podcast no 75 - intelligent design

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This week I've tried to put together a set of punchier rock songs. I hope you like them:

Seismic Anamoly - Walkin The Line

The project Seismic Anamoly was started in 2002 by Michael S., who lives in Meridian, MS, USA. Seismic Anamoly produce tunes that could be classified as Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Guitar and Instrumental Rock and Acoustic, but it is all home-grown Rock and Roll. Buy at magnatune.com



The Federals - Automatic Breakdown

This four piece from York play high energy rock and roll. Check out their myspace page (link above) and listen to songs from their demo ep.



The Blownaparts - She Wants To Bop

America's baddest rock n' roll band. Formerly known as The Napoleon Blownaparts, they are known as one of the most explosive live acts touring today.

Founder and front man Ajax Garcia displays angst and rage as he punches testosterone fuelled rock music into the hearts and bedrooms of teenagers everywhere. Buy their music via magnatune.com.

of god and science - America's Queen and 5'7"

of god and science, an innovative indie quartet, places old school melodies with sustained harmonies on top of groovy rhythms and crafty song arrangements. During much of 2006, the album "of god and science" was recorded, produced, mixed and by the band in Martino’s Albuquerque studio, Sky Witch Sound. The sound of the record lends homage to Beatles-era voices, circular rock rhythms and timeless melody. And, it’s all rendered with enough versatility to keep your ear interested without losing you in the puzzle-like song arrangements.

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A Band Called Quinn - Bullet Or A Friend

My favourite band of the last few months. Louise Quinn's excellent vocals, backed by a more than capable band, produce music ranging from the ethereal and melodic through dance beats to rocking songs.

Bullet Or A Friend, good old rocker, is taken from the excellent album Sun Moon Stars due for release in July. Visit their store page and buy their albums Inbetween Worlds and Luss! Sadly, I'm not on commission.




Soundbed music used in today's podcast was Victory by Jeff Wahl. The signature tune is by Tragic Shell Suit Disaster.

podcast no 74 - we play both kinds

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This week's podcast concentrates on 2 important musical genres - Country and Western (although that becomes more evident in the second half):

William Brooks - After the Flood

Described as a folk rocker from Oklahoma, William Brooks has a number of excellent albums available via magnatune.com. After the Flood is from his 2004 album, Karma Dogs.






Dee Dozier - Beautiful Lies

My myspace friend Yoli suggested I check out Dee Dozier's music. Dee has some excellent songs available on her page, well worth a further listen. If you know of any artists I should be playing, do what Yoli did, and let me know.







The Wyrd Sisters - The Angels Tell Her

An all female band, with a flexible membership. International critics have recognized the original sound The Wyrd Sisters have created with a fusion of folk/jazz/pop/blues as being a uniquely Canadian sound which sets the standard for up and coming singer/songwriters. Buy their music via their myspace page.




Tahmias Hilltot - Florence

Probably Denmark's best contry band, Tahmias Hilltot is led by the anagrammatical Matthias Lilholt. The band has just issued an ep, but if you are not in Denmark you probably need to contact them via their myspace to get it.




Laurie Jones Band - Raining In The Highlands and Overrated

Laurie sent me Raining In The Highlands by accident, but what a happy accident. A few e-mails later and she sent me Overrated, and this podcast was built around those 2 songs. Here we have music to line dance to, from a band of indie rockers from Portland Maine. You can buy their album at CD Baby.



Soundbed music used in today's podcast was Issues And Subscriptions by Map. The signature tune is by Tragic Shell Suit Disaster.

podcast no 73

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This is a short podcast, in memory of Caroline's stepmother, who passed away this morning.

Prayer 2, by Jami Sieber from the Hidden Sky album (www.magnatune.com)

Bell Book & Candle, by Boo Hewerdine (www.boohewerdine.net)

podcast no 72 - all my brain and body need

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For this week's podcast I have a number of songs by people who have contacted me and submitted music for the podcast. Please don't forget to check out the bands' websites and find out more about them. Do tell them where you heard their music!


Alex Tiuniaev - The Path

Alex is an electronic musician and composer from Moscow. The Path has a film score feel to it; I'll leave it to you to visualise an appropriate scene. Alex collaborates with John Luttrell (see podcast no 69) on their recording project Garden Hose Universe (also no 69).

You can download more of Alex's music at download.com


The Laurel Collective - International Love affair

Hailing from Scotland, England, Wales, Nigeria and Italy, The Laurel Collective play a schitzophrenic range of pop as diverse as their backgrounds. Fronted by the contrasting vocal styles of Martin Sakutu and Bob Tollast, their live shows are fast becoming the stuff of legend. Franz Ferdinand make music for girls to dance to - The Laurel Collective make music for girls to eat cake to. International Love affair is taken from their 2006 ep Chemical Changes.


Neon Company - Big Zero

Led by Johnny Decibel with his cherry red sunburst Yamaha SG2000, this band from Wakefield, Yorkshire make a big noise. I can tell you they like feedback (so give them some!). Big Zero is the first track from Neon Company's Neon Riot ep, currently a work in progress. I hope to be able to bring you more news when the ep is out.


Stereomovers - Love Is... and All I Crave

Steromovers are Alex D and Simon Roy, from Montreal, Canada. They play cracking music, loud and danceable. Love Is ... is from their excellent debut ep (I played Ozean, the first track in podcast no 66) which you can buy at iTunes. All I Crave is a brand new song, from a not-yet-available second ep.



Today's soundbed music was Journey to Farpoint by John Luttrell, and the signature tune is by Tragic Shell Suit Disaster.