When I think about David Stith the word “prodigy” comes to mind. DM’s father, mother, and grandfather were all talented musicians in their own right. This beautifully layered track starts off on a rather sad note, only to find redemption as the song builds and builds.

Just Once (play/download mp3)

Lost Lander is a project founded by songwriter Matt Sheehy. Sheehy began work on a new album with Pacific Northwest producer Brent Knopf. The result is DRRT, a pop leaning album full of shiny synths and bombastic drums.

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“Cold Feet” (download mp3)
from “DRRT”
(Glad I Did Recordings)
Cold Feet (play)


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2009 saw the release of the first Dinosaur Jr. album in 4 years titled: Farm. Like most songs off Farm, “I Want You To Know” draws on the original Dinosaur Jr. sound – distorted vocals, melodic guitar solos, and heartfelt lyrics. It’s easy to see why in the 80′s Dinosaur Jr. was one of the bands that built the alt-rock stage, influencing alt-rock giants like Pearl Jam.

I Want You To Know (play/download)

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Sick Figures, who are signed to Stick Figure records, are recording songs that conceptually are leaps ahead of most bands. Sick Figures maintains their raucous, saloonish type of rock and roll, a sound that translates into a fun loving debauchery that is had buy all. Listen to their latest album, Two Ghost here.

Graveyard Swagger (play/download mp3)

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K’Naan spent his childhood living in the midst of the 1991 Somali civil war. A multi-talented entertainer and song writer, he has dedicated his career to spreading the message of peace and love.

ABCs (feat.Chubb Rock) (play/download)