the art of the groove

Intelligent rock & roll songwriting and informed arrangements while never straying too far from a pure-pop sensibility. 12 MP3 Songs ROCK: Modern Rock, POP: Beatles-pop Details: Pop Quiz: Quick, name the songwriting duo that got their start in......

This "beatnik"-style Detroit-area alt-country band fronted by singer/songwriter (and woman) Whit Hill offers story songs, groove songs, and ballads blending twanging country, organ-laced soul and the luscious boom-boom-crack of southern rock. 14 ......

Reminiscent of the great Miles Davis experiments of the 70''s that produced Bitches Brew, with a generous nod to Weather Report, Ornette Coleman, Primetime, Late Trane and Albert Ayler, they incorporate elements of free jazz, electronica, hip hop ......

Jazz for rainy days or cozy, romantic nights. Alex Levin, one of New York City''s rising jazz stars, plays sultry ballads, bossas, and swinging standards in a timeless trio, creating a soulful, relaxing mood. 7 MP3 Songs JAZZ: Bebop, POP: Delica......

Awesome acoustic guitarist and songwriter solo and live singing and playing mostly original songs, but a couple of traditional pieces and four fingerstyle guitar instrumentals. 14 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Blues, BLUES: Guitar Blues Details: BROOKS......

Inspired by the verse of Langston Hughes this spoken word n'' rhythm stew is seasoned with searing guitar solos, voice boiling up from Hell vocals, Zappa -esque humor & the usual Bopaphonic rhythm of the saints, turned sinners. 10 MP3 Songs ROCK:......

Wry observations on everything from baby boomer angst to hopelessly hip college towns and the joys of beater cars and Wisconsin winters...all set to a cool acousto-electro blues/folk/rock groove. 16 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Blues, BLUES: Funky Blues ......

Taking cues from afro-beat, dub, rock, soul and jazz mixed with a healthy dose of punk rock upbringing and aesthetics, Aquila Rose can be raucous or delicate, often in the course of one song. 8 MP3 Songs ROCK: Punk, ROCK: Instrumental Rock Det......

Alternative guitar pop/rock/folk from the edge of the world: Dunedin, New Zealand, spiritual home of the Flying Nun label. "Warm, dark, bubbling alt-guitar rocking" that''s "agreeably old-fashioned". 11 MP3 Songs ROCK: Folk Rock, ROCK: Psychedeli......

Lyric fusion jazz and funk, played by a guitar poet. 10 MP3 Songs JAZZ: Jazz Fusion, JAZZ: Smooth Jazz Details: Among the great number of guitarists in our country (Switzerland) David Wildi has found his own voice. In terms of sound Wildi is a......

Our panel of five experts in the music industry has spoken. This compilation CD offers some of the best worldbeat music around, ranging from Afro-beats to Latin Jazz; from Folky Pop to R&B/Soul. It''s On. 11 MP3 Songs WORLD: World Beat, WORLD: Wo......

Former Fondly and Echolalia indie pop rock singer songwriter solo artist complete with piano, acoustic and crunchy guitars, accordian and Moogs a go-go. 12 MP3 Songs ROCK: Modern Rock, ROCK: Emo Details: CD review by Tellitron 6/15/2006 Lollyg......

Jess Conn-Potegal, turntables, keys, electronics; Jim Black, guitar, electronics; Ben Wilson, drum machine, electronics. Three individuals from different musical backgrounds, each with his own unique vision, meet at an Otomo Yoshihide/Ruins concer......

all-string progressive acoustic jazz trio 11 MP3 Songs JAZZ: Weird Jazz, CLASSICAL: Contemporary Details: Stephan Crumpâs Rosetta an intimate collection of compositions performed by bass and two guitars The three friends have gathered many t......

rock, alt-country, americana. a rocking version of the rolling stones'' beggars banquet days, ryan adams, wilco, or black crowes. midwestern amercan rock. 12 MP3 Songs ROCK: Roots Rock, COUNTRY: Country Rock Details: Bands live and die by th......

Alternative guitar pop/rock/folk from the edge of the world: Dunedin, New Zealand, spiritual home of the Flying Nun label. "Warm, dark, bubbling alt-guitar rocking" that''s "agreeably old-fashioned". 11 MP3 Songs ROCK: Folk Rock, ROCK: Psychedeli......

Soulful, earthy, and passionate music from the Near East and India. 7 MP3 Songs WORLD: Middle East, WORLD: World Traditions Details: Eliyahu Sills: Song of Qadim Music from the Near East and northern India Acclaimed in the San Francisco Bay......

Jazz, with a heavy blues influence, and just a dash of slow funk to make the body move. Sassy, Smoky Blues. 10 MP3 Songs BLUES: Jazzy Blues, JAZZ: Weird Jazz Details: It is torch...the taste of bittersweet. That sassy, smoky blues which compli......

With so many great musicians & bands in the San Francisco Bay Area how do you know which band to see or what to buy? Well here''s a way to answer both of those questions, with 13 songs from 13 great, independent, local artists, you''re sure to fin......

Air Raid is the perfect marriage of a Led Zeppelin style rhythm section to the song crafting influences of Gary Brooker and Paul Kantner. It was elegantly produced by Eddie Kramer with all the grandeur of a live Procal Harum. A classic in every wa......