The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Gil Scott-Heron, the legendary and sometimes controversial artist of spoken-word, jazz, soul and more in the 70's and 80's, released a fascinating new album called "I'm New Here" earlier this year.
So, this week, a flashback to the seminal track, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," - which inspired a whole generation of hip-hop artists, poets, and more - as well as two pretty incredible re-imaginings side by side with their originals, Robert Johnson's classic old blues track, and a soulful motown gem from Bobby Bland.

Playlist
1- gil scott-heron - the revolution will not be televised (1971)
2- robert johnson - me and the devil blues (1937)
3- gil scott-heron - me and the devil (2010)
4- bobby "blue" bland - i'll take care of you (1959)
5- gil scott-heron - i'll take care of you (2010)

Let me know what you think! And as always, tell your friends, and email me at marwajoy@gmail.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line if you want to get a weekly update email.

Download here: http://drop.io/tinycomets_revolution

An Ode to Eyjafjallajokull

Thank you, Eyjafjallajokull, for putting us wee humans back in our place.

In honor of our volcanic friend, I'll be playing only Icelandic music until (if) I find away to return once again to North America. :) Fortunately for all of us, Iceland has turned out some great, fascinating music over the years. Check out these good ones... green grass of tunnel has been one of my favorites for a long time.

Bonus: one of my favorite "stranded" stories so far

Playlist
1- sigur rós - sæglópur (icelandic for "lost at sea") - crash overdrive remix
2- sugarcubes - hit
3- múm - green grass of tunnel

Let me know what you think! And as always, tell your friends, and email me at marwajoy@gmail.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line if you want to get a weekly update email.

Download here: http://drop.io/tinycomets_ode_to_eyjafjallajokull

Vitamins

A high-volume dose of fun indie pop to kick off your week.
Feel free to bounce around a little with this one in your earbuds; I won't tell.

Playlist
1- freelance whales - starring
2- shout out louds - normandie
3- black kids - love me already
4- nada surf - amateur
5- wolf parade - fine young cannibals

Let me know your comments and requests! And as always, tell your friends, and email me at marwajoy@gmail.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line if you want to get a weekly update email.

Download here: http://drop.io/tinycomets_vitamins

Fuzz

Sometimes background music is way cooler than just background music. This week, 30 solid minutes of great beats to serve as the soundtrack to your very intriguing life.

Playlist

1- javelin - vibrationz

2- bonobo - pick up

3- j dilla - workinonit

4- gang starr - full clip (instr.)

5- greyboy - smokescreen

6- mos def - may-december

7- joe beats - confessions of a trump card

8- nightmares on wax - morse

Do let me know what you think! Would love to hear comments, opinions, requests, or suggestions. And as always, tell your friends, and email me at marwajoy@gmail.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line if you want to get a weekly update email.

Download here: http://drop.io/tinycomets_fuzz