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Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. – “Somebody To Love Me” feat. Boy George + Andrew Wyatt

Liz — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:09:12 +0000

I can’t help but picture Boy George handcuffing an escort to his bed, but perhaps this is his redemption song…?

maybe, maybe not – regardless, Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. (feat. Boy George & Andrew Wyatt) make it look so easy. Some good composition right here, and equally good delivery.

Jerry Fuentes in San Antonio Express Weekender

Liz — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:56:42 +0000

Check out Jim Beal‘s profile on Jerry Fuentes in this weekend’s edition of the San Antonio Express.

It seems Jerry’s well on his way to being a veteran and he’s only in his 30s! Here’s to all the authentic songwriters still taking it out on the road.

If you’re in San Antonio check out Jerry at Jack’s Patio Bar TONIGHT!

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Bonnie Whitmore adds MS review to MySpace!

Liz — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:37:54 +0000

Nashville’s Bonnie Whitmore took to our live review of her 11th Street Bar performance that was featured in the November issue of Caught in the Carousel.

Major thanks to Bonnie for the support!

Check her out with the Pretty Pennies (which includes her equally amazing sister, Eleanor Whitmore and NYC’s Leslie Mendelson) WEDNESDAY night @ 11th Street Bar.

Kanye West and Spike Jonze make a short film

Liz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:09:07 +0000

It had to be taken down, so this isn’t the best quality, but it’s worth a watch.

: Screenshot from Vimeo

Sorry, I know a lot of people hate on Kanye; however, you need to respect a person for being so honest about their seemingly self-destructive ways. People don’t bare enough soul these days, so I personally think this is refreshing.

La Roux – Colourless Colour

Liz — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:33:17 +0000

Just watch this, because damn … it’s on point.

Music Soldiers review of The Lovemakers featured on Groovemine

Liz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:54:59 +0000

Check, check, check it out. On the “Rants&Raves” homepage!

Bring it!

Check out Groovemine the best of everything indie & DIY

Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Mr. Hudson

Liz — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:06:52 +0000

I’m a sucker for really sick-tastic creative collaborations. And yes, I’m into the hype that is Jay-Z’s newest release, and Kanye’s last release, for that matter. And now, I’m looking forward to Mr. Hudson’s upcoming release, Straight No Chaser. Not sure when it’s released in the US, but looks like it’s pegged for an October 19th release in the UK.

I’ve re-discovered Mr. Hudson on Jay-Z’s new track “Young Forever” on The Blueprint 3. (Mr. Hudson was featured on “Paranoid” on Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak, which I also became intensely dedicated to.)

There’s something about successful, cross-genre collaborations that catches and keeps my attention. I could get used to this.

MR HUDSON [FEAT KANYE WEST] – SUPERNOVA from MrHudson on Vimeo.

Micachu & The Shapes

Liz — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:06:56 +0000

Bjork just premiered this England-based artist’s video, “Turn Me Well,” on her site. Well now, doesn’t it help to have friends in high places…?!

All joking aside, though, Mica Levi deserves the promotion. She invented her own instrument for goodness’ sake!

Neutral Milk Hotel – “Two-Headed Boy”

Liz — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:07:20 +0000

The audio on this live video is not bad. This is one of my more favorite videos to watch because you know it’s something that may be done again, but only in variation. Check, check, check it.

It’s long, but worth it.

The Renniemesiter on You Tube

“Rocket man” — My Morning Jacket (Cover)…

Liz — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:42:25 +0000

Now this is some solid synching right here.

The only thing good about having to go beach-less this Labor Day weekend is finally taking the time to discover Californication.

Shown through the dedication of series creator Tom Kapinos and music supervisors Budd Carr and Nora Felder, the cast and staff have certainly created a “musical arc” for the show for which I can’t thank them enough.

Finally, I can justify having that perfect fantasy soundtrack that I pretend follows me daily.

(My Morning Jacket cover of Elton John’s “Rocket Man” – features on the Pilot Episode of Californication)

Here’s some info on the series “track pack” and “evolving soundtrack.” While I’m definitely digging the soundtrack Temptation: Music From the Showtime Series Californication, there’s nothing like seeing it paired to Duchovny’s strangely familiar struggle through the daily life of someone whose work represents his life and whose life represents his work.