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Here’s how the first Christian heavy metal band in Japan describes their new video: “The Garden” It’s a very special song for us. It’s a spiritual love song. A love song written in heaven, played on earth. This song has every aspect of mankind/God relationship. Destiny, hope, sin, rebellion, life, death, love, repentance, forgiveness, and …
“Is this really happening?” Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy asked after the band played its first song on the imposing main stage at the Hard Rock Hotel near Cancun, Mexico. After a hiatus forced by the pandemic, Wilco was hosting a weeklong “Sky Blue Sky” music festival for the second time. Organized long before the omicron …
“Ooh ooh child, things are gonna get easier…” I love this song, both the original and this perfectly-timed cover. 7Descent’s version of “Ooh Child” pulls away from the Chicago Soul of the Five Stairsteps original and pushes forth a rock-penetrating corkscrew twist on this tender hit of the 1970s. Kicked off with a synthesized trumpet …
All Classical Portland is the recent winner of the 2021 Local That Works public media contest. The station’s new Recording Inclusivity Initiative, which won the competition, aims to highlight the importance of diversity and eliminate barriers for musicians and composers who’ve been marginalized in the past. Over 100 US entries were submitted to the contest (sponsored by public media …
The most exciting new band to break out of Wales in recent years, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have today shared “Break Right In” — a new track taken from their heavily-anticipated debut album Backhand Deals, which will be released on February 25, 2022 via Missing Piece Records / Communion. The band will make their US debut …
Another great singalong! Enjoy! 0:00:49 He is Exalted 0:04:37 Shine Jesus, Shine 0:10:55 When We All Get to Heaven 0:15:01 As the Deer 0:20:58 There is a Redeemer 0:25:30 Sabbath Rest 0:31:29 Above All 0:39:38 El Shaddai 0:45:39 Does Jesus Care? 0:50:05 Majesty 0:54:27 Jesus at the Centre 1:00:49 Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) …
Rarely has a movie captured a time and place as “Saturday Night Fever” does. As a cultural artifact, “Fever” is remarkable. Bell bottoms, working-class Brooklyn and the brief reign of disco are all celebrated in the 1977 story of young Tony Manero, ruling New York dance floors at night while struggling on the city’s mean streets during the …
I guess I’m a sucker for anything with a descending progression… Canadian Hip-Hop/Pop artist Malcom Rose offers his latest single Pieces; a melancholic, heart-felt slow-burner that discusses affection, heartbreak and more heartbreak. A calm, somber guitar loop is coupled with bright, yet subtle, piano chords which give way to Rose’s wistful longings that grip the listener …
Here’s a lovely new song from our old friend Luna Keller, please give it a listen. Here is what she says about the tune: “These times are filled with uncertainty, and this song is a reminder to keep going, it’s ok to be on your way. I hope the new year allows you to spread …
Here’s how SCIVIAS describe themselves: “In our concerts we create sacral sound worlds that seem modern and archaic at the same time. In addition to voice, clarinet and bass clarinet, we use an extensive percussion set, with novel sound objects, gongs and occasionally electronics. Hildegard von Bingen’s compositions, in their richness and depth, form the …
As a New Year’s gift to fans, Swedish House Mafia have unveiled a new symphonic rework of their enduring classic “One” in collaboration with Jacob Mühlrad. The “One Symphony” was recomposed by the celebrated Swedish art music composer, whom the group tapped for the collaboration on the strength of his meteoric rise in the global modern classical scene, …
Americana vocalist Greg Blake announces his next single “I’ll Be Lovin’ You” is now available on all streaming outlets. Following up on the heels of his first single and album title “People, Places and Songs,” this new single promises to also be a chart topping success. Blake commented, “acclaimed bluegrass & country songwriter, David Stewart, …
As Kevin Petrie says in the video, “2022 is just one year closer,” and the Petries in Australia ring it in beautifully. Please give this a listen. Dayna Petrie is said to resemble American actress Angelina Jolie by people who should know. 0:01:04 Wonderful, Merciful Saviour 0:06:19 Fill My Cup, Lord 0:10:14 Something Beautiful 0:12:34 …
