iMix: A Dustland Fairytale

Looking for some new jams? I recently made an iMix for a friend and thought I would share with you too. Enjoy...

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Recovering from Christmas (Music)

It's the week after Christmas. You've been jamming out to Cole, Crosby, and Sinatra for over a month now. It's time to put the chestnuts away until next year.

In that spirit, I have added a few tunes that you might enjoy as you begin taking down the icicles and ornaments.

Cheers!
John

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New Tunes Just Around The Bend

Upcoming albums that I'm pumped about (and you should be to)...


Coldplay - Prospekt's March (Nov '08)

Generally EPs drop before a full album release, but these British lads will follow up their June release of Viva la Vida or Death And All His Friends with additional songs from their most recent studio sessions. Track I'm most pumped about: "Lost+" featuring Jay-Z.




The Killers - Day and Age (Nov '08)

After silencing critics with their sophomore effort "Sam's Town" in 2006 and subsequent release of B-sides compilation "Sawdust", The Killers keep bringing indie heat. If "Day and Age" is anything like the first two, we're all in for a treat.



The Fray - Untitled (Jan '09)

I'm especially pumped about this group's sophomore album. If the songs floating around YouTube are any indication, these Denver bloats are here to stay. On a personal note, I got a chance to meet these guys in October '06 when they were already working on this album. Needless to say, it's about time!



And may I recommend one more album to check out: Brett Dennen's "Hope for the Hopeless" which dropped on Monday. Dennen has flown under the radar for years (and will probably continue to) but this kid is a seriously talented songwriter. Listen at your own reward.

The Resolution (Jack's Mannequin)

To wrap up my birthday week, my wonderful girlfriend bought us tickets to see Jack's Mannequin tonight @ The Social.

This will be my third time seeing Jack's Mannequin in concert, needless to say I'm pumped. If you haven't heard of Jack's Mannequin, please check them out. You won't regret it.



What I love about his new album "The Glass Passenger" is that it goes beyond sweet melodies and catchy rifts. It's about searching for something more, finding a better place, and fighting for the goodness in life at all costs.

I think we can all use a little more of that. When you're going through tough times, sometimes all you need is a reminder that there are better days ahead.

"I'll be lying in the dark as I search for the resolution."

Oasis Goes Viral in the Subways of NYC

What better way to create viral buzz for you're upcoming album than to have street musicians perform the yet to be released tracks?

Oasis did just that when they hired 30 street musicians to debut their new tunes in the subway tunnels of New York City. Brilliant. They even created a YouTube channel where amateur musicians can upload their own version of Oasis jams.



Hats off to the British rockers. I haven't listened to these guys since Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova. But thanks to this little stunt, I might just have to check out "Dig Out Your Soul" on October 6th.

Cheers to Creativity

Wild Sweet Orange Tonight!

Tammy and I are going to see these guys perform tonight at The Social. If you haven't heard of them yet, be sure to check them out.

In another six months, all of your friends will be talking about these guys anyway. I just thought I'd let you know, so you can get a foot up on them.



"How bout that guy." - David Letterman

New music to check out

So if you've talked to me lately, road around in my car, or worked remotely near my office at work...you already know that I'm all about the new Panic! at the Disco CD "Pretty. Odd."

Here's the first single from that album. And a great way to kick off the weekend I might add.

Nine in the Afternoon