nothing to lose

i enjoyed jack johnson's last album, 'sleep through the static' but i think i like the latest release of remixes even better. with love from culver city dub collective, money mark and kid koala these tunes shine.

jack johnson (link to a few songs)

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waiting around to die

the lemonheads are back with an album of covers. it's certainly not your typical covers album with eclectic selections from townes van zandt, graham parson and christina agulara not to mention duets with liv tyler and kate moss. check out a few of the tunes.

the lemonheads (link to four songs)

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kingston advice

the clash were strongly influenced by reggae and world music. they recorded many reggae infused tunes, especially around the time of their 'sandinista!' album in the early 1980's. they worked with such reggae legends as lee 'scratch' perry and mikey dread. below are a few examples.

the clash (link to four songs)

orange vinyl

Here are a couple of new tunes from modest mouse from their 'satellite skin’ 7” single. enjoy!

modest mouse (link to two songs)

leggo beast

steel pulse is a reggae band that was formed in 1975 in birmingham, england, specifically the inner city area of handsworth. their debut album, 'handsworth revolution', is a roots reggea classic and one of my all time favorites. check out a few tunes from 'true democracy'.

steel pulse (link to four songs)

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nights like these

lucero is a band that has been tagged as alt-country and punk country. whatever you want to call them they flat out rock. check out ben nichols' whiskey-soaked vocals on a few tracks from several of their albums.

lucero (link to five songs)

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werewolf

eels is an ever-changing lineup of musicians that play the songs of singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist mark oliver everett, also known as e. 'hombre lobo' is the latest release and there are some great tunes. check out 'prizefighter' for instance.

eels (link to four songs)

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