Monthly Archives: January 2010
Something, Somewhere, Sometime
You know the moment before you hear a new song and your life is completely different than it is about to be? You can never go back. Sometimes you see your whole life in front of you, all the possibilities, … Continue reading
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Matthew Kerstein of Brighton, MA talks to Harmon Drive
“So you abandon your dreams for a city of screams and a necktie” The lyric above hits me like a hammer. You may recognize it. It is an excerpt from the Brighton, MA song, “Bet You Never Thought.” This song, … Continue reading
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The Harmon Drive Mailbag Presents: Lux Perpetua
Meet Lux Perpetua, another talented folk/jam/garage bunch that emailed me their EP this week. Think of The Beta Band meets Bon Iver and then take a step back, breathe in deep and prepare to be enlightened. I am loving their … Continue reading
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The XX :: Islands :: Australia
Fri 01/29/10 Brisbane, Australia Alexandria Street Sat 01/30/10 Footscray, Australia Footscray Community Arts Centre Sun 01/31/10 Sydney, Australia University Of Sydney Mon 02/01/10 Auckland, New Zealand Britomart Square Fri 02/05/10 Adelaide, Australia Fowlers Live Sat 02/06/10 Perth, Australia Cultural Centre
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Talking with Field
By: Chris Parish At the age of nine, Spencer Berger, the lone member of the band Field was singing in the opera with the Metropolitan Opera’s Childrens Chorus. A family friend convinced his parents to let him try it out … Continue reading
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Spy Island shares six facts and a free download with Harmon Drive
The core of Spy Island is Akila Fields (keys), Jason Holcomb (drums), Rian Lewis (bass), and Dale Nicholls on vocals and guitar. They record the tunes and then have a rotating cast of friends to play guitar, horns, and sing. … Continue reading
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One More Saturday Night…
I feel like I have only been listening to the Harmon Drive Mailbag and other new stuff lately, time to get back to the basics.
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Don’t Miss Kings of Convenience at the Metro :: 2.20.10
Ever since I heard their second studio album Riot On An Empty Street I knew that Kings of Convenience would be an essential part of my music library wherever I roamed. They are playing the Metro on 2.20.10. Tickies here. … Continue reading
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Brighton, MA at Schubas Ticket Giveaway :: 1.22.10 y 1.23.10
Here is the deal. Email: harmondriveblog@gmail.com with the subject Brighton, MA or simply comment on this post and you will be entered in the ticket giveaway for a pair of tickets to each Brighton, MA show at Schubas. The winner … Continue reading
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Chirp Radio Launches This Weekend!
Read more on the story about Chirp here, or click the logo to view their website. This is quite an exciting project which I hope to be working with in the near future. They are launching at noon this Sunday … Continue reading
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Harmon Drive Mailbag Exclusive: Twilight Elevators
Twilight Elevators hail from the high hills of West Yorkshire in the UK. Initially a duo consisting of Marc Ransley on resonator guitar and Joss Worthington on vocals and bass, the band was completed by the arrival of Chris Smith … Continue reading
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Slow Club: Puddle Jumping from New Zealand to Australia
Slow Club, the duo from Sheffield, England is playing in Australia…will you be there? Thanks to Jennifer Mosley, a Harmon Drive reader, for the tip. AU Tour Jan 18 2010 8:00P MONTE CRISTO BALLROOM w/CAMERA OBSCURA AUCKLAND Jan 19 2010 … Continue reading
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Passion Pit is playing near You! Australia, Japan, England, USA
01-15 Auckland, New Zealand – Big Day Out Festival 01-17 Gold Coast, Australia – Big Day Out Festival 01-20 Sydney, Australia – Metro Theatre 01-22 Sydney, Australia – Big Day Out Festival 01-23 Sydney, Australia – Big Day Out Festival … Continue reading
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Harmon Drive Introduces: 1,2,3
1,2,3 is a band consisting of Nic Snyder and Josh Sickels based in the good ol’ steel city of Pittsburgh, PA. Nic sings, plays guitar, and keyboard. Josh is responsible for drums, percussion, and says he complains a lot. These … Continue reading
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Harmon Drive Exclusive Download from Poland: Kyst
Take a listen to a Harmon Drive exclusive by a band out of Poland, Kyst. Since Tobiasz of Kyst contacted Harmon Drive last week I have been digging this track Bicycles, be patient with this track…about a minute and fifteen … Continue reading
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My Old Kentucky Blog Gives Horse Feathers The Credit They Deserve
Check out this video footage from the Laundromatinee sesh via MOKB. Like I said, I cannot get enough Horse Feathers and it seems as if I am not alone. Thanks for giving them credit!
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Now I know I made a mistake
Once again Monday has slapped us in the face. Or maybe it was a calm, gentle slap? Either way, here are 5 free songs from Music Mondays courtesy of 5 bands you have probably never heard of.
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Happy Birthday to TGP
Not too many people are as fortunate as I have been to have two supportive and talented parents. Today marks my Dad’s 59th birthday. All he wanted was some Moody Blues… Happy Birthday!
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Dirty Projectors -Ascending Melody 7″ (free mp3)
Download here for free or purchase the 7″.
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