Shpongle's Ineffable Mysteries

"Ineffable Mysteries From Shpongleland" was released in mid-November 2009 and I've just got around to getting it. It is my favorite Shpongle, by far. Just great.

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A Bob Dylan Two-Fer

Bob Dylan’s Art Exhibition

The Halcyon Gallery in London will exhibit the singer-songwriter’s art work on Feb. 13. The dozen acrylic paintings dubbed “Bob Dylan on Canvas” will also be displayed later in the year at the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen and Statens Museum for Kunst. {via}

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Bob Dylan to Perform at the White House

"In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" to be Aired February 11

Event marks the continuation of White House Music Series by celebrating Black History Month

The 2010 White House Music Series begins on Wednesday, February 10th, when the President and First Lady will host "In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" - a concert celebrating Black History month. Participants include Natalie Cole, Bob Dylan, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson, Seal, the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Howard University Choir and others. Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah will serve as emcees for this concert which will feature songs from the Civil Rights Movement as well as readings from famous Civil Rights speeches and writings. The President will make opening remarks at this concert held in the East Room which will streamed live on http://www.whitehouse.gov starting at 5:15 p.m. ET.

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Jeff Mangum Does Chris Knox Cover

Neutral Milk Hotel's Jeff Mangum on a new benefit CD called Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox.

From the All Things Considered Show on NPR.

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New Plants and Animals CD

LA LA LAND

Parc Avenue, the 2008 debut from Montreal indie poppers Plants and Animals, brought the band to continental prominence and landed them a set at last year's Pitchfork Music Festival. And on April 20, the quartet will release sophomore album La La Land, via Secret City. (Just one more reason to look forward to 4/20.)

Plants and Animals recorded the LP at their own studio, the Treatment Room, and in an old mansion outside Paris. According to a press release, they've rediscovered electric guitars and effects pedals, so look for these guys to rock a little harder this time out.

Stream and/or download the track "Tom Cruz" here.

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"Tom Cruz" is a well written song. Listen more than once and it'll be in your head all day. No way this is not going to be another excellent cd. They're quite simply blessed with talent and gimmick free.

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