Thu, 11 December 2008 IODA Promonet podcast: episode 8 celebrating Hanukah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas.
1. from "The Reindeer Room Volume 3: Not So Silent Night" (Kriztal Entertainment Group, Inc.) 2. from "Chanukah Carols" (Jewish Music Group) Chanukah Carols is a hilarious, legendary revision of Jewish-American humor! 3. from "Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah" (Jewish Music Group) Woody Guthrie, father of American folk music, writer of "This Land Is Your Land," also wrote Hanukkah songs! These songs were uncovered after 30 years and recorded by The Klezmatics. The Klezmatics play soul-stirring Jewish roots music for our time, recreating klezmer in arrangements and compositions that combine Jewish identity and mysticism with a contemporary zeitgeist and a postmodern aesthetic. 4. from "Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah" (Jewish Music Group) 5. from "Ho Ho Ho" (reapandsow, Inc.) the mole (hip hop/psych-hop) nomadic composer/vocalist and motion recordings founder, the mole, makes what he calls "whirled fusion" music or "psychedelic hip hop." notorious not only for his daring musical recordings (such as his critically acclaimed interactive "choose your own adventure" album), he is a sight to behold in a live setting. when the mole performs he is a colorful blur of absurd costumes, ridiculous dance moves and energy-pumped vocal delivery! 6. from "Hey Mr. Christmas" (Fly Again) With 11 #1 Billboard Club Play Chart hits and over 300,000 back catalog units Soundscanned to date, International Dance Diva Kristine W. serves up some sizzling holiday cheer with “Hey, Mr. Christmas.” This EP features 2 brand new soon-to-be classics, “Hey, Mr. Christmas” and “Everyday’s a Holiday” written by Kristine and England's famed songwriting and production team, Love To Infinity. 7. from "Christmas Remixed - Holiday Classics Re-Grooved" (Rock River Music) Great remixes of holiday classics featuring Dan the Automator, Beef Wellington, Hardkiss, and more. 8. from "Forgiveness: Traditional Jewish Prayers With Contemporary Electronic Music" (Jewish Music Group) Forgiveness features electronic music combining ancient High Holiday/Yom Kippur prayers of the Sephardic Jews. 9. from "The Christmas Box Set" (Christmas Recordings) DJ Crimbo & MC Elfman have teamed up and given some Christmas classics a update!! Here, for the first time, you can hear this brilliant and marvelously fun collection of songs, in stereophonic format. Comments[0] |
Wed, 3 December 2008 IODA Promonet podcast: episode 7 - Holiday Celebration feat. Little Drummer Boy, Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Nutcracker March, and more.
1. from "The Cool Season - An Origin Records Holiday Collection, Vol. 2" (Origin Records) The latest holiday collection from Origin Records, "The Cool Season" is an accessible, modern offering for the Christmas season. With pianist Bill Anschell, Thomas Marriott on trumpet, bassist Jeff Johnson and drummer John Bishop, the quartet journeys through all shades of winter with arrangements on such classics as "Christmas Time Is Here," and "Winter Wonderland," season-themed standards like Alec Wilder's "Blackberry Winter," and even a remake of Willie Nelson's "Pretty Paper," adding a new twist to the holiday-country hit. A perfect stocking stuff for anyone who needs their stockings stuffed! 2. from "The Christmas Song" (Candid Productions) Stacey now boasts six best-selling albums, a string of BBC Jazz awards and the 2004 Backstage Bistro Award. Since the release of her very first album, Close Your Eyes (1997), Stacey has achieved, without compromise, both critical and popular success, with her fresh and heart-felt interpretations of the finest love songs of the twentieth century. 3. from "Home For The Holidays" (Spiritwood Music) Christmas CD with a blend of vocals and instrumentals - jazz guitar, violin, acoustic guitar. 