I’ve heard of this band before but I had not stumbled upon anything to listen to until today. While surfing the net I came across Mangus Entertainment, Inc. and it directed me to Chief’s Myspace page. I began to listen to the tracks from thier new 5 song EP titled The Castle Is Gone. I like their Folk-Rock sound. This video has only 642 hits on YouTube.
I’ve been out of the loop with this one. The last time I payed Martha Wainwright any attention was when she provided vocals on brother Rufus’ 2003 album Want One, and of course when they covered Leonard Cohen’s “Halleluia” for the Shreck soundtrack. This song is off her June 10, 2008 release, I Know You’re Married But I’ve Got Feelings Too.
I’m getting excited because I have tickets to see Tom Petty on August 29th, 2008 at The Woodlands Pavilion. In light of this fact I thought I’d post one from his latest. For anyone who lost track this is his 2006 Highway Companion promo, “Saving Grace.” The songs “Square One” and “Jack” off this album were featured on the 2005 movie soundtrack to Elizabethtown along with several older Tom Petty songs, including “It’ll All Work Out” and my personal favorite, “Learning to Fly.”
The Illusion of Progress is the sixth studio album by Staind. It will be released on August 19, 2008. This song, “Believe,” is now playing on certain radio stations. I may have to take a trip down the Corpus Christi to see these guys. On second thought, that will never happen… I’ll probably have to work that night and a three hour drive with these gas prices would not be the smartest decision to make. Bummer.
Here is another one from Low vs. Diamond. I’m kicking myself for not seeing them on David Letterman on Tuesday night. I even had it on my calendar. You see Tuesday just happened to be my one night off of work and also the first time I was able to sleep for more than two or three hours between jobs. So, I missed it because I simply fell asleep.
Sound of Madness is the June 24, 2008 released third studio album by Shinedown. I have waited three years since the amazing Us And Them. The title track on the album is so far my favorite. The link below will direct you to imeem and play “Sound of Madness” for you.
So, I worked for 14 hours on Saturday. I went in at 10am and didn’t leave until 12:30am. I ate half a sushi roll all day long and only took a 15 minute break. On that break I chose to buy a CD. I had a hard time making the purchase because I thought to myself– why would I work all day long just to spend it on something I don’t need? But then I remembered why I got a second job in the first place. It was, more or less, because I wanted to be able to fund my music addiction without feeling guilty for not being able to afford it. Yes, I still buy CDs and LPs and EPs, most online but sometimes I wait until CDs hit the stores.
Anyway, I bought Beck’s new album, Modern Guilt. It was released on July 8, 2008. Two songs are collaborations with Cat Power, the stage name for singer/songwriter Charlyn Marshall. This song is one of those collaborations.
Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust, translated in English as With a Buzz in Our Ears We Play Endlessly, is the fifth album by Islandic band Sigur Rós. Released June 23, 2008 this album contains the band’s first English track “All Alright.”
And, just because these are the coolest and cutest old people ever I wanted to share “Hoppípolla” off their fourth album, Takk… from 2005.
I might see these guys at Warehouse Live here in Houston on August 12th with their Fueled by Ramen friends, The Cab. From the album, Like Vines, have a listen to “Medicine Man.” You may recognize it from the trailor to one of my favorite shows, House.
The debut album Fireside by California based singer-songwriter Jessie Baylin is now available on itunes and in stores. Please visit her website and listen to the tracks because the YouTube I found does not do her justice. I have seen her live in Austin and she is delightful and relaxing. She reminds me of Norah Jones and after reading her bio today I realized why that is. Her album was produced by Jesse Harris who is best known for his writing and guitar playing for Norah Jones’ album Come Away with Me.
