Okay, okay, enough with the ethnic jokes.
Margaret's Daughter, better known as Ami and her accompanist, Etienne, are neither Greek nor Irish, but rather South African. An accomplished guitarist and vocalist, her music is more reflective of Grecian ports and Spanish islands than it is of South Africa.
Quite the up-and-coming indie artist, Margaret's Daughter's toned vocals ring out like Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morissette over percussive guitar and African drums.
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Charmless Young Man
It also appears they caught the attention of a UK recording group - taste this next song for a truly homemade recipe of music. But despite the lack of acoustic recording equipment, it still sounds great!
Margaret's Daughter and Chestnut Productions - Lay Your Weapons Down
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Friday, October 26, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Sacha Sacket, the Iranian (Song) Leader
It's not every day you find an Iranian artist on airwaves, and when you do, you're not likely to listen. Leaving behind me the usual Iranian cliches (seeing as he is half-British), I reluctantly YouTubed Sacha Sacket and was... pleasantly surprised. He's self-described himself as a cross between Snow Patrol and Damien Rice with a plunge of Coldplay, but he sounds more like Howie Day, IMHO. But then, what do you get from a guy who likes everything from Frank Sinatra to RATM?
Three ladies accompany Sacha in his musical endeavors - Jennifer Trani on guitar, Anna Marie Rosales on the bass, and Alexa Brinkschulte sings backup.
Their new album, Lovers and Leaders is currently on CDBaby's top thirty bestsellers list, and they're doing playing more (major) gigs than you can count on one hand.
Below is the video to "Maybe You Can Save Me (From You). And not to fear, there's no Arabian Nights music that's going to greet you at the punch of the play button.
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Three ladies accompany Sacha in his musical endeavors - Jennifer Trani on guitar, Anna Marie Rosales on the bass, and Alexa Brinkschulte sings backup.
Their new album, Lovers and Leaders is currently on CDBaby's top thirty bestsellers list, and they're doing playing more (major) gigs than you can count on one hand.
Below is the video to "Maybe You Can Save Me (From You). And not to fear, there's no Arabian Nights music that's going to greet you at the punch of the play button.
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Friday, October 12, 2007
The Motion Sick - Satellite
Self-described as a mix of Rilo Kiley, The Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes, and Violent Femmes, The Motion Sick proves there's yet another band from Boston that's not "just another band outta Boston." Their hit song, "Satellite" from their debut album Her Brilliant Fifteen, hit #7 in the top ten on Indiependence, and caught the attention of Spin magazine just a short while back.
So how'd they get their name? Apparently in the 1900's, stowaways on a ship were called "the motion sick." You can figure it out from there. No word yet as to the possibility of their participating in tea-dumping parties.
Check out the animated vid of "Satellite" and prepare to be launched. It's not exactly Rilo Kiley's "Moneymaker," but more like Arcade Fire's "Wake Up." Sorta.
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So how'd they get their name? Apparently in the 1900's, stowaways on a ship were called "the motion sick." You can figure it out from there. No word yet as to the possibility of their participating in tea-dumping parties.
Check out the animated vid of "Satellite" and prepare to be launched. It's not exactly Rilo Kiley's "Moneymaker," but more like Arcade Fire's "Wake Up." Sorta.
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Sunday, October 7, 2007
Wired to the Revs
It's been a while since we've heard from The Revs; after their announcement early this year to take an "indefinite break," they've been dinkin' around and touring here and there in Ireland, but that doesn't help those of us who aren't in leprechaun haven. But for all of you Revs fans out there, there's hope; two of The Revs' hits will be surfacing in the upcoming film, "P.S., I Love You," starring Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank. So listen up for "Take It All Back" and "Streets" when you hit the theaters December 21st for opening night.
A Revs post wouldn't be complete without a video; the Revs' debut hit, Wired to the Moon, surfaced on YouTube just a few months ago, making it one of the newest editions to my Revs vid collection, even if it's their oldest song. So listen and enjoy the fresh sounds of Rory Gallagher.
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A Revs post wouldn't be complete without a video; the Revs' debut hit, Wired to the Moon, surfaced on YouTube just a few months ago, making it one of the newest editions to my Revs vid collection, even if it's their oldest song. So listen and enjoy the fresh sounds of Rory Gallagher.
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