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Let's Get Down to Business Now

In the rush to discover and hear new music, bands and singers inevitably get overlooked. One such recently has been Mike Doughty, former front man for Soul Coughing. I blogged about him back in March and linked to his earlier release Rockity Roll. Last week the new album came out and it's quickly become one of my favorites of the year. A published poet as well as accomplished songwriter, the catchy rhythms and flourish of words on Haughty Melodic will easily have you tapping your foot at your desk while you work. At least it does for me.

Listen to Mike Doughty - Haughty Melodic

The Sunday News

This week's edition of The Sunday News playlist is the new adds to the weekly radio show. If you haven't heard anything by Nouvelle Vague yet, you'll want to hear their cover of "Guns of Brixton" by The Clash. Definitely different. Also featuring Brendan Benson, The Go-Betweens and live Morrissey. Check out the whole show playlist at the Yahoo! Group for The Sunday News, in the 'Files' section.

Listen to The Sunday News, 5/8/05

* "Two Sides/Monsieur Valentine" - Spoon
* "Guns Of Brixton" - Nouvelle Vague
* "We Both Go Down Together" - The Decemberists
* "Cold Hands (Warm Heart)" - Brendan Benson
* "I Have Forgiven Jesus" - Morrissey
* "Futures" - Jimmy Eat World
* "Act Appaled" - Circa Survive
* "Chrome" - VNV Nation
* "If Not Now, When?" - Electrelane
* "Here Comes A City" - The Go-Betweens

Edited to include tracks by Spoon and Electrelane