Delightfully raw and raucous, Dirtfoot is described on their web site as “gypsy, punk, country, grumble boogie,” but really this is what Americana music is all about-the blending and melding of styles. There is no doubt at all about the energy that is generated by Dirtfoot’s music. Here on Cast My Plans from the bands 2011 long-player, Live and In Prison, that is certainly evident. One part movie short and two parts music video, Cast My Plans was recorded live at the Wade Correctional…
Read MoreStep back in time with the sound of Agent Ribbons. This female pop duo, captures the sounds of the 60’s (and before) in their simple, playful melodies, while retaining an element of current alt-pop fluffiness. It’s fun, and none too serious which is just fine. All of that is more than a little evident here on Oh La La, from 2010’s long-player, Chateau Crone. You can find out more information on Agent Ribbons by visiting their web site, which includes past and current…
Read MorePop soul diva Lianne La Havas is magical on Is Your Love Big Enough? from her 2012 long-player by the same name. Lianne’s voice soars, it swoops, it vibrates in every direction. This is rhythmical party music to keep your head bobbing and weaving and your feet moving. Amazingly fun music! You can find more information on Lianne La Havas by visiting her web site, which includes all social and store links. Check out this amazing singer now! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreIntro I’m behind. Usually have this post up and running around the first of the month, but I’ve been busy. Go figure! Sometimes it’s hard to maintain a writing hobby when you are a busy network administrator. So what’s with music this month? What kind of words of wisdom do I have? Not much, actually. Let’s just say that I’m going to rehash an old point – Marketing. Music Marketing It’s a rare artists that I come across which has all of the bells and whistles in their marketing campaign. This month I’m going to highlight what I believe are absolute necessities…
Read MoreOn August 21 2012, after a long wait for fans, Finish pop duo Eva & Manu released their self-titled long-player in digital format (Spotify and i-Tunes) to European customers. On August 23, the physical CD was made available through European online resource Record Shop X for all customers willing to pay the import fee (me for sure!). For followers of this blog, you will recall Eva & Manu from previous posts in January 2012, and again in February 2012. The song Forgive…
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