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Cool Kids - Delivery Man

newbreak — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:47:07 -0600

Hers another CK DL. If you don't know these boyz, where you been at? They hardly underground these days.

Andrew Bird

thesearch — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:44:43 -0600

Here's a talented multi-instrumentalist and song smith, subdued vocals with well crafted lyrics, and a professional whistler ta boot. Comfort music. A wealth of links here: The WNYC solo performance kicks ass.

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The Cool Kids

newbreak — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:29:13 -0700

Live on Radio K feat. songs What Up Man/Black Mags & Check Me Out. Laid back but nimble rhymesayas. Is "fresh" overused? These cats legit.

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Soft Melodic Improvisational Piano

2cool2try — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:25:27 -0700

Mod is a pianist/keyboardist from Chicago Illinois who primarily performs and records live improv sessions, occasionally teaming up with friends for classic rock and punk projects.

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Hollywood Holt

shawnr — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:33:11 -0600

Hollywood Holt's video for "Put a Kit On It" has been blowing up on YouTube. If you dig the Cool Kids, then you should definitely check out Hollywood Holt. Also from Chicago, Holt collides the retro-minimalist beats (a la the Cool Kids) with more contemporary anthems, creating some of the most interesting party bangers and thick beats around.

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Wilco (Live)

trimmer — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:15:48 -0700

brilliant band - talented, laden with originality and verve, laid back in their alt-country tradition - recorded at Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club Feb, 27th, 2008

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CopperShot

newbreak — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:11:14 -0700

With a smooth flow and innovative, often politically laced, lyrics, CopperShot delivers tight hip hop over jazz and retro style samples. Never Stand Still w/ psalm one is a stand out track.

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Typical Cats

dexterd — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:47:32 -0700

Underground Hip Hop genre bender: smooth vocal delivery, creative lyrically. They're not afraid to deviate from traditional rap lyrical topics without completely eschewing them.

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Pelican

gustov — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:31:57 -0700

Heavy (post-metal) instrumentalists with a distinctive sound known for its dense combinations of different melodies and extended track lengths.

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The Primeridian

whackdalip — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:26:20 -0600

The Primeridian has established a strong following in Chicago and surrounding areas with their conscious and passion-enriched music. - music.download.com

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