My Awesome Mix Tape-March 2011
March 10, 2011
If you are a long time reader of this blog you already know I’m a fan of Harry Nilsson. He was a talented songwriter and lived a crazy life. One of the greats. Check out these covers.
Ron Sexsmith – “Good Ole Desk”
The Format – “The Lottery Song”
Dawn Landes – “Life Line”
Clare and The Reasons Feat. Van Dyke Parks – “He Needs Me”
Randy Newman – “Remember”
Andrew Bird – “Think About Your Troubles”
Walkmen – “Don’t Forget Me”
Luna – “Everybody’s Talkin'”
My Morning Jacket – “Everbody’s Talkin'”
Okkervil River “Wake and Be Fine” (video & free DL)
March 9, 2011
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3 songs from Robin, including a duet with Ed Droste from Grizzly Bears. Free Download.
03 Where Is My Wild Rose
02 Derwentwater Stones
01 I’m Losing Myself (Feat. Ed Droste)
GAYNGS: Soundcloud Tracks (audio)
March 4, 2011
Faded High (feat.Justin Vernon bon iver), One More Try (feat. Har Mar Superstar George Michael cover), The Gaudy Side of Town (Live), Spanish Platinum (feat.Justin Vernon bon iver)
J. Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) new single “Is it done” and “Not Enough” (dl)
February 27, 2011
assets3.subpop.com/assets/audio/8307.mp3. =Is It Done
http://assets3.subpop.com/assets/audio/8307.mp3 =Not Enough
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Low “Try to Sleep” Free Download (Audio)
February 23, 2011
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Lykke Li / MP3 & Music Blog Songs
February 22, 2011
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Free Download from RBTSwin
February 21, 2011
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The Boxer Rebellion | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos
February 21, 2011
Download 2 tracks for free!
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Papercuts Free Download “Do You Really Want to Know” …and more.
February 3, 2011
Papercuts new album “Fading Paradise” comes out 3/1/11. The band’s debut single is out now and is available on 7″.
You can buy said 7”, as well as pre-order the bands record by clicking here, You can listen/download the bands next single entitled “Do You Really Want to Know” in the form of a cute lil widget, which also includes the never released track “UFO.” Click here to download.
Papercuts have announced additional tour dates beginning on March 12thin San Diego and ending on April 9thin their hometown of San Francisco. The band will also be playing a handful of dates this month with fellow label-mates and friends, Beach House. See below for a full list of shows.
MP3- Do What You Will
MP3- Do You Really Wanna Know
Ignore the naysayers, the video does exist just use the vodpod link below.
Vodpod videos no longer available.
Papercuts Tour Dates:
Web Feb 16 Los Angeles, CA The Music Box w/ Beach House
Thu Feb 17 Los Angeles, CA The Music Box w/ Beach House
Fri Feb 18 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore w/ Beach House
Wed Feb 23 New York, NY Webster Hall w/ Beach House
Thu Feb 24 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero Theatre w/ Beach House
Fri Feb 25 New York, NY Webster Hall w/ Beach House
Sat Feb 26 Washington, DC 9:30 Club w/ Beach House
SatMar 12 San Diego, CA The Tin Can w/ Young Prisms
Mon Mar 14 Tucson, AZ Solar Culture Gallery w/ Young Prisms
Mon Mar 21 St. Louis, MO Off Broadway w/ Still Corners
Tue Mar 22 Bloomington, IN The Bishop w/ Still Corners
Web Mar 23 Chicago, IL Schuba’s w/ Still Corners
Thu mar 24 Columbus, OH Wexner Center for the Arts w/ Still Corners
Fri Mar 25 Pittsburgh, PA Brillobox w/ Still Corners
Sat Mar 26 New York, NY Mercury Lounge w/ Still Corners
Sun Mar 27 Allston, MA Brighton Music Hall w/ Still Corners
Tue Mar 29 Brooklyn, NY Knitting Factory w/ Banjo Or Freakout
Wed Mar 30 Washington, DC Black Cat Backstage w/ Banjo Or Freakout
Thu Mar 31 Raleigh, NC Kings Royal Barcade w/ Banjo Or Freakout
Fri Apr 01 Atlanta, GA The Earl w/ Banjo Or Freakout
Sat Apr 02 Tallahassee, FL Club Downunder at FSU w/ Banjo Or Freakout
Mon Apr 04 Dallas, TX The LOFT at the Palladium w/ Banjo Or Freakout
Tue Apr 05 Austin, TX Emo’s – Inside w/ Banjo Or Freakout
Thu Apr 07 Phoenix, AZ The Rhythm Room w/ Banjo Or Freakout
Fri Apr 08 Los Angeles, CA The Satellite w/ Banjo Or Freakout
Sat Apr 09 San Francisco, CA Café Du Nord w/ Banjo Or Freakout
Fleet Foxes: Helplessness Blues (MP3) New Album Release May 3rd.
