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Night Of A 1000 Stars by Blame Sally

The Common Cold — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:36:18 GMT

The Common Cold says: San Francisco's all woman quartet Blame Sally. is taking the bay area by surprise. A perfect blend of beautifully sung harmonies and amazing musicianship. Captured by producer Lee Townsend, their 4th album is making ground. This title track tells the epic tale of an Afghan war veteran. Poetic and tragic...so compelling. And oh...there are more gems to be found on that CD for sure. True talent is what these ladies bring.

pop, country/folk, acoustic, bluegrass

Ska Chant by Kidd Rasta And The Peacemakers

Ska 4U — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:19:21 GMT

Ska 4U says: "Starting from a pebble and now we're a rolling stone!" That's what it takes to keep the mood upbeat and irie. If you are already a fan Kidd Rasta then you know what he's talking about. If not, then have a good time joining the wave of 2 tone fanatics. Things must be jumpin' in Toronto, Skanada with Kidd Rasta there to pick it up.

reggae/ska, ska, two-tone

Alien Orifice by The Archaea Strings

Eclecticat — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:11:59 GMT

Eclecticat says: I cannot, for the life of me, get that particular image into my head. They have not told me which one I am supposed to imagine. But I do admit that this music mp3 makes me think of all of them. Maybe I'm just trying to specify too much, here. How many twisting melodies of a string will it take to decipher the orifices? Vivid and peculiar as the sound of The Archaea Strings.

classical, alternative, ambient

The Put Out by Chicharones

The Common Cold — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:14:48 GMT

The Common Cold says: Surf rocky mountain rap style with Portland, Oregon duo Chicharones! These dudes make fun happen!.

pop, rock, hip hop, surf, alternative

Blues For Ford, Chrysler And G.M. by Harmonica Shah

American Slag Heap — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:53:00 GMT

American Slag Heap says: We've been waiting for this song for awhile now. And we were hoping it was going to be by somebody from the motor city. It is! Harmonica Shah, a Detroit blues man is trying to add some fuel to a fire that's been smoldering for a long time now. Since the economy has put the brakes on the automobile world, many people have been cast into a world of blues. This music mp3 tells it like it was and how it is. Right on Shah...right on...

blues

The Beat Goes On by Casino Music

He_Is_Me — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:22:40 GMT

He_Is_Me says: A pithy white-boy-funk take on Sonny & Cher's classic. Brings you back to those languid, hot NYC summers of the early 80s, and the no-wave scene (I was 2 and living in France at the time, so I can tell).

pop, urban/R&B, rock, disco, funk

Dum-dum by The Defibulators

American Slag Heap — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

American Slag Heap says: New York city!? Yessiree, Bob! Brooklyn stompers, The Defibulators sing it like it ought to be sung. Especially if it's about chasin' love with gasoline? From their album Corn Money, an mp3 that will surely grow on ya. So keep yer ears open and plant this mp3 in your iTunes. One of many great tracks from this very talented band.

pop, country/folk

A Fast One by Black Cock

Skyler — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:09:49 GMT

Skyler says: Not making that up. THAT'S the name of the band! OMG...that totally rocks! You gotta have some steel nerves to call your band that. They ARE from Texas,and they play some pretty unique prog rockin', electronic, foot stompin' music. I like the mix of male and female vocals. I must say that they are as interesting as the name sounds...but in a totally different way. Black Cock rocks!

pop, rock, electronic

Free Kittens by Patrick Porter

The Common Cold — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:32:41 GMT

The Common Cold says: Somber and tranquil songs about happy furry little tiny things are good. Always. And the cover of this guys CD is awesome! Take a look at Lisha Kills and tell me if that aint a thousand words. Patrick Porter brings the mind to a world of heavy mellow. A little bridge over Roger Waters, I may add...

country/folk, rock, alternative

Monk Time by The Monks

Robot Coup — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:58:51 GMT

Robot Coup says: I love the random pre-power pop, proto-punk, and utterly strange package that is The Monks. 5 guys dressed in black robes with shaved bald patches that use feedback as their guiding light. Sound like Oakland/Brooklyn/LA art band that's getting a lot of play in the blog world? Nope. Try 5 GIs stationed in Germany in 1965. Talk about ahead of their time.

