Movie Hits – Soundtrack Podcast
(Cool) Shite on the Tube (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
This time we cover some songs that went up or returned on the billboard due to their use in film.
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Great Songs for Fast Walking (120-125 BPM)
historymike (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
In a previous post I listed quite a few tunes that work well for walking, focusing on songs with 110-120 beats per minute (BPM) . Since that time my walking speed has gradually progressed, and I find that songs closer to 110 beats per minute do not give me the workout I need to burn calories and work up a cardio-worthy sweat. Hey - if a couch potato like me can become a stereotypical power-walker,...
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Three Is A Magic Number
Rock Turtleneck (Free subscription) | 08/29/2009
Three years ago this month, Rock Turtleneck took a bold leap into the blogosphere, with an appreciation of Urge Overkill 's overlooked 1993 classic Saturation . The third anniversary is significant because, as anyone who grew up watching Schoolhouse Rock will tell you, 3 is a Magic Number. "3 is a Magic Number" was the first song written for the Schoolhouse Rock project, which began to fulfill...
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Jazz Singer Terry Sullivan Swings with Strings at Gallery Cabaret -Monday August 31st 8 P.M.
with both hands (Free subscription) | 08/28/2009
Ms. Terry Sullivan is a writer ( Cultural & Arts Editor for Chicago Daily Observer, choral director of St. Cecelia Chorus of St. John Cantius Catholic Church, and a seasoned Jazz singer, who Chicago nightlife pioneer and jazz enthusiast Mr. Nick Novich ( Nick's Place & etc.) likened to ' the sweet voice of Blossom Dearie.' Terry Sullivan Trio will grace the stage of Gallery Cabaret in Bucktown...
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Intended to have a very quiet weekend...
86400 seconds (Free subscription) | 08/16/2009
Intended to have a very quiet weekend getting things done that haven't been done because my weekends have been taken up entertaining...and not even entertaining the right people most of the time **curmudgeonly rant deleted** Screwed it all by going out last night and then being encouraged to face my demons, which turned out not to be demons at all. Heard some stuff that was strange...accusations of...
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The Friday Mixtape: 8/14/09
Popdose (Free subscription) | 08/14/2009
Read that headline and weep, folks. In just two more weeks, the summer of ‘09 will be finito. Yeah, I know technically summer has a few more weeks of life but, who are we kidding? Once the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon goes off the air, the season’s deader than Freddie (That’s what I said.) We have no [...]
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The Raveonettes kill on latest single, “Suicide”
Consequence of Sound (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
Hear a brand new song from the duo's forthcoming album!
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Music of the Sphere, cont'd: XTC, Urge O, New O, Hoodoos, Echo &, Stellastar, Ice Station Zebra, Death Valley zzzs, TMBG, Box Elders, Woods et. al.
Powerpopulist (Free subscription) | 08/01/2009
As promised in Tuesday's Music of the Sphere post, here are a few more choice sounds found during recent peregrinations amongst my favorite music blogs. Many thanks to the faveblogger(esse)s.Urge Overkill - Sister Havana - Mars Needs GuitarsNew Order - Run - Mars Needs GuitarsHoodoo Gurus - Bittersweet - Mars Needs GuitarsXTC - Senses Working Overtime - Mars Needs GuitarsEcho & The Bunnymen -
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Summer Jammy Jams
ImpossibleFunky Productions (Free subscription) | 07/31/2009
It's been a long time since I've posted a compilation of songs but here's the latest. These are the tunes that have been draining my iPod's batteries of late. You'll notice a lot of commercial tunes (as in songs used in commercials) as well as some other psychotic fare. Download This Torrent Title Artist Party Party Party Andrew W.K. The Kids Are Insane Urge Overkill Red Right Hand Nick Cave and the...
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The best Chicago street festivals
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/18/2009
Forget day baseball and lakefront swimming. The street festival has become the official sign of summer in Chicago. Every neighborhood and public space, it seems, is getting in on the action. Even the Chicago Riverwalk. Scheduled June 19-21, the first Taste of the Riverwalk offers cafe fare, music and, in a nod to the wishes of the late Mayor Richard J. Daley, fishing.
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Blag Dahlia Releases New Retro Classic: Candy Now!
Music DVD and More (Free subscription) | 06/18/2009
Dwarves Frontman Switches Gears, Recruits Russian Songstress and Indie Rock Royalty for debut CD MVD Audio and Blag Dahlia are pleased to announce the release of Candy Now! for worldwide distribution. This retro lounge recording will delight and confound anyone who loves good music played with style and tongue held firmly in cheek. Creepy atmospheric tunes meet straight up power pop and all stops...
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Taste Of Randolph Announces Full Music Line-Up
Chicagoist (Free subscription) | 06/02/2009
The Ladies & Gentlemen play The Taste Of Randolph Sunday, June 21 Street festival music offerings have been looking unusually bleak this season, with even tried and true block parties letting us down. Sorry Wicker Park Fest and Do-Division ... you each have a few bright spots but as a whole you leave us cold. Luckily The Taste Of Randolph , who in past years has surprised us with their ability...
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The Friday Mixtape: 5/22/09
Popdose (Free subscription) | 05/22/2009
Hat Trick, Mama!! Benny Hester - It’s Over Love from Through The Window (1987) Erik Norlander featuring Buck Dharma - Lost Highway from Music Machine (2003) Isaac Hayes - By The Time I Get To Phoenix (edit) from Hot Buttered Soul (1969) John Williams - Yoda’s Theme from Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Katatonia - [...]
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My Name Is Dan Gibson And I Like Urge Overkill [Videodrone Extra]
Idolator (Free subscription) | 04/15/2009
Earlier this month, I posted about (the band) Phoenix's mix disc for the Kitsune series , briefly mentioning that I appreciated the inclusion of a track by Urge Overkill . Sadly, my mentioning of Urge Overkill brought out some of the band's fans who have been oppressed by the scourge of popular opinion. I know it might not be cool—especially after hearing the cover of "Girl, You'll Be A...
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Phoenix Make Me A Mixtape With An Urge Overkill Track [New Releases]
Idolator (Free subscription) | 03/25/2009
I'm kind of a sucker for artist-compiled mixes; I've purchased far too many of those Back To Mine discs, and discovered at least one song per installment (thanks to Everything But The Girl for introducing me to the Slick Rick track "All Alone (No One To Be With)" ). Phoenix, who have been getting some comment-section props lately, have a mix of their own now, an installment in the Kitsuné...