cream. Flipper. Sacrifice. Dude. The drums and bass and guitars on this could not be any more expansive if you nuked them, and the vocal is bleak, factual, raw as an exposed nerve. Not your mainstream rock, no.

rock, hardcore

Birmingham Breakdown by Duke Ellington

MuzicHunter — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:39:38 GMT

MuzicHunter says: Wow, thanks to who ever created a muzic profile for the late great Duke Ellington. His music was a standard in my neighbors house growing up, and my appreciation for Duke's song arrangement has grown ever since! Glad to see his music is receiving it's proper tribute in the MP3 universe.

jazz, standards

MALACABEZA by Arpioni

Moozic — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:46:27 GMT

Moozic says: I.S.S. That's the Italian Ska Scene. WHY hasn't anyone TOLD me? I need a translator. This group has been around since the 90's. Mama Mia! What a beautiful sound. My hat is tipped. Respect. I gotta go to Italy to see ARPIONI!!

world, reggae/ska

BLVD by Dirty Tricks

JosieSpace — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:44:39 GMT

JosieSpace says: 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 future that involves a trade school, beer in aluminum cans, and a bus pass. Glad to have power punk of the Dirty Tricks to distract us from the constant dim swirling around inside our heads.

rock, punk rock

Chemical Sniffer by The Apples

Subverse — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Subverse says: The Apples have a new single out on Freestyle records that legitimizes the band's place in the UN of afrobeat groups. "Chemical Sniffer" is a good intro to the group's musical philosophy, and boldly shows that this group simply isn't another Fela tribute band.

urban/R&B, world, hip hop, afrobeat, turntablism

Rock n' Roll Lifestyle by Cake

LP — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:10:27 GMT

LP says: Classic mix of everything I love about Cake with some extra twang added to the guitar for good measure. LP

rock

Sweet and Lowdown by Shanty Town

Moozic — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:54:50 GMT

Moozic says: Barcelona! Muchas gracias! THIS is SKA...without a doubt. Shanty Town is on the Moozic list of REAL SKA bands...authentic flavor for sure. Just listen to the hi hats...listen...

reggae/ska

Starring In The Movies by Annie Hayden

Pop Hermit — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:50:06 GMT

Pop Hermit says: I was once in a movie. It was a remake of Citizen Kane. I was set to play the Kane but sadly they said I was not flexible enough so I ended up playing the part of some bushes on top of a hill. I think I made too big an impression though because I was cut out of the final release. I think it was due to an incident involving myself, some chutney and Joan Collins (who played the hamster-catcher).

pop

It's Epidemic by The Cops

pjaction — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT

pjaction says: The Cops play with all the angst and fiery rebellion of a true rock n' roll band. This is power pop for the teenage generation, yet sophisticated enough for people who don't have a curfew.

rock, rock n roll, alternative

God Told Me To by Paul Kelly

Din — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:02:00 GMT

Din says: Damn cool song from Australia's singer-songwriter in chief, Paul Kelly. This has so many layers of irony and meaning, I hesitate to describe it. But just the inherent absurdity of the words "God Told Me To" gives you some idea of what is tackled here. It's a big idea to make a song out of, wrestled to the ground and bundled up in epic rock with majestic harmonies. Good stuff.

pop, rock, singer/songwriter

Hard Feelings by The Constantines

alien protocol — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:42:43 GMT

alien protocol says: Here come The Constantines with a new record out titled Kensington Heights and grabbing all sorts of attention lately. On "Hard Feelings," the band referred to as "children of Fugazi" definitely evoke more Kurt Cobain, and less Ian Mackaye.

rock, alternative

Freedom Ritual by Dark Meat

He_Is_Me — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:29:41 GMT

He_Is_Me says: After big band jazz, and big band pop (see The Polyphonic Spree), here comes big band metal: Dark Meat incorporate heavy riffing with free-form horn blasts and even some freaky folk singing. This 7-1/2-minute dirge is the opener to their album "Universal Indians Expanded Edition", out now.

rock, experimental, alternative

Don't Say You Love Me by Red Sleeping Beauty

Pop Hermit — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:28:38 GMT

Pop Hermit says: Red Sleeping Beauty were a very spiffy wee pop band from o'er the seas in Sweden or somewhere nearabouts. Lots of bits of them are available in lots of other bands now though. Which is very nice to know. If only I could remember which it would make me look helpful and informative. Sadly I can't, so I don't.

pop

Hang Them All by Tapes 'n Tapes

The Common Cold — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:18:10 GMT

The Common Cold says: "Hang the Mall" by pysch-meets-dance rock outfit Tapes n' Tapes perfectly blends a Talking Heads-like art rock sonic sensibility with fluid elements that are dancey and full of rhythmic fury. Get freaky or contemplative with this stellar track.

rock, alternative, power pop

BWY by Spam Allstars

16:20 EST — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:42:57 GMT

16:20 EST says: ya, you could say this funky, funky. you can also say this is inner city chill, the kinda' record that fits nicely with another mellow day at the 16:20EST H.Q. easy back with the Spam Allstars, electronic jazz jamz.

electronic, jazz, funk, acid jazz

Concentration Waltz by my education

Band Geek — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:05:47 GMT

Band Geek says: Here's some real-deal psychedelic ambient trance jamming in the style of early 70s Pink Floyd and sundry underground bands of the period. Perfect organ-drenched Spring-time gloom in a slow 3/4. It's "my education" (lower case) from Austin, Texas.

rock, instrumental, psychedelic, ambient

5 am Spliff by Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program

Eternal — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Eternal says: Hailing from the breeding ground of "abstract hip hop" Ras G is making hip hop beats that tend to slide and melt off your plate, keeping headz guessing, while the crowd stays entertained and feeling faded until the early, early, AM. Peace!

electronic, hip hop, leftfield, beats

Pile Driver Blues by Joe McCoy

Public Domain 4U — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:17:00 GMT

Public Domain 4U says: Joe McCoy - better known by his stage name Kansas Joe McCoy - grew up, lived, and died under the guidance of music. He, along with his equally gifted wife Memphis Minnie, were key players in the blooming Chicago music scene of the 1930's, and he continued to record and play music up until his untimely death in 1950. His songs have been covered by numerous popular musicians, such as Bob Dylan and John Cougar Mellencamp.

country/folk, blues

A Man In The Street by SKA-J

Moozic — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:37:00 GMT

Moozic says: The Skatalites version of "A Man In The Street," is the Grandaddy of ska tunes. SKA-J's version is one of many grandsons. I wonder what rude girls in Italy look like dancing to this...(sigh)

world, reggae/ska, roots ska