4. from "A Song of Christmas" (Four Winds Entertainment, Inc.) Four Winds Entertainment is proud to present the long awaited new recording "A Song of Christmas" by America's premier brass ensemble Pittsburgh Symphony Brass, led by Grammy winner George Vosburgh. The album is filled with joyful Holiday favorites, as well as glorious Christmas works of old, played as only PSB can. 5. from "The Reindeer Room II" (Kriztal Entertainment Group, Inc.) Welcome to the "The Reindeer Room Volume II" - a place where the world's foremost chillout artists and producers have turned your holiday favorites inside out. This is perfect seasonal music for the new millennium. Whether you're entertaining guests or just lounging around the Christmas tree with family and friends, The Reindeer Room Volume II provides the quintessential background for your holiday activities. 6. from "Kids' Club - Holiday Fun Volume 1" (Rock River Music) Holiday favorites recorded especially for kids and discerning parents featuring Lisa Loeb and more! 7. from "A White Christmas" (Ultraviolet Productions) The New Bethlehem Ensemble performs classic holiday carols in their intimate, unique style. 8. from "The Night Before Christmas 2" (Atomic K Records) 2nd Amazing Christmas CD by the Grammy Award Winning Sounds Of Blackness 9. from "Don't Want No Bones for Christmas" (Walking Oliver Productions) Christmas music was never this much fun! Paul Austin Kelly brings exuberance, retro-cool and his celebrated tenor voice to this superbly crafted dance-along, sing-along recording of popular Christmas songs - a mixture of musical magic destined to become a classic! 10. from "A Christmas Spanking" (Yellow Dog Records) For those who like their holiday spirits on the saucy side, Austin's foremost purveyors of acoustic swing, naughty blues, and retro hipster jive deliver a good spanking to an eclectic selection of seasonal fare. 11. from "HOHO Volume Two" (Etype Music) Swingin' groovin Christmas album from the South Australian jazz quintet. Comments[0] |
Mon, 17 November 2008 Welcome to the IODA Promonet podcast. This is episode #6, celebrating Thanksgiving with the Benny Lackner Trio, Rick Wakeman, Mesa Music Consort, Mikey Dread, Aloe Blac, Doug MacLeod, L. Andre Patterson & the S.H.O.P. Choir , and Tiny.
1. from "Pilgrim" (Stray Dog Music, Inc.) Presenting singularly expressive jazz, embellished with slight electronic augmentation and drum programming, The Benny Lackner Trio is anything but typical. Functioning as a collective, with each member interjecting equally toward the construction of their material, the trio’s music is unfailingly intricate and multifaceted. 2. from "Country Airs" (President) 3. from "Ceremonies Of Dusk And Dawn" (Talking Taco Music) 4. from "Happy Family" (Dread at the Controls) Michael Campbell, a.k.a. Mikey Dread was one of the most influential performers and innovators in reggae music. His abilities, technical expertise, and unique vocal delivery combined to create a unique sound that tells the listener emphatically that it is the “Dread at the Controls.” 5. from "Get Down - With My Friends" (PLUG Label) After turning the world on it's ear, Aloe Blacc returns with his first 12" release collaborating with producers Kero One and King Most. Both tracks highlight the talent that earned Aloe Blacc worldwide acclaim by everyone from Gilles Peterson to Spin Magazine. 6. from "Where I Been" (Black and Tan Records) MacLeod is one of the last remaining Bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life, and now continues to carry forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his quality recordings which feature superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances. 7. from "God's Grace" (SnailWorx) L. Andre Patterson & The S.H.O.P. Choir of Chicago started as a beauty shop choir in April 1989. The choir consists of 25 born-again believers who are clients of L. Andre Patterson's beauty salon. This is how the name "Shop Choir" was birthed. 8. from "Tiny" (NMX Records) Comments[0] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 Welcome to the IODA Promonet Podcast. This is episode #5 celebrating Halloween!
