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Extension FM

ExtensionFM is a browser extension for Chrome that finds every MP3 file on pages you visit and automatically creates a library of those songs for you to enjoy.  Sweeeet.

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Steven Wilson – Rip Off Merchant ?

 

There – I said it.

 

Check out : http://www.burningshed.com/store/stevenwilson/collection/65/1391/

To save you the click through, when you get there – it will read

Buy all six CD singles together, get the full collection and pay less postage!

Cover Version 6 is the last in a series of CD singles featuring a cover version and an original by Steven Wilson. 

This last CD comes in a special limited edition box which contains Cover Version VI in a picture sleeve, a 12 page booklet of drawings of SW by Hajo Mueller, and 5 empty picture sleeves for all of the previous singles. 

As we reach the last copies of this release we have created this special bundle which includes the first 5 CDs in pvc wallets, ready to go into the box. 

Cover Version 6 is now only available as part of this special bundle

So – here’s the thing.

You buy each CD as it comes out – over what now – 2 or 3 years – and the 6th is now ONLY available as part of a 6 CD bundle. Translation – don’t bother buying stuff as you go – because you are going to have to buy it all over again anyway.

SHAMEFUL

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Demian - Mute

Second Album now released ….

Check out the review

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One eskimO – ‘Kandi’

Until about 20 minutes ago – I had never heard of these guys. Just played this version of the song for the fourth time – there is another version – with an animated cartoon that is a bit more ‘poppy’. One word.

‘Love It.’

Ok – TWO !

 

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Passed on – with thanks to : Roberto

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The Flaming Lips Do 'Dark Side'

I thought I was going to like it – being a fan of both and all – maybe I’m just too darned old fashioned

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The Flaming Lips Do Dark Side

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A Porcupine Tree Primer

I wrote an email to a friend this morning who needed an introduction to Porcupine Tree. Thought I would share what I came up with. Be interested to see if there are any additions or modifications to the thinking.

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FIRST READ THIShttp://www.kscopemusic.com/stevenwilson/insurgentes/ipod-destruction.html

Continue reading A Porcupine Tree Primer

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The Pineapple Thief - Nothing at Best

I’ve been following these guys for their past few releases.  And the new one, Someone Here is Missing, is just around the corner.

A new video from this upcoming release is available today!  go here: Nothing At Best

And the album mini site can be accessed here: Someone Here is Missing

I saw Bruce and the band open for Riverside in Amsterdam a few months back.  This UK band is poised to deliver a great album that could take them far (at least further than 30 or 40,000 records).

Not to be missed.  If you haven’t heard their last two studio records, Tightly Unwound and Little Man, they are excellent.  Also, 3000 Days provides a good retrospective on the band (as well as some alternative recordings).

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Manu Chao

I caught Manu Chao playing Austin City Limits on PBS last night. It was late. I was tired. I didn’t fall asleep. Just GREAT music. And of course – because one of the reasons of reading this blog is to understand just how far behind the music scene I truly am ….  I am appalled to learn that he has been around since the last 80s !!!

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Read more about him here

Listen to him on Pandora here

And listen to the concert I saw last night here

Latin meets Punk meets Reggae – with a lead guitar that a lot of bands would be proud of, a horn section, rhythm to keep it going – PASSION.

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Nosound

Nosound – reported on them before in this ‘illustrious organ’ and now – another stream is available.

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Their web site is here. Forgotten how I discovered this band until I saw the quotes – DUH ….

“This is very good material, and I think you are going in the right direction for sure” … Steven Wilson

“Out of all the Porcupine Tree and No-Man influenced work we’ve received at Burning Shed, Nosound is very probably the best” … Tim Bowness (No-man)

“It’s nearly perfect, either in recording quality and composing abilities, and what is more striking is the care and very elegant style for music details.” … Rocklab

“A fine art rock album.. tangible demonstration that there’s art rather than simply prog.” … Eclipsed

“A Sense Of Loss one of the finest releases of 2009″ … ClassicRock

 

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Anathema - new album - finally -

Anathema announces their first studio album of new material since 2003 (A Natural Disaster-a gem if you haven’t heard it).  Mixed by Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson, We’re here because we’re here represents the continuing maturation of Anathema as a progressive rock band. 



Anathema began their career as a “doom metal” band and have, over the years and through several lineup changes, become a band in the vein of Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, and the milder side of Opeth.  Strong writing, solid production, and a “leak” of four songs over the past few months promise a strong outing that could take this (relatively) little known band very far.

Digital version is scheduled for release on May 30.  You can get a free download of the song Thin Air by joining K-Scope’s mailing list.  The album microsite can be found here -> We’re Here Because We’re Here

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