Leilani joins Stephen and Joran in the studio to welcome Jim Morey and his band as they perform two tracks live and talk about their strange brand of Neo-ragtime, NOLA jazz, stumblin’ roots rock.

Yes, they brought in a monkey, and yes, we got it on video.

Download the MP3s of Gypsy Wind and Wishing Well after the break.

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Gypsy Wind

Wishing Well

It was a long time coming for session number six, but well worth it, as Clearwater-based hard rockers Soulfound join Joran and Stephen in the studio to talk about playing locally and nationally, recording and playing together for a decade and their decision to go on hiatus. They also bring their amps and put them to good use. MP3s of Temper Temper, Occupation and Looking For Me can be downloaded below the jump, along with pics.

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Temper Temper

Occupation

Looking For Me

For session five, Stephen and Joran talk with the foursome about touring, knife play and a newer sound, plus, the band performs three songs: Lips, Pretty in Pale and Whipsering Sin.

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Lips

Pretty in Pale

Whipsering Sin

In Episode 30 of SMAsh Radio, Joran, Stephen and special guest Infinite Skillz discuss Black History Month, our new black president and Infinite’s love of white girls.

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Here’s the playlist:

1. Dynasty – Truth
2. Laws & DJ Knucklez (feat. KG) – Top Spot
3. Peaches feat. Shunda K (Yo Majesty) – Buck You Like a Billionaire
4. BASE, Inc. – 49ers
5. Infinite Skillz – N.O.I.S.E
6. Nice Krispy – Never

Stay Up, Tampa Bay!

There’s been this new sound swirling around; it sounds like hip hop but with an electro beat … I’m no music critic and my vocabulary to breakdown the proper terminology is laughable. All I know is this sound is propped up by new female “alternative” artists, and they all have a killer style.

In our first Fusionistas podcast (embedded below, check it) my guest is Shunda K, creator of the group Yo! Majesty. We have a candid conversation about where she’s been and where shes going, and how she was a forerunner of this new sound. Shunda has been collaborating with many artists on different tracks and we’ll link you some so you can hear for yourself. (check ‘em down below)

While you can hear the influence of hip hop in these lady artists, their styles seem to be emerging with something so fresh its undefinable. Take for example the artist ADDIQUIT; shes got a street swagger with chains around her neck, but some pictures she’s cute and tattooed and wearing a gathered tube top? I for one am a huge fan. I enjoy that dichotomy; it shows the versatility of a person. As for as the music, it reminds me of Cat Power dipped in hip hop. ( Shunda K also does a track with ADDIQUIT called “White Leather.”)

This new alternative feminine hip hop sound comes with a new style, too, and I venture to say a new identity. I may be making a gross overstatement, but I dare say it is a gay female identity, and we need a new face for the young, aware, talented gay female. There have been very few atypical gay role models in our society…and I see that changing with these girls.

-Aleka Phoenix

peaches MIXTAPE w/ Shundak

For session #4, Joran and Stephen welcome Tampa’s Hat Trick Heroes into the studio to talk about their new album Push It Forward, recorded in Nashville with producer John McBride. The band also perform three tracks: Cemetery Lane, Stuck in a Hole and Wild Turkey.

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Cemetery Lane

Stuck in a Hole

Wild Turkey

Creative Loafing’s annual arts, music, film, etc. event goes digital this year. It will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the Honey Pot in Ybor City and will feature interactive installations by Santiago Echeverry, Giancarlo Giusti and Deon Blackwell. Music (*subject to change) will be some heavies in electronic/IDM (*intelligent dance music): Eliot Lipp, Michna, Daedalus and more.

Ticket info coming soon – KEEP CHECKING BACK!

For a taste, check out this mix courtesy of Jack over at AES>>>

2critical – 020909: 1030AMish Miniature Mix
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“something from earlier today, inspired by & including artists soon to be confirmed for the Sensory Overload 4.0 jam. stay tuned for more info on that.”

tracklisting:
Secret Frequency Crew – Deep Blue
Eliot Lipp – Rap Tight
Eliot Lipp – Street
Michna – Swiss Glide
Daedelus – Touchtone (Jimmy Edgar Remix)
Daedelus – Touchtone (Original)
Dert ft. Jose Gonzalez & The Game – Dreams / Crosses
Goodie Mob – Fly Away
Dam Funk – Indigo
Afta-1 – The Time In Between

Damon Fowler talks with Eric Snider about the blues and his new album, Sugar Shack, available on Blind Pig Records.

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Wrong Side of the Road.

Crawling King Snake.

SMAsh Radio, your favorite local-music-Web-radio-show, turns 3 YEARS OLD! with Episode 29. Joran and Stephen talk about the scene, play some music and even take your phone calls! This month features tracks from Geri X, Roppongi’s Ace, Sons of Hippies, Palantine, Daylight District and Ryan Wendell Bauer. Stay Up, Tampa Bay!

Next month: Shunda K (Yo Majesty), Acho Brother, Will Quinlan and more.

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Listen as the acclaimed 5-piece Giddy-Up, Helicopter! perform live in studio and talk about the Tampa Bay music scene and a possible break up.

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Something That Needs Nothing

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