Ryan Thomas Becker is better known around these parts as the frontman/geetarist for Denton's RTB2. But, Ryan is releasing his latest solo album that has him keenly treading the line between sensitive singer-songwriter and full-on rock master.Don't look for any John Mayer type ballads to make the girls weep, it's not that kind of singer-songwriter album. He deftly moves around the spectrum of ...
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Syntaks
Imagine Enya scoring the music during a "love scene" in a David Lynch movie and you pretty much get the gist of Syntak's "Twentytwohundred."You to kinda fight through the first minute of the minimalist electronica, but, it's worth it as it escalates into full on, loved up shoegazy trance.MP3: Syntaks - Twentytwohundred
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LehtMoJoe Works Out "Blue Orchid"
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Today our peoples over at Subservient Experiment posted a helluva LehtMoJoe remix of the White Stripes "Blue Orchid." He gives the falsetto Jack White's voice a workout around a bass that would make Luke blush. It's worth repeated listenings... trust me.MP3: White Stripes - Blue Orchid (LehtMoJoe remix)
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100 Damned Guns On The Radio Tomorrow
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Track:Red River Valley
Unfortunately I missed Sarah Jaffe's performance on KXT earlier in the week. But, hopefully I won't have to miss 100 Damned Guns performance at 1030a on 91.7... music to the core. But, you may want to play it safe and tune in around 1015a just to be safe.MP3: 100 Damned Guns - Red River Valley
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Under The Cover
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Artist:Boy Least Likely To
I've really been diggin' the hell out of KXT this week. Throughout the week when I've been able to listen to it I've heard a few unexpectedly great cover songs. The best one that I heard just today is Iron & Wine's cover of New Order classic "Love Vigilantes." It gives a whole new spin on the song while keeping the emotion of the song intact. MP3: Iron & Wine - Love Vigilantes
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Track:Take On Me
I've really been diggin' the hell out of KXT this week. Throughout the week when I've been able to listen to it I've heard a few unexpectedly great cover songs. The best one that I heard just today is Iron & Wine's cover of New Order classic "Love Vigilantes." It gives a whole new spin on the song while keeping the emotion of the song intact. MP3: Iron & Wine - Love Vigilantes
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Kite In The Air Mark It Down
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Artist:Kite in the Air
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Track:Magic Marker
It hasn't really been that long since we told you about San Francisco's Kite in the Air. But, they are already back with their second EP of the year, Magic Marker. This time the production is a little bit tighter, however, they are still rockin' it like Ladytron's poppy, non-maniacal kid sister.Emma Lucia's voice perfectly compliments the groups throbbing electronica sound. This song shows m...
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About Last Night... Pretty Lights
Last night was a testament that you don't have to have a major blog presence to be able to draw a strong crowd. Granted, it wasn't a sold out crowd, but, the floor level was pretty packed most of the night as revelers danced around to the electronic beats provided by Pretty Lights and his touring drummer.Any apprehension I had about a live drummer being a part of the show was gone by the first...
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Rhett Miller Ticket Give Away
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This Saturday The O's and Shibboleth are playing with Rhett Miller of The Old 97's at Granada for the Breathe Easy Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. If you wanna check out the show we have a pair of tickets to give away.Just email us at bonafidedarling(at)gmail.com with "Rhett is so dreamy" in the subject line and the tickets are yours!*UPDATE - Tickets are gone, congratulations to our wieners.
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Early Friday Party Starter
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I saw this video a while back and just about instantly liked the song, even though it's very disco-ey. Brooklyn's Holy Ghost! have as they have said, something that is retro, yet relevant. The hook is extremely catchy and will serve you well as a part of your party time, night time city driving soundtrack.Fun fact: the burly, bearded guy in the video is the same guy (who did the same thing) i...
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Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking Rock Your Universe
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Artist:Carl Sagan
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Track:Rock Your Universe
Now, I posted an piece about this on "Today In Music News" over at DC9, and truth be told... this song is actually pretty good. And informational, it's entertaining... it's infotaining. I've always been fascinated by space and other planets, so, this came a quite a pleasant surprise to me. The songs is great and comes off quite nicely.But, it's also interesting how much Carl Sagan sounds li...
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Neko Case Tickets Giveaway
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So, again, the Granada has given us three pair of tickets to give away for... Neko Case. I guess the post title and image up there kinda gave it away. But, what can I do?So, if you would like a pair of tickets to the show, email bonafidedarling (at) gmail.com with "I Too Love Neko Case" in the subject line and one pair will be yours.I would like to extend a very special thanks to the Granada ...
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Great Lake Swimmers "Palmistry"
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The video for Great Lake Swimmers new single "Palmistry" is pretty fitting for the feel of the song. Late afternoon, on the water on a big-ass boat, laid back. The only difference is... it's like a clipper ship and not a bass boat.
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Pretty Lights Tickets
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Artist:Pretty Lights
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Track:City of One
Next Tuesday Colorado's own Pretty Lights will hit the stage at Granada Theater with sound/light/video spectacular. If you're a fan of DJ Shadow and have witnessed the spectacular feat that is his live show, then you will love this one as well.It's no secret that we here at BFD are BIG fans of Pretty Lights, so, the Granada has given us 3 pairs of tickets to give away.All you need to do is ema...
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Halloween Hijinx With Pearl Jam
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If you're a fan of the Pearl Jam, you know there are certain things to expect at their shows. 1) They are probably not going to play "Leash"... even if you call them pussies.2)They probably aren't going to play "Bugs" and they probably they aren't going to play "Sweet Lew" either, because they've never played either of them live.3) If it's Halloween, they will more than likely dress up, you kn...
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Designed To Rock
Today we're starting a new feature here on BFD that will be recurring somewhat regularly. As much passion as I have for music, I have the same amount of passion for graphic design of all kinds... advertising art, web design, stencil design and especially rock n' roll poster design. Our hope is to have Q&A's with some of our favorite designers around North Texas and the nation.In the beginning...
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Under The Cover
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Track:The Funeral
...To know me is hardly wonder.That line from Band of Horses "The Funeral" has always stuck in my head, beside the beautiful "ooohs" at the beginning of the song I always found that line to be particularly poignant and heart felt. Serena Ryder & The Beauties have done a pretty faithful, although minimalist, cover of that song. She doesn't necessarily add to the beautiful sadness of the song. ...
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Track:Major Tom (Coming Home)
...To know me is hardly wonder.That line from Band of Horses "The Funeral" has always stuck in my head, beside the beautiful "ooohs" at the beginning of the song I always found that line to be particularly poignant and heart felt. Serena Ryder & The Beauties have done a pretty faithful, although minimalist, cover of that song. She doesn't necessarily add to the beautiful sadness of the song. ...
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