Monthly Archives: March 2010

The Civil Wars

Posted on March 29, 2010 at sometime around 3:19 pm

For Fans of: The Swell Season, Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan, She & Him, Alison Krauss & Robert Plant I love the honesty of the lyrics for Poison and Wine.  I love the sound even more.  Who isn’t a sucker for a killer male/female duet? No one. Joy Williams is known in the Christian industry for [...]

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Explosions in the Sky #Music Monday Week 12

Posted on March 29, 2010 at sometime around 2:46 pm

Explosions in the Sky writes some of the best ambient music out there. There is nothing better for tuning out Milton in the cubicle next to yours, or to enjoy when trying to wind down at the end of a long day. The band from Texas primarily uses three electric guitars and a drum kit [...]

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Gungor

Posted on March 22, 2010 at sometime around 11:58 pm

Gungor is the future sound of worship music. What is Gungor you ask?  Gungor is the last name of Michael Gungor, leader of a worship band out of Denver, Colorado who has been on a formative, spiritual journey since being Dove-nominated for his songs “Friend of God” and “Say So”.  Michael has struggled, like many [...]

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In a World That Doesn’t, Droid Doesn’t Really Either…

Posted on March 22, 2010 at sometime around 1:54 pm

Ok. I posted the title of this post as a status update and got some defenses from the Droid users out there.  I make no bones about it that I think the iPhone is completely superior and that I am likely going to write in Steve Jobs for president of the U.S.A. in 2012 (that’s [...]

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OK GO #MusicMonday Week 10

Posted on March 15, 2010 at sometime around 12:32 pm

Do I listen to Ok Go? Not really. Nobody really does. They just make incredibly awesome music videos, which is why they are making my list for my yearly picks for #MusicMonday. Seriously – two of the best music videos ever (and the videos go with two of the best songs OK GO ever wrote). [...]

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Stream the new Passion: Awakening CD for Free

Posted on March 11, 2010 at sometime around 1:46 pm

This is a music compilation put out by Passion, including all of the best-selling worship leaders. Artist list includes: Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Christy Nockles, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Kristian Stanfill, Fee, and Hillsong United. Release Date: March 9, 2010 You can stream it below online for free, or purchase the deluxe edition from [...]

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Bon Iver #MusicMonday Week 9

Posted on March 8, 2010 at sometime around 8:21 pm

For Fans of: Glen Hansard and Pitchfork fans. Bon Iver is the essence of high quality, indie music.  With his unique sound and relaxing, yet emotive, vocal performances, Bon Iver is making my list of top artists to recommend for 2010.  NPR has labeled Bon Iver as being among the “50 Most Important Recordings of the [...]

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