As some of you might remember, Anne Heaton played a house concert at Collected Sounds awhile ago. ( Well, I’m excited to let you know that she’s got a new album coming out next month. It’s called Honeycomb and you can preorder it here: ...
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Hi kids! Because of my post about Karoline Hausted last month, I got an email from another Danish musician named Ida Gard. I took a listen/look today and she’s fantastic too! Well, if you know my penchant for Scandinavian pop music this really should not come a shock to you. You can watch the...
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This came across my “desk” today (well, I got to it today, anyway!) and I clicked on the link to the video then went about clearing out my inbox but as soon as she started singing I clicked back over to the YouTube tab and was mesmerized. Meet Marika Hackman… There’s a...
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Album Name: World’s End Amateur Melodramatic Society Ball Artist: Peter Lacey Year/Label: 2012 / Pink Hedgehog Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell I’ve reviewed several of Peter Lacey’s records and they’re always good. This new one has a fanciful title and some fun songs. The title song is...
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Hi there, I know it’s been awhile…so I was going through my Collected Sounds email (talk about overwhelming) and I found this gem!! I reviewed Karoline Hausted back in 2009 and really enjoyed it. Now she’s got a new album out. It is an album of songs written in Danish. She’s allowed me to...
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Album Name: Unchartered Territory Artist: Michele Ari Year/Label: 2012 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell After two previous eps, Michele Ari returns with an equally deft new effort. She plays emotionally charged rock and with great élan here. Opener Wounded Man has a great central riff, and a gorgeous...
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Album Name: We Are Not the Same Artist: Lux Year/Label: 2012 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell David Chandler and Leah Rosen are Lux and this is their debut album. It’s a pretty mixed bag of styles, but it all holds together well. Coroner’s Office is...
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I’ve been a fan of Tina Malia’s music since her first release., Shores of Avalon, was sent to me in the very early days of Collected Sounds. You can see She has a new album coming out this summer (2012) and I can’t wait to hear it. In the meantime, she’s...
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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 as now. Afyonkarahisar Battle Cry hails back to the bands’...
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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 “Spray Tan” and I’ll try and let you know when...
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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. Your House is a stunning song with some impressive guitar...
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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 words. Dream London is a fittingly dreamy effort, Francis’ vocal...
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Album Name: Worship Artist: Ane Brun (Ft Jose Gonzales) Year/Label: 2012 / Ais In the meantime, if you want to spend some dough*, you can: (*Or get someone to give it to you as a gift, as I did!–aal) Review by David Adair Slow stirring acoustic waves trickle into the sombre...
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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 a heavier direction for this maturing Brighton pair. The angelic...
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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 people through free music programs dedicated to inspiring confidence, creativity...
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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. Only a Fiddle is a slow yet tense song that...
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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 with equal measures of clarity, desperation and drama by Santi....
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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 and I hope she goes very far in this competition....
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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. Check out this video Share on Facebook
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