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Some of the better known radio stations on the Internet charge artists for airplay. That is to say, by paying a fee or buying a certain number of plays, you are guaranteed airplay.

Excuse me, but what is this all about except business as usual? And just how does this serve the listening public who is looking to find ‘my music,’ on the Internet? It does not. It is, once again, the old business model of the notion of popularity being spoon fed to the public via force of hype. Do these stations that charge for plays really care? Only about the money.

Rest assured that, whatever is found on this broadcast, is there for one reason and one reason alone; it has been hand-picked by this DJ who feels that it is good music and, as such, belongs on this radio station.

again, it is the time for knowledgeable critics to make their voices heard as to what constitutes great music or not.

This is a good example of when New Age Music ‘goes right.’ Is this even New Age Music? I don’t know. It’s part of an ever growing body of music that can’t be pigeon-holed into a particular genre. Has anybody else noticed this problem? You can’t call it modern because that’s ‘avant-garde‘ that’s got to be over fifty now.

Anyway, this music definitely has its chill but it’s also not without its passion. The guitar is very jazzy with a Bosa-Nova flavor. It’s quite worth checking out.

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Oh yeah, they remind me of the B52s. Like the B52s, they’ll quickly grow on you. You’ll feel yourself being drawn into a world of psychedelic sensibilities and at the same time feeling an uncontrollable urge to start moving around and dancing. It’s really well written and performed music with a So Shushi array of brilliant and colorful chords and irresistible riffs and hooks.

This ‘female fronted’ duo has a new CD called ‘Wistful Wanders,’ and once you check it out, you’re likely to keep it in the top of your pile and find yourself putting it on whenever you want to feel good.

So Shush; from the U.K.

Core members; Carole Smart: Vocals/ Ian Drumm: guitars/keyboards.

The Perms are a rock trio from Winnipeg; Shane Smith does bass and vocals, Chad Smith is

guitar and vocals and John Huver on drums.
They have just released a new CD called ‘Keeps You Up When You’re Down.’

It’s a very consistently strong CD; the tunes have catchy riffs and are very hard driving.
Chad’s guitar work is very bluesy with a heavy metal tinge to it and Shane’s vocals are very strong with a Dylanesk twang. For the overall mix, think Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers meet Aerosmith.
The songwriting is good; the lyrics will make you think that the boys know where ‘home’ is at and that’s refreshing.  Catch them on Hugtight Records.

These guys are from the L.A. scene and it’s a crankin’ new sound. They describe it this way;

“Matchbox 20 meets Rascal Flatts and Sheryl Crow crossed with Train. Their sound is cast in the tradition of old school rock fused with vintage soul, hints of country, and a modern edge that truly delivers a sonic slant all their own.”

True that, although I was more impressed with what struck me as a ‘Southern Rock‘ sound. (One of my favorite genres).

Like I always say, labels just get in the way, anyway. It cranks. Check it.

This is a rather exciting entry in the realm of New Music; Judith Owen and her new album Mopping Up Karma on Courgette Records.This is a genre I want to call ‘post new age,’ although it has little in common with the bland fare of what was previously called ‘new age music.’ I think the only common thread is that the themes being dealt with are new. There is also the Celtic/folk feel and trappings that we have come to associate with ‘new age.’This is not music to relegated to the background while you do something else, however. It is highly engaging, melodic and thought provoking. Judith has a great voice with a large range.
Whether ‘post new age’ is the correct term or not, there are a number of female vocalists who are creating great stuff in this genre, so there must be some kind of new movement here and it is certainly a welcome one.
You will certainly want to check out Judith Owen and you can find out more about her here;
www.judithowen.net
Look for Creatures of Habit on the broadcast