Spree Wilson | The Never Ending Now

Believe it or not, Spree Wilson is a rapper with an acoustic guitar.




This album is free on his website:
http://www.spreewilson.com/music/never-ending-now-mixtape

Phil Ade | The Letterman | Borderline

Rashad & Confidence | The Element of Surprise

Finally! An awesome hip hop album that eschews profanity! And it's not Christian hip hop. When this hits the stores I shall buy it.

Have You Ever Heard of an Electric Cello?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR94NDIfGmA&feature=player_detailpage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfRtPbBFoGg&feature=player_detailpage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRVvFYppU0w&feature=player_detailpage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgAlQuqzl8o&feature=player_detailpage

These guys I am pretty sure are L.D.S. and are from southern Utah. They are just fun to listen to. They have several other videos.

Ronald Jenkees | Disorganized Fun | Guitar Sound

To be honest I am really tired of electronic music, especially instrumental electronic music. This homeboy is crazy good, though. After watching his videos I think he's autistic or something, or maybe just a creeper. But his talent is undeniable. This song is called "Guitar Sound." I can't believe he does this on a keyboard.

Here's a cover of the song with an actual guitar (also available for purchase).

M83 | Hurry Up We're Dreaming | Midnight City

Magic Man| Monster

I know I have promoted this band before but I just hope everyone realizes how great they are.  And their album is free online!! the video is dumb so just listen.

Wilco is my new favorite band

Wilco

Kitchen Clean | Can't Stop Won't Stop

I was looking for this song on YouTube and it came with this video. I like both. The chorus is sweet.

Ten Feet Deep | Worry Out

Here's a quality, unsigned band from NYC. I found this video to be quite entertaining. I like bands with a live sound for some reason.

Danny! | After the Love Has Gone

Don't judge by the cover. This album and Charm are dope. Too bad this is the only clean song on either album! How angry that makes me! Why do rappers have to ruin songs with just one naughty word?

The Shins| Nothing at All

I know you all probably already listen to The Shins, but this is probably my favorite song of theirs, but I have no idea what album it is on.

Another Awesome Song By Those King Singers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrXJnMvg9uI&feature=player_detailpage

Josh's New Favorite Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANIj1wfMuK4&feature=player_detailpage

Common Market | Escaping Arkham

Chris Merritt | Pixie and the Bear | North

Probably my favorite Chris Merritt song:
http://www.thesixtyone.com/s/thfjjqji73j/

Blue Scholars | Blue Scholars | Sagaba

Dope song. I'm still trying to figure out what the lyrics mean, but I think this song's about a guy who convinces his friend (Sagaba) to give up smoking. And we can all relate to that. Who the heck is named Sagaba?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbziavrLrds
Warning: this album isn't labeled as explicit, but most of the songs are (except the one you're going to listen to).

Blu | Standing With Giants | Anythin 5

I used to think the British hip hop scene was a joke, but I'm starting to change my mind.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB-JcUXy9c4

Mycle Wastman | The Beautiful Stay

Classic soul/R&B. Dude has an amazing voice, but might be a tool. However, you MUST listen to the song "You're The Only One."
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/myclewastman

Nealiette | Children of the Sky

As far as jazz vocalists go, I don't think they get better than Terri Simpson. Plus this band has a great live sound. I'm starting to listen to a lot of soul these days. Maybe I'm moody or something.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nealiette

Be Arthur | Welcome to the Ongoing

Holy smokes, this band is amazing. Jazz rocks my world. Why does this band not exist on the world wide web? I know nothing about them.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bearthur

Andy Allo | Unfresh

Genre: Urban/R&B/Soul. This chic is stinkin' amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3zkE5xfD3k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Rb03TWi1Ak&feature=related
(Ignore her scandalous outfit.)

Rogue Wave

I know they are kinda an old band, but I got into them recently.  Other songs i like by them are Seconds (a U2 cover i think). Or Publish my Love.

Flying Machines | On a Whim

Flying Machines is like a more serious version of Chris Merritt. Lead guitarist blows my mind. Wow.
thesixtyone.com/s/tTbJZC8uU3J/
thesixtyone.com/s/tTbJZC8uU3J/#/s/HIRSOX4U62R/

Chris Merritt | Pixie and the Bear | Madison

thesixtyone.com/chrismerritt/

After listening to all four of Chris Merritt's albums I am convinced he is the best musician in the world. No one can match his song-writing ability.

Raashan Ahmad | For What You've Lost | Sunshine

This song's got a great 70's sound. Raashan seems like a happy dude. If you pay attention you might notice a Lupe Fiasco reference. Other notable tracts from this album: In Love With Wax, Beautiful Ugly, Pain On Black. As is typical of good albums, this one was not released in the United States. Anyone got $40?

Passion Pit

I know hipsters rave about this band and I don't know how much i like all their songs. But  Little Secrets is dang good. You don't have to watch the video, but you should definately listen.

Crown City Rockers | Earth Tones

This is, at least in my opinion, one of the best hip-hop albums of all time. Old school (yet futuristic), groovy, and clean. Extremely hard to find, though. Don't worry, I'll give y'all the CD when I see ya, whenever that is. Live hip-hop is way underrated. I don't know why CCR and The Roots aren't more popular.

youtube.com/watch?v=fXtJRv36ttU
youtube.com/watch?v=r2x08jEzQUM&feature=related
youtube.com/watch?v=1b3w95pwX4g&feature=related
youtube.com/watch?v=ecpqZte8nTQ
youtube.com/watch?v=GzCn4UFyUi4

Act of Congress | Declaration | She Knows Her Way Around

Very good progressive bluegrass/acoustic band. Must listen to this.

youtube.com/watch?v=gGfu-pjyw4U&feature=related

Becca you might want to check out an artist named Clara C. She's this tiny Asian chic with an amazing voice. Sings folk. Way too girly for me, but I think you might like it.

