Album Name: Etarlis Artist: Mermaid Kiss Year/Label: 2007 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Mermaid Kiss has released some intriguing works and this is no exception. Jamie Field and Evelyn Downing have written a fantasy story together that this…
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MySpace Hack
I found out abut something the other day that kind of irked me. As you may have noticed on MySpace, when an artist uploads a song for your listening pleasure, they can choose whether they want it to be downloadable…
SIERRA LEONE’S REFUGEE ALL STARS
In The Face Of War, Music Is Sometimes The Best Defense… On August 14, Docurama® released the uplifting story of refugees who used the power of music to deliver a message of peace. SIERRA LEONE’S REFUGEE ALL STARS From Executive…
Album Review: Mebane’s Eleven by Tangria Jazz Group
Album Name: Mebane’s Eleven, Tunes for Two by Artist: Tangria Jazz Group Year/Label: 2006 / LABEL I’m not usually too keen on reviewing jazz music because I don’t really know anything about it. I write something I think of or…
Album Review: Blue Light by Jude Johnstone
Album Name: Blue Light Artist: Jude Johnstone Year/Label: 2007 / BoJack Records Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Jude Johnstone is one of the artists I featured early on in Collected Sounds history. I’ve also reviewed her records…
To Do: August 17-19
Some shows for the week upcoming. Minneapolis Friday, August 17 – Kelly Willis @ Fine Line, 9 p.m. Los Angeles Saturday, August 18 Natalie Wattre Band@ The Knitting Factory, Hollywood 8:00pm Sunday everywhere! Julia Othmer’s song “Pull Me Back” will…
Wynne Alexander Article
Collected Sounds friend, Wynne Alexander was interviewed recently for an article in the Philadelphia newspaper, City Paper. It’s an interesting article about a very interesting woman. Go Wynne!! [Read it] Also here’s a review of her live performance [Here]
SXSW LIVE 2007 CONCERT DVD
This is great news for those of you, like myself, who have always wanted to attend this great festival, but haven’t been able to do so. FIRST EVER FILMING OF SXSW FESTIVAL SET FOR DVD RELEASE ON SHOUT! FACTORY Recorded…
Dan Wilson’s solo album “FREE LIFE” out soon
Dan Wilson is poised for the release of his solo debut Free Life. Produced by Wilson, a Grammy® winning songwriter and former member of cult band Trip Shakespeare and the critically acclaimed group Semisonic, the album will be available October…
Album Review: New Arrivals Vol. 2 by Various Artists
Album Name: New Arrivals Vol. 2 Artist: Various artists Year/Label: 2007 / MPress Records Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds I reviewed New Arrivals Vol.1 last year and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This compilation series is a great…