// May 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video
King Charles returns to his royal throne with a pretty sweet version of the Billy Joel hit “We Didn’t Start The Fire.” Brits just do it better………….well music wise anyways! visuals are up above.
// January 26th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video
Corinne Bailey Rae stops by the Artist’s Den in NYC and performs a few old cuts (the now classic Put Your Records On) from her previous album, and a few new ones from her latest, The Sea. Her sophomore album has a more mature sound and isn’t as polished as her first album, which is a good thing in our book. Head over to The Couch Sessions to read a spot on review about the album. When your done head to your local store and pick it up!
// January 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section
![Tinashe 500x333 Tinashe | Mayday [New Audio]](http://www.cafemaroon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Tinashe-500x333.jpg "Tinashe")
A favorite around the cafe in the beginning of this early year, Tinashe releases a new track entitled Mayday. Even though we prefer the acoustic version of this song [here], we can’t be mad at Tinashe for spicing up the song a bit. The more fans Tinashe reaches the better. Which version do you guys prefer?
Tinashe’s EP Mayday hits stores this March 1st [UK]
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// December 2nd, 2009 // No Comments » // Video
Rox is a singer-songwriter who’s been on our radar over the past few weeks. The half Persian/Jamaican born songstress is definitely one to watch for in the coming year. While there will be quite a few female contenders for 2010′s crown, we’re sure this soulful songbird will be one of the brighter stars. “No Going Back,” her first single will be released on Rough Trade December 7th.
// February 2nd, 2009 // No Comments » // Video
If you live in the UK, then you probably didn’t make it to work today or got caught in traffic, due to the 20+ inches of snow that hit overnight. This song has nothing to do with traffic or not making it to work. I just love the group’s name and this song. Reminds me of something The Get Up Kids would do. So take a break from shoveling and making those snow men and check out Two Hour Traffic’s, Stuck For The Summer.
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// January 7th, 2009 // No Comments » // Listening Section
While sorting through the tons of CD’s we got from last year to make way for this year and I stumbled upon an advance copy of The Rifles, Great Escape. Don’t know if this CD came in this week or before we went on vacation. But I do know British quartet(consisting of Joel Stoker, Luke Crowther, Robert Pyne and Grant Marsh) has received love from Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and Mike Skinner. Big honor for a group that’s be making music for the past four years. Check out their lead track and video for The Great Escape below.
The Rifles | The Great Escape
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// December 2nd, 2008 // No Comments » // Listening Section
We just finished listening to Kanye’s 808s and Heartbreaks, and while many are saying its a cross between Depeche Mode, Thom Yorke and T-Pain, we feel there is a another source for Kanye’s new found inspiration. Kenna.
After traveling with Kenna on the ‘Glow in The Dark‘ Tour, something rubbed off. While we don’t write reviews on albums (not yet), West’s, 808s is a decent album. But if you want to discover an artist with a new sound, check out a(nother) bonus track from the UK version of Kenna’s album, ‘Make Sure They See My Face.’
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// November 18th, 2008 // No Comments » // News
Great News! Lisa Hannigan, “Sea Saw“, will finally see the light of day in America. Set to release January 20 on ATO Records, the album is gaining a lot of attention from critics and fans alike. Hannigan is currently on a 42-date North American tour supporting Jason Mraz. If you haven’t seen Mr. Mraz or Ms. Hannigan perform, we suggest you get out there and buy your ticket. Remaining tour dates are below.
November 19 – Minneapolis, MN – Myth
November 21 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
November 22 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
November 23 – St. Louis, MO – Fabulous Fox Theater
November 25 – Lakewood, OH – Lakewood Auditorium
November 26 – Richmond, VA – The National
November 28 – Richmond, VA – The National
November 29 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
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