Dave being the romantic he is, put together a mixtape podcast that will have you reaching for a box of kleenex and thinking about the ones you love. Join Dave as he takes us on a journey from Rush Hour to Mt. Heart Attack.
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It all has to start somewhere. Curtis brings us back to his roots with a mixtape podcast featuring songs from his very first mixtape.
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Explosions in the Sky, the band who brought us the Friday Night Lights soundtrack and some of the best post-rock albums around, are at it again. Today they released a new album entitled All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone. If you can’t get enough of the other Explosions in the Sky albums then All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone is worth checking out. If you want something new, evolved and fresh, then stay clear. On first listen I couldn’t help but think that I had heard it all before.
Explosions in the Sky - Welcome, Ghosts
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It’s a bit late to be writing a post about this song but I can’t help it, I like it too much. Arcade Fire - Cars and Telephones, recorded about seven years ago as a demo, leaked and slowly circulated around the net. The Arcade Fire were taken back when people started requesting for it live, surprised anyone had even heard it. It still stands as one of my favorite Arcade Fire songs, the low-fi recording and the simplicity of the song backs up the honest lyrics about relationships.
Make sure to check out the Arcade Fire this weekend on Saturday Night Live, Feb 24th.
The Arcade Fire - Cars and Telephones
The Arcade Fire - Cars and Telephones Live Video (updated, thanks Phil)
Coolio, Spice Girls, Avril Lavigne…you can sing the lyrics, hum the tunes, recognize the faces…Yet, you would never admit to a friend such shameful things. Although I’m still divided on the admittance part, Lady Sovereign falls into the same category: catchy tunes and witty lyrics.
Lady Sovereign a.k.a. SOV, the self proclaimed “Biggest Midget in the Game”, is a 19 year old British hip-pop artist who’s latest album Public Warning released in 2006, is the epitome of what I call a “skipper”. When you find a skipper, the following scene usually unfolds: The first time you listen to SOV, all you hear is a little British psuedo-jamaican-accented girl spitting out profanities. So, what’s your first instinct? Skip!
But wait, another track comes on, your ears get tickled by the sound of the energizing blip-blop synth sounds of Love me or Hate me, the Ladys headliner track. After a few lines, you realize she’s quite fluid, could even say, not unlike the Nile, she flows; and her British accent seems to actually add to the already somewhat unique and humorous sound.
Dustin wants you to dance. Prepare yourself for a mixtape podcast featuring music not at all suited for valentines day! Julia this one goes out to you.
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Earlier this week, a video called Scratch was brought to my attention by a co-worker. This full length documentary covers everything from the roots of hip hop and turntablism to the current world DMC championships. Since hip hop has such a huge influence in the mixtape world, I figure it would be of interest. I am not sure if this is an illegal rip of an actual video for sale. If anyone knows where Scratch can be purchased please leave a comment and I will add it to this post.
Nathan, always thinking ahead, has chosen the music he wants played at his funeral. From early American folk to post-punk, there won’t be a dry eye in the house.
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Want some great tracks for your next mixtape? John Vanderslice who manages Tiny Telephone recording studio, is an incredible photographer and musician, has an entire live set for download on his site. Recorded in 2005, the set includes some great tunes like: My Old Flame, Pale Horse and Me and My 424. If you like him live, be sure to buy an album.
John Vanderslice - Live at the Independent Show
John Vanderslice - My Old Flame (live)
This isn’t promoting a new release or track, simply a artist. I looked up Andrew Bird on YouTube while poking around on my lunch break and was reminded how amazing of a live show he has. You don’t get to fully appreciate his albums unless you know how they are made. Andrew, like other artists (Final Fantasy and Minus the Bear to name a couple) takes advantage of looping pedals. By looping riffs over top of themselves he is able to build full songs himself. I was lucky enough to see Andrew with Martin Dosh in Vancouver a few months back. Definitely one of my top shows of 2006.
Andrew Bird - “Skin, Is My” - Live at Bonnaroo
Andrew Bird & Martin Dosh - “Simple X” - Live at Bonnaroo
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