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Robert Francis – Love is a Chemical

Hard to believe I’ve been writing about Robert Francis for 6 years now, but in that 6 years the dude has totally been writing the soundtrack to my life. So when I heard Robert had dropped out of the music business, shaved his hair and fallen into drugs following the release of Strangers in the First Place back in 2012, it was a major downer.

The good news is, Robert’s back – and looking great. His fourth LP, Heaven, is out June 3 – and here’s your first taste, with the video for “Love is a Chemical”.

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It’s been 20 years…

… and in all that time, I don’t think any music has ever come close to sounding as sincere as he did.

Below, the full MTV Unplugged concert, just because you should.

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KONGOS – Come With Me Now

You know, one of these days I’m really going to have to update my “South African bands you NEED to hear!” post. After all, it’s nearly 7 years old now, and it’s been 9 or so since I left South Africa, so there’s a lot that’s happened in between, and a lot of new bands I need to hear.

Like KONGOS. This tune, Come With Me Now, actually was released in SA back in 2011, but it took a re-release for the US late last year to bring this to my attention. So, better late then never – add this to your “kick-ass SA tunes” list.

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Andy Hull – How I Waited

So if you’re a fan of Manchester Orchestra, and specifically Andy Hull, then you should probably stop reading right now, and head right on over to his new tumblr blog, Something For Somebody Somewhere.

The thing is an absolute treasure trove right now, with Hull posting streams and downloads of out-takes, demos solo tunes. Below, you can grab the just-posted “How I Waited”, and then head on over for more goodness.

Listen: Andy Hull – How I Waited

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In memory…

Yet another year goes by… but I won’t let it pass without comment. RIP.

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I interrupt your usually scheduled blogging to bring you a dude playing piano on Chatroulette.

If you haven’t heard/tried Chatroulette yet, you wouldn’t be reading this blog. So I won’t explain it.

But by far, the coolest, coolest thing I have seen to come out of the chat site is this: A dude playing piano and improvising tunes to his chat partners. Sheer joy.

And yes, I know that I’m a few days late on this one. But if it makes you smile as much as it does me, then you won’t mind.

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Kids + Lisztomania = Awesomeness

Just when I thought “Lisztomania” was getting to the “overplayed to the point of banality” stage, this comes along and changes all of that. So, is it wrong that I think this version not only builds on the original, but could even improve on it? Whatever. If it is, I don’t want to be right.

Quite simply, beautiful.

Ps. So, did you miss me? I’m back. I think. We’ll see.

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What the? What’s going on around here?

Sooo… here’s the new design. What do you guys think? Any suggestions/criticisms/yo momma jokes welcome.

Sound off in the comments!