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Recorded in Arizona with Calexico's Joey Burns producing, Amos Lee's fourth studio album, 2011's Mission Bell, finds the singer/songwriter in a thoughtful mood and once again wrapping his soulful folk numbers in country, blues, and soft rock. A ruminative, lazy summer day of an album, Mission Bell is not dissimilar to Lee's last effort, 2008's Last Days at the Lodge, but lacks the more contemporary R&B tracks that made Last Days a bit of a departure from Lee's more granola leanings. Here listeners get the introspective leadoff track "El Camino" and the airy Steve Winwood-sounding ballad "Violin." Similarly engaging is the jaunty mid-album anthem "Flower," which is equal parts the Commodores' "Easy" and Hall & Oates' "She's Gone." It's a brilliant, joyously melodic number with the only downside being that it only works to remind you how melodically dire the rest of the album is. Which isn't to say Mission Bell is bad. On the contrary, there is a lot to admire here and maybe that's the main problem. Lee is a talented songwriter with a distinctive pop voice who is becoming recognized as an heir to the American singer/songwriter throne -- a notion given weight by the addition of several well-known guest artists here, including roots rocker Lucinda Williams and country legend Willie Nelson. That said, he often favors rambling, low-key country numbers that get you to quietly consider the bittersweet nature of our existence rather than lose yourself in the song. You come off a track like "Flower" and keep waiting for another one to grab you in the same "instant classic" kind of way. If Mission Bell rings true, it's in the lyrics with Lee's knack for stories and personal revelations keeping you listening, and not always the melodic content.

Mission Bell

Windows Are Rolled Down

Antony and The Johnsons - Afraid (Nico)

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Martha Wainwright - All By Myself

NORAH JONES -   NIGHTINGALE

“Capricornia” is the first single from the eagerly anticipated second album from Allo Darlin’ entitled "Europe." Look for the single in February 2012 and the album later this spring.

Achingly personal, incredibly poignant and familiar all at once, Elizabeth Morris’ songwriting has deepened and developed since their debut, and while the upcoming album may have a more sombre feel to it “Capricornia” shows that they’ve lost none of their ability to create sophisticated, intelligent pop music with an uplifting, joyous feel. And for those of you wondering exactly what Capricornia is all about, Elizabeth explains:

“Capricornia is the area in Queensland that I'm from. It has imaginary state lines, roughly around the Tropic of Capricorn, which runs directly through my hometown. There's a nice 70s monument that marks the spot where the line passes, out on a lonely dirt road where all the kids learn how to drive. My family have lived in this area for over 6 generations but none of my generation remain. It’s a beautiful place.

Musically, when we first discussed the album with our producer, I suggested that the feel of Europe should be somewhere between 'A New England' by Kirsty MacColl and 'Cattle and Cane' by The Go-Betweens. I think this song is the closest to that.”



Allo Darlin' - Capricornia

Jessie Baylin "Love Is Wasted On Lovers"

The first single from Rufus' new Mark Ronson-produced album, Out Of The Game. Download from iTunes now: http://smarturl.it/outofthegamesingle

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Out Of The Game

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When It Explodes

The next single from Rufus'  new album, Out Of The Game, produced by Mark Ronson. Out Of The Game is available now! Order here on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/OOTG

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Jericho

From Rufus's 2012 release, Out Of The Game, produced by Mark Ronson. Out Of The Game is available now! Order here: http://smarturl.it/outofthegame

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Song Of You

Summertime (by Norah Jones)

Lonerism

Apocalypse Dreams

Army Navy's single & B-side, out 8/28/12
"World's End" & "Only You" (Yaz cover)

Army Navy - World's End

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METZ

Headache

METZ - Headache

Best Coast - Do You Love Me Like You Used To

Antony and the Johnsons: 'Cut The World' is a collection of live symphonic performances of songs from the band's 4 full length albums. Recorded in Copenhagen, DK with The Danish National Chamber Orchestra, it features arrangements by Nico Muhly, Rob Moose, Maxim Moston and Antony.

Cut The World

Antony and the Johnsons - "Cut The World"

Nolan - Freak On (Kyodai remix) [GRUUV]

Nolan - Freak On [GRUUV]

Sweet Baboo's new single, taken from his forthcoming album Ships - available on CD and download on 22nd April. 

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Jay Sean - Where You Are

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Carly Rae Jepsen - Tonight I'm Getting Over You (Showtek Remix)

Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation. The New York-born, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released eight studio albums to date, three DVDs, and three live albums including the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. He has collaborated with artists such as Elton John, Burt Bacharach, Robert Wilson, David Byrne, Boy George, Joni Mitchell, Pet Shop Boys, Heart, Robbie Williams, Jessye Norman, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Sting, and producer Mark Ronson, among many others. His latest album, Unfollow The Rules, finds Wainwright at the peak of his powers, entering artistic maturity with passion, honesty, and a new-found fearlessness. His latest album, Unfollow the Rules is out now. 

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