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New Vienna Teng…yep, you heard me!

May 9, 2013
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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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Aimee Mann Announces Fall European Tour

May 9, 2013
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Aimee Mann Announces Fall European Tour

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 your fingers crossed Luxembourg!)” 11/7/13 Cassa da Musica Porto Portugal...
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Album Review: Papermaps by Papermaps

March 23, 2013
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Album Review: Papermaps by Papermaps

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 glorious pop song with an urgent delivery by singer Dean...
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New Robyn Hitchcock!

March 10, 2013
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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 at The Current’s Wits series. But it appears that Robyn...
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Happy Sunday

February 3, 2013
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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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New Sarah Blasko

February 2, 2013
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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 below) She’s also embarking on a European Tour Tuesday 9...
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Ep Review: Grinmace by Peter Lacey

January 2, 2013
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Ep Review: Grinmace by Peter Lacey

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 tune with some cool harmonies. “The Time of Our Life”...
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Album Review: Sensual Journeys by Fiona Joy Hawkins

December 27, 2012
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Album Review: Sensual Journeys by Fiona Joy Hawkins

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 an equally fine effort. Opener Contemplating is a nice, slow...
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Andrea Perry Kickstarter

November 12, 2012
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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. . Well, she’s getting ready to record a new album and...
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Discovery: Playboy School

October 25, 2012
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Discovery: Playboy School

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 for a rock and roll era long past. With the...
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