Company of Thieves | Tourniquet | Infect the Youth

Too bad Company of Thieves' acoustic EP was never fully released.

youtube.com/watch?v=6vague6JnVE

Company of Thieves | Ordinary Riches

Michael, I started listening to Company of Thieves after your blog post and they're my new favorite band. Ordinary Riches is a phenomenal album. It's nice to hear a band with a female vocalist every now and then. Her voice definitely fits the band's style.

I'm sure Michael has already heard this song, but for those of you who haven't check out "Oscar Wilde."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_slOp6yhjQ&ob=av2e

Raphael Saadiq | Instant Vintage

So this album is almost a decade old, but it's one of my favorites. Raphael Saadiq was a member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, if you know who they are. Anyway, if you like neo soul you'll like this album. It was nominated for a Grammy, not that anyone cares.

Here's one of my favorite tracks: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGLlok6jDNY

Company of Theives

http://vimeo.com/27688035

Jem

Songs: They, Its Amazing


Other band: No Doubt. Pretty much only ever made two good songs:
Don't Speak, Its My Life

Mostly for Bec I think

City and Colour, Album: Little Hell
-Really chill Canadian with a great a voice

Songs: Fragile Bird
We Found Eachother in the Dark

Imagine Dragons

Michael and Becca, have you heard of these guys? A roommate told me about them two years ago, but I forgot to check them out. Boy have I been missing out. They're based out of Provo, so I don't know how I missed them. Imagine Dragons has a concert scheduled for September 2nd. I would go if I was there.

myspace.com/imaginedragons/music

Bill Whithers

Use me.

Polaris at Noon (more dance-rock!)

Like Two Door Cinema Club and Shiny Toy Guns? Then you have to check out Polaris at Noon!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j004v5KN5a0&feature=related

Here's one review of the EP, "En Pointe":

The man behind rock-dance band Polaris at Noon, Jason Suwito, is like a mad musical scientist. He mixes, produces, performs, writes and does just about everything else that goes into making music. Luckily, he does it well, resulting in an insanely unique and catchy blend of rock and electronica that is both hypnotizing and entertaining.

Unsurprisingly, Suwito was the sole mastermind behind the album, which is heavily influenced by 1980s pop. Each of the five tracks has that 1980s overly dramatic feel to it, and without further embellishment by Suwito, would probably leave listeners feeling a little deprived. Despite looking to the past for his inspiration, Suwito is by no means an unoriginal copycat. Polaris at Noon has managed to take that dated sound and infuse it with a creative version of indie dance music. “En Pointe’s” opening track, “Red,” is a piano/keyboard-driven pop-rock track. Suwito establishes that he has more than just mixing talents on the song, showing that he’s capable of pulling off some strong and anthemic vocals.

Although Polaris at Noon’s music contains elements of rock, “En Pointe” is more a dance album than anything. Tracks “Far Away” and “On” are hypnotic and upbeat. The tracks conjure up visions of dancing masses under strobe lights and swirling disco balls. The fact that Polaris at Noon’s music can inspire such a vision with just a listen says a lot about Suwito’s capabilities as a musician.

Best folk album ever, and I don't even like folk

Stornoway: Beachcomber's Windowsill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiLO4qPkA64&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9hjTZFeSW4

Ramy Gamal: Malish Da3wa Behad

Man, do I love contemporary Arab pop. Good job, Ramy Gamal.

http://www.6arabyon.com/musicplayer.asp?songid=173768

NazcarNation: Beeswax

This song comes highly recommended from yours truely.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D75e3VO4jGw

Some good rap songs

deltron zero: mastermind, 3030

lupe fiasco: paris, tokyo

the hush sound

You boys are too refined

Everything Everything: Man Alive

Everything Everything's debut LP, Man Alive, is very weird and very awesome. One reviewer writes that "Man Alive is jacked up with bizarre key changes, superfluous time-signature switches, electro noodling, and half-rap lyrics delivered in run-on melodies." Now that's what I'm talking about.

Gorilaz: Plastic Beach

The whole album is probably my favorite right now. Good songs are: Empire ants(listen to the whole song), melancholy hill

Jamie Coolum

Don't stop the music : remake

The October Game

My favorite band for the past few months has been The October Game. The October Game is an alternative/folk/americana/indie band from London, UK. Their LP Wildblood was released on February 22, 2010.


One review describes Wildblood as "lovingly constructed, technically flawless and at times fairly remarkable." I would describe it as "stinkin' amazing." The lead singer's voice is distinctly British, but the band's sound is American (think Counting Crows). However, the band employs a range of instruments, even didgeridoos, which makes its sound unique.

My favorite tracks are "Right On Time," "Concrete," "Greenbacks," and "Something Wrong," although I like all the songs. Family, this album is absolutely incredible, even inspring. I listen to the whole thing every day, no joke. I'm recommending it to everyone in the family.

www.myspace.com/theoctobergame

The Golden Age

by The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

New Band for Michael/Chris/Daniel

Michael/Chris/Daniel, I am poisitive you will like the latest album from Line of Fire.


They're a melodic rock band. I would describe their sound as a cross between Boston and Journey: chock-full of guitar harmonies and powerful vocals. I actually like their first album, "Line of Fire," even more than "Momentum."