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FROM THE CMJ RELAY ARCHIVES: OURSTAGE PICKS VOL. 7

Published by Sam C. on August 28, 2009 in Playlists. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

cmjdotcom_webWelcome to our seventh installment featuring CMJ’s OurStage Staff Picks from the CMJ Relay Blog. 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.

Marnée

“Down In The Valley”
Solo Performance Channel
Singer/songwriter Marnee sings very mature lyrics belying her 11 years of age with sweet whispering, yet full and rich vocals.
RIYL: Jewel, Sarah McLachlan, Joan Baez
WEB: http://www.myspace.com/marneeaugust

Don DiLego

“Falling Into Space”
Indie Rock Channel
Playful alternative rock that unapologetically obeys straightforward chord progressions and pop mantras.
RIYL: Spoon, Beach Boys, Wilco
WEB: http://www.myspace.com/dondilego

Check in the Dark

“Complicated Lullaby”
Acoustic Channel
This acoustic jam’s older influences accompany clanging bells, drums and high-stringed guitar picking.
RIYL: James Taylor, John Mayer, Jack Johnson
WEB: http://www.myspace.com/checkinthedarkmusic

FROM THE CMJ RELAY ARCHIVES: OURSTAGE PICKS VOL. 6

Published by Sam C. on August 21, 2009 in Playlists. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , .

cmjdotcom_webWelcome to our sixth installment featuring CMJ’s OurStage Staff Picks from the CMJ Relay Blog. 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.

Jon Call

“My Ship”
Acoustic Channel
Take a little bit of blues, a little bit of folk, and a little bit of rock, throw in some melodic vocals and soft guitar, call it “My Ship.”
RIYL: Ben Harper, Plain White T’s, Tom Petty
WEB: http://www.myspace.com/joncallmusic

Coconut Records

“West Coast”
Indie Rock Channel
Ex-Phantom Planeteer Jason Schwartzman hits head-on once again with this hit. Jason proves that once a musician, always a musician—this time with a larger sound.
RIYL: Ben Lee, Rooney, Of Montreal
WEB: http://www.myspace.com/coconutrecords

The Press Project

“Get Right”
Hip-Hop Channel
Enjoy the smooth, jazzy beat and buttery flows while you can, before the distorted crunch of the bridge grates your eardrums in all the right ways.
RIYL: Lupe Fiasco, Roots, De La Soul
WEB: http://www.thepressproject.com