Ryan and Anji talk about recent recordings, chat about their local movie revival house, discuss the updated Love Spirals Downwards website, rant about Wikipedia, announce the winners of last episode’s Blisscent 1 CD giveaway contest, share fan email regarding the best way to buy music to support bands — as well as Lovespirals’ view of Pandora, iLike and Last.FM — and share the theme song for Anji’s new podcast, Lovely Ladies, written by Lovespirals and Beauty’s Confusion.
Chillin’ with Anji Bee #22
A bit late, but I’ve been a busy girl, as you shall hear/see! This is the premier of my new glasses, sorry about the glare… I spill the beans on my big new podcast project (launching next week!), lament the recent status of my Thursday date, rip Factory Girl a new one – particularly the whole Edie and Bob Dylan “love” thing (scroll down a bit…) – and proclaim, “I am nerd!”
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Lovely Ladies #3: Underground Discoveries
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Here’s that 3rd episode I mentioned last week… I am launching a brand new project on March 5th, so that may have some affect on whether Lovely Ladies happens weekly or fortnightly, but I’m having a lot of fun, so I’m sure I’ll keep doing them pretty regularly. Haven’t selected an exact drop day (ie Tuesdays, Thursdays et al) so just keep checking back for more!
Playlist:
- “Who Knows Where the Money Goes” The Days unreleased (2006)
- “Autumn” Quinn Inbetween Worlds (2001)
- “Comme si l’amour” Shine The Common Station (2007)
- “Virgins” Switchyard The Secret Life of Spiders (2005) Buy on
- “Frank” Earthphish Earthphish (2006) Buy on
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Theme song (“Heartstrings”) by:
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Chillcast Episode #54: Extra Chill
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You could say that this week’s Chillcast is extra-chill. I bring you a melancholy set of dreamy downbeat tunes punctuated by the uplifting new single by San Francisco band, Karmacoda, who will be the subject of my next special band feature. Watch for that in March!
Playlist:
- “Turn” Karmacoda Illuminate (2007 Sola Musa Music)
- “The Suicide Prevention Hotline” Soul Whirling Somewhere Lightwaves II (2006 Kalinkaland)
- “Salt of the Sea” Switchyard Secret Life of Spiders (2005 Switchyard) Buy on
- “Return of the Sacred Heart” Monica Queen Return of the Sacred Heart (2005 Vertical Records)
Podcast/Promo Links:
- Happy Phantom
- Folgers Gourmet – click for free samples (while supplies last…)
- GoDaddy – Save 10% with promo code CHILL1
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Chillin’ with Anji Bee #21
Looks like the vidcast is staying weekly! This week I freak out at the optometrist and gross out on the discovery of the source of the “stinky cat box smell” I mentioned last week. I also talk about my recent collaboration with Moosefrog, working on the Lovespirals and Love Spirals Downwards websites, my new Lovely Ladies music podcast, working with The Lounge King on Mix96, stealing Rogue and Ronnoc from Rumor Girls, and more.
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Moosefrog & Anji song wins Icons 2007
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“En la Oscuridad (feat. Anji Bee)” by Moosefrog [2007 Lo-Kiwi]
Wow! That was quick! One of the two Moosefrog songs I recorded vocals for two weeks ago has just won 2nd place in the Listening Music category at Icons 2007, a demoscene and new media event held in Finland this past weekend. Lo-Kiwi has made this demo mix available for download now.
Lovely Ladies #2: Melancholic Beauty
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Thanks for all the comment love on the first episode everybody! Hope you enjoy this selection of dreamy, melancholic, wistful indie pop and folk rock just as much. I know I said I was going to do this podcast fortnightly, but I’ll let you in on a little secret: I already put together the 3rd episode’s playlist! Hey, do me a favor and spread the word to all your music loving friends, ok?
Playlist:
- “260” Monica Queen Ten Sorrowful Mysteries (2002 Creeping Bent) Buy on
- “You and Only You” The Softies Holiday in Rhode Island (2000 K Records) Buy on
- “Glory” Essie Jain We Made This Ourselves (2007 Ba Da Bing!) Download “Glory” (mp3)
- “Take it Back” Loquat It’s Yours To Keep (2005 Jackpine Social Club) Buy on
- “Kiss” Anna Lee As Anam (2006 People in the Moon) Buy on
- “Dejame” Lovespirals Windblown Kiss (2002 Projekt) Buy on
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Theme song (“Heartstrings”) by:
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Chillcast Episode #53
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Chock full of recent releases, this week’s Chillcast features an eclectic mix of both new and returning artists. Be sure to take a peek for the next episode of Lovely Ladies this week, too. I found so many good songs this week that I had to share the love on both shows! BTW, not quite as sunny today as yesterday. Knew it was too good to last…
Playlist:
- “Get it On” The Grooveblaster single (2006 Bopaganda Hi-Fi Records)
- “Thin Air” Aunt Jessica Knowing Someone’s There (2007 Ropeadope Digital)
Buy at iTunes - “Halfsies (ft. Jeff Parker) Reminder West Side Cabin (2006 Ropeadope Digital) Download “Halfsies” (mp3)
- “What’s Wrong With You” Spandex What’s Wrong With You (2006 Hand On The Plow) Buy at iTunes
- “Beautiful Life (ft. Christine)” Peach Stealing Monkeys single (2006) Download Mp3
Podcast/Promo Links:
- Lovely Ladies Podcast
- Folgers Gourmet – click for free samples (while supplies last…)
- GoDaddy – Save 10% with promo code CHILL1
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Anji on latest solipsisticNATION
Electronic music podcast, solipsisticNATION, just released this awesome special collaborative episode based on the Surrealist technique known as Exquisite Corpse. You guys know I love 20’s-30’s literature and lifestyle, particularly French, so of course I was quite excited to participate! Turns out my pals Jules and Jason participated, too. Bonus! Check out the full shownotes on Joe’s site — solipsisticnation.com.
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Download solisisticNATION 25: Exquisite Corpse (mp3)
Playlist:
- Stop Paving Roads “Spanish Evil”
Selected by Bazooka Joe, solipsistic NATION - Halou “Everything Is OK (Different)”
Selected by Anji Bee, The Chillcast - Pale Beneath the Blue “Inside”
Selected by Jim Nye, Idyllic Music - Hexes & Ohs “Alive Until Saturday Night”
Selected by Julien Smith, In Over Your Head - Christian Walt “Sooner Or Later (Once Again)”
Selected by Jason Smith, Both Sides of the Surface - La Caution “Je Te Hais”
Selected by Thomas, Yo La La! - Aegis “Computer Chips”
Selected by Guy David, Advanced Electronica - I Am Dog Biscuit “Yakuza VS The Robots”
Selected by Neil, Well Made Music - :brownstudy “Do Gets Done”
Selected by .8bliss, Omnipresent Podcast - Ewun “Screw Up”
Selected by Mr. E, The DJ Class - Blue Hand “Novokaine”
Selected by Patric Bakkenist, Electron-X
Chillin’ with Anji Bee #20
Post-Valentine’s Day episode! I know, you probably thought I forgot about you guys, right? Nah. I’m back with more off the cuff observations and personal tidbits. In fact, this is probably one of the most revealing episodes yet. (No, CSB, I don’t show any cleavage…) I tell you about my Valentine’s Day, Monster’s stinky cat box, Coffee with Crayon, my weekly date, and The Painted Veil, as well as debate “am I sweet or not?”, reveal how I found time to podcast, and other probing issues. Ha!
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