Friday, June 11, 2004

Still Standing - official site of the Philadelphia based Rock/Punk band features biographies, audio and video files, concert listing, merchandise, news, and more
Alter Bridge - band formed after the breakup of Creed, featuring songwriter/guitarist Mark Tremonti, drummer Scott Phillips, bassist Brian Marshall, and singer/songwriter Myles Kennedy
Reese Roper - home of the lead singer of Brave Saint Saturn and Five Iron Frenzy
Stitchie - official site of the jamaican gospel reggae recording artist. Includes biography, news, gallery, and his most recent work
Bumblebeez - Australian band who craft a cut'n'paste collision of noisy hip-hop and rock.
Ruslana - Ukranian singer and winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004

Thursday, June 10, 2004

Ray Charles, the Grammy-winning crooner who blended gospel and blues in such crowd-pleasers as "What'd I Say" and ballads like "Georgia on My Mind," died Thursday, a spokesman said. He was 73. Charles died at his Beverly Hills home surrounded by family and friends, said spokesman Jerry Digney. Charles last public appearance was alongside Clint Eastwood (news) on April 30, when the city of Los Angeles designated the singer's studios, built 40 years ago in central Los Angeles, as a historic landmark

Thursday, June 03, 2004

Laika and the Cosmonauts - surf music from Finland? Includes band biography, discography, pics, and more
Blentwell - ongoing document of the evolution of blended music, plus a daily updated link log of hot mixsets and fresh new tracks heard online

Saturday, May 29, 2004

Bizarre Records - features a collection of the oddest, ugliest, and weirdest album covers
Bill Charlap - official site of the jazz pianist from Blue Note featuring biography, discography, and tour dates
Suzanne Vega - official site providing the latest information on tour dates, appearances, new releases, and special offers
Michelle Poe - official site for the country singer. Features biography, tour information, photos, music, and links

Thursday, May 27, 2004

Damon and Naomi - official site for the duo formed by drummer Damon Krukowski and bassist Naomi Yang following the 1991 breakup of the seminal trio Galaxie 500
The Butchies - official site. Includes biography, tour dates, news, MP3s, lyrics, desktop wallpaper, and screen savers
En Vogue - official site of the R&B trio
Matt Morris - official site of the solo artist and songwriter

Wednesday, May 26, 2004

Malaysian Idol - official. Reality show searching for a pop superstar in Malaysia
Abba to Zappa - fast-paced pop quiz designed to test every faculty of your musical mind and every sinew of your mouse finger
RockAthens - covering the diverse music scene of Athens, Georgia. Features articles, interviews, music samples, and more
Spencer Tracy - official site of the indie rock band from Australia
Hidden Agenda - Atlanta-based studio band whose musical style ranges from classic '70s Rock and Roll to R&B to funky, heavy sounds of today
Kim Waters - official site features biography, gig dates, recordings, and more
Ernie Watts - official site with discography, tour dates, biography, gallery, and more
Ron Holloway - talented tenor saxophonist playing jazz, R&B, blues, and beyond
Chris Buzzelli - official site of the Ohio-based jazz guitarist

Saturday, May 22, 2004

Friday, May 21, 2004

Country Music Association Awards - official site for the annual awards honoring the best in country music
MP3 4U - offers a large selection of MP3s that are available as free and legal downloads
NZMusic.com - New Zealand bands, reviews, gig guide, videos, and more

Thursday, May 20, 2004

Jesse Malin - official site for the singer-songwriter known also for his work with D Generation
Phil Collins - official site
iSerenity - relaxing web-based experience that delivers soothing sounds and images designed to reduce stress and calm nerves
Request-A-Song.com - interactive music community where listeners send song titles to the site's composers who write, record, and publish the songs

Saturday, May 15, 2004

Songs Of Joyce: A Music Odyssey - musical cabaret show based on the dramatic life, works, and music of James Joyce
Code Orange - punk rock band out of the Los Angeles area.
Maria Mena - official label site with news and mailing list.
Loobiecore - Lou Barlow's official site with details of solo and Sebadoh tour dates, audio files, merchandise, and news
Decimate Inc. - features song clips, photos, band information, and more
G3 - official site of the guitarist trio, currently consisting of Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Robert Fripp
Music Row - official site for Nashville's music industry publication

Wednesday, May 12, 2004

Band Name Maker - allows custom words to be added to the random generation process
Jim Rotondi - official site of the New York-based jazz trumpetist
Trunk Ltd. - men's and women's clothing line inspired by rock-n-roll music of the '60s, '70s, and '80s

Tuesday, May 11, 2004

Joey Ramone - official site of the late lead singer of the punk band The Ramones
We Are The Future - May 16, 2004 event at Circus Maximus in Rome, Italy. Brings together musicians, athletes, entertainers, dignitaries, and government leaders to benefit children in war-torn regions of the world

Friday, May 07, 2004

Red Chair Software, Inc. - makers of a series of software programs for managing music on MP3 and digital audio players. Products include Anapod, Notmad, Riorad, Dudebox, and Irivium
Sony Connect - offering digital music downloads from an extensive library of signed and independent artists as singles and complete albums

Thursday, May 06, 2004

Darediablo - features upcoming shows, sound clips, photos, and more of the instrumental rock outfit
Latrice Barnett - redefining what it means to be a real musician in a market of stale, stereotypical canned-creations

