Big Apple Music Scene

July 7th, 2008

What to Look Forward To

High Places
Photo by: Hisham Baroocha
Photo Permission: Paco Barba, Thrill Jockey Records
Serendipitously, a few days after I did my post on the best albums of the year that have come out so far, Pitchfork has done a list on what to look forward to in the rest of 2008, and boy is it all-inclusive. I’m […]

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July 4th, 2008

CDs You Should Have Heard By Now

Happy Independence Day! Since it is halfway through the year I thought I would do a roundup of my favorite releases so far. These are in no particular order…
Girl Talk: Feed the Animals
The ultimate dance party album, the samples Greg Gillis uses this time around are out of control.

Sam Sparro: Black and Gold
New electro-soul master […]

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May 5th, 2008

What’s on b5 Music Channel’s iPods

Start your week with music.
b5media’s Music Channel offers 38 tracks to get you through your Monday.
The selection is vast.  The tracks are ones we feel you should hear.  Discover music and let us know what we should be checking out.
Have fun and welcome to a great selection of music.
Every Monday should start off with some quality Jazz. […]

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May 5th, 2008

Two Songs to Add to Your iPod

Looking for some new music? Here are two great songs to add to your collection:
Atlas Sound: Another Bedroom
Architecture in Helsinki: Like It or Not (El Guincho Remix)
*songs via Pitchfork Media
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April 24th, 2008

My Favorite CD Stores in NYC

The truth is, I don’t buy CDs all that often, but when I do I definitely have my favorite shops:
1. Academy Records at 12 W. 18th St. between 5th and 6th Ave.
Even though this store is small and their rock/pop selection even smaller (they specialize in jazz and classical), their prices are great for the […]

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April 22nd, 2008

Happy Earth Day

Bear Mountain, NY
Image Source: Devorah Klein
In honor of Earth Day, b5 Media Music Bloggers are all listing a song in honor of Earth Day.
Mine is “Grass” by New York-based band Animal Collective.
Check out the video here.
Although the lyrics are kind of “out there” I think the song celebrates the joy we get from the […]

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April 14th, 2008

Everyone Else’s Soundtracks

Check out the rest of the B5 Media Music Blogger’s soundtracks here.
Our Digital Music builds the track listing from morning to night.
The Rock Dose offers songs and lyrics to start your day.
Oz Music Scene plays a wide variety of tracks both new and old.
Toronto Unplugged gives you a chance to listen to 5 standout tracks […]

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April 14th, 2008

Soundtrack of My Day

Some people might be wondering what I listen to on any given day…well probably not, but just in case here’s a sampling of what I listened to this weekend:
1. “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” -Paul Simon
2. “Sunrise” -Yeasayer
3. “Blind” -Hercules and Love Affair
4. “Shove It” -Santogold
5. “That’s My DJ” -Girl Talk
6. “Engwish Bwudd” […]

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April 10th, 2008

Recent Albums That Are Awesome

Here’s a list of some great albums that have come out in the last few weeks to get you in the mood for spring:
The Breeders: Mountain Battles
Kim and Kelley Deal are back after a four year hiatus and deliver the goods.
Man Man: Rabbit Habits
Philly’s favorite mustachioed musicians return with another rollicking album.

Nick Cave at the […]

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March 24th, 2008

My Most Favorite Concert

I know it’s only 3 months into the year, but us here at the Music Channel at b5 were talking about our favorite concert this year so far…so here’s mine:
 The Magnetic Fields at Town Hall.
Of course, in a few weeks from now I’ll have seen Caribou, Man Man and Yeasayer, Hot Chip, and Paul Simon […]

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