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New Weezer & Radiohead Tracks Leaked

// August 17th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Music & Entertainment

Looks like Walmart accidently leaked the new Weezer single. It’s the same Weezer we’ve grown to love. Check it below.

And since we are talking about leaks… Radiohead is giving away a new track that leaked last week. The track is called These Are My Twisted Words and be downloaded free here

Think Social Media Is A Fad?

// August 15th, 2009 // No Comments » // Technology

The stats presented in this video are amazing and will blow your mind. The medium in which we socialize and connect continues to evolve at record speed.

I think most won’t doubt the growth and/or use but seeing these stats remind us that the times are (have) changing.

Supporting stats found here.

Free Music Friday : Heading To Atlanta Edition

// August 14th, 2009 // No Comments » // Totally Free Music!

I had no clever name for this week’s Free Music Friday and I’m heading to Atlanta this weekend with four of my good friends. We’ve decided to all have a mustache for the trip.. why? I don’t know. Bonus track at the bottom in honor of the ’stache. On with the music.

I’m an absolute fan of this band right off the bat. Any Day Parade (from their own description) is Swaggering Jangly Punky Alt. Country — I couldn’t have said it better myself. I’ll have more from these guys in a few weeks.

Broken LampsAny Day Parade
“Broken Lamps” (mp3)
from “Broken Lamps”
(Mint 400 Records)

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Between The Trees is another new band I’ve yet to learn a whole lot about. The production is clean pop/punk with some heavy focus on piano and melodies… cool track.

The Story and The SongBetween The Trees
“White Lines & Red Lights” (mp3)
from “The Story and The Song”
(Bonded Records, Inc)

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Straight off the indie turnpike is a band called Fairmont. Really dig this track and think you will as well.

Wait & HopeFairmont
“Tuesday Night Danbury” (mp3)
from “Wait & Hope”
(Mint 400 Records)

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And for the road trip this band… Al’s Mustache. Great name for a band. Great punk attitude in the track. Enjoy and share the music.

Al's Mustache 7"Higher Giant
“See You Later, Chopstick” (mp3)
from “Al’s Mustache 7″”
(Black Numbers)

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Michael Jackson Would Be Proud

// August 13th, 2009 // 3 Comments » // Music & Entertainment

No explanation is needed for this. Absolutely Amazing.

How Can I Stand Here…

// August 10th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Music & Entertainment, life

standingI’ve heard this song a million times and today some of the lyrics hit me good. Nothing amazing, nothing out of the ordinary but maybe that’s why they seem so relevant.

You are the strength, that keeps me walking.
You are the hope, that keeps me trusting.
You are the light to my soul.
You are my purpose…you’re everything.

How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

Those are from the Lifehouse song “Everything”.  Check it out on Amazon.

If you have a few minutes I encourage you to turn off the lights, close your eyes and just let the video below play.


Free Music Friday : Proud Of Myself

// August 7th, 2009 // No Comments » // Totally Free Music!

Checking in with some new tunes.  As usual it’s a mix of stuff! I like this mix of tracks so that is why I’m proud of myself. Are you proud of me? It’s cool. Enjoy!

Andy Yorke is a great singer/songwriter who has resurfaced after leaving the band Unbelievable Truth in 2000. He walked away from music vowing to never return… however the music had other plans.
SimpleAndy Yorke
“Rise and Fall” (mp3)
from “Simple”
(Chocolate Lab Records)

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And to continue to show my weak spot for Norwegian girl bands this week I’ve got a new one called Sissy Wish. Really don’t know a lot about them but the track is cool.

Beauties Never DieSissy Wish
“DWTS” (mp3)
from “Beauties Never Die”
(Afternoon Records)

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CYNE is just that hip/hop that flows, feels good and doesn’t beat you down. Very cool track that has potential to break the scene.
Water For MarsCYNE
“Pretty Apollo” (mp3)
from “Water For Mars”
(Hometapes)

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This track from Men Without Pants has been out for over two years but is starting to surface on some of the indie stations. Very catchy song.
Men Without PantsMen Without Pants
“And The Girls Go” (mp3)
from “Men Without Pants”
(Shelly Bay Music LLC)

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Crazy Love – Think Before You Speak

// July 29th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // life

We are a culture that relies on technology over community, a society in which spoken & written words are cheap, easy to come by, and excessive.