February 3, 2011
The release of the twelve-track album will coincide with the band’s first North American tour dates since August 2009 followed by a string of UK and European dates. The tour will begin in Vancouver on April 30th and end in London England.
Helplessness Blues was recorded over the course of a year at Avast Recording, Bear Creek Studios, Dreamland Studios, and Reciprocal Recording.
Pre-order the album here.
Listen to the title track below.
The album cover was illustrated by Seattle artist Toby Liebowitz and painted by Chris Alderson.
Fleet Foxes North American Tour
Beginning Tuesday, February 1st at 9:00 AM Pacific time, tickets can be purchased online
at www.fleetfoxes.com. Ticket prices will vary. Fleet Foxes pre-sale tickets are available while supplies last.
04/30/11 Sat – Vancouver BC @ The Vogue Theatre *
05/01/11 Sun – Portland OR @ Crystal Ballroom*
05/03/11 Tue – Seattle WA @ Moore Theatre*
05/05/11 Thu – Oakland CA @ Fox Theater**
05/06/11 Fri – San Diego CA @ Spreckels Theatre*
05/07/11 Sat – Hollywood CA @ Hollywood Palladium*
05/08/11 Sun – Tucson AZ @ Rialto Theatre*
05/10/11 Tue – Austin TX @ Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater*
05/11/11 Wed – Dallas TX @ Palladium Ballroom *
05/13/11 Fri – Nashville TN @ Ryman Auditorium*
05/14/11 Sat – Atlanta GA @ The Tabernacle*
05/15/11 Sun – Washington DC @ DAR Constitution Hall*
05/17/11 Tue – Boston MA @ Orpheum Theatre*
05/18/11 Wed – New York NY @ The United Palace Theatre*
05/21/11 Sat- Upper Darby PA @ Tower Theatre***
* On sale to general public Feb 4
** On sale to general public Feb 6
*** On sale date TBA
UK and European Tour
05/25/11 Wed – Berlin, Germany @ Astra*
05/26/11 Thu – Munich, Germany @ Dachau Summer of Music*
05/28/11 Sat – Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound**
05/30/11 Mon – Paris, France @ Bataclan*
05/31/11 Tue – London, England @ Hammersmith Apollo*
*On sale to general public Feb 4 at 9am local time
**Currently on sale
Music Monday: James Vincent McMorrow: Free Download
January 24, 2011
Check out this incredibly beautiful song by James Vincent McMorrow “If I Had a Boat”. You must listen to it. Srsly, It’s got that thing; you will get that feeling.
I get a lot of my free MP3s from podcasts like MP3 of the Day which you can also find on Spinner. They won’t steer you wrong.
Free Download from The Whigs (link)
January 20, 2011
Check out the link below for a free download of “Dying” by The Whigs.
They will be releasing their album In The Dark in the UK January 24th. Buy IT>>>Amazon.com/uk
Free Download >>> I Like Music
and go see them live…faces will be melted, minds will be blown… promise.
February 2011 Tour Dates
22 – Oxford, Jericho
23 – London, Dingwalls
24 – Sheffield, The Plug
25 – Birmingham, Academy 3
26 – Manchester, Night & Day
27 – Nottingham, The Bodega
28 – Bristol, Thekla
Best of Daytrotter 2010:
January 20, 2011
You can never go wrong with Daytrotter Sessions. This list is amazing! Download for free.
Best of Daytrotter 2010: Daytrotter Session recorded Jan 20, 2011.
Free Download Raphael Saadiq-It’s a Shame
July 26, 2010
Levi’s Pioneer Sessions 2010 Revival Recordings
Raphael Saadiq covers It’s a Shame
Levi’s® Pioneer Sessions 2010 Revival Recordings bring together today’s pioneering musicians to re-craft the classic songs that inspired their sound.
These recordings celebrate the most important part of music: The song, its influence and the inspirational effect on the generations that follow.
Keep checking LEVI’S PIONEER SESSIONS each week for new artists, new stories and most importantly new songs for free download.
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