1) “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova [2-23-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
2) “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
3) “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
4) “Don’t Stop the Music” -- Jamie Cullum [3-2-2010] With jazz-infused piano and cool percussions, Brit jazz musician covers R&B songstress.
5) “Carry Out” – Timbaland featured Justin Timberlake [2-22-2010]. The dynamic duo pairs up again to churn out this boomin’ R&B dance track.
6) Taio Cruz – “Break Your Heart” (featuring Ludacris) single [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
7) “Wide Eyes” -- Local Natives [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
8) “The Cave” Mumford & Sons [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for a down-home sounding rock track.
9) “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
10) “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (to be released) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.
11) “White Flag Warrior” – Flobots [3-16-2010]. A hearty alternative track that juggles indie rock with indie hip-hop by innovative seven-piece band out of Denver.
12) “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
13) “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
14) “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
15) “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
16) “Armada Latina” -- Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s CSNY hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
17) “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
18) “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
19) “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
20) “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
21) “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …
1) “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.
2) “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (to be released). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.
3) “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
4) “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [2-9-2010]. Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
5) “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
6) “Redemption Day” – Johnny Cash [2-27-2010]. From his final album produced by Rick Rubins, this cover over the lovely original by Sheryl Crow has a gritty, spooky spirituality to it.
7) “Big Appetite” – ALO [2-9-10]. A twangy, easy acoustic number by the Animal Liberation Orchestra, a band-of-all-trades out of Cali.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days
1) “Carry Out” – Timbaland featured Justin Timberlake [2-22-2010]. The dynamic duo pairs up again to churn out this boomin’ R&B dance track.
2) “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
3) “Don’t Stop the Music” -- Jamie Cullum [3-2-2010] With jazz-infused piano and cool percussions, Brit jazz musician covers R&B songstress.
4) “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
5) “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
6) “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
7) “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
8) “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
9) “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
10) “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
11) “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
12) “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
13) “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
14) “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
15) “Armada Latina” - Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
16) “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
17) “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
18) “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
19) “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
20) “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
21) “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
22) “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
23) “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …
1) “Ay Yo” – Melanie Fiona [10-20-09]. Sultry groove single released earlier this fall ( -- and somehow escaped my radar! --) from Canadian classic soul songstress.
2) “The Blackest Lily” – Corrine Bailey Rae [1-26-2010]. With one part rock n roll and another part neo-soul, this is a powerhouse hit off a sophomore stab at an album by soulstress out of Leeds, England.
3) “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
4) “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [2-9-2010]. Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
5) “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
6) “Redemption Day” – Johnny Cash [2-27-2010]. From his final album produced by Rick Rubins, this cover over the lovely original by Sheryl Crow has a gritty, spooky spirituality to it.
7) “Big Appetite” – ALO [2-9-10]. A twangy, easy acoustic number by the Animal Liberation Orchestra, a band-of-all-trades out of Cali.
8) “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
2) “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
3) “Don’t Stop the Music” -- Jamie Cullum [3-2-2010] With jazz-infused piano and cool percussions, Brit jazz musician covers R&B songstress.
4) “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
5) “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
6) “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
7) “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
8) “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
9) “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
10) “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
11) “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
12) “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
13) “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
14) “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
15) “Armada Latina” - Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
16) “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
17) “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
18) “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
19) “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
20) “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
21) “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
22) “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
23) “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …
1) “Ay Yo” – Melanie Fiona [10-20-09]. Sultry groove single released earlier this fall ( -- and somehow escaped my radar! --) from Canadian classic soul songstress.
2) “The Blackest Lily” – Corrine Bailey Rae [1-26-2010]. With one part rock n roll and another part neo-soul, this is a powerhouse hit off a sophomore stab at an album by soulstress out of Leeds, England.
3) “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
4) “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [2-9-2010]. Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
5) “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
6) “Redemption Day” – Johnny Cash [2-27-2010]. From his final album produced by Rick Rubins, this cover over the lovely original by Sheryl Crow has a gritty, spooky spirituality to it.
7) “Big Appetite” – ALO [2-9-10]. A twangy, easy acoustic number by the Animal Liberation Orchestra, a band-of-all-trades out of Cali.
8) “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days
1) “Carry Out” – Timbaland featured Justin Timberlake [2-22-2010]. The dynamic duo pairs up again to churn out this boomin’ R&B dance track.
2) “Don’t Stop the Music” -- Jamie Cullum [3-2-2010] With jazz-infused piano and cool percussions, Brit jazz musician covers R&B songstress.
3) “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
4) “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
5) “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
6) “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10]. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
7) “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
8) “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
9) “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
10) “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
11) “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
12) “I’m Beaming” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
13) “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
14) “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
15) “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
16) “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
17) “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
18) “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
19) “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neocons out of Stockholm.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …
1) “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [2-9-2010]. Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
2) “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
3) “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
4) “Redemption Day” – Johnny Cash [2-27-2010]. From his final album produced by Rick Rubins, this cover over the lovely original by Sheryl Crow has a gritty, spooky spirituality to it.
5) “Big Appetite” – ALO [2-9-10]. A twangy, easy acoustic number by the Animal Liberation Orchestra, a band-of-all-trades out of Cali.
6) “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
7) “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
8) “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album
9) “Redemption Song” – Rihanna [1-19-2010]. Featuring her singular and soulful voice, this island siren covers Bob Marley with pride and for Haiti relief.
