Posted in indie music, music, tagged Alice Peacock on March 31, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Here’s the latest of indie musicians to hit it big with song placement into a commercial. This time it’s Alice Peacock, born and raised in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and now practicing her music out of Chicago.
A good friend of mine introduced me to Alice back in 2001, or so and I’ve followed her [...]
Posted in indie music, music, tagged Ingrid Michaelson on March 30, 2008 | No Comments »
Lyrics:
She says you’re a masochist for falling for me,
So roll up your sleeves.
And I think that I like her, ‘cuz she tells me things I don’t want to hear,
Medicinal tongue in my ear.
When will it stop? When will it stop?
When will I feel all soft on the inside?
When will I feel all soft on [...]
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 indie music, music, tagged Alexi Murdoch, The Laramie Project on March 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Lyrics:
Well I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
Yes I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
With my brother standing by
With my brother standing by
I said Brother, you know you know
It’s a long road we’ve been walking on
Brother you know it is you know it is
Such a long [...]
Posted in indie music, music, tagged BoDeans on March 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I just picked up the latest release from the Wisconsin-based BoDeans (and while the band may have formed in Milwaukee, those of us in Minnesota basically claim this group as ours). This band has been around for two decades and the latest music they offer on the CD, “Still” proves the group still has what [...]
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, 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 indie music, music, women, tagged Missy Higgins, music on January 2, 2008 | No Comments »
A friend suggested I give a listen to this singer/songwriter from Australia. This song, “Don’t Ever,” is just one of many beautifully written and performed songs out there. I’ll be looking more up on iTunes soon.
Lyrics:
Let’s take a train to anywhere
I want to feel the [...]
Posted in indie music, music, tagged Cyndi Lauper, Quietdrive on January 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
For my first post of 2008, here’s a tune from a Minneapolis group that continues to gain traction around the U.S. This is an excellent cover of Cyndi Lauper’s ’80s original. And, the vid is from a performance at 1st Ave.
Lyrics:
Lying in my bed
I hear the clock tick
And think of you
Caught up in circles
Confusion is [...]
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 [...]
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