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It's crisp out there — with new music! We've posted some reviews for you including Death Cab for Cutie's latest Plans and Gregory Douglass' newest album, Stark. The reviews keep coming, so stay tuned. Upcoming reviews include Waterproof Blonde, Jamie Cullum and Courtney Jaye. Soon we'll be catching up with Kat Parsons, and we've just heard from Katie Trotta. We're always trying to keep you posted.

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Latest Reviews

Gregory Douglass: Stark

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This guy just can't go wrong. He's back solo and doing better than ever with this toe-tapping folk rock release. It begins with "Crazy Love," featuring delicate piano keys as he mysteriously sings, "Come on crazy love / They say that you come in disguise from above / Now I feel you coming in close / If you think I'm crazy then come on." Douglass' voice is at its best here, multi-tonal, ranging up and down just about every note. "Goodbye" boasts an emotion-evoking acoustic sound, as he sings, "Don't worry yourself/Questions and doubts/Swing back and forth/You'll go where you want to go." It's kind of the overall message of this album, as Douglass says he went through a lot of soul-searching and parting ways during its making. "Better Tomorrow" ends the album on an upbeat note with compelling keys, and Douglass' signature songwriting that touches on emotions usually kept inward.
Favorite Tracks: Better Tomorrow, Crazy Love
Rating: 5 stars

Death Cab for Cutie: Plans

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I hate to say it, but I've always been honest with reviews so I won't stop now: This is a good band, but I don't get what all the hype is over. They pretty much sound like every Euro-laden group out there, except they are a little more reminiscent of New Order. This album continues in sound from the last, but has helped them get worldwide attention. "Summer Skin" starts off with some soft piano blending into a steady drum rhythm, while "Your Heart is an Empty Room" stood out to me for its soaring sound ala Coldplay. Lyrically, this album is very obscure, but the band has always been. Overall, I like their sound, but it doesn't do much for me meaning-wise. Pop it into a TV show or movie, however, because this would be great background music.
Favorite Tracks: Your Heart is an Empty Room, Someday You Will be Loved
Rating: 4 stars

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Marc Broussard Releases EP
Marc Broussard is continuing his efforts to make a difference in the lives of those affected by the hurricanes by releasing a Live Bootleg Charity EP. The EP is now available for presale at his online store and it will also be available in stores around the country. All the proceeds after production costs will go to Broussard's Momentary Setback Fund.

Damien Rice Aims to Free Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Damien Rice has rested at the keys to lend is support to a campaign to free
Aung San Suu Kyi, an imprisoned (house arrest) Nobel Peace Prize recipient. More details can be found at http://www.actionburma.com). Rice and Lisa Hannigan release the all new track 'Unplayed Piano' to support the cause.

DiscoveringArtists.com Early Bird Special
Michael Tolcher Interview Replay TODAY
Due to popular demand, the DAVE FM Atlanta interview and acoustic set will be replayed Nov. 2 at 7:35 a.m. EST. Tune into 92.9 FM Dave FM to check it out. http://www.z93.com/

Kristin Diable Releases "Shelter"
The new record "Shelter" now available at speakeasyrecords.net. It's Diable's first full-length release, and you can sample the tunes at www.myspace.com/kristindiable.

Maren Ord Unveils Videos
The video for "Not Today" can now be viewed online at Much Music's site CLICK HERE to check it out. You can check out earlier videos as well.

Stroke 9 Set to Release New Album This Month
The "Little Black Backpack" guys are set to release "Cafe Cuts" on Nov. 22. But it's only available online on iTunes, Napster, MusicMatch and many others. For more, visit www.stroke9.com.

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