Seek Up

Need to test drive your music? Did your friend recommend a band to you, but you loathe MySpace and really don't like the idea of downloading or purchasing before you listen? Frustrated with the 20 second preview clips on Amazon that only give you the most popular song parts?

Now you have SeeqPod. This new player does a nifty search of music online and allows you to stream, and even create playlists of songs.

What I like most is the ability to send a playlist of songs and artists to my friends. What I like least is the ability to grab an entire album at once, or download to my computer.

MN Nice

So finally, a post title that actually refers to the post directly. In case you haven't noticed, the subject titles reflect music tracks that either reference the theme or subject, whether obvious of not.

I heard Maria Isa on "In the Loop" on MPR Sunday night and totally dug it. She has a completely unique style that I haven't heard, and showcases Twin Cities hometown props to boot.

I'm trying to get her album as I love to support the local scene, love female vocalists, and really think she's got style.

So, her name is Maria Isa. I love that her album is titled M.I. Split Personalities. I'm almost frustrated that I didn't think to tap into the theme of MN Nice in a song prior to hearing this.

The only music preview and information I can find is on myspace. Check her out if you're into local hip-hop and the small Spanglish music scene.

Such Great Heights

Does anyone else find it somewhat ironic that the soundtrack to the latest round of UPS commercials is done by the Postal Service?