March 2009
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E. K. Wimmer - Puppets & Ninjas (New Single!)
E. K. Wimmer, a multi-instrumental solo artist based in Colorado (previously featured in the AFIN review for What Was Once Veduta Is Now Found) has recently released a new single “Puppets and Ninjas”, for his upcoming release The Invisible Audience. The most immediately noticeable aspect of the track, if you have heard his recent LP, is the difference in style- more theatrical, and...
February 2009
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Independent Music Discoveries: Issue #2
What was formerly called MySpace Music Discoveries is now Independent Music Discoveries, since these are artists found from, and appearing on, other music sites as well; see Issue #1 from the end of January- be sure to recommend the fabulous independent music you have come across as well! Click on the artist name to be redirected to their main site: Bette Dillinger - Experimental / House / Rock -...
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Alan Pownall - Love Lockdown (Cover)
Singer and guitarist Alan Pownall from the U.K. has a cover of Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown” which has an altogether different feel from the original- very mellow and chilled. (Thanks to Ed Melech for the tip!)
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Double Single of The Week- Sourdough and Yo Delay...
Phoenix, Arizona is a city that is often viewed by most, as a city without a thriving music scene. However I have found this view to be more of a false pre-obtained rumor for most. Upon forming my own musical project, I began to look for bands to play with and possibly open for. Being an electronic act proved hard, but I managed to find my niche opening for a couple of math rock bands. Although...
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History of Rock, Part 3: Soul / Funk
In continuation with the ongoing History of Rock series that accompanies the workshop on the subject that I teach; see also Part 1: Blues, Part 2: First Wave of Rock… Today’s theme! Soul / Funk Topics, artists/bands, and genres discussed and played will include: early gospel music, doo-wop, early soul (Ray Charles, James Brown), Memphis soul (Booker T. and the MGs, Otis Redding), James...
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A Future in Noise: Now With More .Com!
Update your bookmarks, readers! afutureinnoise.blogspot.com is now… www.afutureinnoise.com Of course, the original Blogger link mentioned above still works just fine and the site remains hosted the same, it has a nicer ring to it, don’t you think? Some design changes are going to be taking place at A Future in Noise in the next few days. Leave any site suggestions as a comment!
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Caddywhompus - Caddywhompus EP
Caddywhompus, is a two-man experimental / noise group from New Orleans, with Chris Rehm on vocals, guitar, and keyboard and Sean Hart on vocals and percussion. Clocking in at just 13 minutes, and offering up an impressively expansive sound within the duration, their newly-released, 4-song Caddywhompus EP is available for free download on their website and Last.fm. They have a unique brand of...
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Noah and the Whale: Club Silencio Tour
Noah and the Whale’s Club Silencio Tour is set to unfold in the UK in March. The tour (inspired by and named after a theater in David Lynch’s film Mulholland Drive) is not just about playing live- there will also be showings of film (including short films from a competition fans can enter), imagery, and selected music befitting the tour’s mysterious theme. See tour dates here!...
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Follow Us!
I noticed in the sidebar today that we have 12 followers now. I’m so glad to see that! For those of you who read us but have yet to follow us, it’s so simple to do. If you are logged into your Google Account, simply go to the sidebar on the right-hand side of this page. Directly underneath the MOG Headline ticker, you will see the followers section. Add us, and make sure you...
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History of Rock, Part 2: First Wave of Rock
Since this Monday was a holiday, I was unable to hold my class for History of Rock and Roll, so this is from last week’s topic of discussion, in continuation with the History of Rock series (click to read more about this). Today’s theme! First Wave of Rock / Rockabilly Topics, artists/bands, and genres discussed and played included: early country music styles, such as Western swing,...
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M.I.A. Gives Birth
British rapper M.I.A. (Mathangi Arulpragasam), whose Neneh Cherry-aping performance was the talk of the Grammys, gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday, according to an entry on her MySpace page*. This is the first child for Ms. Arulpragasam and her fiancé, Ben Brewer. She is scheduled to perform at the Oscars on February 22nd, where she is nominated for Best Original Song for “O...
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Morrissey - Years of Refusal
Ah, just in time for Valentine’s Day!-A review of the latest sarcastic-yet-oddly-uplifting Morrissey album, the upcoming Years of Refusal set to be released 2/16 in the UK, 2/17 in the US. It is easy to set the bar rather high when in anticipation of his new material. After all, Morrissey is no mere cult rock icon. He’s proven to be an immensely influential artist, through The Smiths...
