Dean Madonia 1- No Tomorrow 2- American Love Song Very Prog-Rock feel to those two. Dean Madonia has led an interesting life, playing piano and guitar from a young age. His father was a musician, and I guess Dean had it in his blood, working in studios and playing wherever whenever he could. The saga of his album "Light Of Reason" getting lost in a studio move is an fascinating read on his website. To get links to his site and where to buy his CDs, please come to AudioPopcorn.net. While you're there, drop me a comment, or leave me a few words on my comment line 763-390-5051. I'll try to talk to you again soon. A more Billy Joel / Elton John inspired tune; enjoy! 3- Cannot Turn Away - 911 Song DeanMadonia.com :: best place to get Dean - related news File Download (17:19 min / 15.8 MB)

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Chris Belden is a published author of fiction, plays, screenplays and songs. He has a previous album for sale at CDBABY.com called "Songs About Anything" and is celebrating the release of his new album soon called "Camouflage". All the songs on this show are from the new album, used by Chris's gracious permission. Beldenblog :: Chris' blog CDBABY :: Chris' 1st album "Songs About Anything" You Tube videos :: Chris ' videos CDBABY :: Chris' NEW ALBUM "Camouflage" File Download (11:36 min / 10.7 MB)

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Formed nearly 15 years ago at Chico State in Northern California, The Mother Hips have seen it all, and there are already two documentaries about them-Stories We Could Tell and This Is The Sound-to prove it. They've gone from dorm band to buzz band to cult favorite; they've taken a truckload of drugs and then kicked their habits; they've played with everyone from Wilco to Johnny Cash. Back together for this new release in 2007, they exhibit their strengths as a cohesive band who enjoy playing together. "Kiss The Crystal Flake" is an extremely strong showing for a group who's been together for this long. http://www.motherhips.com/ :: http://www.myspace.com/themotherhips :: Red Tandy EP @ eMusic :: Kiss The Crystal Flake @ eMusic :: File Download (15:11 min / 13.9 MB)

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James produces dance records. Dobs produces music for TV. Dobs' wife, classical singer Natasha Marsh sings on their album. Friends helped the boys round out the instrumentation for the album, and they produced it themselves on their own equipment at home. An award winner? You bet.... Buy it... you'll like it. :) Tunes: Rise'N'Shine Breakthrough Stronger Public Symphony's website :: Simon James and Derek K. Miller :: Show theme: ?Deep Current Discharge? File Download (15:36 min / 14.3 MB)

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Quoted from Bill Elberg: "Since coming together we've written over 30 songs and played every major venue in Los Angeles including The Troubadour, The Cat Club, and the famous Whisky a Go Go. We've emerged to become one of L.A.'s most happenin' bands and fun live acts. Every MISPRINTZ show is an orgy of fun, kinky, hooky, good ole American rock and roll music. :)" Tunes played today: Hang Around Take You Home Imperfect Harmony The Misprintz website :: The Misprintz on MySpace :: The Misprintz CD for sale :: The Misprintz on Podsafe Music Network :: Simon James and Derek K. Miller :: Show theme: ?Deep Current Discharge? File Download (15:30 min / 14.2 MB)

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Krash and Joel introduce Alice Marie's music. We enjoy her voice and style, get lost looking for her website, and play some tunes. Madeleine Could It Be I Was Seven Alice's own site :: Very nice! Interview with Alice :: Nice print interview by CollectedSounds.com Simon James and Derek K. Miller :: Show theme: ?Deep Current Discharge? File Download (14:55 min / 13.7 MB)

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Berman broke out into the podcasting world with the release of 2004's Life in the Stars, and they returned in 2006 with Send Me to the End. Good rock-outs played today: Fall Off The Earth Lost Angeles Everything Berman's Official Website :: Berman @ the PMN :: Berman Albums @ CDBaby :: File Download (18:27 min / 16.9 MB)

