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"760" by (760)
Published Feb. 10, 2010
“760” by Escondido’s hard-rocking hip-hop crew (760) was the most downloaded local MP3 from SDReader.com during January 2010. Bassist Mark Swanger provided some background. The song opens with police and ambulance radio calls. That was a ...
"On the Loose" by Clay Pigeons
Published Jan. 13, 2010
“On the Loose” by hip-hop duo Clay Pigeons (featuring guest performer Main Flow) was the most-downloaded local MP3 from SDReader.com during December 2009. Songwriter Jimmy Powers provided some background. If you could sum up the message ...
just.chill's "1 for 3"
Published Oct. 21, 2009
“1 for 3” by just.chill was the most-downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during September. Below is an interview with the songwriter. Who are the members of just.chill? Although many members of Mag Flux contribute to the song ...
Swagger Street
Published Sept. 16, 2009
“Swagger Street” by Mag Flux was the most-downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during August. Below is an interview with Mag Flux’s M.Y.O. You mention in your ... More Comments (3)
Dannicus Live
Published Aug. 19, 2009
Lakeside Celtic crew Dannicus Live had the most downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during July, “Sirens.” This is the band’s second Most Downloaded track. Follows is ... More Comment (1)
Joey Harris and the Mentals
Published July 29, 2009
San Diego perennial Joey Harris comes from a no-frills school of rock with a strict curriculum of guitar-bass-drum, life-lesson lyricism, and a ’67 Caddy for ... More Comment (1)
Ghostbird
Published July 22, 2009
While it relies on electronic looping for accentuation, Ghostbird’s debut album is a worthy listen. The first track, “Toy Soldier,” is not the most attention-grabbing, ... More Post a comment
June's Most Downloaded: "mikelewismusic"
Published July 15, 2009
Mike Lewis’s “mikelewismusic” was the most downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during the month of June. Below is an interview with the musician. You’ve got an ... More Comments (2)
Sicarus
Published July 1, 2009
Despite a silly album cover — skulls and crossbones, text surrounded by flames — Sicarus isn’t as schlocky a metal band as one might think. ... More Comments (4)
Sara Petite
Published June 24, 2009
Sara Petite, at first listen, sounds not unlike a (very) country version of Metric’s Emily Haines, but the similarities stop there; where Haines’s voice possesses ... More Comment (1)
Zank
Published June 17, 2009
Zank’s new album, Without a Bridge, sounds like a primer for how to make a pop album, right down to the key changes. The construction ... More Post a comment
"Same James" by Jimmy Powers
Published June 10, 2009
“Same James,” by Jimmy Powers, was the most-downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during May. Below is an interview with the songwriter. The theme of the song ... More Comments (3)
Tornado Magnet
Published June 3, 2009
The first track (“Hook Up”) on Tornado Magnet’s album Double Wide is about a fishing hole, Lone Star beers, and the good old boys who ... More Post a comment
Da Bears
Published May 27, 2009
Cleaning out the disc bin on my desk, the Sendak-like pen-and-ink critters on Da Bears’ Classics/Cobra caught my eye. The collection was recorded from 2006 ... More Post a comment
Canobliss
Published May 20, 2009
Album: Psychothermia (2009)Artist: CanoblissLabel: Self-releasedWhere available/price: iTunes, $7.92; CDBaby, $7Songs: 1) Notorious 2) Psychothermia 3) Convicted Again 4) Adios 5) Take Vics 6) Slingshot 7) ... More Comment (1)
Josh Damigo and Rob Deez
Published May 6, 2009
“Sugar,” by Josh Damigo and Rob Deez, was the most downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during the month of April. Follows is an interview with the ... More Comments (3)
The Live Sick Compilation
Published April 29, 2009
“Live clean, die nasty,” as suggested in track three, “19:04,” seems to be the prevailing theme of this rap album. The four men behind it ... More Post a comment
