Tonight when I got home from work, I realized that it had been a little while since I’d read my Collected Sounds email. To the tune of over 300 unread emails. None of it spam. So as I was plodding through it, I saw this gem! If you’re a fan of Vienna’s already you...
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Came across this today for my European friends… The PR says, “She had some frequent flyer miles to use, so Aimee is coming back to Europe this fall, including Germany, Portugal and the UK, with a few more dates still to be added (keep...
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Album Name: Papermaps Artist: Papermaps Year/Label: 2013 / Sparks Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Papermaps used to be known as Ex-Po and their new name reflects a sound that’s as fresh as can be. Opener Angela is a...
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I know I’ve been absent lately, but this came across my desk today. I knew Robyn Hitchcock had a new album coming out (I just downloaded it yesterday) and I’ve been looking forward to it. I also am going to see him on Friday...
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Two of my favorite things…shelter pets and cute boys who play sweet music. Share on Facebook
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I just saw that Sarah Blasko has a new album out!! It’s not really released in the US yet so it costs a ftorune, but if you want it, (note: if you have Adblock you won’t see the link to buy...
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Album Name: Grinmace Artist: Peter Lacey Year/Label: 2012 / Pink Hedgehog Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Peter Lacey has made a new ep that sounds summery despite the season. ‘In a Golden State of Mind’ is a Beach Boys-like pop...
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Album Name: Sensual Journeys Artist: Fiona Joy Hawkins Year/Label: 2012 / Little Harley Music Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Pianist Fiona Joy Hawkins has made several nice albums and this new effort is...
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Hi there, Some of you may remember that I reviewed Andrea Perry’s album, River of Stars back in 2006 (oh man, does time ever fly!). It was on my Best Of… list for that year. I loved that album, still do. ....
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This band’s press release showed up in my inbox, I took a listen and I really liked it. So I thought you might too. “Playboy School takes no sides, incorporating the danceability of the beloved Friday night DJ set with showmanship that inspires nostalgia...
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Here’s a video for your listening and viewing pleasure! I love the retro look and sound of this. When she sent this to me, she was excited have had 43k views. when I first looked it was over 160K! So obviously I am not...
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Another new one for me (she’s been around awhile, how did I not know this?) This is Dana Falconberry. Her music is described as “orchestral pop-folk” and I’d say, judging by this song, that’s pretty accurate. It’s lovely. She has a very sweet voice....
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I love it when I have slow work days and can catch up on Collected Sounds stuff. Man, I wish I could do this full time…*sigh* Here’s another new discovery: The band is called Hidden Orchestra. This is just beautiful stuff. I really really...
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There’s something about this voice that grabs me. Plus he dances cute. Listen at Press release: Rising London quintet Years & Years are set to release their irresistible debut single “I Wish I Knew” on September 24th through the Good Bait imprint. Intricately...
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Here’s another one that came to me recently that I liked. They remind me of the band fun. Recent Hopeless Records signees, For The Foxes have been delivering their own unique brand of pop rock ever since their inception in 2007. Embracing elements from...
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I’ve been going through my emails (a bit overwhelming, I must say) and I found some gems. I’ll be posting them in the coming days… Here’s today’s: The band is called Cats Park. Face the Future – EP by Cats Park Share on Facebook
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Brooke Waggoner is releasing a new record and Rolling Stone is offering the new single as a
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I had a spare moment this morning and hopped on to Reddit. There was a post from someone in Michigan who “accidentally” became a DJ and was looking for submissions. So a bunch of bands responded. I clicked on a few and gave a...
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Hi kids I announced this on Facebook already, but Ben Arthur will be returning to Collected Sounds living room stage, and we couldn’t be more excited! October 19, 2012. (there’s an error on the Paste list, the Minneapolis and Shoreview concerts are taking place...
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