Archive for the 'Pop Music' Category

Matt Skiba – “S.O.S.”

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on August 20, 2010 in Alt.Rock Music and Pop Music.

Matt Skiba – “S.O.S.”

I saw Matt’s band Alkaline Trio on this year’s warped tour.  Matt Skiba has put together a series of home demos he made of his songs, and Asian Man Records has released them. Matt’s “S.O.S.” is this week’s MP3 Jackpot winner. I love songwriter demos. It’s so interesting to listen to a songwriter giving birth to a song.

DemosMatt Skiba
“S.O.S.” (mp3)
from “Demos”
(Asian Man Records)

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Matthew Dear – “I Can’t Feel”

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on July 23, 2010 in Electronic Music and Pop Music.

Matthew Dear – “I Can’t Feel”

The Michigan Techno Scene is the home of Matthew Dear and his record label Ghostly International. “I Can Feel” wins the MP3 Jackpot this week. It’s a great accomplishment to be musically unique and create a powerful emotional feeling. Matthew manages to do that quite well. There’s something to be said for this electronic age of music creation.

Black CityMatthew Dear
“I Can’t Feel” (mp3)
from “Black City”
(Ghostly International)

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Marching Band – “It Will Never Slip”

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on July 2, 2010 in MP3 Jackpot Winners and Pop Music.

Marching Band – “It Will Never Slip”

Marching Band from Sweden wins this week’s MP3 Jackpot with “It Will Never Slip.” I feel cold just listening. These two intrepid Swedes produce an exciting sound and couple that with a a gr8 song and killer vocals. Give it several listens and I’m sure you’ll agree.

Pop CycleMarching Band
“It Will Never Slip” (mp3)
from “Pop Cycle”
(U & L Records, Inc.)

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Stiff Richards – “Not From Here”

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on June 18, 2010 in MP3 Jackpot Winners, Pop Music, Punk Music and Ska Music.

Stiff Richards – “Not From Here”

“Not From Here” today’s MP3 Jackpot winner from Stiff Richards is very profound theme for popular music. How amazing, the concept of being the perpetual stranger is totally articulated in song. This was recorded when the legendary Uptones performed as the four piece, Stiff Richards, and this is one of the gems they created.

E-Mail - EPStiff Richards
“Not From Here” (mp3)
from “E-Mail – EP”
(Fun Fun Fun Recordings)

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Monk – “Santa Ana Murders And The Neonlights Of Love”

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on June 11, 2010 in Indie Rock Music, MP3 Jackpot Winners and Pop Music.

Monk – “Santa Ana Murders And The Neonlights Of Love”

This week the MP3 visits Austria. Monk makes intriguing Pop, and their MP3, “Santa Ana Murders And The Neonlights Of Love” is this week’s winner. I just love the quality of the vocals in this haunting song.

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Monk
“Santa Ana Murders And The Neonlights Of Love” (mp3)
from “The Man Who Sleeps On His Breath”
(sevenahalf records)

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Cherry Poppin Daddies – “Hi and Lo”

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on May 21, 2010 in MP3 Jackpot Winners, Pop Music and Ska Music.

Cherry Poppin Daddies – “Hi and Lo”

If you wanted to skank in Eugene, Oregon, you’d be in luck. Hometown of the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, who have won this week’s MP3 Jackpot with “Hi and Lo.” This mp3 chronicling the ups-and-downs one faces in trying to do anything these daze.

Skaboy JFkCherry Poppin’ Daddies
“Hi and Lo” (mp3)
from “Skaboy JFk”
(Space Age Bachelor Pad)

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