Books, Movies, Music & Entertainment - Favorite music suggestions, please.

I have been out of the country for the past six months. I am back in Michigan /California for a month or more. Looking about music stores I am baffled about what is new and good. Have not heard much new music in all those months.
I like Alternative adult music. Music such as Cowboy Junkies, Keane,Howie Day, Jason Mraz,U2, Sarah McLachlan, Neil Young. Any new releases from the past six months, you'd suggest I listen to ; to consider buying. Appreciate your suggestions. Just looking at the wall of music and do not know what to consider.
Wish I could find an international outlet for people overseas to stay aware of what US music is fresh. Like Satellite systems, etc.

There are many internet radio stations where you can listen to the newest that the States has to offer.

http://www.live365.com/index.live

Cowboy Junkies is my favorite band. :)

I can't think of anything "new" in the last 6 months that has me sprawling to tell you, but from your list it sounds like our tastes are very similar. Let me recommend a few other artists I like a lot.

Neko Case
Lisa Loeb
Tres Chicas
Camera Obscura
Jewel
Sheila Chandra
October Project
Natalie Merchant
16 Horsepower
Alison Krauss
Bonnie Raitt
Dido
Emmylou Harris






P.S. I started a thread about obscure bands the other day and mentioned a few of these with links to youtube videos. It got moved to the entertainment/music subforum. You might check it out to see a few of them.

Here are some current releases over the past couple of months that I like: :)


Mew - Glass Handed Kites (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_the_Glass_Handed_Kites)

TV On the Radio - Return to Cookie Mountain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_Cookie_Mountain)

Califone - Roots and Crowns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Califone)

And KT, I like Camera Obsucra alot. Saw the Cowboy Junkies about 4 or 5 years ago when they came to Atlanta. I actually talked to Margo Timmins after the concert concluded.

That's cool....I got into them about 4 years ago and I've never seen them coming in concert here since then, so I've never had the chance to see them.

I'm suprised you've heard of Camera Obscura. I haven't met another person yet who'd even heard of them.

What do people think of the new Springstein, Neil Young cd's? Anything new by Melissa Etheridge? I understand Dylan has a new cd out? Man, I love seeing the gold and red of the Michigan forest. If only I had a bike. Found a spot in Ann Arbor where I can rent one.. But, Detroit radio, sucks. appreciate Ziemas ' clue to internet radio.

Shouldn't this really be in B, M, M &E?


Just askin'?

Shouldn't this really be in B, M, M &E?


Just askin'?
Stacey. Thanks for the blue star advice. Guess I got went to bed too late last nite. Can it be done.?My life is plagued by sleep deprivation.

Stacey. Thanks for the blue star advice. Guess I got went to bed too late last nite. Can it be done.?My life is plagued by sleep deprivation.
What you mean "blue star advice"... I didn't sign it "Mod". :)

But I'll move it for you. ;)

What do people think of the new Springstein, Neil Young cd's? Anything new by Melissa Etheridge? I understand Dylan has a new cd out? Man, I love seeing the gold and red of the Michigan forest. If only I had a bike. Found a spot in Ann Arbor where I can rent one.. But, Detroit radio, sucks. appreciate Ziemas ' clue to internet radio.
Bruce Springsteen is ok, kinda hit and miss IMO. He's got some great stuff, but some of his stuff is kinda crappy too.

Neil Young. I don't know a "lot" of his stuff, but I don't think I've ever heard one that I didn't like.

Melissa Ethridge is pretty good. Kinda like Bruce Springsteen in that she's kinda hit and miss with me too, but probably more a slightly higher "hit" ratio than Bruce.

Speaking of Melissa though, reminded me of the Indigo Girls....another one of the most talented songwriters ever!!

If you want some melodic screamo, posthardcore or emo music check out saosin, Underoath, chasing victory, alesana, alexisonfire, before today.

What you mean "blue star advice"... I didn't sign it "Mod". :)

But I'll move it for you. ;)
I did not mean 'blue star advice' in any kind of condenscending way. Some think cops can be both, good cop/ bad cop. By advice, I Just meant your were being helpful. More often than not, I think/hope the role of my cop is to help in retrieving that kitten out of the tree.
thanks.

[QUOTE=KingTermite]Bruce Springsteen is ok, kinda hit and miss IMO. He's got some great stuff, but some of his stuff is kinda crappy too.

today I visited Barnes & Nobles records again.No new Springstein cd to be found. Think he has again released some kind of compilation cd of depression era musicians.? Was To be released on Oct 3?

[QUOTE=KingTermite]Bruce Springsteen is ok, kinda hit and miss IMO. He's got some great stuff, but some of his stuff is kinda crappy too.

today I visited Barnes & Nobles records again.No new Springstein cd to be found. Think he has again released some kind of compilation cd of depression era musicians.? Was To be released on Oct 3?


Umm, I thought I heard he was doing an album of Pete Segar songs

I think you might like these.
Donavon Frankenreiter - Move By Yourself
Amos Lee - Supply and Demand

If you like folk-singer/songwriter at all, Shawn Colvin - These Four Walls is a great album.

frankenrieter is awesome. I go have a listen. Lee? Patty Griffin is a favorite, too

He's not new, but still, check out John Frusciante, it sounds like he might fit into your mold, and he definetly won't let you down!

for a newish adult contemp mix:

Spoon - I summon you
Travis - Side
The Pushstars - Any little town
Carbon Leaf - Life less ordinary
Guster - Barrel of a gun
Res - They say vision
Doves - Catch the sun
St Etienne - Loose that girl
Pete Yorn - Life on a chain
Splender - Yeah Whatever

I'm sure I'll think of more later

Porcupine Tree

Thanks for the clues about what to listen to. When I get back we have a new desktop. I think I will tune into my favorite US stations and do some recording.

I have been out of the country for the past six months. I am back in Michigan /California for a month or more. Looking about music stores I am baffled about what is new and good. Have not heard much new music in all those months.
I like Alternative adult music. Music such as Cowboy Junkies, Keane,Howie Day, Jason Mraz,U2, Sarah McLachlan, Neil Young. Any new releases from the past six months, you'd suggest I listen to ; to consider buying. Appreciate your suggestions. Just looking at the wall of music and do not know what to consider.
Wish I could find an international outlet for people overseas to stay aware of what US music is fresh. Like Satellite systems, etc.

I would check out a Best buy website or k-mart, walmart some local place for the latest. That's what i do.

Lightning Bolt. Deerhoof. Mindflayer.

You might like Death Cab for Cutie. (Hey, any band named after a song by the Bonzo Dog Band can't be all bad, can it?)

This site is really cool, you type in an artist you like, it will find similar stuff and play it.

http://www.pandora.com/