Australian band Old Man River embarked on a heart-warming project earlier this year to offer disaster stricken Japan some good tidings in the wake of their devastating earthquake. An old Japanese tradition states that whomever folds a thousand origami paper cranes will be gratned one wish. Ohad Rein, leader of Old Man River, set out to do this with the intention of wishing Japan a speedy recovery from the events of the 11th March 2011.
From Brock Zeman at Muddytimes.ca: "If you were to drive through the heart of Lanark County down the winding #511 Hwy, somewhere down Watsons Corners Road this man scribbles away in his little log cabin and churns out great song after great song. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you my best friend: HIPPI (and his dog Potato)."
Every year the college radio stations of Hamilton, Ontario gather their musical directors together to concoct a compilation showcasing the local talent. Everybody Dance Now (Songs from Hamilton) is in its 6th year with 93.3 CFMU FM & INDI 101 FM proving that the city houses no shortage of tunes and styles. Everybody Dance Now is available for free download here (hosted by the Hamilton-based label Hidden Pony).
This month's playlist players in detail - featuring music from Hamilton, Canada; Carelton Place, Canada; Mali; Chicago, USA. Use the pop-out function to enjoy these 5 songs at your leisure! // Shing Shing Regime - We Strive \\ Band out of Hamilton, Ont who feature on the compilation of local artists known as Everybody Dance Now (which is where I came to find them!). [ http://www.facebook.com/shingshingregime ] // The Way It Is - Fell in love with a Carbomber \\ Chicago based musician/filmmaker/comedian Michael Sanchez is just an all round superb art making machine! Levi Fuller at Ball of Wax…