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8bit bEtty from Michigan, U.S.A. makes 8bit noise into fun complex layers of sound & music. Was That Away Message For Me? Nikoma's Theme (extended mix) Reading Rainbow Blast Off!! 8bit bEtty's website :: Download the entire "too bleep to blop" album for free :: Simon James and Derek K. Miller ? Show theme: ?Deep Current Discharge? :: File Download (19:38 min / 17.9 MB)

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Life Poem 21 by Emily Dickinson (as read by Krash) Recorded for Hugh from LibriVox at Podcasters Across Borders 2006 Kingston, Ontario, CanadaFile Download (0:28 min / 0.3 MB)

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The debut record ” People at the gate ” is mysterious and dangerous, but uplifting and cathartic. Many of the songs, all of them written by Cornel, some in collaboration with “the mind invaders”, are about the real life. Tunes: Isolated Way Out Save A Smile Martin Cornel @ MySpace :: Buy their CD here :: Simon James and Derek K. Miller ? Show theme: ?Deep Current Discharge? :: File Download (14:43 min / 13.5 MB)

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Jon Raven's energy and commanding vocal ability shine through his infectious Americana Country Rock sound. His knack for melody and stick-in-your-head hooks stem from a lifetime of diverse influences and experiences. Tunes: Tied Love Hurricane Another You & Me Jon Raven @ MySpace :: Jon Raven @ GarageBand :: Simon James and Derek K. Miller ? Show theme: ?Deep Current Discharge? :: File Download (16:40 min / 15.3 MB)

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Alt-rock heavily influenced by seventies & eighties sounds, Monster Cloud has a definite presence. Excellent tunes played on this program: Faithless Moment Love Timed Ambient Man Enjoy! Monster Cloud on PureVolume ? :: Monster Cloud on MySpace ? :: Simon James and Derek K. Miller ? Show theme: ?Deep Current Discharge? :: File Download (16:44 min / 15.4 MB)

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Dye Road began in the small town of Ramona, California. Dye Road is where the childhood home and future rehearsal site (garage) of the band was located. The two founding members JR and Ryan went to school together since forever. They started writing songs with creative titles like, “instrumental ..1” until now, nearly fifteen years later, stockpiling a catalog of more than 300 songs, 20 of which can be found on their upcoming release. “Decade of Demos” which will be available probably when it can be called 2 decades of demos. Co written with Ryan Vernazza- Lead Guitar/Chorus. Jake Flud on Drums. Tunes: Biggest Fan You Lied World Wide Web JR's Garageband page :: JR on MySpace :: Simon James and Derek K. Miller ? Show theme: ?Deep Current Discharge? :: Chub Creek Music ? Music bed: ?Webby? :: File Download (13:55 min / 12.8 MB)

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“justin gordon would never be a member of a band that would have justin gordon as a member” Or so says his MySpace page… Justin weaves many influences into his folk-country-blues-pop music. Melt-in-your-ears folk-pop: Barnside Shed Holocaust Girl Going Down To Georgia Hypocrite's Plea Justin @ MySpace :: Theme by ChubCreek Music :: File Download (19:49 min / 18.2 MB)

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Raised in Wichita and Kansas City, Greg began playing piano at age 5 and spent most of his formative years inside playing Beatles songs. After graduation, Greg moved to New York City. Sep. 11, 2001 was the catalyst for taking his keyboard to the subway and starting a career in music. After a short while playing and singing in the subway, Greg started to get work in many New York City piano bars including the Duplex, Rose's Turn and Brandy's. His repertoire as a piano bar player is unique in that it's focused on current pop-rock music, including alternative and harder rock. Greg started recording his own album in the fall of 2002, and —with the help of nearly 50 other musicians -- he finished the album two years later, around Christmas in 2004. All the tracks on the album, Rings in Spaces, were written and produced by Greg. He used a wide variety of excellent musicians including Meg Okura, Scott Selig, Dave Eggar, Vic Thrill, Eugene Lavenue and also drummer/programmer Gregg Williams. Steve Rossiter and Robbie Adams mixed the album. Smooth Piano Pop played today: Living In The World Rings In Spaces I Don't Know How To Live Greg's Website :: Rings In Spaces available at CDBABY :: Theme & background music by ChubCreek Music :: File Download (16:23 min / 15 MB)

