Archive for January, 2012

Ingrid Michaelson – Human Again (2012)

Ingrid Michaelson - Human Again

A little overproduced? Maybe. It’s certainly a big change for Ingrid.
It needs a few more plays for me I think.

Ingrid Michaelson – ‘Ghost’ from the album ‘Human Again

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Gemma Hayes – Let it Break (2011)

Gemma Hayes - Let It Break

Another solid release from Irish Gemma. Not sure about some of the tinny electronic beats, but heh.
You can check out snippets from all the album tracks over on her website.

Gemma Hayes – ‘Shock to my System’ (Acoustic) from the album ‘Let it Break

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Hope Waits – Introducing Hope Waits (2007)

Hope Waits - Introducing Hope Waits

There is something timeless about Hopes vocals. Her debut is not ground breaking, but shows promise. Looking forward to her number two offering to see where she takes it.

Hope Waits – ‘I’ll Be Satisfied’ from the album ‘Introducing Hope Waits

www.hopewaits.com

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Gin Wigmore – Gravel & Wine (2011)

Gin Wigmore - Gravel & Wine

New Zealander Virginia Claire Wigmore cranks it out on her second full release.
Her 2010 debut Holy Smoke is equally as punchy.

Gin Wigmore – ‘Black Sheep’ from the album ‘Gravel & Wine

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Chelsea Wolfe – Apokalypsis (2011)

Chelsea Wolfe - Apokalypsis

Dark meanderings from Chelsea.
Fulsome European tour starting in April 2012.

Chelsea Wolfe – ‘Movie Screen’ from the album ‘Apokalypsis

www.chelseawolfe.net

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Zola Jesus – Conatus (2011)

Zola Jesus - Conatus

Nika Roza Danilova creating modern goth? Whatever… I like it.
MP3 of Vessel over on her website if you subscribe to the newsletter.

Zola Jesus – ‘Vessel’ from the album ‘Conatus

www.zolajesus.com

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Laura Veirs – Tumble Bee (2011)

Laura Veirs - Tumble Bee

Laura does childrens songs? Why not.

Laura Veirs – ‘The Fox’ from the album ‘Tumble Bee

www.lauraveirs.com

Lonely Drifter Karen – Fall of Spring (2010)

Lonely Drifte Karen - Fall Of Spring

Had an email alerting me to the March 2012 release of ‘Poles’ from Lonely Drifter Karen fronted by Tanja Frinta. Revisiting the 2010 ‘Fall of Spring’ and the 2008 ‘Grass Is Singing’ makes me look forward to more quirkiness in March.
You can check out three tracks from the up and coming album on their website.

Lonely Drifter Karen – ‘A Roof Somewhere’ from the album ‘Fall of Spring

www.lonelydrifterkaren.com

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Ani DiFranco – Which Side Are You On (2012)

Ani DiFranco - Which Side Are You On

Ani cranks out another great set of politically fueled tracks.
Stuff to make you think, if you weren’t already doing so.

Ani DiFranco with Melissa Ferrick – ¿Which Side Are You On? (live)

www.righteousbabe.com

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Rose Elinor Dougall – Distractions E.P.

Rose Elinor Dougall - Distractions EP

Rose has snuck out a free E.P. while we wait for her second full album after the excellent 2010 release ‘Without Why’.
It’s free for download over on Bandcamp.

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Gurlz Rock – (Antidote to calm 2011 playlist)

Gurlz Rock

Just so you all don’t think I am into girly folk stuff ;)

23 – Blonde Redhead
Love Is Dead – Kerli
Message To Apollo – Carina Round
Pretty Like Drugs – QueenAdreena
Yer Blues – Shiina Ringo
Medicine Jar – QueenAdreena
Eirth Punk Rockers – Buffalo Daughters
Getting Ready – Patty Griffin
Leeds United – Amanda Palmer
Four Big Speakers – Whale
Ecstasy (4-Track Demos) – PJ Harvey
A Girl Like Me – Desert Sessions
Hey Pretty – Poe
Joy – Lucinda Williams
Machine Gun – Anne McCue