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"Scopin' the net for inspiration"

about me
I come from Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN, and I'm here to represent. Several of the bands I've submitted hail from there or have some sort of Indiana connection. Secretly Canadian and Smokey Lung are my favorite labels from Bloomington, to name a couple. I'll also be submitting quite a few San Francisco bay area bands since that's where I now live.

Check out Musical Family Tree for many more awesome MP3s from Indiana-related bands!

why i'm a source
I'm looking forward to seeking out the quality music that's being produced in all the nooks and crannies of the world. Recognize!

i'm into
found art, writing, photography, film/video, design, thrift stores/flea markets, music

favorite bands
Television, Talking Heads, Roxy Music, Cocteau Twins, Siouxsie, Love and Rockets, Stone Roses, Blur, Pulp, Yo La Tengo, Grandaddy, Flaming Lips, Super Furry Animals, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Zombies, Velvet Underground, Donovan and, of course, the Smiths.

favorite movies
DIG!, Hedwig, True Stories, The Phantom of the Paradise, A Mighty Wind, This is Spinal Tap, Don't Look Back, Gimme Shelter, Quadrophenia, Some Kind of Monster, Rock Star!

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA
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Posted on: 2007-06-26

Black Stars by Jolie Holland
country/folk, rock, disarmingly beautiful lullaby
Listen to this song. I can't convey how amazing it is. Everything I've typed (and then deleted) sounds like a total clich�, but trust me,... more »

Posted on: 2007-01-03

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Katie Cruel by Karen Dalton
country/folk, country blues
Karen Dalton is one of those artists who has become more famous after her death. She had been admired by many folk musicians for decades�-Bob... more »

Posted on: 2006-11-22

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Couple Dozen People by Aim Low Kid
pop, rock, indie, alt.country
This song goes out to all you working drones out there (including yours truly). Aim Low Kid is your band, and this is your anthem.... more »

Posted on: 2006-09-25

J.P. Morgan by Satellite 66
pop, rock
This poppy, twangy track by Chicago's Satellite 66 is reminiscent of the likes of Grandaddy. And as you can gather from the title, there's a... more »

Posted on: 2006-09-21

For No One (Beatles Cover) by Hideki
pop, rock
Hideki, who currently lives in Japan, has come up with some amazing covers of the Beatles album Revolver, which he cleverly coined "Revolvah." This one... more »

Posted on: 2006-08-21

Air Traffic Control by The Academy
pop, electronic, downtempo
Download this song, and it will take you to new heights. Very Air meets Sade (if Sade had a male voice). Trippy! more »

Posted on: 2006-08-10

Silt by Marmoset
pop, rock, post punk
Marmoset songs are so short and sweet they always leave you wanting more. And that's the key, my friends, always leave us wanting more!! more »

Posted on: 2006-07-19

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Mexico by Marty Green
rock, acoustic
I love Marty Green, and I just love the twang on this one, along with this gem of a line: "I want to get high,... more »

Posted on: 2006-06-09

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California by The Junior Panthers
pop, rock
It seems I have a bit of a collection going of songs called "California," but I challenge you to find a catchier pop song about... more »

Posted on: 2006-05-31

Freshman Thesis by Thee More Shallows
rock, indie
This intro will have you swooning, and the rest will hold you tight. Keep an eye out for San Francisco's Thee More Shallows. more »

Posted on: 2006-05-03

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Stranded by The Saturday Nights
pop, rock, power pop
I posted a song by Finn Swingley the other day, and his band the Saturday Nights just released a brand new album that you... more »

Posted on: 2006-04-13

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Ghosts by Finn Swingley
pop, rock
My iTunes must know it's been raining nonstop for the past few days in the Bay Area. It's been consistently playing downtempo, melancholic songs for... more »

Posted on: 2006-04-06

There is a Light That Never Goes Out (Smiths cover) by Loquat
pop, rock, electronic
I love covers that are sung by someone of the opposite sex than the original singer. As I've said in previous posts, I just love... more »

Posted on: 2006-02-28

Florida Silver Springs by The Impossible Shapes
pop, rock, psychedelic
I've had this song featured on my MySpace page for a few weeks now, and I love it every time I look at MySelf. It... more »

Posted on: 2006-01-24

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Wrong Side by Winechuggers
pop, rock, indie
You guys have to check out the Winechuggers. Grand Rapids was one of my favorite albums of 2005, and there was a TON of... more »

Posted on: 2006-01-04

Between the Moon and the Ocean by The Bon Savants
pop, rock, indie
I've never kissed a Russian, but this song makes me want to. Boston's Bon Savants' debut album is due to come out in March. Looking... more »

Posted on: 2005-11-17

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I Dig the Scenery by The Vegetables
pop, rock, psychedelic
Man, I dig The Vegetables. I just saw them play at the first annual Musical Family Tree showcase in Bloomington, IN, last weekend, and... more »

Posted on: 2005-10-21

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Chosen Child by Parchman Farm
rock, psychedelic, classic rock
This song had me from the beginning with that killer guitar intro. These guys have some soul and some muscle! Those drums, that guitar, that... more »

Posted on: 2005-10-18

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File 2 the Metal by Mad Happy
rock, electronic, hip hop, new wave
Um, yeah, Mad Happy describes it. You can only listen to understand what I mean. I gotta once again thank my friend Jeb at more »

Posted on: 2005-09-26

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Kiwi by Marmoset
pop, rock, post punk
Eating some kiwi + listening to this irresistible riff = utter sweetness! I love kiwi and I love Marmoset! This is a rare and unreleased... more »

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