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the Republic of Heaven is the first full-length release from husband-and-wife dreampop band the Endless. After two widely successful EPs, 2002's “Grumpy Ghost” and 2003's “and i'm the queen of the moon”, the duo release their most sonically and emotionally complex work yet: a haunting blend of electronic and alternative rock, rich in imagery and hailing from the tradition of such musical innovators as Kate Bush, Poe, Tori Amos, Jane Siberry, and This Mortal Coil. Adriana and David Róze work as a symbiotic unit: lovers, band mates, best friends, and co-creators. As Legends Magazine describes it, “It's almost like these two put everything out there: the persons they are, their entire being… some of the songs appear that personal. Naked indeed.” Fascinating Dreampop played today: Labyrinth Lee Miller Simply Sleep Artist Website :: Dave's Lounge Podcast :: Theme & background music by ChubCreek Music :: File Download (20:17 min / 18.6 MB)

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Led Man's debut album GOLDEN is a slab o'sonic taffy stretching from El Dorado to Mars. All Fours I Love The Ways That We Fall Apart Was It Hard Artist Website :: Buy The CD! :: Show theme by ChubCreek Music :: File Download (16:59 min / 15.6 MB)

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1st Place Winner == American Songwriter Magazine Lyric Contest “Lucky Like Me”, Rachel Sedacca's debut album was released in the fall of 2001 and included a body of work reflecting her versatility and songwriting skill. Including a cover of her favorite Dylan tune, the album boasts eight of her originals and one by songstress cohort Lisbet Frey. “I feel like I've been raised by some of the best. They weren't easy on me, but I learned alot about musicianship and performing from veterans of acoustic music like Danny Wilson, Tom Corbett, Jonathan McEuen and Jimmy Adams. I try to make them proud!” she laughs. Folk-Rock played today: Valentine Lucky Like Me Days Of '49 Rachel's website :: Buy the CD here :: Buy some other stuff :) :: Theme and background music by Chub Creek Music :: File Download (13:17 min / 12.2 MB)

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Rapper RdG, born Randy Galloway, has led a musical life so far, starting young in church and going through to high-school learning different instruments along the way. It all culminates in his rap work where he marries his love of music and poetry rhymes. Today's Plays: Get To Know You__3:51 Keep Rolling___2:58 For A Long Time__4:45 RdG's Website :: Theme by ChubCreek Music :: Background music by Cagey House :: File Download (14:30 min / 13.3 MB)

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Brian Cook, Rebecca Scott, and a drum machine formed Panda Riot in late July of 2005, while working on the soundtrack to a short documentary on marine biology. The many underwater scenes and airplane shots of the film inspired a blissful, swirl-pop, sing-along sonar aesthetic that was so delightful, they made a band of it. Their music depends on a drum machine, blown-out guitar sounds, a keyboard plugged through a death metal pedal, and the whimsical wafts of Rebecca's breathy soprano. Panda Riot plays extensively in Philadelphia in New York City's East Village, and the band continually demos an ever expanding set of songs. Quirky semi-ambient tracks played: Plateau__5:30 The Jesus Demeanor_4:56 Panda Riot Website :: Background music by Cagey House :: Theme by ChubCreek Music :: File Download (11:59 min / 11 MB)

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Rick left everything he knew about himself and his music to travel abroad. From awe-inspiring sights in Istanbul to quiet introspective days in Lisbon, the experience fuelled the creation of the songs, the band and ultimately the record. As Rick puts it – “The perspective I got from leaving gave me the drive to do what I always wanted to do. I was able to eliminate the bullshit and focus on what really matters.” Bravo to all of you, this album is fantastic!! A bit longer show, as I have a chat with Arthur Masters of The Ottawa Local Podcast about today's artist and Canadian “Corporate” Radio. Give us some feedback! :) By The River__3:44 As Much As You__3:07 Tear This Apart_4:36 Rick's Website :: Buy the album! :: Arthur's Ottawa Local Podcast :: The Oka Zoo :: Catfish Show / Bob and AJ / & friends :: In Over Your Head Radio?> Kickass! :: File Download (22:40 min / 20.8 MB)

