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WTMD’s Listening Party: Stream new songs by Clem Snide, Butch Walker, Frightened Rabbit and Lightspeed Champion

March 2, 2010 at 10:55 am by b
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Stream a new song by Butch Walker and more {thanks, LUCIA HOLM}
Stream a new song by Butch Walker and more {thanks, LUCIA HOLM}

WTMD is checking out new songs and wants to know what you think. Stream these songs after the jump and be sure to let us know in the comments what you thought.

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WTMD’s Baltimore Unsigned: Shook! starts a dance party

March 2, 2010 at 10:12 am by b
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Shook! plays the Charm City Fashion Show at the Museum of Industry April 10 {thanks, SHOOK!}
Shook! plays the Charm City Fashion Show at the Museum of Industry April 10 {thanks, SHOOK!}

Artist: Shook!
Hometown: Baltimore
Members: Ben Shugarman (guitar, lead vocals); Mike Shugarman (drums, backing vocals); Ryan Brooks (keys/synthesizers, backing vocals); Scott “Shaggy” Engorn (bass, backing vocals)
Sound: Electro-funk that may cause spontaneous dance parties or the urge to dress like Prince
Fact: The band added member Ryan Brooks on keys and are expanding their sound for the next album.
Project: Limited-run self-titled EP out now; new EP out in April
Next Gig: Charm City Fashion Show at the Museum of Industry, April 10
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WTMD’s CD of the Week: Jam band returns for round 5

March 1, 2010 at 9:53 am by b
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ALO signed to Jack Johnson’s label {thanks, ALO}
ALO signed to Jack Johnson’s label {thanks, ALO}

Artist: ALO
Title: Man of the World
Back story: The California jam band’s fifth studio album was produced by friend and label owner Jack Johnson.
Who will love it: Fans of Mr. Johnson, his Brushfire labelmates and String Cheese Incident
Why you should care: ALO knows how to jam and is coming to the 8×10 on May 22.
Track Highlights: “The Champ,” “Man of the World”

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WTMD’s Morning Sessions: The Midwest’s ‘Best’ gets progressive

February 25, 2010 at 3:48 pm by Erik Deatherage
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Black Fortys were named “Best College Band” by Rolling Stone in 2008 {thanks, BLACK FORTYS}
Black Fortys were named “Best College Band” by Rolling Stone in 2008 {thanks, BLACK FORTYS}

Artist: Black Fortys
Members: Josh Murphy (guitar, vocals), Kevin Ohlau (drums), Carly Lappin (bass), Nathan Doyle (guitar)
Hometown: Carbondale, Ill.
Sound: Experimental, progressive rock with propulsive percussion
Fact: Named “Best College Band” by Rolling Stone in 2008
Project: Their latest EP, Kaskaskia Island, is available now.
More: myspace.com/blackfortys
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WTMD’s Listening Party: Stream new songs by Mumford & Sons, Dr. Dog, John Butler Trio and Ben Sollee/Daniel Martin Moore

February 23, 2010 at 11:35 am by b
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Check out “One Way Road,” a new song from John Butler Trio {thanks, JOHN BUTLER TRIO}
Check out “One Way Road,” a new song from John Butler Trio {thanks, JOHN BUTLER TRIO}

WTMD is checking out new songs and wants to know what you think. Stream these songs after the jump and be sure to let us know in the comments what you thought.

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WTMD’s Baltimore Unsigned: Todd Marcus’ intricate layers

February 23, 2010 at 10:03 am by b
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Todd Marcus and his bass clarinet {thanks, TODD MARCUS}
Todd Marcus and his bass clarinet {thanks, TODD MARCUS}

Artist: Todd Marcus
Hometown: Baltimore
Members: Marcus (bass clarinet) and a wide-ranging group of musicians and friends
Sound: Powerful, intricate jazz flowing through a bass clarinet
Fact: Marcus didn’t pick up the bass clarinet until college.
Project: Marcus has begun composing music for a follow up to his debut, In Pursuit of the 9th Man.
Next Gig: Joe Squared, March 11
More: toddmarcusjazz.com

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WTMD’s CD of the Week: New wave meets world

February 22, 2010 at 9:08 am by b
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Yeasayer’s new album, Odd Blood, combines world and new wave {thanks, YEASAYER}
Yeasayer’s new album, Odd Blood, combines world and new wave {thanks, YEASAYER}

Artist: Yeasayer
Title: Odd Blood
Back story: The second album from the Brooklyn, N.Y.-based band combines the beat of world music with new wave pop hooks.
Who will love it: Fans of Animal Collective and Grizzly Bear
Why you should care: Vocalist/keyboardist Chris Keating and vocalist/guitarist Anand Wilder grew up in Baltimore. (Park School, represent!)
Track highlights: “Madder Red,” “O.N.E.”

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WTMD’s Morning Sessions: Goldspot embraces India’s past

February 18, 2010 at 3:55 pm by Erik Deatherage
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Goldspot’s “Clap Clap” is featured in an Apple iPad ad {thanks, GOLDSPOT}
Goldspot’s “Clap Clap” is featured in an Apple iPad ad {thanks, GOLDSPOT}

Artist: Goldspot (Siddhartha Khosla supplies vocals and guitars while a revolving cast of studio and live musicians provides the rest.)
Hometown: New York
Sound: Post-punk meets Pet Sounds-era chamber-pop with a Bollywood flair
Fact: The track, “Clap Clap,” is featured in an Apple iPad ad.
Project: The second album, And the Elephant is Dancing, is out now.
More: goldspot.net
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WTMD’s Listening Party: Stream new songs by Massive Attack, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Jimi Hendrix and Citizen Cope

February 16, 2010 at 10:35 am by b
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Check out a new Black Rebel Motorcycle Club track and more {thanks, TESSA ANGUS}
Check out a new Black Rebel Motorcycle Club track and more {thanks, TESSA ANGUS}

WTMD is checking out new songs and wants to know what you think. Stream these songs after the jump and be sure to let us know in the comments what you thought.

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WTMD’s Listening Party: Stream new songs by Cold War Kids, Rachael Yamagata and Dan Wilson, The Soft Pack and The Secret Machines

February 9, 2010 at 3:49 pm by b
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Check out The Soft Pack’s new song, “C’mon,” and more {thanks, THE SOFT PACK}
Check out The Soft Pack’s new song, “C’mon,” and more {thanks, THE SOFT PACK}

WTMD is checking out new songs and wants to know what you think. Stream these songs after the jump and be sure to let us know in the comments what you thought.

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