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Searching out the forgotten frequencies

  • Derek Olson – “Digital Tigers” (Surgery Mix)

    Last week my brother Logan was having his shoulder operated on. While in the waiting room, I was going through my music and got some inspiration. Funny how creativity hits at times like that. So I sat with my laptop and headphones in a corner of this large waiting room, full of people. The sound […]

  • Against Me!

    Against Me! is one of my favorite bands, not just because their music is powerful and makes me get up and move, but also the seeming simplicity it has. Such songs as The Disco Before The Breakdown and Reinventing Axl Rose have so much infectious energy that you can’t help but sing along. They end […]

  • Paul Burch – “Fallin’”

    This track is another of Paul Burch’s songs that gives me a good vibe. It just sounds happy, and reminds me of old timey tunes that give me the same feeling. I wrote about Paul’s song “On the Mountain” some time ago. Well, he’s got a new release this year called Still Your Man. Here […]

  • The Get Up Kids – Daytrotter Sessions

    I just found out about this site: Daytrotter They have recordings from tons and tons of bands. The one I’m going to tell you about is The Get Up Kids. These tracks do not disappoint. The first song is a Vitreous Humor cover called Sharin’ Stone. This is followed by an unreleased track called Your […]

  • New Album – Everyone Is A Ghost

    I just uploaded my new album, so head over to my music page and check it out. It’s a free download so what do you have to lose? It was a lot of fun making this album. I know you’ll enjoy it. Its got beautiful guitars, processed beats, big synths, and some ambient sounds. Also […]

  • MadMixMustang – Is This Digital Love?

    My computer may be hitting on me…. I stumbled onto this song earlier, and I’ll admit the song is an awesome compilation. It mashes Daft Punk and Bob Marley. Digital Love… What could be wrong with that? In the meantime this song continues repeating in my head. “I wanna love ya. I wanna hold and […]

  • Whize – Marauders

    I’m really digging this stuff by Whize. The crackle-sounding synth and the massive beat, then the sound bites and noises. Cool stuff, check it.

  • The Found Sound Orchestra – “Olivia Has A Word”

    These guys spend their time sampling odd records, and the result is quite awesome. The way they have strung every piece together is really beautiful. The beat they programmed for it sounds big, and its a great fit for the song. It drops at 1:06. Check it out, lemme know what you think. The Found […]

  • Brand New – Daisy

    So… How’s it going people? Brand New. They have an album arriving Sept. 22nd. I’ll be getting it. mmmhmm. Apparently its been leaked for a while, so you can go online and get it now. (Thanks Jimmy) Get it. Listen.

  • Apollo Sunshine – “Money”

    I heard this song yesterday on our college radio station, and I fell in love with it. Isn’t it funny, how much we love money? Check out the video: imeem

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