Debbie Miller freebie

February 24, 2012
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Debbie Miller freebie

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 looking forward to it!) Head on over to [her Bandcamp...
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Katie Herzig Tour

February 23, 2012
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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 Dates Tour # 1 February 24, Hi Tone, Memphis, TN...
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Mission Creek Festival

February 7, 2012
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Mission Creek Festival

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. Mission Creek Festival is a weeklong experience that takes over...
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Discovery: Debbie Miller

February 4, 2012
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Discovery: Debbie Miller

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 between folk-ish tunes on guitar and pounding numbers on the...
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Allison’s Invention update

February 3, 2012
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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 record can do so at the discounted price of $3.00,...
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Solander freebie

February 3, 2012
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Solander freebie

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 by the influential Swedish label A Tenderversion Recording. “It is...
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Sea Of Bees…for free!

February 3, 2012
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Sea Of Bees…for free!

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 night in Sacramento, CA when Jules and her pals celebrated...
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Album Review: Heart Like Feathers by Robert Deeble

January 23, 2012
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Album Review: Heart Like Feathers by Robert Deeble

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. Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell...
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Album Review: Sweet and Vicious by Allison’s Invention

January 22, 2012
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Album Review: Sweet and Vicious by Allison’s Invention

Album Name: Sweet and Vicious Artist: Allison’s Invention Year/Label: 2011 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Allison Tartalia relased the album “Ready” back in 2002 and as Allison’s Invention she has just done an ep that’s emotionally sung and has great tunes to boot. Clean is a cathartic song about facing the past...
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NEW Dar Williams CD!

January 18, 2012
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The new album In The Time Of Gods is due out on April 17th, 2012. Produced by Kevin Killen (who has worked with such giants as U2, Elvis Costello, and Peter Gabriel), and features special guests Shawn Colvin and Larry Campbell, and a remarkable set of musicians including Charley Drayton, Gerry Leonard, and Rob...
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New Nerina Pallot Video

January 13, 2012
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New Nerina Pallot Video

In support of her new album, Year of the Wolf. You can get it on Amazon but it’s an import so it’s pricey for us US-ers. Unfortch, it’s not on MP3 yet. But here’s a shot of the cover: Share on Facebook
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New Circle Link Video

January 12, 2012
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Enjoy the song, Tiger Swami by Circle Link and Christian Nesmith. See her live at her next Show: SAT MAR 3rd 8:30pm $8 Genghis Cohen 740 North Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles CA 90046 Share on Facebook
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Meet Hannah vs. the Many

January 10, 2012
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Meet Hannah vs. the Many

I saw Hannah Fairchild’s photo and liked her right away. Then I read her bio and it made me laugh and I wanted to have a drink with her. Her music is energetic, poppish rock. It makes me want to jump up and down. There’s a bit of musical theater-ness in it as well,...
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The Loom shares new song

December 28, 2011
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The Loom shares new song

The song, In Your Doldrums, comes off their debut LP, Teeth, which is out now via Crossbill Records. Teeth sways from somber drones of distortion and lonely French horn to manic layers of trumpet, guitar fuzz, and cymbal crashes, its resonance lies in the way these contrasts conjure the idiosyncratic personal details and experiences,...
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Album Review: We Are the Sand by Peter Lacey

December 27, 2011
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Album Review: We Are the Sand by Peter Lacey

Album Name: We Are the Sand Artist: Peter Lacey Year/Label: 2011 / Pink Hedgehog Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Peter Lacey has made impressive records in the past, and his new effort in the vein of Brian Wilson is no exception. The title song evokes carefree summer,...
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We R Indie

December 21, 2011
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We R Indie

A few days ago, I saw this message on Facebook from Vicki Blankenship, who I’ve known (internet-known) since Collected Sounds was just a baby. She’s always been a very big indie-activist and this is her latest venture. Here in her words: Many of you have met me at events or shared shows with me...
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Roxanne de Bastion video

December 15, 2011
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I wrote about Roxanne de Bastion awhile back. She is a Berlin born, London based Singer / Songwriter, who recenlty debuted some shows in New York. She released her first single with SGO Records / Proper UK on November 27th and send me the music video. Here’s what she did, in her own words:...
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Martin Zellar new album!

December 8, 2011
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Martin Zellar new album!

This came across my desk today and since I loved the Gear Daddies…. MARTIN ZELLAR RETURNS WITH FIRST NEW ALBUM IN TEN YEARS Singer/songwriter Martin Zellar‘s country-tinged portraits of life, love, and regret have resonated with listeners for over 25 years. Zellar, who first appeared on the Minneapolis music scene as the lead singer...
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Album Review:A Very She & Him Christmas by She & Him

December 6, 2011
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Album Review:A Very She & Him Christmas by She & Him

Album Name: A Very She & Him Christmas Artist: She & Him Year/Label: 2011 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Just like you, I fell in love with Zooey Deschanel’s voice (and let’s be honest, her in general) in the scene...
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Album Review: Christmas Joy by Fiona Joy Hawkins

December 5, 2011
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Album Review: Christmas Joy by Fiona Joy Hawkins

Album Name: Christmas Joy Artist: Fiona Joy Hawkins Year/Label: 2011 / Little Hartley Music Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Fiona Joy Hawkins has made some great music in the past, and now she makes a tasteful seasonal album. Walking in the Air becomes a becalmed lullaby with some...
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