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Winter Circle is a rock band hailing from Oklahoma City. With a dynamic blend of alternative, pop, emo, punk and indie rock influences, Kevin, Andy, John & Toby have created a sound which is both huge & hopeful. The band will be performing throughout the fall and completing work on “The Huge & Hopeful” which is slated for an Early 2006 release. Winter Circle plans to begin touring regionally in the early months of 2006 in support of “The Huge & Hopeful.” Their hits: Don't Go_____3:38 Streetlight Flicker__3:27 Winter Circle's website :: File Download (10:34 min / 9.7 MB)

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bill have finished up their album “Birthday Suit”, and as a special thank-you to the podcast community, have released it for download for a limited time. It is a fantastic piece of work, if you liked Sound Scientist, Panacea, and Watercolours as rough mixes, you'll love the finished product. Don't miss the download window: Jan 23rd-30th, 2006. We love these tunes: It Won't Hurt (1:07) Get In Line (3:16) Slippery Slope (4:19) Sound Scientist (4:58) bill's website :: File Download (16:57 min / 15.5 MB)

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Cameroon-born Francis Jocky's music stretches comfortably across style boundaries from pop to jazz to world beat to gospel and everywhere in between. He has composed and co-produced an album with Jon Andersen of YES, has jammed with Stevie Wonder and Bono, and garnered much attention in Europe with his stage presence. Today we play: How Can I Stand Higher Love Mr.Pain Keep an ear open for new music from Francis, and in the meantime, please encourage him by buying his album. Artist Website :: File Download (15:53 min / 14.5 MB)

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Killer melodic punk band The Confederats rock my world! Skull-shaking tunes played today: Raw Meat 2:52 Ride 3:07 Runn'n From The Cops 2:25 The Confederats :: Piggyback Records :: File Download (11:02 min / 10.1 MB)

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Jumbo-Sized 2005 retrospective #4 Adrina Thorpe – Fly Fly Fly – DanSad – Roses – Finniston – Another Love Song – Hello Saferide – HighSchool Stalker – Rose Polenzani – Fell – Andy Johnson Explosion – Wedding Song – Better Off Dad – It Only Hurts – Anne Davis – Where The Roads Cross – Adrina Thorpe :: DanSad :: Finniston :: Hello Saferide :: Rose Polenzani :: Andy Johnson Explosion :: Better Off Dad :: Anne Davis :: File Download (32:45 min / 30 MB)

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Jumbo-Sized 2005 retrospective #3 Oka Road – Come And Go – His Girl Friday – We Are – Gidgets GaGa – Dreamer – Dye Road – World Wide Web – The Crowd – Without You – The Wandering Sons – If You Come Home – Oka Road :: HisGirlFriday :: Gidgets Gaga :: Dye Road :: The Crowd :: The Wandering Sons :: File Download (26:02 min / 23.9 MB)

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Jumbo-Sized 2005 retrospective #2 ROCK OUT! Anemo – Fallout Renegade – The Reverse Engineers – Weatherman – Blame Amy – Perfect Fit – Serious Lord Of Crunk – Crunk (Cocaine) Dirty – Nova Express – Motorway – The Shapes – Dreaming Of An M16 – Boink! – Walk Of Fame – Twelve34 – Too Damn Late – Anemo :: The Reverse Engineers :: Blame Amy :: Serious Lord Of Crunk :: Nova Express :: The Shapes :: Boink! :: Twelve34 :: File Download (31:19 min / 28.7 MB)

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Jumbo-Sized 2005 retrospective #1 bill – Sound Scientist – After All These Years – Back To The Mountain – Matthew Ebel – Drive Away – Bret Phillips – Pacific Western Jet Stream Home – Casey Desmond – Sorry Ain't Enough – The Pages – At The End Of The Night – bill :: After All These Years :: Matthew Ebel :: Bret Phillips :: Casey Desmond :: The Pages :: File Download (20:59 min / 19.2 MB)

