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Andrew Kenny of Wooden Birds (and, of course, American Analog Set) has been driving around Austin, TX with a Firebird decal on the hood of his Subaru – in honor of the new video for “Criminals Win“. It was directed by Alex R. Johnson (who also directed the short film, Pick Up and Return, featuring music by Andrew Kenny). It is the second video from the Wooden Birds’ latest release, Two Matchsticks (Barsuk).
A cover version of Jackson Browne’s “Somebody’s Baby” and the album version of “Criminals Win” can be downloaded for free from the band’s website.
And the two Wooden Birds full lengths are available on sale for a limited time on iTunes.
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“Criminals Win” and “Somebody’s Baby” by Wooden Birds
Image courtesy of the Wooden Birds’ subscription email
In the Open is a collection of writers, designers, photographers, and cinematographers who love music and want to spread as much of it as possible in just about every format.
Young the Giant has made several session appearances within the last year, ever since the release of their first single, “Apartment.” The latest is Young the Giant’s new In The Open session for “Every Little Thing.”
Image courtesy of Young the Giant’s media – photo galleries, collection. Folks in Houston, come out and see YTG at Warehouse Live on March 22.
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Eddie Grey, along with drummer/percussionist Patrick Coggins and bass player Kevin Comden, produce a blended sound of rock, pop, and funk. The band’s 11 track release is titled The Love Thief.
Apparent musical influences include The Police, Sting, and Jason Mraz.
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“Hideaway” by Eddie Grey
mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight of MT Press
Jack Matranga (Sacramento, California) and Brooke White (Mesa, Arizona), were blindly set up to co-write a song for what was supposed to be White’s next solo record. When they met, they found an instantaneous creative chemistry and one co-write turned into their first EP together as Jack and White, titled Gemini.
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“Double Trouble” by Jack and White
Singer-songwriter Reed Turner (Portland-born and Austin-raised), released the album Side One: See How Far I Get back in August. It’s the follow-up to his first album from 2009 titled All My Running, which was produced by Clay Cook of the Zac Brown Band. After spending two years touring and playing venues like Hotel Cafe, House of Blues and Bluebird Cafe and sharing the stage with Gary Clark Jr. and Bob Schneider, Turner has returned to Austin as “Austin’s always been home.”
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“See How Far I Get” by Reed Turner
Ambient musician, Peter Westheimer, has newly released his sixth album Tranzworld Express. Westheimer began his career playing violin. He then moved on to keyboards, guitar and sitar. His album Laminex Lovers is one of Australia’s known seminal pop-synth records.
Tranzworld Express features vocals by Parissa Bouas. The album is inspired by travels through Asia, The Middle East and Europe.
The worldly track “Karma than Chaos” features maestro Amir Paiss on Santoor.
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“Karma than Chaos” by Peter Westheimer
mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight of Magic Tree Productions.
Michael Addison began in Philadelphia, but honed his musical skills as a student at the University of Arizona. Now based in Los Angeles, CA, Addison has released Always You. The CD consists of its title track and others hits including, “Come Back to Me” and “Last Words.” Collaborators include Christine Wu (Justin Timberlake/Usher) and Ryan Hoyle (Collective Soul).
Check out the official video for “Always You.”
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“Always You” by Michael Addison
mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight of Magic Tree Productions.
Image of the band courtesy of GSM Entertainment Blog, featuring Sean Winchester (Everclear), Vanessa Bryan, Grethel Bonilla, Heidi Cortez & Mombo the spider monkey.
Singer, songwriter and storyteller, Malea McGuinness,released her full-length album, Sweet, back in late September. Sweet is McGuinness’ third release, following her debut, True Believer, and the follow-up, Close As Air.
“A dreamy pedal steel introduces ‘Miss Moonlight,’ a gorgeously melodic ode that frames a self-fulfilled woman dancing in the heavens. ‘Sweet,’ the title track, is a wondrous affirmation of the powers of love. ‘Something To Believe In,’ speaks to the tough realities in modern day America according to the artist.” ~ LaFamos
Sweet is supported by multiple press releases (including the examiner), national tour dates and broad exposure across satellite and terrestrial radio.
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“Always Something (To Believe In)” by Malea McGuinness
mp3 and image courtesy of Tiffany Youhanna | LaFamos
The Color marked the recording debut of Yellowbirds, the latest musical work of Sam Cohen (guitarist, singer/songwriter of Apollo Sunshine).
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“The Honest Ocean” by Yellowbirds
The up-and-coming LA singer/songwriter, Abby Holden, debuted her latest full length album, Flipside, on iTunes earlier this year. The album was recorded in New Zealand and London. “Flipside” was a semi-finalist in this years UK Songwriting Contest in the pop category and “Wrong Tonight” was a finalist in the Singer/Songwriter category.
Holden was clasically trained on piano, starting at age six. In college she formed the band “Skyla,” which gained popularity and performed on TV with the song, “Day by Day.” The song received radio airplay in New Zealand and Australia.
She has already begun working on a new album, to debut in early 2012.
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“Flipside” by Abby Holden
mp3 courtesy of Tiffany Youhanna of LaFamos PR & Branding.
Image courtesy of Abby Holden’s website photo page.
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