Wednesday, May 05, 2004

Efren Gonzalez - smooth/Latin jazz guitarist and producer performing high-energy live shows across the country

Tuesday, May 04, 2004

Adam Hurt - site of clawhammer banjo wunderkind Adam Hurt. Includes itinerary, recordings, biography, and other insights
Roger Waters on Tour - offers news and coverage of Roger's tours, as well as tour books, interviews, photo galleries, and more
Willie Nile - official site for the Buffalo born singer termed one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years
Chris Cummings - official site featuring images, media, news, tour info, and message board

Friday, April 30, 2004

2004 Coachella Valley Music Festival - hot sounds in the High Desert
Mathew James White - London-based singer-songwriter. Features gig guide, photos, bio, and more
Hayley & the Vibe - includes pictures, history, shows, and music for the London-born singer/songwriter

Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Radioroad West - Chris Tucker, leader of Radioroad West, posts his thoughts as his band travels through out Europe and the U.S. on tour
Method Man - official site. Includes photos, bio, news, and more
Sonicjoy - blends African percussion and Indian melodies with electronic music to create a danceable, ambient sonic wave
Radioio - they provide the tunes, you play DJ

Tuesday, April 27, 2004

Brave New Girl - official site for the ABC Family film based on the novel A Mother's Gift by Britney and Lynne Spears. Stars Virginia Madsen and Lindsey Haun
David Bowie Mash-Up Contest - mix it, mash it -- drive home an Audi

Saturday, April 24, 2004

Jazz Appreciation Month Resources - jazz history resources from the U.S. Department of Education
Song of the Year - international contest encouraging the art and discipline of songwriting. A portion of the proceeds support VH-1's Save the Music Foundation
DM Bob and the Deficits - Hamburg-based Louisianan dishing out sloopy helpings of swampgroove, and paintings of steers, musical heroes, and suchlike
Thomas Lorenzo - official site for the master acoustic guitarist and composer inspired by the people and culture of the Mediterranean. Features a biography and information on CDs and concerts
Music For Dozens - partnership to facilitate online sales of cds from a diverse range of artists at low prices

Friday, April 23, 2004

Michala Banas - includes an online diary, news, video downloads, and tour information
Hip Hop World - features the latest hip hop news, gossip, private messaging, and public forums
Out-Take Limited - publisher of a limited edition tribute for Ian Stewart, founder member of The Rolling Stones

Tuesday, April 20, 2004

Agnetha Fältskog - official site from Warner Music Sweden. Includes gallery, music, bio, news, and other useful links
Taboo Tunes - by Peter Blecha. Documents the many musicians and songs that have dared to broach hot-button topics that polite society has deemed as unacceptable
Tactile12000 - 3D, interactive simulation of a DJ setup featuring two turntables and a mixer

Friday, April 16, 2004

Wilco: A Ghost Is Born - their 2004 album available for everyone to hear over the Web for free
Jazz Connection - jumping jazz and soul band performing around the world.
St.Germain - official site for Ludovic Navarre, better known as St. Germain
Jawbone - overdriven, 12 volt, non-oscillating, six string, harmonicanized slide blues from Detroit

Thursday, April 15, 2004

West Coast Live - San Francisco's weekly live radio show to the world
Norman Bates Memorial Soundtrack Show - Robert Emmett plays the good, the bad, and the ugly from stage and screen
Sounds of Sinatra - weekly program hosted by Sid Mark, featuring classic performances by the Chairman of the Board
Futuresonic - international festival of electronic music and media arts

Friday, April 09, 2004

Planet Verge - must hear music from must see bands
Beatallica - combining the styles of the Beatles and Metallica in new and strange ways
Gretchen Wilson - news, bio, photos, factsheet, and newsletter for the torchy country singer
Music Recommendation System - software that leverages iTunes' database and ratings features to allow a simple automatic music recommendation for the average user
Filigrooves - vintage tunes from music's swingin' heyday

Saturday, April 03, 2004

MetroLyrics - provides song lyrics organized by artist in alphabetical order. Search and Top 100 indexes included
Kat Wahamaa - gifted singer, songwriter, and engaging performer with an infectious sense of humor
Angie Palmer - acoustic guitarist and singer from the U.K.
Christopher Jak - modern pop/folk singer-songwriter from New Jersey
Hal Hixson - thoughtful, experimental, folk rock singer
Rebecca Folsom - sultry vocalist with a fine array of orignal tunes
Lara Ewen - weaves bare acoustic guitar and thought-provoking lyrics together, producing a distinctly original body of work

Thursday, April 01, 2004

Dark Legends In Blood - Long Beach, CA - interactive murder mystery and musical comedy revue by Maurice Kitchen and Leonard Reed featuring characterizations of Etta James, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and Louis Jordan
Matt Marque - official site includes news, tour dates, audio, reviews, a mailing list, and more
Andrea Guskin - acoustic music singer-songwriter with a world twist. Performing in the Bay Area with trio
Dale Spalding - official site of the jazz musician from Southern California
The dB's - official site of the critically acclaimed but commercially challenged early '80s power pop group from North Carolina. Features rare tunes and a message board frequented by Peter Holsapple himself