Painting the Silence

“National Ransom” and “A Show Drag With Josephine” by Elvis Costello
11
Jan

The (((artists den))) is pleased to announce the world premiere video from Elvis Costello’s show in NYC’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. The video includes “National Ransom” and “A Show Drag With Josephine.”

“Someone Is Waiting” by I Was A King
10
Jan

I Was A King’s Old Friends is being released January 25, 2011 via Sounds Familyre. Check out the single “Someone Is Waiting.”

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“Someone Is Waiting” by I Was A King

“Knee-High Wall” by Ben + Vesper
9
Jan

Ben + Vesper’s forthcoming full-length HONORS will be released January 25, 2011 on PopMatters. Have a listen to the new single “Knee-High Wall.”

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“Knee-High Wall” by Ben + Vesper

“Chances Are” by Garrett Hedlund
8
Jan

I just downloaded the Country Strong Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. It’s too bad Garrett Hedlund does not have a bigger presence on the album as he was phenomenal in the movie! “Chances Are” is the only song he wrote. The rest of the songs featured in the movie are sung by their original artists on the soundtrack.

Country Strong is not Tim McGraw and Garrett Hedlund’s first duet as they played father and son in Friday Night Lights. From the abusive father in Friday Night Lights to the husband who pushes his wife over the edge in Country Strong, McGraw has a small history of playing the bad guy. Leighton Meester deserves her budding career as a singer. Gweneth is beautiful and she plays wounded, helpless, and hopeless well. However, the star performance goes to Garrett Hedlund.

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“Chances Are” by Garrett Hedlund

“Santa Stole My Lady” by Fitz & The Trantrums
23
Dec

So-Cal talent, Fitz & The Trantrums, have released a digital single through Dangerbird Records. Santa Stole My Lady consists of its title track and a B-side of “Songs For A Break Up, Vol 1” from their original EP.