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Artist Feature: Örnsberg
Örnsberg is the music of Swedish electronic artist Johan Ragnarsson. Up-tempo catchiness and dancability are key in the track “Shoegazing” (featured on a Club King Kong compilation), a vibrant night-life soundscape, with the other side of the spectrum heard the drifting, sweet “38” (featured on a Series Two Records compilation). Also prsesent is a touch of the unexpected,...
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thenewno2 LIVE on Stickam Tonight!
They’re back! thenewno2 have a gig at the Key Club tonight, airing at 7 PM PST (thenewno2 go on around 9 PM PST), and are broadcasting it live via Stickam, as they did with their previous gigs in September. Their album You Are Here was my #1 album pick for 2008, available on iTunes and SlotMusic; thenewno2 will also be appearing at Coachella on April 18th! Check out thenewno2 on Stickam...
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Starter Guide: Serge Gainsbourg
There are some really awesome artists who are either obscure (Cornershop, Unwound) or have massive discographies that are off-putting to the neophyte (The Fall, Neil Young). To help you out a bit, I’ll be doing a monthly column called the Starter Guide, where I discuss the artist’s work and their impact, give you a few tips on where to begin and some associated artists you can check...
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Naked Uh- Single Of The Week
This weeks single of the week comes to us from Portland, Oregon. Currently a solo artist Tom Filardo is a crafted guitar player, and a witty song smith. He writes songs that would be considered folk i am sure, but do not count the man out just yet. While short and catchy, his songs leave the ears longing for more. So i have chosen his song “Time,” as this weeks single of the week....
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Happiest Lion, Homemade Review
There is a boy out there in the swamps of suburban Florida that your wife will leave you for upon meeting him in a grocery store check out line. This boy happens to be Caleb Groh, the mind behind soon to be Florida favorite, “Happiest Lion.” There is just something about Caleb’s homemade mixes and innocence that shines through in his music. Raw emotion leaks through every pour on this album,...
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Twestival.fm - Twitter Music/Charity Project...
Twestival.fm is a newly launched, Twitter-centered charity/music project based around raising money for the cause of charity: water, a non-profit organization dedicated to drilling wells and making safe drinking water available in developing nations. Their goal? $20,000 Musicians and labels are donating music for streaming and download, available on the site’s SoundCloud player, through 2/5...
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Artist Feature: The Dailies
The Dailies are an LA-based band comprised of husband-and-wife Chad and Erica Reisser on vocals, with Mike Lee on keyboards, Dana Decker on bass, Rosy on drums, and Corey Witt on guitar. Married for nearly 10 years, a passion for music has prevailed in their lives- Chad and Erica’s careers have ranged from “session singer, writer, arranger, lyricist, teacher, conductor, engineer, and...
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All Hail Queen Lily: The Pop Star Britain Deserves
Mainstream British pop is in dire straits. They no longer have the Spice Girls (shut up, they were awesome) and Sugababes haven’t been the same since Mutya Buena left. And British rock is in such a state that they’ve had to make stars out of Kings of bloody Leon. There have been some bright spots, yes. Girls Aloud are brilliant. M.I.A., of course, made a harsh, cacophonous masterpiece...
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History of Rock, Part 1 - Teachin' the Blues
Last week, I taught my first History of Rock and Roll class at my former high school. About a month beforehand, I submitted the syllabus I devised and offered to do this because, as I’m sure the majority of other music-lovers feel, I think music education is extremely important. The first week was introductory in nature- I especially wanted to find out about what music my students already...
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Single Of The Week- I've Been Franklin
This week’s single of the week comes to us from crafted musician Gregory Campanile who is other wise known as “I’ve Been Franklin.” Former member of a couple underground Phoenix bands Reindeer Tiger Team and Bikeula, Campanile is a skilled musician, programmer, and writer. So I have chosen his song “Foreign Frog,” for the first single of February. Foreign Frog captures Campanile’s unique song...
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Morrissey's New Single - NSFW
After this, I don’t want to ever hear about how humourless Mozzer is. Feast your eyes on the inner sleeve of the indie icon’s new single “I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris”: scroll down a bit more click at your own risk!