Album Name: Modern Fairytale Artist: Marina V Year/Label: 2008 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds I have long adored Marina V’s lovely vocals and beautiful piano playing. So I was excited to get this new release.…
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Devil Doll Dates
I’m very sad that Devil Doll is coming nowhere near me, but let’s hope she’ll be near you… Read a review of Return of Eve [on Collected Sounds] Read a review of Queen of Pain [on Collected Sounds] Feb 14th…
A Fine Frenzy – Spring Headline Tour
You may have caught them last week on Letterman (see previous post for video) or last night on Carson Daly. But now A Fine Frenzy will be headlining live at a city near you! All dates with Ferras A Fine…
Idol Call
Yes, I am watching Idol right now and I’m going to go ahead and say my early favorite is Michael Johns, the guy from Australia who is singing “Bohemian Rhapsody”. *melt* I generally call a favorite early and they either…
Album Review: Fool’s Journey by Tara Linda
*Note, this review isn’t’ very “mini” I explain below: Album Name: Fool’s Journey Artist: Tara Linda Year/Label 2006 Tara Linda This is certainly an odd recording. I can’t decide if it’s techno, pop, or old timey…maybe that’s because the record…
A Fine Frenzy taking the airwaves
In case you missed it last week, A Fine Frenzy’s performance of ‘Come On, Come Out’ on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ can be seen here: Or here Also, TONIGHT be sure to check her out on ‘Last Call…
It’s showtime
Presently I am at Aura listening to Mary Bue do her sound check for our very first Sunday Afternoon Music Club party! She sounds fantastic and I’m tres excited. I will post photos and stuff when it’s done! UPDATE: here…
Mary Bue in Minneapolis (2008)
Artist: Mary Bue Date: February 10, 2008 Venue: Restaurant Aura City: Minneapolis, MN Review by [Amy Lotsberg] Producer of Collected Sounds The show was fantastic. Mary was wonderful and we all had a great time. Mary and I are now…
Album Review: The Movie by Clare and The Reasons
Album Name: The Movie Artist: Clare and The Reasons Year/Label: 2007 / Frog Stand Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell This debut album by Clare Muldaur Manchon starts and ends with a song about Pluto losing its…
Album Review: Juno (soundtrack) by Various Artists
Album Name: Juno (Music from the Motion Picture) Artist: Various Artists Year/Label: 2008 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds I will confess I still have not seen this movie. I want to, very…