This recently came across my desk and I like their sound. I thought you might as well. Scottish four-piece, Tango In The Attic have just released the video for their new single “Mona Lisa Overdrive” Press Release: “Mona Lisa Overdrive” is Tango in the Attic’s second single from...
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Album Name: Stratospherical Artist: Black Fortress of Opium Year/Label: 2012 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Black Fortress of Opium follows an impressive debut with an equally deft sophomore album. Ajda Snyder is an impassioned frontwoman, then...
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So these guys came across my desk recently and I listened to the song Young Guns and it’s really great! Check them out! They’re coming to Minneapolis next month (I can’t go, but I hope you can!) They have an EP coming out called...
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Album Name: Teasing Nature Artist: Eatliz Year/Label: 2012 / Anova Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Israel’s Eatliz is an innovative rock band fronted by the excellent singer Lee Triffon....
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Album Name: On a Shingle Near Yapton Artist: David Francis Year/Label: 2011 / Monochrome Museum Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell I’ve reviewed David Francis in the past, and his new album is a strong effort. He has a singular style and a way with...
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Album Name: Worship Artist: Ane Brun (Ft Jose Gonzales) Year/Label: 2012 / Ais This single and the album it’s from are not available freely in the US, but here’s her iTunes link for when it is. In the UK try this In the meantime,...
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Single Name: Cold Artist: Blood Red Shoes Year/Label: 2012 / Operative Music Review by David Adair A Katie-Jane Garside vocal crawl creeps up behind biting guitars, thrusting percussion and the growling backing touch of Steven Ansell, ‘Cold’. It represents a step into...
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(but she’s not coming here *sadface*) Sarah McLachlan is teaming up with to offer fans access to fantastic seats and a special meet & greet opportunity to benefit the Sarah McLachlan School of Music and its mission to bring music education to young...
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Album Name: Mooniture Artist: Anna Atkinson Year/Label: 2012 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Anna Atkinson makes thoughtful, lovely music on this album. The opening title song is dreamy and reminds me of Sarah McLachlan early on....
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Album Name: ‘Dougou Bada (Feat. Santi Gold) Artist: Amadou & Mariam Year/Label: 2012 / Because Music Amadou & Mariam Store Review by David Adair A lost and lonesome acoustic trickle flows into a churning guitar grind paves the way for expressive, tribal vocals provided...
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You all saw Lex Land on The Voice last night right? I just knew Blake would like her! I’m just a little worried that he has so many good quirky girls that she might have trouble getting past them all. I dunno. She’s fabulous...
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So Katie Herzig is going on tour, I told you that yesterday. But touring with her is this guy, Andy Davis. I had not heard of him before, but now I really want to see the show when it comes to Minneapolis. He’s hilarious....
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I posted about Debbie Miller and now I’m able to share a free download with you. Inch By Inch is the debut single from her upcoming sophomore effort, Measures & Waits; which will be out March 27th (I know I’m...
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Katie Herzig is going on tour with a full band! I saw her on Cayamo a few years back and she was fantastic. One of my favorite artists of the whole cruise. And also her album, is on sale for $5 at Amazon! Tour...
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MARCH 27-APRIL 1, 2012, THE 7TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL INCLUDES LITERARY AND CULINARY EVENTS, AS WELL AS COMEDIANS DAVID CROSS, JON BENJAMIN, JON GLASER AND MORE Tuesday, February 7, 2012- Iowa City, IA – The seventh annual Mission Creek Festival returns March 27-April 1, 2012....
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From her press release: “Miller, a classically trained pianist who studied under a Julliard alumna for ten years, began her career in the Brooklyn and East Village music scenes in 2007. With song topics ranging from love to bathroom graffiti, Miller’s music oscillates flawlessly...
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Recently Anna Maria reviewed Allison’s Invention’s new album, . Now Allison is offering a free download of the title track for the month of February via . As an extra gift, those interested in downloading the rest of the...
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Passing Mt. Satu is set for a US release on March 13th, 2012. From the press release: “Passing Mt. Satu, Solander’s new album, was recorded and mixed in the compact darkness of Swedish winter by Emil Isaksson at Studio Möllan in Malmö and released...
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Sea Of Bees is set to release her sophomore album, Orangefarben, on May 1st on Team Love Records in the U.S. To share the news, Julie Ann Bee is offering up as a free download. “Live At The Hangar – 5.3.11″ captures an intimate...
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Album Name: Heart Like Feathers Artist: Robert Deeble Year/Label: 2012 / Mind Bomb Publishing/ Dead Letter Records This album is not out but can be pre-ordered from site. Check the links below too, might be available there in time. [Download at...
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