Searching out the forgotten frequencies
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Spitalfield – “Better Than Knowing Where You Are”
This is a band I discovered while listening to Pandora one afternoon. This is the title track off their third album. Check out their MySpace [audio:http://audiopoop.derek-olson.com.s3.amazonaws.com/05 Better Than Knowing Where You Are.mp3]
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AMFM – “Disney Girls (1957)”
This is one I’ve had sitting on my hard drive for awhile. See what you think. [audio:http://audiopoop.derek-olson.com.s3.amazonaws.com/DisneyGirls(1957).mp3]
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I’m Back In The Saddle Again
I got back from Mexico a few short weeks ago. It’s been forever since I last posted, so i thought I would make it up to you with this fantastic song by Johnny Rodriguez – ‘Ridin My Thumb To Mexico’ I wouldn’t mind doing that myself… Maybe next summer.
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36 Crazyfists – “Only A Year Or So…”
This band has been in constant rotation on my iPod. Make sure to check out their other stuff. This song is obviously concerning the Iraq war and the soldiers involved. It has an interesting dialogue […]
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Brazil – “Hostage”
This is the first track off Brazil’s 2004 release, A Hostage and the Meaning of Life. They are with Fearless Records, a company that has fostered some great bands. [audio:01 A Hostage.mp3] BrazilTheBand.com and on myspace
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Anatomy Of A Ghost – “Streetlights, Empty Wells”
Anatomy Of A Ghost = Good Stuff. They have one album. The band was started in 2002 and deliminated in 2004. Two of the members went on to be in the group ‘Portugal. The Man.’ This is one of my favorite tracks off their one album, Evanesce. [audio:04 Streetlights Empty Wells.mp3]
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Coldplay – “Brothers and Sisters”
This song is the title track from Colplay’s 1999 EP. brothers and sisters unite its the time of your lives its the time of your lives [audio:01 Brothers And Sisters.mp3]
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Superstar (Acoustic) – Lupe Fiasco feat Matthew Santos
I’m really excited about this one, I know you will like it. If you are a living, breathing person, chances are you have heard the song “Superstar.” Here it is on acoustic. [audio:Superstar Acoustic.mp3] Wanna watch the video? Go to the YouTube.
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Bucky Pizzarelli and Frank Vignola – “Moonglow”
This little gem of a jazz guitar album was released in 2005. This is the title track from the album. IMHO, this is some the most beautiful jazz to hit my earbuds. See what you think: [audio:06 Moonglow.mp3] Bucky Pizzarelli plays on his signature seven-string Benedetto guitar. Frank Vignola also has a nice signature guitar […]
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Destroyer – “Painter In Your Pocket”
This is Destroyer, the creation of Dan Bejar. He is Canadian. I want to know what you think about it. I would tell you what I think. But not right now. So for now, listen: [audio:04 Painter in Your Pocket.mp3] Check out Destroyer’s MySpace.
Got any book recommendations?