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True to their bizarre shape Abunai impersonates a kaleidoscope of imagined psych/folk/rock bands from a New England scene that never was -- with extended liner notes (from bassist Dan's dad) "to not shew it"... 11 MP3 Songs Rock Psychedelic, Rock......

Warm low off-hand vocals attended by an unostentatious backup band, lots of slow songs, and sarcastic, depressive lyrics astir alienation, failing relationships, melancholy memories, and dreams. 10 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Pop, EASY LISTENING: Mature......

An unbelievable debut album from a true Wisconsin Cheesehead; a vocalize that can broom you off your feet with the most herculean ballad or criticise your socks off with an up-tempo hit. 10 MP3 Songs COUNTRY: Country Sway COUNTRY: Country Pop An......

Amplafire's music is like an excited roller coaster. It deals with the up's and down's that life puts you through. 15 MP3 Songs HIP HOP/RAP: Rap, URBAN/R&B: R&B Rap mix ...finally Songs Details: WHO IS THE FACE BEHIND THIS MASK? Unfortunate......

Mid-west feel with a southern turn best describes this team of three. It's definitely what your speakers have been ready and waiting for. Lyrics and Beats yell "BUY NOW." -Be down or Lay down- 6 MP3 Songs HIP HOP/RAP: Rap, URBAN/R&B: R&B Rap mix ......

''''ASS'''' is a steamy tale that features some of the hottest pillow talk since Prince''s ''''Do Me Baby" and a celebration of being an independent artist with the freedom to record specialized music for "the kids." ON FIRE MUSICAL ACTIVISM... ......

Indie rock trio from Portland, OR making music inspired in equal measure by the best of 80s underground America, 60s England, Brazil, Gypsies everywhere, and Northern nostalgia for Southern summer sun. 9 MP3 Songs ROCK: Modern Rock, ROCK: Math Ro......

Afro Jazz and Brazillian-laced Electro-Funk on a live tip. From tripped-out downtempo to floor-filling house, everything gets a spin on this disc 12 MP3 Songs ELECTRONIC: Down Tempo, ELECTRONIC: House Details: As heard in the Warner Bros. Mot......

A fusion of electronic and organic sounds organized in both familiar and unfamiliar structures. Here you will find a blend of Drum & Bass, IDM, Jazz, Classical and Breakbeats. 14 MP3 Songs ELECTRONIC: Drum ''n Bass/Jungle, ELECTRONIC: Experimenta......

Like a battle of the bands between Cheap Trick and the Beatles in a biker bar on "ladies drink free" night. 13 MP3 Songs ROCK: Modern Rock, ROCK: Punk Details: The Black Mollys lead singer/ vocalist/ songwriter Tory Stoffregen may have changed......

Great rock songs with lyrics that you can really relate to and that make you think and feel it inside, brought forth with great vocals and killer guitar. 13 MP3 Songs ROCK: Classic Rock, ROCK: Acoustic Details: Steve Davis has been compared to......

THE BRUISES deliver songs with rich harmonies, dueling vocals, and smart, unforgettable hooks that will have you humming along to the rhythm of your heartbeat. 10 MP3 Songs ROCK: Acoustic, POP: Folky Pop Details: Some bands start with an ad be......

Mas''s relentless energy and soaring vocals have sparked many critics to hail her as "The Female Bruce Springsteen," but she is first and foremost a unique talent in her own right. This is Mas''s first studio album since 1993''s "Reason Street." ......

Pure lyrics married to catchy melodies ranging from Pop to modern Country. 17 MP3 Songs COUNTRY: Country Pop, COUNTRY: Country Rock Details: Less than a year after his debut release ("The Waiter") began flying off the shelves in Nashville and ......

Melodic guitar powerpop with great vocals. 12 MP3 Songs POP: Beatles-pop, POP: British Pop Details: Chris Church "let the echo decide",this North Carolinian''s new cd colorfully echoes the melodic guitar driven power-pop of Tommy Keene ,Matthe......

A special collection of Ciani''s most peaceful and healing recordings, all in one magical place. A continuous mood of calm and exquisite beauty culled from 10 of her masters, five Grammy-nominated, including her seminal work in the pure electroni......

Expertly crafted adult pop songs using a palate of jazz, blues, rock and folk. Lyrically strong and vocally unforgettable. 12 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Pop, ROCK: Americana Details: HUMBUCKY * * * * (4 stars) Two years on from first LP Delicate Sh......

Folk with a rock and roll attitude 13 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk, ROCK: Folk Rock Details: "One of my first memories, if not the very first, is the Federales surrounding the van with their machine guns and German Shepherds." That true story a......

ambient and melodic, but with an edge 15 MP3 Songs NEW AGE: Ambient, NEW AGE: New Age Details: I had been up all night with a 12 string acoustic and a Sony 2 track reel-to-reel producing this insane piece which bounced about all over the place......

Jazzy-R&B-Soul with a funky edge, and a outstanding re-make of Michael Henderson''s classic You Are My Starship. They continue to fuse their mixture of Jazz and Dance in a form that is timeless. 10 MP3 Songs URBAN/R&B: Soul, JAZZ: Smooth Jazz ......