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FROM THE CMJ RELAY ARCHIVES: OURSTAGE PICKS VOL. 1

Published by Sam C. on July 16, 2009 in Artist Feature and Playlists. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

cmjdotcom_webCMJ (College Music Journal) is a publishing and events company located in NYC. CMJ is well known for their industry leading New Music Report magazine, which contains music reviews, artist news and interviews with the best artists being played on college radio. The New Music Report contains top-played charts compiled from college radio stations all across the US. CMJ is also well known for hosting the CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival , a city wide festival in NYC  featuring the best emerging artists and film makers. The bloggers over at CMJ Relay, the CMJ Staff Blog, have been highlighting some of their favorite OurStage finds for quite some time. Here’s the first batch of CMJ music recommendations from their archives:

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The Weather Inside

“Streets Of Jerusalem”
Electronic Channel
Typical electronic groove, light and lofty, “Streets Of Jerusalem” is a pleasant and melodic journey.
RIYL: Air, Rio En Medio, Sia
WEB: http://www.myspace.com/theweatherinside

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Mason Proper

“My My (Bad Fruit)”
Rock Channel
Mason Proper is a pop/indie rock band from Michigan that infuses their songs with experimental noise and catchy melodies.
RIYL: Modest Mouse, Rogue Wave, the Shins
WEB: http://masonproper.com/

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Plushgun

“Just Impolite”
Pop Channel
“Just Impolite” is radio-friendly romantic synth-pop.
RIYL: Albert Hammond Jr., the Shins, the Postal Service
WEB: http://www.plushgun.com/

WANT TO SHOW NYC WHAT YOU’VE GOT?

Published by admin on June 24, 2009 in Festivals and OurStage Partners. 3 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

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CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival is set to take New York City by storm on October 20 – 24 2009, but you need to act fast if you want to see your name on the bill. Applications to play the festival will be considered only through July 15th, so apply now if you think you have what it takes.

Those selected will join the ranks of over 20 other OurStage artists who have been able to add CMJ to their resumes. Check out our past coverage of CMJ to get a feel for what the CMJ programmers are looking for. Here’s a little sampling to keep your ears happy:

Fans and artists who aren’t quite ready for the spotlight still need to hop to it because the price of festival badges goes up as time goes on. Register for your tickets now and you can save 15%! Get your CMJ badges here!

50 STATES IN 50 WEEKS…WEEK 2: MICHIGAN

Published by BethanyLeavey on June 22, 2009 in Playlists. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , .
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Home of: Henry Ford, Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr., Motown Records, Madonna, Eminem, The Stooges, Alice Cooper

Fun Facts: State flower; apple blossom, state bird; robin, state song; “Michigan, My Michigan”

The Venues: With a lineup including The Dead, Bob Dylan, Broken Social Scene, Girl Talk, Toots & The Maytals, Ani DiFranco and OurStage artist Underground Orchestra, the second annual Rothbury Festival in Rothbury, Michigan is the place to be for live music this summer. Of course, there is more to the fest than just three days of awesome music: This is a party with a purpose. In addition to the live acts, there will be discussion panels between experts and concert goers about green living.

The Music:
mdd_group1bwMy Dear Disco – Ann Arbor, Michigan’s My Dear Disco may call their track “For Your Love” Dancethink Music, but I call it instant party. I haven’t wanted to dance this much since Junior Senior! Any song that can inspire a lifelong member of the wallflower club like me to bust a move is worth a listen.

l_8fe271d5b7a3ed5bdf89f31e29dabcf71Mason Proper – Mason Proper’s noisy pop has been burning up the OurStage charts since 2007. “Lock and Key” is a great piece of indie pop with soulful vocals over strong beats, jangly piano and electric guitar.

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P.E.A.C.E. The Poetess – P.E.A.C.E. is the spoken Word category winner of the 2008 Detroit “Bring It” talent competition. Her powerful track “Music” speaks to the ability of music to both inspire and comfort. Think you don’t like poetry? Give P.E.A.C.E. a chance.

rqjdpoupytjn-320x240Petal Shop – Petal Shop combines the talents of Detroit folk/americana groups Sprout and The Lobiaurs. “Fake-A-Frown” is minimalist, modern folk with sweet boy-girl vocals.

Check out these acts and other great Michigan artists in the playlist below!

Who are your favorite OurStage Michiganders? Where do you like to see live music in Michigan? Let us know in the comments!

Mason Proper: Olly Oxen Free (Review)

Published by ejquinn on September 10, 2008 in Artist Feature. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

“Down that twisted path, you can find us there,” sings Jonathan Visger, frontman of Mason Proper, at the beginning of “Only a Moment.” It’s an apt warning of the haunted territory the schizophrenic Michigan rockers wander on their latest album, Olly Oxen Free.

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