1. from "Cryptic Revelations" (Charged Records) 2. from "Zombies" (iheartcomix) 3. from "Halloween III: Complete Original Motion Picture Score" (Halloween Music) 4. from "Untrue" (Hyperdub) 5. from "Blood, Brains & Rock 'N' Roll" (Alfa Matrix) 6. from "The Return" (New School Records) 7. from "Blown To Bits" (No Karma) 8. from "The Creep" (Kompute Musik) 9. from "Stillbirth" (COP International) 10. from "Dub Club - Picked From The Floor EP" (G-Stone Recordings) 11. from "Twisted Circus of Horror Sounds!" (INTROSOUND) Comments[0] |
Fri, 19 September 2008 IODA Promonet Podcast, episode 4: celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day. 1. from "Shark Attack" (Chameleon Music) 2. from "LIVE [in Spaceland - June 13th, 2007]" (Spaceland Recordings) 3. from "Skylight" (Peapod Recordings) 4. from "Hippo On My Head... And Other Madcap Adventures" (Ill Genetics) 5. from "Sea Chanters On Tour" (Altissimo!) 6. from "Truth And Beauty" (Origin Records) Comments[0] |
Mon, 18 August 2008 IODA Promonet Podcast: Episode 3 feat. Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, The Afghan Music Project, Sidestepper, Sugar Minott, and more.
1. from "Ahenk, Volume 2" (Golden Horn Records) 2. from "AMP" (Afghan Music Project) 3. from "World Beats" (Global Remix) 4. from "The Lost Tapes" (Blind Pig Records) 5. from "Ride Til' I Die" (SnailWorx) 6. from "Bluesified" (Cold Wind Records, Inc.) 7. from "Slow to Burn" (Daou Records) 8. from "The Buena Vibra Sound System" (Palm Pictures) 9. from "Ghetto-ology + Dub" (Easy Star Records) 10. from "En Paz" (Lovecat Music) Comments[0] |
Tue, 22 July 2008 Variety podcast from IODA Promonet, episode 2 feat. Soul, Folk, Reggae, Latin, Pop, and Blues. 1. from "Sweet Soul Singer" (LocoBop) 2. from "Born to Funk" (Innvision Records) 3. from "Jamaica To Toronto: Soul Funk & Reggae 1967-1974" (Light In The Attic) 4. from "Reggae Lover" (Mideya) 5. from "Reggae Stars" (President Records) 6. from "Into the Dojo" (LOOP) 7. from "Bossa Nova Delhi" (Tratore) 8. from "Tango" (Azul Music) 9. from "K.O.B. Live" (Premium Latin Music) 10. from "Fruits Sex" (DiscMedi S.A.) 11. from "Traffic" (Borough Music) 12. from "Supersaturated" (Redstar Entertainment) 13. from "Stubble" (Fledg'ling) 14. from "The Galway Girl - The Best Of Sharon Shannon" (Daisy / IRL) 15. from "The Coroner's Gambit" (Absolutely Kosher) Comments[0] |
Mon, 30 June 2008 1. from "Raisin' a Ruckus" (Alligator Records) 2. from "Back On Track" (Cold Wind Records, Inc.) 3. from ""Nothin' But The Blues Y'All"" (Electro-Fi Records) 4. from "Count to Ten" (Defend Music Inc.) 5. from "Pleasure & Relief - A Live Concert Recording" (Candy Rat Records) 6. from "Manantial Sonoro de México" (Ediciones Pentagrama) 7. from "Hacerlo Bien" (Lovecat Music) 8. from "Balanço Samba-Funk" (DiscMedi) 9. from "Life Is Sweet" (Slumberland) 10. from "Rearrangerologyistics" (Lucky Madison) 11. from "My Mind's I - EP" (Mixtape Sessions Music, LLC) 12. from "Our Place" (LOOP) 13. from "The West End NYC Classics Mix" (Blaze Imprints) 14. from "Elisha" (Temps Record) 15. from "Best of Yoshida Brothers - Tsugaru Shamisen" (Domo Records) 16. from "��бим�й (My Loved One)" (Sweet Rains Records) 17. from "Ghost Notes" (Outside Music) 18. from "Finest Dearest" (Bloodtown Records) 19. from "The Whitsundays" (Friendly Fire Recordings) 20. from "Innocent Youths (Bonus Tracks)" (Light In The Attic) Comments[0] |