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Stolen from the band's ElectronicPressKit: ...in a prefabricated,test-marketed and modulated world,a midwestern band with grit,spirit, and musicality …gidgets ga ga is the genuine deal! ...imagine the replacements getting jumped by the beatles and the monkees then molested by the who and nirvana! Discography self titled ep don't boris ep dreamer ep Alt-Pop played: Dreamer 2:36 Lullaby 3:42 Christmas Wish 2:19 Artist Website :: Buy Their CDs! :: Artist on MySpace :: File Download (11:08 min / 10.2 MB)

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You're probably wondering about the name. There is no actual physical Amy. She's just pretty much the embodiment of all the girls in the guys' lives who have made them miserable. "Everyone has an Amy in their life, and if you get the chance, the best revenge is to name a band after her." says Jamal. Blame Amy's self titled album and downloads will be available in early 2006. But we have them now! WOOHOO!! Last Hurrah 4:20 Perfect Fit 3:32 Buy Their CD! :: Blame Amy @ MySpace :: File Download (10:45 min / 9.9 MB)

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WARNING! Possibly offensive material! Today we explore the talents of Serious Lord of Crunk, as he relates to us the American Inner City experience. Tracks laid down today: Cocaine What They Say A Soldier's Story More info :: File Download (14:06 min / 12.9 MB)

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After All These Years are a great live band coming to a town near you soon. Their live show shouldn't be missed. Todd Lesage- Guitar, Harmonica and Lead vocals Darrell Lesage- Mandolin and Lead vocals Bryan Beernaerts- Dobro guitar and back-up vocals Darcy "Pepper" Laing- Bass guitar and back-up vocals Down Home songs played: The Best That I Can 4:01 Back To The Mountain 3:32 Artist Website :: File Download (10:47 min / 9.9 MB)

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comprised of Jose (lead guitar), Chris (bass/guitar), Aaron (drums) and Arthur (vocals/guitar), hisgirlfriday synthesizes, collages, blends and innovates traditional rock sounds with alternative zest, avante guard ethos and punk attitude hisgirlfriday forgoes passive navel-gazing for intense introspection and feverish output. Cool blurb, huh? Of course… it's stolen from their website! Intense Tracks Played Today: a road, a way, alone, again, me 4:42 We Are 4:14 Artist Website :: File Download (13:49 min / 12.7 MB)

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Dansad gets yer booty shakin' with these tunes available for download on their website. Stop, I Know Roses Artist Website :: File Download (12:32 min / 11.5 MB)

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Hard-rock-type pop by Matthew Ebel: Trees Drive Away Artist Website :: File Download (10:54 min / 10 MB)

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Nice thoughtful easy-listening pop from Adrina Thorpe: Round The Bend Fly Fly Fly Artist Website :: File Download (9:03 min / 8.3 MB)

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The Reverse Engineers is a three-piece progressive-alternative rock band based in Tampa, Florida, USA. Comprised of brothers William, Daniel and Charles Cote, the group has been creating music for just over seven years. Charles Cote – Vocals, Bass Daniel Cote – Drums William Cote – Guitars, Vocals Geeky Alt.Prog.Roc: Mercury In Retrograde 4:56 The Same Path 2:51 Weatherman 3:21 Artist Website :: File Download (15:06 min / 13.9 MB)

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Funky folk-pop brother&sister duo based in Glasgow, Scotland. With catchy melodies, varied instrumentation and lots of harmonies, finniston's unique sound is fast making a mark on the Scottish music scene. Fun Stuff played today: another love song 2:07 half man half boy 2:56 Artist Website :: File Download (7:39 min / 7 MB)

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Anemo (which means 'of the wind') was formed in summer 2001 in Brighton, England. The Anemo core is the songwriting partnership of vocalist Hazelle Woodhurst, Kingsley Sage on keyboards and production and surfing and climate research guru Matt Palmer on guitars. Rockin' Riffs: Johnny5 4:08 Fallout Renegade 3:37 Artist Website :: File Download (12:55 min / 11.9 MB)

