Monthly Archives: April 2010
The Annuals show us their Sweet Sister and tour with The Most Serene Republic
Loxtep mp3 The Annuals Sweet Sister …. buy it Finally this band is coming my way! I’ve got this EP on constant rotation here at Chez Tart, no lie. And this song is definitely going to end up on my … Continue reading
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The Locals: Salt … a sweet little EP from a kick-ass local band
The Locals never cease to thrill me. I mean really, how many bands do you know like this? They manage to walk the fine line between girl rock and raw, hyper-fueled, power pop and they do it with such finesse. … Continue reading
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Love of Everything hits you with severely infectious sincerity and a few tennis balls too… with Best In Tensions
I Love All You Guys mp3 Love of Everything Best In Tension …. buy it Fear of Missing Out mp3 I really don’t want to spoil Bobby and Elise by posting this the same day they gave it to me, … Continue reading
Monday (ok, Tuesday) Melange… more music goodies for you
Do these music melanges give you whiplash? I guess they’re a mix of everything I like and my taste runs pretty wide. Sorry if it seems all over the place! Bombadil is a favorite band of mine, their album Tarpits … Continue reading
Jarrod Gorbel @ Schubas, April 24 … new record coming in September, “Devil’s Made A New Friend”
Jarrod Gorbel was a true delight to hear last night. I could tell you all about the many songs he sang, how his voice was amazing, and heartfelt, and full of the kind of poignancy that made you forget you … Continue reading
My Pet Dragon: Lover In Hiding ……….. this duo can’t hide much longer!
Lover In Hiding mp3 Lover In Hiding My Pet Dragon … buy it My Pet Dragon comes to us from Brooklyn by way of Upstate NY and Mumbai. This duo has melded modern indie pop music and Indian influences into … Continue reading
White Rabbits and Here We Go Magic come to Metro on Sunday 4/25
The Salesman (Tramp Life) mp3 (Daytrotter Session) Percussion Gun …. buy it! and do go over and check out that Daytrotter session, you can download lots more from them for free! Collector mp3 Pigeons Here We Go Magic ….. due … Continue reading
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Isn’t it always nice to know your heroes are still putting out? John Prine is
Long Monday mp3 John Prine In Person & On Stage ….. pre-order here John Prine releases “Long Monday” in anticipation of his new album, In Person & On Stage which is due out May 25th. Well, darlings, this is wonderful … Continue reading
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OK Go @ Metro, April 17 … with Earl Greyhound, another amazing night!
Ghost and The Witness mp3 Suspicious Package Earl Greyhound …. buy it Everything Else Is Illusion mp3 Black Ribbons Shooter Jennings …. buy it Have you ever seen handbells at a rock concert? Seriously, I go to about 325 shows … Continue reading
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Yoko Ono’s Give Me Something hits hard on the dance charts
Give Me Something (Junior Boys Remix) mp3 Yoko Ono Give Me Something (click on that album title to buy it in itunes, darlings) A hero of mine for over 30 years now, Yoko Ono is still topping the charts, now … Continue reading
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