1. “Bossa” by Os Magrelos – One of our favorite tracks from Electric Cowbell Records’ new compilation, For Whom the Cowbell Tolls. The title may give you a clue to its sound…
2. “Latin Soul Stew (Kill Emil Remix)” by Spanglish Fly – Another fave from For Whom the Cowbell Tolls. And what a fabulous band name.
3. “Sigi Diya” by Cheick Hamala Diabate (pictured) – A beautiful West African tune featuring hand drums, strings and vocal duets from EC’s compilation. More on EC and the comp’s artists here.
4. The Brooklyn Players Reading Society Live @ Readin’ N Rhythm IV, April 1, 2012 – The first ever recording of RnR’s house band The BrooklynPlayers Reading Society.
5. Berth Control’s entire set live at RnR IV. Find more about the band here.
6. Author P.K. Harmon reading select poems from his recent publication, What Island, live at RnR IV. More info here.
7. “Army” by Not Blood, Paint – From their recently released self-produced recording, a dynamic rock tune played to an army march. Trivial Pursuit version: the army boots heard are actual army boots that marched, we’re presuming, in WWII, defending your freedoms in the last formal war America fought. More on the band here.
8. “I’ve Been Down” by Ken Beasley – A quick upbeat number. The blues ain’t all whiskey in your shoes. Find Ken here.
9. “The Bully” by The Ragbirds – A sweet little zydeco revenge tale. Find The Ragbirds here.
10. “Revenge Ska” by The Void Union – Opening track from Boston/Brooklyn ska band The Void Union’s latest release, Higher Guns. More info on the band here.
