Category Archives: Alternative
Song of the Day: Ra Ra Riot – Can You Tell
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d post a lil’ love song to work those heart strings. “Can You Tell” is a single from the album “The Rhumb Line.” Ra Ra Riot, a Syracuse based band, released “The Rhumb … Continue reading
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Song of the Day: Band Of Horses – No One’s Gonna Love You
I heard Band Of Horses back in 2007 when they released their second album, “Cease to Begin,” which was recorded in North Carolina and featured their widely popular song, “Is There a Ghost” and also included a live cover of “Act Together,” … Continue reading
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CD Review: *Jupiter One*
*Jupiter One*- Sunshower Record Label: Rykodisc Release Date: September 15, 2009 If the name sounds familiar, thank Electronic Arts. After a successful launch of the self-titled release (Jupiter One) in 2008, Jupiter One spent the rest of the year in … Continue reading
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CD Review: *Motion City Soundtrack*
*Motion City Soundtrack*- My Dinosaur Life Record Label: Columbia Release Date: January 19, 2010 2010 looks to be a good year for Motion City Soundtrack. I first heard Motion City Soundtrack on the 2005 Nintendo Fusion Tour. Needless to say, … Continue reading
Filed under Alternative, Pop, Rock
CD Review: *We Know Mason*
*We Know Mason* – You Do Record Label: Danger Records Limited Release Date: December 18, 2008 You’ll swear that it’s Liam Gallagher. We Know Mason comes from Barry, South Wales, and—according to their website—they deliver “quick, dirty and bulls**t free … Continue reading
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Time to break out the Christmas playlist!
Every year around the beginning of November I start thinking about my Christmas playlist. I have to force myself to wait until after Thanksgiving to put up the tree and decorations, but more importantly I have to hold off on … Continue reading
Filed under Alternative, Folk, Indie, Pop, Pop-punk, Punk, Rock, Singer/ Songwriter
Happy Halloween!!
Happy Halloween everyone! In spirit of this spooky day, here are my favorite Halloween songs: – “Bad Moon Rising” Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Thriller” Michael Jackson – “Ghostbusters” Ray Parker – “Scooby-Doo Theme Song” The Hit Crew – “Monster Mash” Bobby “Boris” … Continue reading
Filed under Alternative, Electronica, Folk, Indie, Pop, Pop-punk, Punk, Rock, Singer/ Songwriter
