…Taylor Swift? Yep. Her 1989 album sold 34,000 copies on vinyl, more than any other release current or gold. Here’s the full list via Billboard. 1. Taylor Swift, 1989 (34,000) 2. Sufjan Stevens,
Read MoreListen as Father John Misty takes on “Heart-Shaped Box.” The first time I heard it, the lyrics seemed to take on a whole new meaning. Brilliant. Full details at The NME. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/191069898″
Read MoreFather John Misty (Joshua Tillman to his mom) is indie artist and former member of Fleet Foxes. He’s just joined the ranks of Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga and Madonna by releasing
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Juliette Jagger once again passes final judgement on the dozens of music submissions that came in over the past week. Keep ’em coming. Just be aware that only a few artists/tracks make it through the double-filter review process. – AC
Artist: The Zolas, “Knot in My Heart”
Album: Ancient Mars
This song smells like love in your youth and awkward intrigue all wrapped up in great lines like “I feel my joints when your weather shifts.”
Sounds like: Wordsmiths.
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Read MoreAnother week, another series of long-distance plane trips. I’m currently in London, about to leave to watch the Happy Mondays soundcheck before their gig tonight at Brixton Academy. This should be interesting.
Like I’ve said before, the long hours aloft have allowed me time to listen to plenty of new music. Here’s this week’s round of recommendations. A full playlist is available following the jump.
Mediazoic helps me with this. You can listen using the player below or anytime using the player in the right-hand column.
Read MoreThe flood of cool new music just won’t stop. Along with everything submitted for review (check everything that’s ever made the cut here), the Top 11 offers a chance for you to sample interesting material from around the world.
You can listen by clicking the player below. Details on what you’ll find in the stream are available after the jump. As always, this service is provided by Mediazoic.
Read MoreWhat national cuisines are judged to be the best in the world? There’s been a survey. (Hint: Not Canada. Or France.) Meanwhile, here’s what’s happening in music new for December 26, 2023. BONUS:
Read More[The final(?) show by the Tragically Hip has moved many a fan to do some reminiscing and soul-searching. Here’s an example from reader Victor Bigio. The video below is the ovation for Gord
Read More…all of Metallica. In a change from previous years when it’s been a single person (Ozzy, Josh Homme, Dave Grohl), Record Store Day 2016 has a group ambassador. They’ve prepared a video, too.
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