Breaking the Language Barrier :: Sigur Ros :: "Hoppipola"

MMB has no idea what this song about which only proves that often times music is a much better communicative tool than actual speech. “Hoppipola” is one of our favorite tracks from Sigur Ros‘ incredible Takk cd.

Sigur Ros Official Site

Kate Nash :: "Mouthwash"

What’s with all the female British artists coming out of nowhere and making the States their bitch? The latest in the Lily Allen / Amy Winehouse club of feminine attitude is Kate Nash. Featured on MMB in June, she’s back with her new tune “Mouthwash” which can now be purchased on iTunes.

Kate Nash MySpace Page

September Obsession #3 :: Patrick Watson :: "The Great Escape"

Patrick Watson’s 2006 cd Close to Paradise recently won the Polaris Prize for Canada’s top album of the year. The track “The Great Escape” is one reason why.

Patrick Watson Official Site

September Obsession #2 :: The Blakes :: "Two Times"

So much for my subdued, laid-back mood. Sound off like you gotta pair with this Blake’s song from their upcoming October 16th release Light in the Attic cd.

Listen to the official version of “Two Times” here:

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Watch The Blakes Jam live here:

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Roddy Woomble :: "Every Line of a Long Moment"

This is the latest from Roddy Woomble’s solo disc My Secret is My Silence titled “Every Line of a Long Moment”. Roddy is the Scottish frontman for the band Idlewild. I prefer his solo stuff because with fall coming on, I guess MMB is just feeling a bit more subdued and laid back…at least until tomorrow…or the next song I hear.

Every Line Of A Lo…

Roddy Woomble Official Site

September Obsessions #1 :: Tegan and Sara :: "Speak Slowly"

I get this question a lot:

What’s in my iPod right now…stuck on repeat? Start with this new one by Tegan and Sara.

Stars :: "Elevator Love Letter"

“Elevator Love Letter” is one of my favorite Stars songs. Their new cd, In Our Bedroom After the War, was released in July on iTunes but can finally be found in stores on September 25th. In Our Bedroom…is now listed in MMB’s favorite cds of the year list. Great emotional, driving music with unexpected twists and emotional pulls with a beat.

STARS MYSPACE PAGE

Nikola Sarcevic :: "Soul For Sale"

Enjoy your Saturday with this soundtrack from Nikola Sarcevic titled “Soul for Sale”.

Nikola Sarcevic MySpace Page

Amandine :: "Faintest of Sparks"

In the midnight hour, sometimes we need quiet, calming introspective music. Love this track from Amandine. It’s off their newest Solace in Sore Hands enjoy “Faintest of Sparks”

Amandine – Faintes…

Amandine Official Site

Rilo Kiley :: "Silver Lining"

MMB didn’t much care for the first single from Rilo Kiley’s new cd Under the Blacklight but this track, “Silver Lining” has grown on me.

Rilo Kiley Official Site

Ani DiFranco :: Both Hands

Ani DiFranco is one of my favorite artists of all time and she just released her career retrospective cd CANON. No artist can re-imagine and re-record a song like Ani. This is the new incarnation of one of my favorite Ani songs “Both Hands”. If you haven’t listened to Ani’s discography then well, you haven’t lived and I’m not sure I want to know you.

Ani DiFranco Re-Records Both Hands

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Reader Submission :: 30 Seconds To Mars :: The Story (LIVE)

Reader Gerrick pointed out this great performance and song by Jared Leto led 30 Seconds To Mars.

30 Seconds To Mars Official Site

A Fine Frenzy :: "You Picked Me"

Here’s another one from an artist featured earlier this year. “You Picked Me” is the latest from A Fine Frenzy off her new release One Cell in the Sea. Every now and then MMB likes to check up on past featured artists just to see how they’re getting along. See if they need any gas money or groceries…if the rents getting paid…stuff like that. The kids seem to be doing fine.

A Fine Frenzy MySpace

Reader Submission :: Brandon Schott :: "Golden State"

Brandon has been a featured artist on MMB in the past, but reader Oliver let me know about his latest single and video “Golden State”. Thanks to Oliver on the heads up. Check out more of Brandon here.

Chris and Thomas :: "Take These Thoughts"

Chris and Thomas, recently featured on the Indiefeed podcast, are now on tour throughout the U.S. Enjoy “Take These Thoughts” off their most recent release Land of Sea.

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