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Check my blog for my latest non-Sellaband recommendations.

I like a little bit of everything.  Whatever the genre is, I probably have at least a couple standout songs that I adore.  But I do lean pretty heavily towards classical, techno and... stuff that's just weird or comedic.

I have a powerful weakness for video game music - before Sellaband, OC Remix was my sole online music haven.

I can be kind of a spaz about how often I log on here or send replies, but I do like comments and recommendations!

I'm also on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mijae
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My latest favorite stuff that isn't on Sellaband:

All India Radio
An incredible Aussie band that just put their album up on Amie Street.  They've been compared to Portishead, but I think another reviewer described them best as simply "mind-numbingly gorgeous."
Their site: http://www.allindiaradio.com.a u/index.html
Amie Street store: http://amiestreet.com/artist/8 9325

Lola Flash
Another Aussie act, a 5-piece group from NSW. One of those pieces is a viola, which gets them extra bonus points. Actually sounds a bit similar to All India Radio somehow - ambient and dreamlike, with haunting vocals. They came on Triple J once when we were almost done driving home, so we had to sit in the driveway till the song ended to find out who they were.
Their Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/lolafla shmusic

Starship Amazing
Fun electronic music that's very very heavily (old-school) video-game inspired.  Derek is also known as the "Happy Video Game Nerd", who reviews great underrated games. He knows his shit.
Download for free on their Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/starshi pamazing
Or buy for cheap at Amie Street: http://amiestreet.com/artist/9 9455
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ArtistSuchtmaschine (Be part of a song on our next album!!!)
An awesome band that's undeservedly hiding in the under-$100 range. (though maybe not for long)  Go put them on your wishlist right now!
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Vegas Dragons*
Vegas Dragons*
Believed: 07.09.07
Parts: 4





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ConFused5
ConFused5
Believed: 27.02.08
Parts: 1





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T-ka
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Believed: 29.10.07
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My Parts

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Laudanum* (we give our revenues to our believers) Laudanum* (we give our revenues to our believers) 23.03.08 25
Intensely dreamy. A welcome escape from the regular verse-verse-chorus-verse-bridg e-chorus chunk song into a nice meandering wander through an imaginative soundscape instead. I feel like going to watch the original Willy Wonka movie again.
AIOIA*_ Song of the week on TAlentCAst with Natalia Safran! + a new song: SPY FLY! AIOIA*_ Song of the week on TAlentCAst with Natalia Safran! + a new song: SPY FLY! 18.07.08 1
Nearfield™ ® [The Nears] Nearfield™ ® [The Nears] 31.05.08 1
Alters Alters 14.05.08 1
The aptly-named "Calm" is very soothing and relaxing to listen to, but won't put you to sleep - the unusual chord progressions in a couple places keep things interesting, and the pace isn't too slow.

"Psalm" has a LOT more variety.  Its beautiful eerie opening really showcases the range of their sound.  It quickly lightens up though and gets into more of a laid-back groove, then just keeps on changing in a very natural way.

These guys are great at setting moods and creating whole compositions with a great variety of sound rather than a simply-structured song.
Radio Orange and Lucia Iman 583 believers Radio Orange and Lucia Iman 583 believers 06.05.08 1
:: MDATA :: FUNK ROCK FROM IRELAND AND BEYOND :: MDATA :: FUNK ROCK FROM IRELAND AND BEYOND 01.04.08 1
Suchtmaschine (Be part of a song on our next album!!!) Suchtmaschine (Be part of a song on our next album!!!) 30.11.07 1
Gorgeous instrumentals that make a long building composition of music rather than a straightforward "song".  I could just keep listening to their stuff all day.  My favorite discovery on this site, period.
Karalta Karalta 29.10.07 1
Dandelium - NEW SONG!! Dandelium - NEW SONG!! 10.09.07 1

Recording

Artist Believed Parts
Mysti Mayhem Mysti Mayhem 01.02.08 2
BulletProof Messenger BulletProof Messenger 29.10.07 2
Electric Eel Shock (EES) Electric Eel Shock (EES) 21.05.08 1
LAdy hAidEe LAdy hAidEe 06.05.08 1
Lady Haidee didn't grab me right away the way some of the earlier recommendations from my review contest did, but R.I.P did have a nice haunting mood that made me want to hear some more.  In some places she reminded me a just a LITTLE bit of Garbage, but only in a vague way. I don't want to try and pigeonhole her since she does sound unique, just trying to give an idea of what sort of genre she belongs to.  I mulled about it for a while on whether I'd want to buy a part or not, but seeing her up at the top of the list now, I decided I don't want to miss out!
Daniel Ward-Murphy Daniel Ward-Murphy 17.03.08 1
Listening to Daniel Ward Murphy's tracks, I liked the live recordings the best.  These songs brought back very vivid memories of one of the few times I've been out somewhere with really good live music, having a good friend show me his favorite local place when a friend of his is performing.