Modern Rifles
Published April 22, 2009
Album: I Was Young, It Was Dark (2009)Artist: Modern RiflesLabel: Self-releasedWhere available/price: ModernRifles.net, $10; CDBaby, $10; Amazon, $11.99Songs: 1) Introplane 2) Terroplane 3) Lie to ... More Post a comment
Folding Mr. Lincoln
Published April 15, 2009
Album: Within My Reach (2009)Artist: Folding Mr. LincolnLabel: self-releasedWhere available/price: CDBaby, $12.97; iTunes, $9.99; Amazon, 99 cents for single “Within My Reach”Songs: 1) It Happened ... More Post a comment
Most Downloaded, March
Published April 8, 2009
“Whiskey Down,” by Dannicus Live, was the most-downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during March. Below is an interview with Daniel. What in particular inspired “Whiskey Down”? ... More Comment (1)
Avitia
Published March 25, 2009
Album: Oceanside Boulevard (2008)Artist: AvitiaLabel: Above Ground RecordsWhere available/price: Lou’s Records in Encinitas for $5.99. Online at iTunes, Napster.com, Emusic.com, Rhapsody.com, and Amazon.com for $4.95.Songs: ... More Post a comment
Most Downloaded, February
Published March 11, 2009
“Long Way Home,” by the Coyote Problem, was the most-downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during February. Below is an interview with songwriter Peter Bolland. Has it ... More Comment (1)
Emery Byrd
Published Feb. 25, 2009
Album: Mrs. Young Versus the Modern Ones (2008)Artist: Emery ByrdLabel: self-releasedWhere available/price: M-Theory in Mission Hills for $9.99. Online at emerybyrd.com, iTunes, and Amazon for ... More Post a comment
Most Downloaded, January
Published Feb. 11, 2009
"Goodbye,” by the City Limits Band, was the most downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during the month of January. Follows is an interview with songwriter Les ... More Comment (1)
Adriana Smith and Ghost in the Graveyard
Published Jan. 28, 2009
In 2007 Rolling Stone ran a cover story marking the 20th anniversary of Guns N’ Roses debut studio album Appetite for Destruction. That same year ... More Post a comment
Most Downloaded, December
Published Jan. 14, 2009
“All I Got,” by Astra Kelly, was the most-downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during the month of December. Below is an interview with the songwriter. What ... More Comment (1)
Lindsay Hail
Published Dec. 30, 2008
Album: Into My Soul (2008) Artist: Lindsay Hail Label: self-released Where available/price: Cow Records in Ocean Beach and Music Trader in Point Loma and Pacific ... More Post a comment
Writer
Published Dec. 17, 2008
Album: Blood Drops (2008)Artist: WriterLabel: self-releasedWhere available/price: Lou’s Records in Encinitas, Off the Record in North Park, M-Theory in Mission Hills, Spin Records in Carlsbad, ... More Post a comment
Most Downloaded, November
Published Dec. 10, 2008
"Bench to the Bus Stop," by Nature of the Beast, was the most-downloaded mp3 from SDReader.com during November. Below is an interview with members of ... More Comments (2)
Laura Roppé
Published Dec. 2, 2008
Album: Girl Like This, 2008 Artist: Laura Roppé Label: self-released Where available/price: lauraroppe.com ($12 plus S&H), CDBaby.com ($12.97) or for download at iTunes ($9.99 for ... More Post a comment
Homeland Security
Published Nov. 19, 2008
Album: Homeland Security (2008) Artist: Nature of the Beast Label: self-released Where available/price: Access Hip Hop in Pacific Beach for $10.95 (CD and vinyl), CDBaby.com ... More Comments (16)
October's Most Downloaded
Published Nov. 12, 2008
"Huevos con Queso," by Agave, was the most downloaded MP3 from our website in October. Below is an interview with the band’s primary songwriter, Rusty ... More Post a comment
Plane Without a Pilot
Published Nov. 5, 2008
Album: It’s About Time (2008) Artist: Plane Without a Pilot Label: Rdub Recordings Where available/price: iTunes, CDBaby.com, Lou’s Records in Encinitas, Taang! Records, Music Trader, ... More Post a comment
Apes of Wrath
