Surprise, surprise yet another band from Australia that has caught my attention. Give a listen to “Zimbabwe” from New Navy and check out their EP, Uluwatu. Seriously there continues to be so much great music from Down Under.
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New Music: B.o.B – “So Good”
21 FebThe latest from B.o.B – “So Good” off his upcoming sophomore effort, Strange Clouds due out May 1.
New Music: Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International
24 JanIf you are reading this and have not at least given a listen to Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International, do so immediately after reading the rest of this post. Released today digitally (next week on CD) and comprised of 80 musicians who contributed new or previously unreleased recordings, this is an amazing collection and tribute to my favorite musician of all time. While the list of musicians featured on the four disc set is staggering and I have yet to listen to all the renditions, there are a selection that stand out to me:
The Belle Brigade – “No Time To Think”
Michael Franti – “Subterranean Homesick Blues”
State Radio – “John Brown”
Ximena Sarinana – “I Want You”
Cage The Elephant – “The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll”
The Gaslight Anthem – “Changing Of The Guards”
Lenny Kravitz – “Rainy Day Women”
Elvis Costello – “License To Kill”
The Airborne Toxic Event – “Boots Of Spanish Leather”
Mariachi El Bronx – “Love Sick”
Raphael Saadiq – “Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat”
We Are Augustines – “Mama, You Been On My Mind”
Fistful of Mercy – “Buckets of Rain”
Flogging Molly – “The Times They Are A-Changin”
Of course Dave Matthews Band – “All Along The Watchtower”
And yes, I can’t believe I’m writing this but Miley Cyrus – “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go.” See for yourself, below.
You can click here for the official release regarding the album, artists, making, etc. and how you too can support Amnesty International.
New Music: Bruce Springsteen – “We Take Care Of Our Own”
19 JanThis day just got a whole lot better. Here is “We Take Care Of Our Own,” the first track off Bruce Springsteen’s upcoming album, Wrecking Ball. Fingers crossed on an announcement for a US tour soon (all European dates from May-July). Either way, I dig this song and if you’re a fan of The Boss, you should too!
New Music: San Cisco
16 JanFeel free to do the happy dance, it is Music Monday after all! To get the week started heading in the right direction here’s yet another band from down under, San Cisco. The Australian four-piece released their first EP, Golden Revolver, last year with a second EP, Awkward, slated for release on February 7. They fall into the trending indie-pop category but in a very good way will a playful spirit and fun loving harmonies. If you are a fan of GROUPLOVE, Two Door Cinema Club, Vampire Weekend or The Jungle Giants, you’ll definitely be digging this rising young group from Australia.
Here’s the title track off the upcoming EP, “Awkward.”
New Music: Clement Marfo & The Frontline
13 JanTGIF and this Friday we head across the pond for some righteous new music courtesy of Clement Marfo & The Frontline. The seven member posse led by Marfo is a mixed bag of fun incorporating everything from hip-hop, rock, funk, pop, R&B, soul, ska and more. Think energy and excitement when listening to this London group and look out for big things in 2012.
Below is the video for the current single “Overtime” but click HERE to listen to “Shock & Awe” my favorite so far.
New Music: The Jungle Giants
4 JanBig shout out to my friend Taj for his recent pass along of The Jungle Giants, he nailed this one. If you follow my blog you know I think the world of the music coming from Australia these days and wow, I sure hope the Brisbane quartet make it to the states soon. From the minute you listen to their self titled EP you can’t help but crack a smile and start tapping your foot or just break into a full on dance. You’ll be jumping for joy for The Jungle Giants and their indie pop sound if you’re a fan of Two Door Cinema Club, Walk The Moon and the likes.
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