Posted in alternative music, indie music, music, rock and roll, tagged Jason Mraz on March 18, 2008 | 3 Comments »
It’s been a long time Mr. A to Z. Fans have been waiting.
Lyrics:
Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you’re so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
And now I’m trying to get back
Before the cool done run out
I’ll be giving it my bestest
Nothing’s [...]
Posted in alternative music, indie music, music, television, tagged Landon Pigg on March 4, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Okay, here’s another song made popular by a DeBeers diamond television commercial.
Seems artists have figured out how to mass market themselves on the tails of major companies. Landon Pigg’s “Coffee Shop,” is a catchy little tune. Enjoy!
http://musicbox.sonybmg.com/videos/landon-pigg/falling-in-love-at-a-coffee-shop
Lyrics:
I think that possibly, maybe I’m fallin’ for you
Yes, there’s a chance that I’ve fallen quite hard over [...]
Posted in alternative music, music, tagged Paolo Nutini on February 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
A co-worker shared a live version of this song with me recently and, while Mr. Nutini, is still a very young artist, he’s got some skillz and sings this version with the same emotion and strength that a David Gray, John Mayer or Jason Mraz would give.
Lyrics:
Slow down, lie down
Remember it’s just you and me
Don’t [...]
Posted in alternative music, music, tagged road trip on February 13, 2008 | No Comments »
“Everything,” by Alanis Morissette became a favorite road trip song of mine when it was first released. Lots of folks hammer Alanis for “Ironic.” I think it’s ironic that I like cycling and, in fact, their are cyclists in this video (and if someone can name the cycling crew that makes its cameo appearance [...]
Posted in alternative music, music, tagged Bon Iver, Justin Vernon, Wisconsin on February 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Here’s a Song for Saturday from Wisconsin native, Justin Vernon who formed Bon Iver. The song, Skinny Love, is from his new album “For Emma, Forever Ago,” available on Feb. 19. The group starts its tour next week, so watch for them at small venues near you. The guy’s lyrical ability is pretty amazing.
Lyrics
Come on [...]
Posted in alternative music, music, tagged Alice Peacock, Tim Finn on February 4, 2008 | 3 Comments »
If, like me, you cut your teeth on groups like the Split Enz and Crowded House in the ’80s, then you’ll appreciate Tim Finn’s latest solo effort, “Imaginary Kingdom,” available everywhere you buy CDs. Tonight, at a small 300-seat concert hall, Finn played for more than an hour. He sang many of the favorites [...]
Posted in alternative music, indie music, music, tagged tunes on January 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Lyrics:
Come on, come on
Put your hands into the fire
Explain, explain
As I turn and meet the power
This time, this time
Turning white and senses dire
Pull up, pull up
From one extreme to another
From the summer to the spring
From the mountain to the air
From Samaritan to sin
And it’s waiting on the end
Come on, come on
Put your hands into [...]
Posted in alternative music, indie music, music, tagged Brandi Carlile on November 18, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Brandi Carlile has made this song, by legendary songwriter, singer and poet, Leonard Cohen, her anthem of sorts - closing her shows with one of the best covers of all time. Stick with this ’til the end, when she clearly shows her range and talent.
Lyrics
Now, I’ve heard there is a secret chord
That [...]
Posted in alternative music, indie music, music, rock and roll, tagged Cities 97 on November 15, 2007 | 3 Comments »
The new Cities 97 Sampler CD is out…errr…well, it was out this morning at 8 a.m. You can see all the artists and songs on Volume 19 of this CD (all exclusive performances) by clicking the link above.
For those readers living outside of the Twin Cities metro area, Cities 97 is an FM radio [...]
Posted in alternative music, indie music, movies on November 3, 2007 | 3 Comments »
When I first heard Colbie Caillat’s “Bubbly,” I kind of thought, ugh - another pop princess wannabe. Her next song, “The Little Things,” which will be included on the Cities 97 Sampler, Volume 19 CD (available on Nov. 15), has a bit more meaning and shows Caillat’s vast talent.
But of her songs getting airplay, “Realize” [...]
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