Francis Chan, author of Crazy Love

Free Music Friday : It’s Been A While Edition

// July 17th, 2009 // 3 Comments » // Totally Free Music!

A lot of things going on this summer and I’ve been a super slacker on Free Music Friday.  I’m gonna try and make up for it now and hit you with some new stuff.

On a side note and NOT free note… check out The Dead Weather’s new album Horehound out this week.  Amazing!!!

OK, let’s roll with this Free Music.

Out of the gate we’ll go with some super pop rock from Above Envy.  While not completely original, it is completely fun.  This track will be featured on ABC Family’s new show “10 Things I Hate About You”…  Have fun.

Start It UpAbove Envy
“Revolution” (mp3)
from “Start It Up”
(Louis Yoelin Music)

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Next up is the Schizoid Club from the UK. Some great downtempo/breakbeat/old school hip-hop mixtures on their debut self-titled release. Enjoy the sounds…

Schizoid ClubSchizoid Club
“Outlaw” (mp3)
from “Schizoid Club”
(Per Capita Records)

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Not sure how I missed this guy but this is an unreleased track from Kelly Joe Phelps… one of the most pure and amazing singer songwriters I’ve heard in some time…oh, and this stuff is 15 years old! Amazing slide player and raw vocalist. Really good.

Lead Me On (15 Year Anniversary Edition)Kelly Joe Phelps
“We Got to Meet Death One Day” (mp3)
from “Lead Me On (15 Year Anniversary Edition)”
(Burnside Records)

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I know I do a lot of unknown indie music from all genres but this week I scored a track from one of my favorite bands Cake… actually one of my favorite tracks too, Rock and Roll Lifestyle. Enjoy!

Motorcade of GenerosityCake
“Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle” (mp3)
from “Motorcade of Generosity”
(Upbeat Records)

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The Dead Weather Makes Me Want To Rock (again)

// July 15th, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment

51Im6ID56oL._SS500_I gave up the live music scene around 1999 when I realized there were some great musicians out there who had it covered.  I was determined to let them rock and I’d help them get out there so people could hear them (visit Tone Box for those details).

Since then I’ve written tons of music, even contributed over a 100 tracks to a TV catalog that has been on every  major network and many other cable networks.

It may seem silly but I still have this urge to pick up my guitar and make music.  New music, something is just built in.  I’m pretty sure I’ll dabble but it won’t be anything major (at least no plans).  So where am I going with this?  What’s the point.

The point is The Dead Weather.  Jack White’s new experiment with Kills’ singer Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita from the Queen’s Of The Stoneage and Jack Lawrence from the The Raconteurs.  I heard the single “Hang You From The Heavens” a while back and was so ready for this album.  The album Horehoud landed yesterday and I can’t quit listening to it.  I mean, it’s that good.  Wait, it’s that refreshing.  It’s not the same old fluff that labels are putting out and it really pushes some new territories with some old sounds.

The reason for this post is basically, if I ever made a record again this is the record I would have wanted to make.  This takes so many styles and sounds and just creates a new fresh rock.

To be honest, most music people won’t get into it.  They probably won’t even like it, but I urge you to listen.  Listen to the arrangements, listen to the drum patterns, listen to the synth/guitar lines… there are many, many gems in this one.

Ok, enough being a fan boy.  Check it out @ Amazon

This video is just bit outside the box too… but cool song.
The Dead Weather – Treat Me Like Your Mother

My Life. The Circus.

// July 10th, 2009 // No Comments » // life

mycircusIt’s been a very busy past two weeks.  I feel like my life is a circus.

In the middle of moving to Tennessee my blog site was hacked and I lost my last template.  For now, I’ve settled on a Circus type thing to go right along with my life right now.

No matter the circus, I’m blessed beyond belief.  Our move has been pretty easy on the kids and the only real negative is getting pushed off by AT&T two times for internet/tv service.

Inked Digital has taken off well.  Daniel Island is keeping me very busy, but I’ve signed on to help 5 new clients in just the past two weeks.  I must say that I was a little nervous about jumping on my own again but wow, it’s been amazing.

Thanks for hanging in there with me and laugh at my theme once again.  I hope to life under control soon thus getting a blog theme to match my “control”.  We’ll see.

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