10) “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
2) “Don’t Stop the Music” -- Jamie Cullum [3-2-2010] With jazz-infused piano and cool percussions, Brit jazz musician covers R&B songstress.
3) “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
4) “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
5) “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
6) “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10]. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
7) “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
8) “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
9) “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
10) “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
11) “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
12) “I’m Beaming” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
13) “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
14) “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
15) “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
16) “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
17) “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
18) “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
19) “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neocons out of Stockholm.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …
1) “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [2-9-2010]. Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
2) “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
3) “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
4) “Redemption Day” – Johnny Cash [2-27-2010]. From his final album produced by Rick Rubins, this cover over the lovely original by Sheryl Crow has a gritty, spooky spirituality to it.
5) “Big Appetite” – ALO [2-9-10]. A twangy, easy acoustic number by the Animal Liberation Orchestra, a band-of-all-trades out of Cali.
6) “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
7) “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
8) “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album
9) “Redemption Song” – Rihanna [1-19-2010]. Featuring her singular and soulful voice, this island siren covers Bob Marley with pride and for Haiti relief.
10) “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days
1) “Carry Out” – Timbaland featured Justin Timberlake [2-22-2010]. The dynamic duo pairs up again to churn out this boomin’ R&B dance track.
2) “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
3) “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
4) “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
5) “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
6) “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
7) “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
8) “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
9) “Lay There and Hate Me” – Ben Harper and the Relentless 7 [5-5-09]. With an old soul sound, Harper belts out this lead track from latest album with piano, drums and guitar jam-back-up.
10) “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
11) “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
12) “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
13) “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [MySpace]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
14) “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track (live version) about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
15) “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
16) “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
17) “A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)” -- Motion City Soundtrack [1-15-10]. Peppy, alternative/emo-rock from major label debut by Minneapolis and Virginia who rock big guitar and pop vibrato hooks.
18) “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
19) “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …
1) “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
2) “Gotta Take It” -- Nipsey Hussle (featuring Lloyd and Taslema) [8-18-2009]. Gritty hip-hop single from new west coast rapper that combines well with inviting harmonic jingle. Hussle in the house!
3) “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [2-9-2010]. Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
4) “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
5) “New Morning” – Alpha Rev [1-12-2010]. The indie band out of Austin, TX, rleases this new pop single that carries sweeping melodies, pop vocals and phat guitar riffs.
6) “Don’t Stop the Music” -- Jamie Cullum [3-2-2010] With jazz-infused piano and cool percussions, Brit jazz musician covers R&B songstress.
7) “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
8) “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
9) “Redemption Day” – Johnny Cash [2-27-2010]. From his final album produced by Rick Rubins, this cover over the lovely original by Sheryl Crow has a gritty, spooky spirituality to it.
10) “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [to be officially released). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
11) “Big Appetite” – ALO [2-9-10]. A twangy, easy acoustic number by the Animal Liberation Orchestra, a band-of-all-trades out of Cali.
12) “Money” – Matt Morris [1-12-2010]. With textured horns, vocals and acoustic guitar this clean, soulful track on Justin Timberlake’s label (and co-starred with him on the Mickey Mouse Show) by still-emerging artist out of Austin.
13) “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
14) “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
15) “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album
16) “Redemption Song” – Rihanna [1-19-2010]. Featuring her singular and soulful voice, this island siren covers Bob Marley with pride and for Haiti relief.
17) “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
18) “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
2) “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
3) “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
4) “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
5) “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
6) “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
7) “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
8) “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
9) “Lay There and Hate Me” – Ben Harper and the Relentless 7 [5-5-09]. With an old soul sound, Harper belts out this lead track from latest album with piano, drums and guitar jam-back-up.
10) “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
11) “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
12) “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
13) “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [MySpace]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
14) “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track (live version) about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
15) “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
16) “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
17) “A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)” -- Motion City Soundtrack [1-15-10]. Peppy, alternative/emo-rock from major label debut by Minneapolis and Virginia who rock big guitar and pop vibrato hooks.
18) “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
19) “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …
1) “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
2) “Gotta Take It” -- Nipsey Hussle (featuring Lloyd and Taslema) [8-18-2009]. Gritty hip-hop single from new west coast rapper that combines well with inviting harmonic jingle. Hussle in the house!
3) “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [2-9-2010]. Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
4) “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
5) “New Morning” – Alpha Rev [1-12-2010]. The indie band out of Austin, TX, rleases this new pop single that carries sweeping melodies, pop vocals and phat guitar riffs.
6) “Don’t Stop the Music” -- Jamie Cullum [3-2-2010] With jazz-infused piano and cool percussions, Brit jazz musician covers R&B songstress.
7) “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
8) “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
9) “Redemption Day” – Johnny Cash [2-27-2010]. From his final album produced by Rick Rubins, this cover over the lovely original by Sheryl Crow has a gritty, spooky spirituality to it.
10) “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [to be officially released). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
11) “Big Appetite” – ALO [2-9-10]. A twangy, easy acoustic number by the Animal Liberation Orchestra, a band-of-all-trades out of Cali.
12) “Money” – Matt Morris [1-12-2010]. With textured horns, vocals and acoustic guitar this clean, soulful track on Justin Timberlake’s label (and co-starred with him on the Mickey Mouse Show) by still-emerging artist out of Austin.
13) “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
14) “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
15) “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album
16) “Redemption Song” – Rihanna [1-19-2010]. Featuring her singular and soulful voice, this island siren covers Bob Marley with pride and for Haiti relief.
17) “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
18) “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
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