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Twelve34 is four guys, all songwriters and musicians, and a will to rock!! Wow! These guys really blew me away with their driving guitars and solid vocals. From the Ottawa area in Canada, they've been selling out shows since soon after they formed. We have a today a sampling from their first album, and both the released singles from their current album " 'nkyou". Kick-ass tunes heard today: I Won't Forget You 3:25 Too Damn Late 4:23 Goods To Go 3:38 Artist Website :: File Download (0:00 min / 15.2 MB)

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Her first tour took her to the Northeast in November of 1997. Within 7 months, she would be invited to play the Newport Folk Festival and winning a slot in the 1998 summer Lilith Fair. Balanced on the brink of 60's folk literacy and modern adult alternative, Rose has been able to straddle the largely streamlined music scene, opening for acts such as David Gray, Kristin Hersh, and Vic Chestnutt, as natural in a rock club as a coffeehouse. Captivating tunes played today: Fell 4:02 Highest Hopes 2:55 Artist Website :: File Download (10:23 min / 9.5 MB)

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Wow, cool! Catchy lyrics and addictive jangly melodies, an eclectic mix of styles come together in The Pages. Melodious jingles played on today's program: Such A Beautiful Dream 3:45 Creatures OF The Earth 2:36 At The End Of The Night 2:54 Artist Website :: File Download (14:46 min / 13.6 MB)

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Hello Saferide is Annika Norlin, a TV-freak and google-addicted singer/songwriter. Right now she is recording her first album, due to release in Sept 2005 in Scandinavia. The album is produced by Daniel Alexander and Niccokick's frontman Andreas Söderlund. Her first official single "My Best Friend" is very popular right now. Played Today: High School Stalker 2:49 Valentine's Day 3:17 Artist Website :: File Download (9:25 min / 8.7 MB)

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Embarassment ensues!! 20051014 : Don't know what is goign on at Ourmedia.org… but I posted this file at 4PM Eastern yesterday, and it's still not available at 3PM today… 20051015 : Ok, finally was able to get an actual web page returned from Ourmedia.org, and having posted this file on this local server out of desperation, I discover that it's corrupted! It wasn't corrupted before I sent it up to Ourmedia.org… but now the file is corrupted… what is up with that?? Phooey!! Anne Davis is a great singer-songwriter whose music has been sitting in my playlist at the Podsafe Music Network for a couple of months now, yikes! Today we play some warm-voiced curl-up tunes: Awakening 3:43 Where The Roads Cross 4:31 Artist Website :: File Download (13:07 min / 12 MB)

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Boink! is raw and sexy… Boink! is cute and bouncy… Boink! will kick your ass, stand back, giggle, and blush. The whole attitude is tongue-in-cheek tough-chick, and a lot of fun. Butt-Kickin' tracks played today: Rehabit 3:21 Suck It Up 2:55 Walk Of Fame 3:35 Artist Website :: File Download (12:42 min / 11.7 MB)

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Casey was born to musical parents; both members of the legendary Bentmen who are still pushing the limits of experimental theatre-rock. At the age of 14, Casey decided to form a band with some schoolmates and released an album which got some airplay on local college radio. She then recorded a solo album, and started playing coffee-houses and clubs around New England. Now 19, Casey has recorded a new album, available at CDBaby, and from what I have heard there, it really kicks! Kickin' tunes on today's podcast: Did We Make It? 3:26 Sorry Ain't Enough 3:18 Artist Website :: File Download (9:57 min / 9.1 MB)

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bill (B-I-L-L all lower case) was formed in the fall of 2003 by three long time friends Curtis Hartling, Jonathan Coyle and Dave Marciano. According to what I've dug up, they were high school friends in New York, and all ended up in California within a couple of years of each other. However the band came to be, they are very talented, and I'm looking forward to hearing more from them. Cool Tracks played on today's show Sound Scientist Panacea bill website :: File Download (11:33 min / 10.6 MB)

