Saturday, August 15, 2009

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Weekend Picks #41: Top 10 Songs to Check Out

Posted: 14 Aug 2009 12:01 PM PDT

1. Frankie Negron - "Holding on to Love"2. David Bazan - "Bless this Mess"3. Farmer Dave Scher - "Bab'Lone Nights"4. The Splinters - "Splintered Bridges"5. Woodhands remix of Peter Bjorn & John's - "Nothing"6. John Forte - "Play My Cards For Me"7. Sea Wolf - "Stanislaus" (have to enter your email for this download - it's worth it though)8. Meghan Wolf - "Disappear" (link goes straight to download

Contest: Crash King Prize Pack

Posted: 14 Aug 2009 11:29 AM PDT

LA based trio, Crash Kings, are putting their own unique spin on the three-man-band concept. Fusing keyboard-born compositions with agressive layers of rock, their crafty tunes are accomplished without the hint of a guitar. Incorporating a clavinet (a keyboard with guitar strings) outfitted through a distortion pedal, the result is an arsenal of innovative and rich sound.With their self-titled

Alice in Chains Releases New CD Cover Art

Posted: 14 Aug 2009 11:29 AM PDT

BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE is Alice In Chains' first new studio release in more than 10 years. The quartet (guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Inez and guitarist/vocalist William DuVall) recorded the album with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fighters) at Studio 606 in Northridge, CA and Henson Studios in Hollywood.1. "All Secrets Known"2. "Check My Brain"3. "

Boh Runga "Evelyn" (Video) and "Right Here" (Mp3)

Posted: 14 Aug 2009 09:02 AM PDT

MCMB just came across Boh Runga, the lead singer and guitarist in New Zealand rock band Stellar*, and we kinda fell in love with first listen. She's a mix of Mandy Moore and Brooke Fraser (another New Zealand starlet). Her new album, Right Here, was released in the US in July. I don't know of any new tour dates, but if we hear of any, we will let you know as soon as we do.Check out the free song

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