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Free MP3 Download: Trenchtown, “Waves”
Sep 21, 2011 6:04 PM by Staff
Veterans of a pair of Van’s Warped Tours and favorites of the LA underground, Trenchtown grab punk, rock and reggae and turn it into their own unique blend of power pop.
Montgomery Gentry: Free MP3 Download Of “Where I Come From”
Sep 13, 2011 6:13 PM by Staff
Back in 2000, on the strength of their debut album Tattoos and Scars Montgomery Gentry swiped the CMA award for Duo of the Year from country legends Brooks and Dunn – no small feat considering Brooks and Dunn had won the award for eight consecutive years. Since then, the duo of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry have release five more studio albums and are on the verge of releasing their sixth this fall.
Free MP3 Download Of “Gone Away” From The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson
Sep 1, 2011 6:02 PM by Staff
For those who know little of Rich Robinson, he’s one of the two brothers who founded the Black Crowes some thirty years ago. He’s also worked on a variety of other projects over the years including his new solo album, Through a Crooked Sun, which was released just a few days ago. Let’s have ourselves a little taste with “Gone Away.”
Bumbershoot 2011: Charles Bradley, Mavis Staples Among Roots, Jazz, And Soul Highlights
Aug 30, 2011 6:00 AM by Staff
As we noted yesterday, summer festival season is not over yet. Bumbershoot takes place this weekend in Seattle, and the lineup is again impressive.
Video: Thomas Dolby Talks Digital Music With CNET’s Buzz Out Loud
Jul 8, 2011 7:41 PM by Staff
In a video chat, Thomas Dolby talks about the future of digital music with the crew from CNET’s Buzz Out Loud.
On The Scene: The Musical Pedigree Of Sheffield Is Diverse And Fully Intact
Jun 30, 2011 12:21 AM by Staff
Sheffield might not be one of the UK’s best-known cities, but thanks to bands like Pulp, Def Leppard, Arctic Monkeys, ABC, and the Human League, its musical pedigree is up there with the greatest.
Animated Pop Video Made Using iPad Brushes App
Jun 27, 2011 5:36 PM by Staff
Interview With Jim James Of My Morning Jacket
Jun 27, 2011 6:00 AM by Staff
On the even of the release of Circuital, My Morning Jacket‘s brand-new album, we were able to ask leader singer and songwriter Jim James a few questions about his latest creation, the band’s process for writing and recording, his affection for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, vinyl, playing live, and how he feels about giving away songs for free.
Photo Gallery: My Morning Jacket Live In Oakland, Calif.
Jun 27, 2011 5:53 AM by Staff
Kentucky band My Morning Jacket is currently on tour promoting Circuital, the group’s brand-new album. You can grab a free download of the title track on MP3.com today; and while you listen, read a recent interview we did with lead singer/songwriter Jim James. The images here are from a June 24, 2011 show at the restored Fox Theater in Oakland, California. All photos by Josh Miller.
On The Scene: Manchester
Jun 21, 2011 6:00 AM by Staff
Long regarded as Britain’s ‘second city’, Manchester is the industrial capital of northern England. Famous for football, dreary weather, and a nasal accent that even fellow Brits mock, the city also has a musical lineage that stretches back decades.