On Saturday evenings, when few humans are listening, NPR does radio theater. When driving at such times, I’ll listen. They recently covered Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. I was blown away by Ball and Arnaz and how determined they were to negotiate shrewdly with CBS (and tobacco company sponsors) to make their show the way …
What a coinkydink! On the day that I heard that 2 Oregon counties filed petitions to secede from the state – so they could join with Idaho instead….cuz, who wouldn’t? – I also stumbled upon this episode of Green Acres, where HOOTERVIILLE DOES THE SAME!! It SECEDES from the State! Because of the Guv’ners’ mean …
“I’m so thrilled that “When I’m Gone” is finally out. We’ve been waiting the whole year to share it with all of you. I’m honored to collaborate with Katy on such an amazing dance record and with ESPN to become the first artists to premiere our music video at halftime of the College Football Playoff …
Wet Leg is very cool and Bandicoot digs them. https://www.wetlegband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wetlegit
Home Brewed Universe is a one-person instrumental rock project from multi-instrumentalist Arka Sengupta of Hyderabad, India. https://homebreweduniverse.bandcamp.com/album/triah
Singer-songwriter DANiiVORY is an independent, R&B/soul pop artist who has had an absolutely stunning career in the music industry. Hailing from Wexford, Pennsylvania, Dani always had music in her life. Ivory’s mother was a music teacher and a liturgical minister and encouraged Dani to pursue her passion for music. Dani then went on to obtain …
Last weekend I headed to a small Chicago venue called the Beat Kitchen to see Yakuza headline the Forever Deaf Fest. Yakuza has been my favorite Windy City band for quite a while…long before the frickin’ pandemic started. Over the years three musicians have remained constant: Bruce Lamont (vocals, saxophone, clarinet); Matt McClelland (guitar); and, …
Co-directed with frequent collaborator Kristen Jan Wong (a photographer/director known for her work with Charli XCX and Snoh Aalegra), the video for “Cherry” opens on FLETCHER and Hayley leaning against a vintage car, gorgeously captured in the dreamy haze of an ’80s home movie. In the crushed-out track’s first verse, FLETCHER joins the object of her affection in a series of carefree vignettes: making cupcakes, strumming guitars in …
Today, stylish and innovative producer/DJ Kitty Ca$h releases her sleek new video for “Just Fine,” a breezily infectious song featuring Platinum-selling vocalist Kiana Ledé. In the video, Kitty hits the club after getting a timely phone call from a friend. Soaking in the glow of colorful lights, Kitty and Ledé oscillate between reality and the …
Rounding out a milestone year, Melbourne three-piece Telenova release a brand new film clip for their glistening hit single ‘Bones’, taken from their debut EP Tranquilize, out now via Pointer Recordings. Co-directed by frontwoman Angeline Armstrong and LA-based filmmaker Jill Sachs, the video is a nod to the film references that influence Telenova‘s songwriting and a visual feast of the drama dreamt up in Armstrong‘s lyrics (I was dreamin’ of blue skies in California / While you …
On another chilly, drizzly night in Seattle I headed back to El Corazon this time to see Fishbone. Hailing from Southern California, Fishbone combines elements of funk, ska, some punk and a smattering of everything else in their unique sound. Started in 1979, they’re still going strong. These guys have more energy than bands half …
Leah Marie Mason is feeling nostalgic in her new song “Miss Us Then.” Simplistic guitars bring us into days past. Mason relives the trials of an ex-love, “Thrill of the chase ’til the chase ain’t new.” She doesn’t have rose-colored glasses on and she doesn’t shy away from examining the problems of this past love. …
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As with all of David Åhlén’s work, this is beautiful beyond words. Just listen. Then pray for wisdom. https://www.facebook.com/davidahlenofficial https://davidahlen.se/ https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidAhlen
On the very chilly evening of December 4, I headed to Seattle’s foremost punk club El Corazon to see NYC ska masters the Slackers. Due to a miscommunication it took awhile before my name was at the door so sadly I missed the openers (Simple Minded Symphony & the Bandulus). I did arrive inside in …
International award winner Paul Payne837 drops a sequel to “Chijako step” following its release 2 weeks ago. This new song is a female version of “Chinjako step” Pt.2 which was created with hope and Inspiration in mind. The spirit of the song is meant to give women a platform to empower their fellow women. This would mark the very first time that the lead …