“You Say It Too” and “Nobody Could Change Your Mind” by Generationals
8
Nov

On their way to or from (not sure which) Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas this past weekend, Mates of State stopped at Houston’s Fitzgerald’s (by the way, I’m totally bummed I missed my opportunity to see Ryan Gosling).

Mates put on an excellent show, as always, extending the setlist to honor crowd requests.

Generationals opened for Mates of State. This is the band I would like to feature here as they are really great and I am late in learning about them – now with their third album under their belts. So, I present to you “You Say It Too” from the current 2011 released, Actor-Caster, and “Nobody Could Change Your Mind” from the 2009 album, Con Law EP.

Get free downloads here and from their official website by signing up for the mailing list.

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“You Say It Too” by Generationals
“Nobody Could Change Your Mind” by Generationals

Image courtesy of Generational’s facebook wall photos

“Predetermined Destiny” by Monte Pittman
7
Nov

Rock musician, guitarist and songwriter, Monte Pittman, just released his second album, Pain, Love & Destiny on October 3. Monte is the #1 top-funded rock musician in the history of Kickstarter, having raised $65,500 from fans to finance the new album.

Have a listen to Pittman on fanatic.fm.

To share Pittman’s most tender contribution to Pain, Love & Destiny, I give you “Predetermined Destiny.”

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“Predetermined Destiny” by Monte Pittman (mp3 courtesy of CD Baby by purchase)

Image courtesy of Pittman’s EPK provided by Steven Le Vine of Grapevine PR

“She Smiles Sweetly” by And All Became
26
Oct

Composer / guitarist Reese Richardson and poet Jonathan Humphrey have released a collaborative EP titled Throughout The Body Are Hands And Eyes, under the band name, And All Became.

“The two shared an interest in Zen, mysticism, sound art, and poetry…” ~ MT Press

Photo of Reese Richardson, taken by Piper Ferguson, courtesy of the And All Became facebook bandpage.

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“She Smiles Sweetly” by And All Became

mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight of MT Press.

“Back To You” and “Wolves” by Crown Point
26
Oct

Crown Point consists of Jon Davidson (vocals/guitar), Russell Stafford (vocals/guitar), and Kaycee Kay (drums). As a band, since late 2009, Crown Point has completed five national tours and are currently working on their debut full-length.

Their EP, Wolves, features Nickelback’s Daniel Adair on drums.

Image courtesy of sonicbids. To obtain and electronic press kit, visit sonicbids.

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“Back To You” and “Wolves” by Crown Point

mp3’s courtesy of Alex Steininger of In Music We Trust PR.

“Pacific Coast Eyes” by Graham Colton
26
Oct

Check out Jivewired for a brief review of Graham Colton‘s latest album, Pacific Coast Eyes, Volume 2.

Visit Graham Colton on YouTube to view his road journals and various music videos.

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“Pacific Coast Eyes” by Graham Colton

Like Graham on Facebook for your free downloads!

“The Christmas Waltz” by She & Him
26
Oct

I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz that She & Him have released their first holiday collection, A Very She & Him Christmas!

“Inspired by seminal holiday albums by the likes of The Carpenters, Vince Guaraldi, The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley and more, She & Him set out to create an intimate holiday recording of Christmas classics that helps bring new emotions out of old songs.”

~ Merge Records Newsletter

Image and mp3 courtesy of Merge Records

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“The Christmas Waltz” by She & Him

“Drive” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
9
Oct

Based off of the book written by James Sallis, Drive stars Ryan Gosling as a Hollywood stunt driver who works part time as a mechanic and also part time as a wheelman for crime. The movie takes a strange turn (can’t say for the best) when one heist goes awry. That said, the music is awesome and, therefore, seeing it is worth it.

So 80’s and I love it! Music can make or break a movie. Case in point, watch “What if ‘Drive’ had a shitty soundtrack?”

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“Under Your Spell” by Desire
“Nightcall” by Kavinsky & Lovefoxxx
“A Real Hero” by College (feat. Electric Youth)

“Beautiful Things” by Chase Hamblin
9
Oct

Take a minute and vote for your favorite local artists! Voting ends on October 14th!

My suggestion… vote Chase Hamblin for best EP, A Fine Time.

“The descendant of one of America’s first Gypsies and the great grandson of a Vaudeville songwriter, Chase Hamblin was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was raised in Italy, France, and Singapore. His travels have taken him throughout Europe and Southeast Asia and from coast to coast across the US.” ~ Chase on Facebook and Reverbnation

Image courtesy of 29-95.com

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“Beautiful Things” by Chase Hamblin

“Just Take Your Time” by Olga
2
Oct

Singer-songwriter, Olga Wilhemine Munding, teamed up with drummer, Cody Dickinson, and the two delivered her current, heartfelt album Whatever You Want.

“This record has been a process of finding my soul again, and reminding myself of what I need to do with my life,” she says. “It really took on a life of its own, quite naturally and unexpectedly, and I am thrilled with where it has led me.”

Please have a listen to the soulful ballad, “Just Take Your Time” below.

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“Just Take Your Time” by Olga

Image and mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight at M T Press.