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There's no bad luck in sight on this Friday the 13, because the BC Music Goodie Bag has all sorts of special treats in the way of streaming and embedded audio and video. Peruse these pages to hear and see what's coming from a multitude of artists.
We have the latest single from Thriving Ivory. There are some clips from the new Snoop Dog DVD. Video trailers and sneak peaks from the new albums by Joseph Arthur, Ryan Leslie, and Gavin Rossdale are also included. We've embedded the innovative video from the Beangrowers and Radiohead has allowed us to let you take a peak at their new DVD. Finally, we a have a stream of the new single from The Uglysuit.
Thriving Ivory — "Angels On The Moon "
"Angels On the Moon" is the current single from this 12-song self-titled album by Thriving Ivory.
Lead singer Clayton Stroope and piano player/songwriter Scott Jason are the heart and soul of the band. They met while they were both students at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
In reference to how the band formed, Scott Jason says, “As soon as I heard Clayton sing, that was pretty much it — let’s form a band. Scott’s songs have this wonderful lyrical depth to them and are very accessible. It is so easy to put my vocal emotions into them.”
Follow the links to see a stream of the video to "Angels on the Moon" (Quicktime) ( Windows Media)
Snoop Dogg – The Adventures of The Blue Collar Treatment
The feature-length, animated film, The Adventures of The Blue Carpet Treatment showcases the music from Snoop Dogg's album The Blue Carpet Treatment and hits stores shelves June 24th.
Some of hip hop's biggest stars make appearances, such as E-40, The Game, Nate Dogg, Kurupt and B-Real.
Check out the trailer below:
Joseph Arthur – Vagabond Skies
Vagabond Skies is the most ethereal of Joseph Arthur's EP series thus far. From "Slow Me Down" to “It's Too Late,” the album ebbs, flows and merges from one song to the next, giving the listener a truly definitive experience. Included on the album is a studio version of never before released, but fan favorite “She Paints Me Gold.”
Download "Pretty Good Company"
Vagabond Skies Tracklisting:
- Slow Me Down
- Even When Yer Blue
- Pretty Good Company
- She Paints Me Gold
- Second Sight
- It’s Too Late
Joseph Arthur On Tour:
- June 11 Newcastle, UK – Cluny
- June 12 Nottingham, UK – Maze
- June 15 Manchester, UK – Night & Day
- June 16 Glasgow, UK – King Tuts
- June 17 Birmingham, UK – Glee Club
- June 18 London, UK – Union Chapel
- July 4 Montreal, QC – Club Soda
- July 9 Boston, MA – Paradise
- July 10 Philadelphia, PA – World Café Live
- July 11 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom (JA & the Lonely Astronauts)
- July 12 Hoboken, NJ – Maxwell’s (solo)
- July 15 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
- July 18 San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
- July 21 Portland, OR – Doug Fir
- July 22 Seattle, WA – Triple Door
- July 24 Vancouver, BC – The Media Club
- July 26 Guelph, ON – Hillside Festival
Ryan Leslie
Ryan Leslie was involved in every aspect of this self titled debut album, which contains the single, "Diamond Girl." From writing to performing to producing it's all a reflection of this breakout artist. You can see the trailer for Leslie's album below and purchase it beginning August 26.
Or you can stream it in either Quicktime or Windows Media.
Gavin Rossdale – WANDERlust
WANDERlust is the first solo album by Gavin Rossdale, formally of Bush. He describes the album as such, “The wanderlust I’m talking about isn’t that desire to travel and see the world. It’s my overwhelming desire to get out and play music for people. I feel like a racehorse that’s been stuck in the stables a bit too long. The doors are locked and no one can find the key — worse I’m not sure who’s looking for it.”
Recently, Rossdale performed for AOL Sessions, and you can view those streams right here:
- “Forever You May Run”
- “The Trouble I’m In”
- “Love Remains the Same”
- “Comedown”
- " Letting the Cables Sleep"
- Interview
You can also stream the WANDERlust Album Preview Trailer Video and the AOL Premiere of “Love Remains The Same.”.
Want more information on Gavin Rossdale? Go to his MySpace profile page or his Imeem page for more streaming audio and video as well as tour dates, news and information.
Beangrowers – Not In A Million Lovers"
The Beangrowers' Video, "Not In A Million Lovers" was featured at the 2008's Indie Music Video Festival and you can check out the video right here on BC Music!
This video, which consists of over 2,000 photographs interlaced with digital artwork and editing was a top ten hit on Youtube. The band is from the Mediterranean island of Malta and is a female fronted three-piece. Not In A Million Lovers is Beangrowers' North American debut and the single of the same name is the subject of this video.
If you have not seen the Duncan Bone directed video, you can view it on youtube. You can also stream the album at the Minty Fresh website.
Radiohead
The Capitol/EMI DVD, Radiohead: The Best Of, was released June 3 as a companion to the Radiohead: Best Of Special Edition CD, Quadruple Vinyl LP, and Digital Releases. The DVD consists of 21 tracks including "Just," "Street Spirit," "Karma Police," "Paranoid Android," "No Surprises," "Knives Out," "Pyramid Song," and "There There," but that only scratches the surface. The DVD also includes experimental videos for songs never released as singles and nine additional videos.
Radiohead: The Best Of will be available in the following formats and configurations:
*1CD collection featuring 17 tracks
*Special Edition 2CD, adding 13 tracks
*4-piece vinyl set with 29 tracks
*17-track & 30-track digital downloads
*DVD featuring 21 videos
We have several streaming Radiohead video blips for your viewing pleasures:
For more info about Radiohead: The Best Of visit the website for the release.
The Uglysuit – "Chicago"
The Uglysuit, recently signed by Quarterstick, is releasing their first self-titled album and BC Music Goodie bag has a sneak peak at the first single.
The Uglysuit’s forthcoming self-titled album will be released August 19 and the song is named for the band and their label's home city of Chicago. Take a listen: "Chicago" (MP3)
And if The Uglysuit is coming to a city near you, make sure you check them out.
The Uglysuit upcoming tour dates:
6/14 – The Hideout, Chicago, IL
6/15 – Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH – with Iron and Wine
7/12 – Belle Isle Brewery, Oklahoma City, OK
7/25 – D-Fest, Tulsa, OK