My favorite of the 3, "Heart on My Sleeve" especially evoked a wonderful intimate and nostalgic atmosphere. It sounds like I'm right there with the artist, and makes me wish I was instead of sitting in front of my computer. It's one of those songs where listening to it at night is somewhat dangerous if you don't want to fall into a binge of sentimentalism and writing over-emotional letters to people you lost touch with.
Ellie Williams Ellie Williams 17.03.08 1
LUNIC (Kaitee Page) LUNIC (Kaitee Page) 04.03.08 1

Wish List

Artist Added
Dreadnut Inc. - Almost 1K Dreadnut Inc. - Almost 1K 18.07.08
TELEPATHY* TELEPATHY* 10.06.08
Kirt* Kirt* 01.06.08
Radius - TV promo online now!RADIUS @ TV Noord! Radius - TV promo online now!RADIUS @ TV Noord! 01.06.08
Lucia Iman/ New incentive Lucia Iman/ New incentive 31.05.08
MR-10 MR-10 28.05.08
Nicola K Nicola K 28.05.08
Romany Titre Romany Titre 28.05.08
Grant Stevens - The Aussie Assault!!! Grant Stevens - The Aussie Assault!!! 09.03.08

Blues is not one of my usual genres, but that just means it has to be really good stuff for me to stay interested.  I had no problems here!

"Longhair Music" was an excellent introduction. Grant's singing has got LOTS of energy.  Over the next two slower songs I got to appreciate the sound of his authentic voice even more.  "Monotony" was just plain beautiful. It's very well constructed and soulfully delivered. I bet it would be fun to sing along to.  I'll have to remember to bring some of these songs along next time I have a road trip.
Kane Sole Kane Sole 17.04.08
Wetwerks Wetwerks 27.05.08
NIKI THUNDERS NIKI THUNDERS 04.03.08
I liked the sound of Niki Thunders right away.  The synth sounds and clear. emotional vocals evoke a bit of an 80's feel, which is right up my alley, but still sounds fresh rather than just being retro. I love those solid guitar riffs, and made sure to turn the volume up. "A Vietnam in the Neighborhood" was my favorite from the profile... no wait, "The Sickness of Dreams" is. I enjoyed the lyrics in this one.
Silverimage Silverimage 04.03.08
Quite happy to have this one recommended to me - symphonic rock is always fun and Silverimage sounds very polished.
Sheet Metal * Sheet Metal * 28.05.08
Jay Stenning Jay Stenning 27.05.08
Sarah's Smile Sarah's Smile 10.09.07
Diztar Diztar 03.09.07
Projekt 67 Projekt 67 03.09.07
ELGAD* ELGAD* 28.05.08
Tiffany Gow - NEW SONG 'ALONE' and artwork up now ! Tiffany Gow - NEW SONG 'ALONE' and artwork up now ! 08.09.07
Julia Marcell Julia Marcell 03.09.07
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Jul 22 2008 12:19 CET Andy Grant

Hi MaryJo,

I'd really appreciate it if you could find the time to stop by and have a listen to my tracks.

Love to know what you think
Cheers
Andy
Jul 19 2008 00:20 CET AIOIA*_ Song of the week on TAlentCAst with Natalia Safran! + a new song: SPY FLY!

Hi MaryJo! Thank you so much for your kind support as a new believer. We have so amazing friends now in Australia that it is a huge pleasure each time a new one passes by and believe.
Have a wonderful week-end,
Greetings^^o^^
Alex
Jul 18 2008 16:00 CET Chump | On holiday untill the 28th of July...

Hi,
we invite you to visit our profile. We're a young band between 15 and 18 years old. Please leave a mesage what you think!! If you become a believer in us ,you’ll get access to our Believerspage!! Please help us to get 2K on Saturday!
Greets Chump
Jul 17 2008 20:34 CET Dreadnut Inc. - Almost 1K

Hey MaryJo,

If you like a little bit of everything maybe you like our music... It's mostly Reggae but we've got a lot of different influences...
So if you've got the time come and visit us...

Greetings to Australia

Dreadnut Inc.
Jul 11 2008 14:53 CET Marcog

Thanks MaryJo :)
If you have any suggestion/remark it will be very welcome.
Marco of Laudanum

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