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Apollo Sunshine - “Money”

derek — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:46:57 +0000

I heard this song yesterday on our college radio station, and I fell in love with it. Isn’t it funny, how much we love money? Check out the video: imeem

Spitalfield - “Better Than Knowing Where You Are”

derek — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:02:00 +0000

This is a band I discovered while listening to Pandora one afternoon. This is the title track off their third album. Check out their MySpace

AMFM - “Disney Girls (1957)”

derek — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:24:08 +0000

This is one I’ve had sitting on my hard drive for awhile. See what you think.

I’m Back In The Saddle Again

derek — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:27:25 +0000

I got back from Mexico a few short weeks ago. It’s been forever since I last posted, so i thought I would make it up to you with this fantastic song by Johnny Rodriguez - ‘Ridin My Thumb To Mexico’ I wouldn’t mind doing that myself… Maybe next summer.

36 Crazyfists - “Only A Year Or So…”

derek — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:50:42 +0000

This band has been in constant rotation on my iPod. Make sure to check out their other stuff. This song is obviously concerning the Iraq war and the soldiers involved. It has an interesting dialogue between a [...]

Brazil - “Hostage”

derek — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:34:14 +0000

This is the first track off Brazil’s 2004 release, A Hostage and the Meaning of Life. They are with Fearless Records, a company that has fostered some great bands. BrazilTheBand.com and on myspace

Anatomy Of A Ghost - “Streetlights, Empty Wells”

derek — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:11:05 +0000

Anatomy Of A Ghost = Good Stuff. They have one album. The band was started in 2002 and deliminated in 2004. Two of the members went on to be in the group ‘Portugal. The Man.’ This is one of my favorite tracks off their one album, Evanesce.

Coldplay - “Brothers and Sisters”

derek — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:31:58 +0000

This song is the title track from Colplay’s 1999 EP. brothers and sisters unite its the time of your lives its the time of your lives

Superstar (Acoustic) - Lupe Fiasco feat Matthew Santos

derek — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:43:42 +0000

I’m really excited about this one, I know you will like it. If you are a living, breathing person, chances are you have heard the song “Superstar.” Here it is on acoustic. Wanna watch the video? Go to the YouTube.

Bucky Pizzarelli and Frank Vignola - “Moonglow”

derek — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:48:40 +0000

This little gem of a jazz guitar album was released in 2005. This is the title track from the album. IMHO, this is some the most beautiful jazz to hit my earbuds. See what you think: Bucky Pizzarelli plays on his signature seven-string Benedetto guitar. Frank Vignola also has a nice signature guitar by Benedetto. Check out [...]