pop, rock, proto-punk

Steady Hookin' by Speedloader

Trans Am — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:34:00 GMT

Trans Am says: From Brooklyn to Austin, Texas, Speedloader has a clip full of hardcore agnostic attitude. Cutting guitar riffs, smoking rhythm section and screaming vocals make this band a hard hitting unit of hellish grandeur. And who might be pimping these demonic boys from the streets of New York? It's gotta be in the song...

rock, hardcore, hard rock

Trouble by Custom Made

Eternal — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:33:00 GMT

Eternal says: L.A. based Hip Hop artists of lyrical superiority. Custom Made from 5 MC's who ALL drop mad amounts of science with ease. With Wu Tang sophistication and hard hitting beats, allowing the wisdom of their L.A. experience to shine through. Peep it...

hip hop

We Don't Belong by The Uprising

American Slag Heap — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:44:04 GMT

American Slag Heap says: These guys slam. High octane political punk rock with a back story you would not believe. Their singer "Crabby" survived a bomb attack at a nightclub in Bali. It was all over the news. This guy was there. Doctors said he wouldn't be able to sing. Well when he got back to OC, California he proved all of them absolutely wrong. This mp3 is just one of many other great tracks on their cd Appetite For Deception.

rock, punk, hardcore, alternative

Gordie Can't Swim by The Junipers

Skyler — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:06:42 GMT

Skyler says: They sure make it sunny, coming from such a dark and rainy climate. The Junipers have this unique and familiar tone to them that puts me in a Beatles mood for sure. Something not many bands can do for me. It's, like, so relaxing. And I'm ok with that. Especially during these fast and furious times. I also like a band that builds their own studio to record in. That's really cool! I'm thinking, they're headed straight for the Jackpot...

pop, indie, psychedelic

Funny Hangover by Tyrone Taylor

Moozic — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Moozic says: If the break up is mutual, sometimes two souls just go their separate ways. If it isn't mutual, then somebody usually gets hurt. Legendary Jamaican singer Tyrone Taylor seems to be referring to the latter feeling which settles like a bar tab on a cold winters night. From this feeling comes the sensation of trying to heal your heart with a troubled mind. And too much champagne and wine might be good in the evening, but the next morning you wake up with a...

reggae/ska

Secrets by SIMO and B. Smiley

Eternal — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:54:00 GMT

Eternal says: Sleevin Records in San Francisco has been holdin' down the breaks scene in the Bay with a consistent quality up-roc and totally funky releases. "Secrets" is from their "Best of 06-08" compilation, and shows off what these guys do best. Time to bring the noise!!!

electronic, breakbeat/breaks

The Funky Night Club by The Soulsations

Moozic — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:45:00 GMT

Moozic says: Sometimes you hear a song and you KNOW that the band is good. Especially if it makes you imagine a crowd getting their groove on. I'm seein' a room full of polyester, butterfly collars and smilin' faces. All hypnotized by the frenzy of the relentless funk being produced by The Soulsations. They are gettin' DOWN, here. Blending harmonies over a steady beat that will cause your hips to start doin' their own thing. Fo' real. I'm serious...

urban/R&B, funk, soul

Your So Special by The Insects

Eternal — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:18:22 GMT

Eternal says: The buzz from Arizona's hip hop scene is definitely coming from The Insects. MC's ought to clear some room for this crew. They are brutally phonetic, with lyrics that invade the senses, leaving the pysche in search of the ego. Powerfully delivered with skull thudding beats from below. Beware, y'all...The Insects are coming!

hip hop, rap

Sunday Morning by Modwheelmood

Skyler — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:36:20 GMT

Skyler says: OMG Awesome band! When I hear the term alternative music, I think of a song just like this one. Modwheelmood definitely has some class to their sound, too. These guys are the product of impeccable composition, incorporating raw, riffing guitars and sophisticated arrangement. You can tell that they take their time creating their unique and strange, dynamic sound. I'm thinking this will be hitting the Jackpot soon...

pop, rock, electronic, alternative

Victoria by Rude City Riot

Ska 4U — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Ska 4U says: While you're up, get me a beer, eh? So I can listen to this incredible tale about a girl who seems to be queen of Rude City. This one is like, whoah. Then it's like...no way. And then you are filled with questions to ask Rude City Riot. Did she REALLY do all that?! Oh my lord. Good job for putting her on the map. Now I know who NOT to talk to if I am ever in Vancouver, eh! This is a great skanking punk tune that tells the story well...

reggae/ska, ska, punk