HOBBIT LOVE by THE GAZILLIONS
In the early 2000s, with a crew of music lovers, outraged by the corporate complacency of the crumbling of the recording industry, we posted links to mp3s that might have gone overlooked by this shrinking industry. Our pool of worthy music was created by all the...
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LILY OF THE WEST by DEAD HORSES
First time in 20 years copyrights in the United States will enter the Public Domain. Bravo! The Milwaukee Record has already gotten a head start on 2019 with their monthly “Public Domain” section. I’ve looked but I couldn’t find if the artists have granted public...
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FREE CHRISTMAS MUSIC
This is an example of how incorrect copyright notice can allow intellectual property to become owned by the public. Found and posted at the internet archive by Gerard Arthus, this 1957 collection of Christmas classics was released without any copyright notice as...
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“Common People” by Pulp
I loved this song when it came out, and I think I love it even more now. It's timeless but it's also a time-capsule, with music so perfectly matched to the lyrics, and production so right that you are thrust into the picture from the first bar to the end. It's a ride....
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Hunnington Waltz by Peter Lenhdorff
This is the SADDEST song I’ve really ever enjoyed. If you think you have a reason to be upset, Peter Lehndorff (American singer-songwriter) tops you with this bummer song. With all that said, I really LOVE this...
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Wow, I saw the best California Ska for free! That’s right! I saw them @ Music in the Park in Albany, CA. and you can listen to this song for free. The Uptones performed at this year’s final concert of the series. A classic Ska song is political without choosing sides....
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Los Campesinos! “Avocado, Baby”
Some GR8 indie pop from this 7 piece band, I’ve yet to see. This song knocked my socks off! It’s everything I want in a recording, love the production, astonishing band, lyrics that make sense to me, and top notch singing, and even a drum fade! I’ve been wanting to...
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“Beirut” by Yasmine Hamdan
Yasmine can sing, no matter of language she's singing!! This Lebanese singer, songwriter and actress, who is now living in Paris, is so compelling whatever language, it doesn’t matter to me. I first heard her in SoapKills, the first Middle Eastern electric act I heard...
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“A Quality Of Mercy” by RVG (Romy Vager Group)
This is the coolest song I’ve heard this year!! RVG is my new fave. Romy Vager the singer/songwriter has an interesting vocal approach. I’m sure we’ll hear more from this Melbourne, Australia-based band. What a gr8 debut. I’m so...
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INFLUENCED ELVIS AND CHUCK BERRY, JERRY LEE LEWIS, JOHNNY CASH AND OTHERS
I was amazed when I mentioned Sister Rosetta Tharpe and so few people even knew who she was. I found this documentary made by the BBC. It's a must-watch for any music lover. I hope once you watch this 15 minute video, and then you'll want to learn all about her music....
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