San Diego indie group Boomsnake are getting ready to release a new EP. Re/Visions comes out January 12th and will be a collection of re-recording of tracks that appeared on the band's previous album. We've got a sample for your downloading pleasure now: "Sticks Stones & Animal Bones"- MP3 Boomsnake's Myspace
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UK indie rockers The Futureheads are putting the finishing touches on their fourth studio album. Until December 2nd the band is giving away the first track from that album, "Struck Dumb", for the low low cost of providing your email address. Don't hesitate. Go get yours here. The Futureheads' website The Futureheads' Myspace
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Laura Veirs new album July Flame comes out on January 12th. Currently, she's giving everyone a little glimpse into her songwriting process and creative space via a video tour of her writer's "barn". Check out the inside look here: Laura Veirs' website Laura Veirs' Myspace
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When Danish neo-shoegazers Mew embark on their North American tour next week they will have some new product to promote. The trio has just released the 11-song Live from the Hollywood Palladium. The album is available digitally from iTunes and through the band's website.Mew play the Mod Club in Toronto on December 6th.Mew's websiteMew's Myspace
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In this edition of the feature I've decided to go with an all-Chicago theme. Take these Windy City bands into the weekend with you:Adam AshbachFor those who like: Sam Roberts, Jack JohnsonIf you are into breezy pop rock, then this singer-songwriter will be right up your alley.Adam Ashbauch's MyspaceWelcome To AshleyFor those who like: The Kinks, Echo and the BunnymenFormerly from
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Machines to Make Us Wet is the new album from Halifax's Jen Clarke, aka Jenocide. The album is a sexually-charged indie-electro trip that should appeal to fans of Peaches or late-era Le Tigre. Check out a couple of tunes for download: "Junglefk (I Want It)"- MP3 "28 Mansions"- MP3 Machines to Make Us Wet comes out December 9th. Jenocide's website Jenocide's Myspace
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The Silent League is a Brooklyn-based musical collective that includes one-time Mercury Rev keyboardist Justin Russo. The group are set to release their third album, entitled ...but you've always been the caretaker, on January 26th. Take a listen to the first track here: "Here's a Star"- MP3 Here's the track list for the album: Egg-Shaped When Stars Attack!!! Yours Truly, 2095 Little i There Is
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SXSW 2010 takes place in Austin, TX with the Music Festival portion running March 17-21st. The first batch of bands taking part in showcases have been announced and they feature a strong Canadian presence. Highlights include:Apostle of Hustle (Toronto ON)Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea (Asbury Park NJ)B-Real of Cypress Hill (Los Angeles CA)The Chevelles (Melville WA)The Coathangers (
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Indie pop singer/songwriter Arthur Nassan recently released a pair of albums, False Prophets and Life After Telescopes. We're happy to be able to give you a sample of his work: "Princess Chardonnay"- MP3 Enjoy the free stuff! Arthur Nassan's website
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Most people no doubt know Dave Rawlings best as the musical partner of alt-country siren Gillian Welch. He's worked closely with her, contributing to many of her classic works. Rawlings also has a career of his own. He's resumed his own work with the recent release of a new studio album A Friend of a Friend. On the new album it is definitely the country aspect of the music that's in focus.
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The Modfather is back. Following up last year's 21 Dreams former Jam/Style Council honcho Paul Weller has returned with a brand new single. The track, "7 & 3 Is the Strikers Name", is available by digital download and limited edition (1,000 to be exact) 7" vinyl.The track is currently previewing on Weller's website. Hear some here.Paul Weller's websitePaul Weller's Myspace
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Over the past eight weeks we've been following Irish rockers Ash as they embark on their project of releasing a single every fortnight for a year, the A-Z Series. This week sees the release of single D: "Tracers".We've got a treat for you as you can stream the singles, including "Tracers" right here: Ash's websiteAsh's Myspace
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Soundtracks are iffy propositions. Most of the time they are just a random collection of songs that were strewn throughout a movie. Occasionally we even get random songs that were featured in scenes that were left on the cutting room floor, meaning none of us got to hear it in the film.Better soundtracks though are ones that are cohesive and specially written for a film. That's what we get
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NYC singer Jihae is getting set to release her new studio album, Fire Burning Rain, in 2010. She's got a video for the track "My Love" coming up in December.In the meantime, you can get a free MP3 download of "My Love" right here: Jihae's websiteJihae's Myspace
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Very very few Canadian bands that came to prominence in the post-Nirvana alternative music boom have managed to stick it out this long. Nearly 20 years down the road however, Sloan is still standing tall. Sure, the band has fallen into a safe rut over the course of the last handful of albums, but they look to break that with the release of their new EP Hit and Run.Hit and Run actually serves
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Free albums are good. Free albums from former members of The Clash are even better.That, in a nutshell, is how I feel about The Carbon Bubble, the new album from former Clash guitarist Mick Jones' Carbon/Silicon. The band is offering up their latest 12-song effort without asking anything but your love and affection in return.So what are you waiting for? Go grab the album here.Carbon/
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Few rock groups have the pedigree of Los Lonely Boys. The group returned recently with a brand new EP. 1969 is a covers record of tracks from the likes of The Beatles and The Doors.The band has also written a brand new song in honour of their Dallas Cowboys and the opening of the team's new stadium. You can download a copy of the track here:"Let's Go Cowboys"- MP3Los Lonely Boys' website
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I don't know about you, but ever since I was a teenager I've been keeping a list of musicians that I "must see before I die". I've been doing a pretty good job of it, with only a handful left to cross off. One of those lingering on my list is the legendary musician and storyteller Tom Waits.Unfortunately the raspy-throated singer did not have a Toronto stop on his 2008 Glitter and Doom tour.
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Here's a look at what's new and hot in music this week:Fever Ray- ReviewJawbox (reissue)Los StraitjacketsMedeski, Martin and WoodTommy T- ReviewTom Waits- ReviewWe Are the Willows- MP3
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