Published Oct. 22, 2008
Album: Plastic, Fake, and Frozen (2007) Artist: The Apes of Wrath Label: self-released Where available/price: At M-Theory in Mission Hills for $6.99. Online at Amazon ... More Post a comment
September's Most Downloaded
Published Oct. 15, 2008
“Drive America,” by the Cathryn Beeks Ordeal, was the most-downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during September. Below is an interview with songwriter Cathryn Beeks. What was ... More Post a comment
Crime Desire
Published Oct. 8, 2008
Album: Crime Desire (2007) Artist: Crime Desire Label: self-released on Life’s a Rape Records Where available/price: Lou’s Records in Encinitas for $10; online at myspace.com/crimedesire ... More Comments (2)
Mike Pinto
Published Sept. 24, 2008
Album: Mike Pinto (2007) Artist: Mike Pinto Label: self-released Songs: 1) Full Speed 2) Surf Tune 3) Addictions 4) Backburner 5) Get Me Down 6) ... More Post a comment
August's Most Downloaded
Published Sept. 10, 2008
Below is an interview with Tiltwheel songwriter Davey “Tiltwheel” Quinn, who penned "I Spent My Spring Break in Vancouver and All I Got Was This ... More Comments (2)
Wayne Riker
Published Aug. 27, 2008
Album: Fretfull (2008) Artist: Wayne Riker Label: self-released Where available/price: Old Time Music Shop in North Park, Tecolote Guitar Works on Morena Boulevard, and online ... More Post a comment
July's Most Downloaded
Published Aug. 13, 2008
Amber Ojeda’s “Don’t Rush” was the most-downloaded MP3 during July. What’s your favorite moment in “Don’t Rush”? Amber Ojeda: The hook is my favorite part ... More Post a comment
Gayle Skidmore
Published July 30, 2008
Album: Cowley Road (2008) Artist: Gayle Skidmore Label: self-released Where available/price: At live shows for $10; online at iTunes for 99 cents per downloaded song. ... More Post a comment
June's Most Downloaded
Published July 16, 2008
“Paper Box,” by Gayle Skidmore, was the most-downloaded MP3 during June. Each month we will highlight the most popular tune by featuring an interview with ... More Post a comment
Nautical Disaster
Published July 2, 2008
Album: 7s (2008) Artist: Nautical Disaster Label: self-released Where available/price: Live shows for $8. M-Theory, Off the Record, and Lou’s Records for $8.99. Online at ... More Comment (1)
Hotel St. George
Published June 18, 2008
Album: Yippee!!! (2008) Artist: Hotel St. George Label: self-released Where available/price: Taang! Records downtown, Thirsty Moon in Hillcrest, and M-Theory Records in Mission Hills for ... More Post a comment
Arm the Angels
Published June 11, 2008
Album: Haunt This Town (2008) Artist: Arm the Angels Label: self-released Where available/price: CDBaby.com for $12. iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, MP3.com, and Napster for 99 cents ... More Post a comment
Comfortable Creeps
Published June 4, 2008
Album: Paycheck to Paycheck (2007) Artist: Comfortable Creeps Label: FTB Recordings Where available/price: All Music Trader record shops for $8. Online at accesshiphop.com for $7 ... More Post a comment
12 Cent Takes It One Step Further
Published May 28, 2008
Album: For the Win (2007) Artist: 12 Cent Label: Olde Tyme Productions Where available/price: Interpunk.com for $8. Music Trader in Pacific Beach for $8. Songs: ... More Post a comment
Young Mass Remembers
Published May 21, 2008
Album: Young Mass (2008) Artist: Young Mass Label: self-released Where available/price: Access Music in Pacific Beach for $8.95. Online at CDBaby for $7.99, Amazon for ... More Comment (1)
Who Would Argue Against Love?
Published May 14, 2008
Album: Love Love Love (2007) Artist: Steven Ybarra Label: self-released Where available/price: iTunes for $9. Songs: 1) Love Love Love 2) All I Am 3) ... More Post a comment
Two Songs
Published May 7, 2008
Single: Don’t Wake the Sun (2008) Artist: Writer Label: self-released Where available/price: At live shows, Lou’s Records (Encinitas), Off the Record (North Park), M Theory ... More Post a comment
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