the pines are dancing

former verbena frontman a.a. bondy is back with his second solo album, 'when the devil's loose'. it's some good old sparse indie-folk music. have a listen to a few tunes.

a.a. bondy (link to five songs)

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black eyed susan

paul westerberg is back with a 6-song ep for download. it's called "pw & the ghost gloves cat wing joy boys".

paul westerberg (link to six songs)

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hora zero

rodrigo y gabriela are back and their new release is another amazing piece of guitar mastery. the flamenco picking and unbelievably fast chord progressions are simply stunning. listen to a few tracks and buy 11:11.

rodrigo y gabriela (link to five songs)

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bombs bursting

just stumbled on to the rural alberta advantage and i'm glad i did. they're a folksy indie band that conjures the spirit of neutral milk hotel and clem snide. the drumming is excellent as are the two part harmonies. check out a few tracks from their album 'hometown'.

the rural alberta advantage (link to four songs)

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whiskey and rags

emily wells 'dirty' ep is the most interesting mix of classical symphonics and gangsta rap that i've heard all year (amazing, i know!). she blends silky strings and phat beats in a manner both seamless and sincere. check out a few tunes and you'll likely be surprised.

emily wells (link to four songs)

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big love explosion

the boys of wilco have joined in on neil finn's (crowded house) latest effort to assist oxfam. 7 worlds collide is a stellar bill of musicians that have come together to produce a very good album of original songs. check out a few and support the cause.

7 world collide (link to four songs)

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