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Free Music Friday : Hip-Alt-Hop-Ternative

// May 22nd, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Music & Entertainment, Totally Free Music!

Yo, Free Music is back today… Thought I’d change up from the average pop/rock stuff and hit you with some hip-hop/alternative… Great new tracks from Red Beretta, Brother Ali & CasOne. Check it out.

Red BerettaEcid
“Air Jordan Shoebox” (mp3)
from “Red Beretta”
(Fill in the breaks)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Stream from Rhapsody
More On This Album

The Truth is HereBrother Ali
“Real As Can Be” (mp3)
from “The Truth is Here”
(Rhymesayers Entertainment)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
More On This Album

LiberationCasOne
“Masked Moniker” (mp3)
from “Liberation”
(Clocktower Collective)

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Buy at Rhapsody
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Free Music Friday – Drive By Friday

// April 24th, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment, Totally Free Music!

I’m looking for the rock because I’m in that mood.  Spring time has arrived and we all need good music to listen to loud while we drive!  Enjoy and rock the weekend.

First up is a band that has an old school Black Sabbath meets early Soundgarden (remember Loud Love?!) sound. The grunge influence is there as well which isn’t surprising since this band is fronted by Van Conner formerly of the Screaming Trees (one of my all time favorite bands from the West coast!). Great track.

Dark MattersValis

“Resurrection Sickness” (mp3)

from “Dark Matters”

(Small Stone Records)

More On This Album



Continuing on with the rock and the old school feel. This band is keeping it fun and rockin’.

BombarderoWhite Cowbell Oklahoma

“Happy Ending” (mp3)

from “Bombardero”

(Slick Monkey)

Buy at iTunes Music Store

Buy at Rhapsody

Stream from Rhapsody

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As I was finishing this blog post, I thought I would browse one more time and found this gem. Really like the feel of this band- it’s a little bit close to the All American Rejects pop/punk/rock but it still grabbed me, so here it is to grab you. Enjoy!

The Way We PlayDropout Year

“This Notebook” (mp3)

from “The Way We Play”

(Quickstar Productions)

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Buy at Rhapsody

Stream from Rhapsody

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One World, One Music

// April 16th, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment, life

This video is absolutely amazing.  It’s one song built with musicians and styles from across the world.  It’s amazing how a song that I’ve known my entire life can be built with different musicians from across the world and give me chills.  My friend Timmy sent this over this morning and it just helped start the day on a great note.

The video comes from a site called Playing For Change.  Great movement for the arts and aids awareness.

Free Music Friday : I Didn't Forget You Babe

// April 10th, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment, Totally Free Music!

Yeah, I know… I know. I’ve missed a few weeks and I do apologize! However, I’m back with some more new and free music! Enjoy.

First up is Rod Price, legendary guitarist from Foghat. He’s doing what he loves and that’s playing the blues.

OpenRod Price
“Sitting On Top Of The World” (mp3)
from “Open”
(Burnside Records)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Puretracks
Buy at appliedSB / Groupietunes
Buy at mTraks
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In honor of my typo-blunder on Twitter yesterday (Thursday) I’m giving you a band called Ironweed. Get it? iron-WEED? Ok, nevermind. It was an honest mistake and I do not partake. This is pretty much in your face rock, sometimes it’s just good to let it rock.

Indian LadderIronweed
“A Penny For Your Prayers” (mp3)
from “Indian Ladder”
(Small Stone Records)

Buy at Small Stone Records
Buy at Emusic
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I’m a sucker for girls with guitars… listen close and some of this young ladie’s tone will remind you of Edie Brickell. Good track from Stacie Rose.

Shotgun DaisyStacie Rose
“Find Your Way” (mp3)
from “Shotgun Daisy”
(Enchanted Records)

Buy at CD Baby
Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Puretracks
Buy at mTraks
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BONUS TRACK! Since I’ve been slack the past few weeks I wanted to share an extra track with you guys. I first shared this band a few weeks back with their song Freaks Up Front… really cool stuff. Low and behold in the inbox this week… another track from His Mischief called Roman Holiday. Enjoy and Happy Easter!

The Perfect LoverHis Mischief
“Roman Holiday” (mp3)
from “The Perfect Lover”
(Modern Radio Record Label)

Buy at Modern Radio
Buy at iTunes Music Store
More On This Album

Free Music Friday : The Twitter Friend Edition

// March 5th, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment, Totally Free Music!

