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Your Musical Interlude for 2-15-12: “Invasion of the Dragonmen” by Man or Astroman?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Our alien invasion theme continues this week with “Invasion of the Dragonmen” by Man or Astroman? Admit it. An invasion of dragonmen (surfing dragonmen, apparently) would totally rock. Kinda makes me look forward to the end of the world this … Continue reading →

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Your Musical Interlude for 2-14-12: “Aliens in Our Midst” by the Twinkeyz

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Looks like this is turning into alien invasion week. Had to happen sometime, I guess – the alien invasion, I mean. From the Twinkeyz. h/t Brian Turner at WFMU.

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Your Musical Interlude for 2-13-12: “I Turned into a Martian” by the Misfits

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

My brother Brian was the real metalhead of the family. I know I put on a good show but, really, I’m just a dabbler. And as a dabbler, there were bands that my brother loved but that truly scared me … Continue reading →

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Your Musical Interlude for 2-11-12: “Kelemani” by Yapa, featuring Victor Démé

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

Find out more about Yapa  and Victor Démé. h/t World Music – the Music Travel and Kweli.

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Your Musical Interlude for 2-10-12: “I’m In Love With Margaret Thatcher” by the Notsensibles

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

From the UK punk band the Notsensibles. h/t Brian Turner at WFMU.

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Your Musical Interlude for 2-8-12: “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” by Dum Dum Girls

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

This is of course a cover of the Smiths‘ 1986 song. You purists out there will hate me for this, but I prefer the Dum Dum Girls‘ version more. The Dum Dum Girls seem to be pouring a lot more emotion … Continue reading →

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Your Musical Interlude for 2-8-12: “Like Gods” by Moses Melkonian

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Moses Melkonian (Facebook) came to my acquaintance when he liked one of the posts on my blog. I’m glad he did. He’s good. This is his first video, Like Gods – a mellow song that starts to grow teeth around … Continue reading →

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Your Musical Interlude for 2-7-12: “Nain Milakar Chain Churana” by the Knockouts

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

I have heard this song exactly once, on WFMU, and I’m glad I did. It’s from the Knockouts (Facebook) of Luton, Bedfordshire, UK, off their album The Remarkable Sounds of India. I don’t know what possessed them to turn Hindi-language … Continue reading →

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Your Musical Interlude for 2-6-12: “Reno” by the Billy Nayer Show

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

More from Cory McAbee, this time from the band that he fronts, The Billy Nayer Show. Having never been to northern Nevada, I can’t vouch for any of the landmarks that Cory namechecks in this video. However, I think it is … Continue reading →

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Your Musical Interlude for 2-4-12: “Plastic Skin” by Lost Sounds

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

h/t to Evan “Funk” Davies of WFMU.

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