New Music Monday: Free Sampler from ATO Records

By Dave Sanford April 14, 2014

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This week on New Music Monday we are excited to offer up a free sampler from ATO Records. ATO is one of the most eclectic independent record labels in the world today and features an outstanding and diverse roster which includes several of this year’s breakthrough artists. The compilation will appeal to fans of many musical styles. I’ve outlined some of our favorite highlights below:

Alternative music fans will be thrilled to discover new tunes from J Roddy Walson & The Business and Kaiser Chiefs.

Download the compilation here!

Indie rockers will drool over Built To Spill’s cover of Bob Dylan’s “Jokerman.” Additionally there are new tunes from Midlake and newcomers Majestico.

Fans of Outlaw Country and Americana will enjoy the latest tunes from Old 97’s, Drive-By Truckers and Les Claypool’s Duo De Twang.

Phish heads will embrace Mike Gordon’s new solo work.

World music and guitar aficionados will flip over the new single from Rodrigo Y Gabriela and the raw, bluesy debut of Benjamin Booker.

And fans of lady singers are your thing, you’ll soon be swooning over Jessica Lea Mayfield, The Belle Brigade and Hurray for the Riff Raff.

Check out videos from many of these amazing artists below!

J. Roddy Walston & The Business “Take It As It Comes” 02/04/14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1NqrYG3JAw

Hurray for the Riff Raff – I Know It’s Wrong (But That’s Alright)

Rodrigo y Gabriela – The Soundmaker (radio edit)

Pauline Hawkins | English Oceans | Drive-By Truckers

Midlake – The Old & The Young

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You Should Listen Responsibly: Don’t Separate the Artist from the Music

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I used to work a lot of weddings at a popular winery. One of the songs I heard most — and I mean most, as in regularly, even as a first dance track — was “Every Breath You Take” by The Police.
For those who don’t know, this song is pretty blatantly about infidelity and the ongoing surveillance of a former lover. Sure, it’s got a catchy melody and Sting is, well, Sting, but even the musician has wondered why the hit has been treated so positively. It’s a sad, sad song that chronicles cheating, stalking, and more ... a wedding classic.
Yet, in the wake of revelations about pop music stars like the late Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, Ryan Adams, and more, the above seems pretty petty — forgivable, even. The real issue lies with artists attached to really disturbing, criminal behavior. Culture critics have wrestled with this for decades: Can we separate the artist from their actions?

Michael Jackson has been accused of multiple accounts of sexual abuse of a minor. The 2019 documentary 'Leaving Neverland' reignited the conversation. Jean-Marc Giboux/Getty Images
In the post #metoo era, the answer should be a resounding no. Is Thriller still a musical triumph? Undoubtedly. Is “It’s Your Birthday” a guaranteed party-starter? Sure is. But they’re also the work of predatory people who have seriously hurt a lot of people.
I’m not asking you to flee a clothing store because “Billie Jean” is playing or cancel your lunch at an area restaurant because “Same Girl” is emanating from the speakers. But I am suggesting that we acknowledge the larger picture, especially when it comes to pop culture icons. These are public figures that need to be vetted not just because of the massive optics they gobble up but the relative power their camps wield and the monetary value they hold.
We pick at politicians daily, why not the same for the most popular musicians? Unfortunately, the worst people are also capable of attracting the most diehard of fanbases. Toxic souls attract the same and they often like to crowd the same ship, even if it’s sinking (I’m trying mightily not to get into politics here).
Sweeping things under the rug never works, which is why, in the modern era, we simply can’t separate the music from the artist. There’s too much at stake. Hearing the work of troubled artists on your favorite streaming outfit should spark lively conversation. It should invite debate. It should welcome questioning.

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How to Find the Right New or Vintage Record Player for You

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Despite — or perhaps because of — its many flaws, vinyl persists. Though record players are admittedly flashier and more high-tech these days, the record format itself has changed little since Emile Berliner spun the first gramophone disc in 1887. A basic stylus rubs some spinning plastic to create a classic, unmistakable sound.

In the '90s and into the 2000s, digital downloads promised to be the death knell for vinyl. For years, CD and record stores became alternative outlets catering mainly to DJs, hipsters, and self-proclaimed audiophiles. Now, physical music formats have returned in a big way. Last year, CD and record sales eclipsed digital downloads for the first time in six years. It’s been called a return to “tangible music.”

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The Hottest New Airbnb Rental is The Box Hop, a Cabin Made From Shipping Containers

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In our recent search of new and exciting vacation rentals, one place stood out above the rest.

The Box Hop in the woods of Rockbridge, Ohio, offers everything you could want in a getaway cabin - seclusion, an expansive state park to explore close by, and a super stylish space to unwind after a day of outdoor activities.