September 2012
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The End Of The Road
Unfortunately I have to lay The Mixtape Shed to rest as I can no longer spare the time required to do this music blog justice. I will leave the site as is by way of an archive for anyone who wants to look at past content, but there will be no further updates unfortunately.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the musicians who kindly gave their time to answer questions for this blog...
August 2012
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A little break...
There will be a short break in publishing regular articles for the month of August, although radio silence may be broken to bring you the occasional post or two.
Have a good rest of summer, thanks for reading, and see you on the other side!
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July 2012
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Artist Spotlight : Peter Katz
Peter Katz is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has steadily built an international audience with a traditional grassroots approach of relentless touring. This strong work ethic has lead to him producing three studio albums in just five years. He was kind enough to take some time out amidst a European summer tour to answer a few questions about his approach to music and experiences to...
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Artist Spotlight : Humming House
Humming House are a five-piece collective hailing from Nashville, TN consisting of Justin Wade Tam, Mike Butera, Kristen Rogers, Joshua Wolak, and Ben Jones. Having already released a self-titled debut album, they are quickly making a names for themselves as a feelgood party band with a penchant for crafting memorable tunes. They kindly took some time out today to answer a few questions about...
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Artist Spotlight : John Smith
John Smith is an English singer-songwriter and award winning guitar player who has steadily built a musical reputation for himself since releasing his debut album back in 2006. He was kind enough to take some time out earlier today to answer a few questions about his career to date and plans for the future…
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Hi John. I believe you’ve been busy recording a...
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Album Review : Angus Stone 'Broken Brights'
While this solo record isn’t a far cry from the music Angus Stone already makes with his sister Julia, Broken Brights is an assured effort by a musician at the top of his game. Its hazy and laidback quality would make a perfect companion on a warm summer’s day.
The arrangements feel slightly homespun in places, but behind them lie a heartfeltness which is hard to resist. And there...
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Artist Spotlight : All The Colours
All The Colours are a Melbourne based four-piece who are quickly making a name for themselves on the Australian music scene. Having released their debut single a few months ago with a follow-up imminent, band member Josh Mann was good enough to take some time out in the middle of their current support tour to answer a few questions…
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Hi Josh. How is 2012 treating...
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Artist Spotlight : Allie Moss
Allie Moss is a New Jersey singer-songwriter, guitarist for Ingrid Michaelson’s band, and a solo artist in her own right, who released her debut album last year to critical acclaim. Amidst a hectic 2012 touring schedule, she was kind enough to take some time out to answer a few questions about her music and career to date…
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Album Review : Soul Asylum 'Delayed Reaction'
Thirty years into their careers Soul Asylum don’t really have anything left to prove to the world. Delayed Reaction may be their 10th studio album to date, but it is only their second this millennium. Yet it is very much business as usual for Dave Pirner, Dan Murphy, and co.
Opener “Gravity” rocks out as if it is still 1992 while tracks like “Let’s All Kill Each...
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Artist Spotlight : Karine Polwart
Karine Polwart is an award winning Scottish singer-songwriter who has carved out a succesful music career as a singer in folk groups (Malinky, Battlefield Band), collaborator on various side projects (The Burns Unit, Darwin Song Project, Fruit Tree Foundation), and most notably as a solo artist in her own right. She was kind enough to take some time out recently as she gears up for a summer...
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Album Review : Alberta Cross 'Songs Of Patience'
Alberta Cross release their sophomore album this month, comprising ten roots and Southern-tinged rock anthems. And hats off to them, they make an assured stab at reaching for an epic sound. The problem is Songs Of Patience isn’t quite as great as it strives to be.
“Magnolia” is easily the best tune on the record. Its groove and layers build up to a choir vocal outro that...
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Artist Spotlight : Quiet Corral
Quiet Corral are an American six-piece hailing from Kansas who released their debut EP at the tail end of 2010 to critical acclaim. Since then they have continued to perform and create music together, releasing a single in January this year from what will be their first full-length album. Band members Garrett Childers, Isaac Flynn, and Matt Green took some time out from their summer touring to...
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Album Review : Jimmy Cliff 'Rebirth'
Rebirth is the first album from reggae legend Jimmy Cliff in eight years and finds him in fine form. Produced by punk rock icon Tim Armstrong, the songs possess a vitality that would be the envy of artists many years his younger.
Indeed the energy is so infectious on this record you’d be forgiven for briefly forgetting the social messages contained in his lyrics, such is the joy and...
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Artist Spotlight : Mick Flannery
Mick Flannery is an award winning Irish musician who has been quietly going about establishing a reputation as an accomplished singer-songwriter and compelling live act. Having released his third full-length studio album earlier this year, he was kind enough to take some time out to answer a few questions…
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2012 seems to be going well for you with the release of...
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Album Review : Royal Wood 'We Were Born To Glory'
We Were Born To Glory is the fourth full-length album by Canadian musician Royal Wood, a collection of thirteen polished tunes which further his reputation for crafting accessible pop music. Its MOR nature belies the fact he is accomplished at what he does.
While the record suffers at points from what feels like filler tracks, the first half offers enough memorable songs to make you return for...
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Album Review : Newton Faulkner 'Write It On Your...
Write It On Your Skin is Newton Faulkner’s third studio album and arrives five years after his million selling debut, but in many ways he still appears to be trying to re-create the winning formula that garnered him so much commercial success back in 2007.
This is not necessarily a bad thing as the results are pleasing, if somewhat safe and familiar. Songs like “Clouds”,...
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June 2012
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Album Review : Blues Traveler 'Suzie Cracks The...
Suzie Cracks The Whip is the 10th studio album released by Blues Traveler and coincides pleasingly with their 25th anniversary as a group. It finds them all in an upbeat mood, delivering a collection of songs that seem custom made for the summer.
It possesses a mainstream and pop sensibility when compared to the sprawling jams found in their earlier recordings, most markedly in the track ...
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Album Review : The Smashing Pumpkins 'Oceania'
Oceania is the latest instalment in the ambitious 44 song cycle Teargarden By Kaleidyscope mooted by Billy Corgan back in 2009. Setting aside its grandiose origins, The Smashing Pumpkins have made an album which should please hardcore and casual fans alike.
Comprising of thirteen anthems spanning sixty odd minutes, it certainly leans towards the epic but somehow escapes feeling too overblown....
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Artist Spotlight : Grey Ghost
Former frontman of The Melodics Jeremedy (real name Jeremy Koren) has been carving out a successful solo career this past year under the name Grey Ghost. Having released his debut EP in 2011 and a free download mixtape to fans earlier this month, he was good enough to take some time out today to answer a few questions about his music and future plans…
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