Monthly Archives: April 2008

Bon Iver – “Skinny Love”

Posted on April 8, 2008 by derek

This song is beautiful for its simplicity. It’s another song where I just feel good listening to it. Check it out. You will notice I am using an embeded imeem player today. This is a test, so please let me … Continue reading →

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Paul Burch – “On The Mountain”

Posted on April 7, 2008 by derek

Paul Burch has an interesting biography. If you want to know all about him, check out www.PaulBurch.com And check out the wiki. “On The Mountain” comes from his 2001 release, Last Of My Kind. I heard his music just last … Continue reading →

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The Cribs – “Men’s Needs (CSS Remix)

Posted on April 6, 2008 by derek

You may have already heard of The Cribs, as their single “I’m A Realist” has been getting some airplay. Today’s song of the day is another song of theirs: “Men’s Needs (CSS Remix).” Yes, its a remix. It has been … Continue reading →

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Descendents – “Clean Sheets”

Posted on April 5, 2008 by derek

You have to like the Descedants. Period. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Low – “Breaker”

Posted on April 4, 2008 by derek

And now for something mildly different… I found this band on download dot com. There are so many things I like about this song. The handclaps. The organ coming out of the right channel. Percussive stuff on the left. That … Continue reading →

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The Forum Is Up! Speak!

Posted on April 3, 2008 by derek

Derek-Olson.com now has a forum. To post stuff to it, use your login and password from derek-olson.com Your login will work on both this site and the forum. The forum is powered by bbPress, which you can get here.

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Midwest Kings – “Roses and Cyanide”

Posted on April 3, 2008 by derek

I love listening to local bands. We have so many great local bands here in Tulsa, Ok. For today’s SOTD, I’d like to share with you one of my favorite local bands. Make sure you support your local music, wherever … Continue reading →

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Shakira “Te Dejo Madrid”

Posted on April 2, 2008 by derek

SOTD – Weds, April 2nd I recently aquired Shakira’s discography, and I have been loving it. She is so gorgeous. This is one of my favorite songs of hers. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Django Reinhardt “Tiger Rag”

Posted on April 1, 2008 by derek

SOTD – Tues, April 1st I hope that you spend the rest of this day in a constant state of jollification. Maybe this song will help you do just that. I know it always cheers me up. [Audio clip: view … Continue reading →

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