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Fast, hard-driving slam-rock that exemplifies everything I miss about KISS and Ted Nugent! Excellent tracks played today: Motorway 2:42 Gimme Some More 3:31 I'm Alive 3:08 Nova Express @ Magnatune :: File Download (0:00 min / 11 MB)

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Today we feature The Shapes from New York City. This five-piece power-pop group makes the good energy flow. I can't help from chair-dancing as I'm recording this. That's a beautiful bassline hook in "Dreaming Of An M16". "Monochrome" is reminiscent of harder-edged euro-pop material, like early Cranberries. I've made up my mind that this is my next CD purchase. The Shapes have recently put a new song on the Pod Safe Music Network's website and it's definitely in line with the quality of material you've just heard, so for a slightly longer show: here it is! Ironically, it's the name of a medium-security prison here in Montreal. It's called Bordeaux. Enjoy… Dreaming Of An M16 3:20 Monochrome 5:41 Bordeaux 5:22 The Shapes website :: File Download (17:37 min / 16.1 MB)

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Band O'The Day = Dye Road from Ramona California Please see sites linked below for more information. Songs played: Fight Song 3:34 World Wide Web 3:00 Dye Road website :: File Download (10:39 min / 9.8 MB)

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The Wandering Sons blow me away with their delta-blues/jazz feel. Check the links below for more information on these up-and-comers. This is a band to watch for, they are destined for greatness! Tracks from their EP "Darken Your Door" played today: If You Come Home 5:01 Angelina 3:42 Wandering Sons website :: File Download (12:25 min / 11.4 MB)

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The band's name is The Crowd, and they're from the Nashville, Tennessee area. Formed in 1983, The Crowd was a party band around Nashville before doing a few shows on the club circuit. They had some airplay on Vanderbilt University's 91ROCK radio station. I really enjoy the "surf punk" feeling of these two songs. Without You 3:17 I Don't Want To Hear These Things 2:22 Artist page on PMN :: File Download (8:07 min / 7.5 MB)

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A musical breath of fresh air : Better Off Dad have fun at what they do. Dad Chris is obviously proud of daughter Jaimee. What a voice!! You'd never think she's 15… A longer show this time, because I love Jaimee's voice and couldn't pick just two songs. Songs played : It Only Hurts 3:48 Bring Me To Life 4:02 Time To Leave 3:23 BOD at Garageband.com :: BOD on MySpace :: File Download (15:23 min / 14.1 MB)

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Mellow music, deep personal lyrics. The Andy Johnson Explosion is nonetheless a band with a sense of humor, as evidenced by their cryptic website and band info on the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks played Evry Time You Go 2:05 The Wedding Song 3:38 Artist Website :: File Download (8:07 min / 7.4 MB)

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Artist = Bret Phillips = Originally from Alaska, now living with his family on an island in Puget Sound, Washinton State, Bret Phillips says "I am now ready to spread my brand of indie-rock, singer/songwriter folk-trash across the world." This former member of The Mazarene Heartbeat Clock is going solo, and acquits himself well with his album All Season Portfolio. We play tracks: Pacific Western Jet Stream Home 2:51 Seretonin Blue 3:40 Bret Phillips' blogsite :: File Download (7:51 min / 7.2 MB)

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Artist = Oka Road = Second shot from this California Band. This five-piece band sounds familiar, yet has their own unique sound. Blending bongo percussion with electric guitar, they transport you before you realize it. A must-hear. Tracks played from their second album Drive Number: Come And Go 4:06 It Was Said 3:25 The Oka Road Website :: File Download (8:33 min / 7.8 MB)

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Artist = Oka Road = Composed of Kevin Martin, Rob Owen, Mike Orlando, David McReynolds, and Will Bright. Named for a road in California, they describe their sound variously as Alternative alternative, Acoustic-electric rock with a twist, and a work in progress. Music to concentrate by. Tracks played from their self-titled album: Miles 4:05 Say One Thing 3:37 Oka Road Website :: File Download (8:54 min / 8.2 MB)

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