I realize Mayer Hawthorne released this a week or so ago. I also realize I've been doing a hell of a lot of soul-related posts lately. But, really, are either of these bad things?
Mayer Hawthorne – No Strings Attached
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I'm sitting on a cramped, loud Bolt Bus full of sick people on my way to New York City. Please save me, Rural Alberta Advantage!
Rural Alberta Advantage – Don't Haunt This Place
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On September 14 the jazz trio The Bad Plus celebrated their 10th year of
performing, composing, and arranging new classics in jazz literature by releasing a studio album entitled
Never Stop
The Bad Plus – Never Stop
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I know it's the trendy thing to try and uncover a new band, a band that is going to be the next big deal. I'm sure many people would classify their existence as the person that brings unknown music to the masses. At least a producer or two. Anyway The Brothels are not one of those bands. This band has not made it big. The flame was just too bright and poof, like a hobo to a tire fire they were gone.
This fact does not mean they didn't create some INCREDIBLE music while that fire burned.
The Brothels – Be At Peace
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So I have recently relocated to a new city and as a result have been doing some new things.
One is recording music. The musicianship and quality of this recording are not great, the song however is pretty fantastic, it's Waiting for a Squall by Hot Buttered Rum. Worth your time, I promise.
Waiting for a Squall – Ivan Eisenberg
Here's to you Milwaukee…
Dig it.
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While I enjoy Rilo Kiley, I really love both of Jenny Lewis' solo albums, Rabbit Fur Coat and Acid Tongue. I was excited to learn she has some new music out, a more official collaboration with her boyfriend, singer-songwriter Jonathan Rice, who featured heavily on Acid Tongue.
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Now that summer 2010 is winding down, I find myself revisiting music-related moments of the past few months. The live music highlight for me was definitely the June weekend I spent in Toronto. I went with some friends to attend the Toronto Island Concert, and we were lucky to have a chance to check out North by Northeast (NXNE) as well.
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Chris Thile and The Punch Brothers are back with a new album entitled Antifogmatic. This ripping display of instrumental prowess, slick vocal work, and ensemble performance is as finely tuned as a Swiss watch.
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