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Friday Video Selection – Chris Bathgate “Serpentine” with bonus mp3s
Just because there is a rumor of a new album rapidly approaching from Mr. Bathgate. I also have a bit of a “thing” for Michigan artists… Visit Mr. Bathgate on his MySpace page and over at the good folks at Quite Scientific. ~Smansmith
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Frontier Ruckus release Orion Songbook Double Vinyl! Slowcoustic falls to knees, weeps joyously…
This makes me VERY happy. The double LP release of one of last year’s best albums released by anyone, anywhere – yeah I said it. Frontier Ruckus’ “The Orion Songbook” is now available on dual vinyl!! I just ordered my copy via Lower Peninsula Records and absolutely cannot wait. If you are a fan of…
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Calgary Concert Alert – Jenn Grant with Dan Mangan…TONIGHT, June 23rd!
You heard that right folks, tonight at the Marquee room here in Calgary – Jenn Grant with Dan Mangan. Fill you Canadian talent boots right here in Cow-town. Tickets are $15.00 if you purchase prior to the door, but who knows what they will hit you for at the door (in or around $15.00 I…
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Horse Feathers do in fact have a home
…it is over at HearYa, with the newly released live session with Horse Feathers recorded in early May 2009. If you like Horse Feathers, you will love this session. The use of instruments: the aching of the violin, the pining of the saw, all along Justin Ringle’s voice holding you transfixed. These live session tracks…
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Basket of Figs – Dead Language
Back again with the new EP from Basket of Figs. This Toronto phenom is known for her EP releasing (maybe an album upcoming….maybe…) and they all are self released and incredibly dark, stunning lo-fi experiences. I have said it before and I will say it again, you feel drawn into her voice, it is like…
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John Goraj – A “Possible” Interview
Well folks it is more than “possible”, it is in fact a post and interview with John Goraj. Some may not know of this northern prairie boy, but you just might need to. I first heard John Goraj when fellow blogger Olivier over on You Crazy Dreamers put a post on him, and I took…
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Stop looking here – What you want is elsewhere (mostly).
So I just wanted to let you know that regardless of what you already know – this place, this very blog has everything you need – great design, interesting made up name, amazing selection of music and a host that is the guy you just want to know! But alas, there are other places on…
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Just a couple of quick suggestions: Land of Leland and Anthony D’Amato
What I will be listening to today on the way to work, from work and most likely when I get home tonight. I love musical recommendations that work out. ~ Land of Leland Just a guy from Brooklyn – has a couple of nice tunes. Okay, a couple of really nice tunes that he will…
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Share’s “Slumping In Your Murals” to be released August 4th. Let the Countdown Begin!
Share, the latest band I have found from Halifax, Nova Scotia is set to release their new album this August. What is happening in the East Coast of Canada? These people are ridiculously talented, it could be our version of Portland/Seattle, me thinks. If I were you, I would start counting the days, as it needs to be…
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This Is What Sunday is For – Ofeliadorme
Ever want to lie awake and stare off to the distance, but with purpose? Well, take a listen and feel yourself catching yourself gazing off, losing yourself while at the same time being totally focused. Ofeliadorme (or “Ophelia is Sleeping” translated from Italian) is part shoegaze, part ambient with a shake or two of dark…
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The Low Anthem Live at Baeble’s “Guest Apartment”
Watch the full concert at baeblemusic.com Track list for session: ~This God Damn House (above video) Visit Baeble for below 2 tracks: ~Ticket Taker (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) ~Cage The Songbird (Also highly recommended – hell it’s all recommended!) [display_podcast] ~Smansmith
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What I’m Listening To This Weekend. You Should Be Too.
So what will be spinning around the homestead this weekend? Well see below for a breakdown of talent on tap – it is a bit all over the map (not really), but at least there is a bit of selection I think. This is all subject to change as I will be hitting the streets…