This week I’m featuring music from friends I’ve met on Twitter.  There are a lot of great bands on Twitter these days and some have figured out how to get their music out to new fans and listeners.  Here are a few.  Enjoy!

Joshua Armstrong Joshua Armstrong is a singer/songwriter from one of my favorite towns, Nashville, TN.  The track featured here is called To Your Rescue.

MP3- To Your Rescue : Joshua Armstrong

Buy:  Joshua Armstrong - Starting Over

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Ethan WaldmanEthan Waldman is a singer/songwriter who wrote and recorded his album during the month of February for the 2009 RPM Challenge.  Featured song is called Isn’t It Strange.

MP3- Isn’t It Strange : Ethan Waldman

Download Album: Bandcamp

Website

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Dr. PantsDr. Pants is a bundle of joy, rolling power pop, funk and jam all into one.  The featured track is perfectly named Bootyfest.

Mp3- Bootyfest : Dr. Pants

Buy: Dr. Pants - The Cusack-Loggins - EP

Website

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Mark Kano – Walking On Broadway

// March 1st, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment

Mark Kano

I’ve met a lot of creative, artistic, music and just plain cool people on twitter. A few weeks back I met an amazing photographer named Kellie Kano. We sent a few messages back and forth and then some how I discover that her husband is a guy named Mark Kano. Mark Kano was/is the lead singer for a band that I dig called Athenaeum. Many of you will remember Athenaeum from a hit they had back in the 90’s called “What I Didn’t Know”… one of my favorite songs still.

Mark has a new CD that is amazing. I’m not saying this because he’s now my friend on Facebook… I really dig this record. I think the release and timing are perfect and truly believe you will hear some of these tracks popping up soon. Mark’s vocals are very distinct and you know it well after only hearing him once.

The opening track and album title is Walking On Broadway. This is your song of summer. When you hear it you will want to roll down the windows and drive fast even if it’s supposed to snow tomorrow! Another notable track is Calling Saturn… I absolutely love the drum track on this one, that along with the rhythmic guitar in the verse sells this songs hard. My other favorites are the ballad-’y’ tracks Telling You I Love You & Baby I’m Your Man.

Please do yourself a favor and check out this album. I’ve been listening for a few days now and just can’t cut it off!

Oasis Releases Short Film With NYC Street Musicians

// January 14th, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment

Absolutely great video/short from Oasis.  Last fall Oasis went to NYC to promote their new album and in the process leaked some tracks to selected street musicians.  This short documentary covers the practicing and performing of street musicians in NYC.

Very cool.

Oasis – Dig Out Your Soul In The Streets

You Only Get One Song!

// January 13th, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment, life

This thought came up today while searching for one song.  Yes, one song.  I filled out a survey or something and they emailed me a coupon for a free song.  It was on puretracks.com – If you use them, then let me know and I’ll pass this code to you!  First come, first get.

So, think about it.  If you could only download one song ever, what would it be?  I posed this question on Twitter and Facebook and here are some quick responses.

  • Billy Joel : Piano Man
  • Queen : Somebody To Love
  • Louis Armstrong : What A Wonderful World
  • Dishwalla : Counting Blue Cars
  • Marty Robins : El Paso
  • Mercy Me : I Can Only Imagine
  • Frank Sinatra : Fly Me To The Moon

So chime in.  What’s your one song you can’t live without?  For me, I admit.  I haven’t been able to do it yet.  Too many!!! I will though… just let me think.

The Top 50 Albums of 2008 : $5 Each

// January 3rd, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment

amazonmp3logoYup. Amazon is featuring their top 50 albums of 2008 and are inviting you to explore them all for $5 each. I’m not usually a sucker for sales, but there are some great albums available for only $5. Pretty Insane.

Definitely Check this one out… Amazon’s MP3 store is quickly gaining grounds on iTunes and I personally have bought many tracks from Amazon lately just because of the selection and cheaper price.

Make sure you check out Radiohead, Bon Iver, Snow Patrol, Fleet Foxes and one of my fave’s Rise Against… Check them out here.

Wired.com and Tone Box Digital : A Big Thanks!

// December 30th, 2008 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment

We are just over 24 hours before the small biz competition is over on Wired.com. Doesn’t look like we’ll catch the top biz (unless you media mavens can works some social media magic!)

I just wanted to say thanks for all the support and nice things you guys have said about Tone Box Digital. I know we are on the right track and believe we have created a new business model for the music business… one that allows bands to make a living doing what they love, making great music!

It’s not over yet- so vote here! But I just wanted to say Thanks for all the support!

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