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If you haven’t heard much about Jack Savoretti, you will.  The British (by way of Italy) singer/songwriter has been featured on TV shows like One Tree Hill and The Cleaner and just completed a tour with Gavin DeGraw.  I ran into him at this past year’s CMJ festival in NYC and interviewed him between shows.

So as the new year starts, here’s a belated nod to one of my favorite interviews from 2008.  Make sure to check out the full music video for “Between the Minds” on OurStage.  And while you’re at it, join his fanclub before the bandwagon leaves town.

We had a chance to sit down with indie rockers and tech wizards, Vivian Darkbloom. Hear what they had to say about extending an instrument, balancing busy schedules, and writing songs. If you like what you hear be sure to pick up their music on iTunes.

Dead Men Dreaming rocked The Ace Of Clubs at CMJ. Check out this live performance of fan favorite, “Tidal Waves”. These guys seriously know how to rock faces off and holy cow does lead singer, Mike Triana, have some pipes.

• Lookin’ for an election day surprise? Four words: Palin Strips for McCain.

• For those not convinced by Snoop Dogg and Tom Cruise, some kids got together to guilt you into voting. C’mon dude. For the kids

• At the CMJ Music Marathon, we found out what indie musicians want from the next President.

• Oprah loses her vote, then gets it back. Whew!

• Fourteen-year-old Will Doolittle (coolest name ever?) writes a song about the election’s real winner (do I hear book deal?).

We caught up with dozens of indie bands at this year’s CMJ Music Marathon in New York City and posed the question:  What do you want the next president to do for indie musicians?  

Hilarity and surprisingly reasoned responses ensue. Enjoy the video!

And in the comment section, let me know what you want the next president to do for indie music fans!

Joanna Erdos and The Midnight Show trekked across the bridges from Brooklyn to Manhattan to play a great set at CMJ. Here’s a shot of her and the band killing it at the OurStage Artist Showcase. For more CMJ coverage click right here.

Check out this video of Boston’s, Vivian Darkbloom, performing “The Planes”, at the OurStage Artist Showcase at CMJ. Yes, that is a Wii-mote strapped to his guitar and yes, its doing what you think it is. Vivian Darkbloom have been getting some attention in the tech-blogs lately for Rob Morris’ Nintendo wizardry, and rightfully so. They’ll be playing Ryan’s Smashing Life Halloween Concert this Friday on a great bill.

Check out this live performance from OurStage band, The Subjects. These guys played a killer show at the artist lounge last night, here’s a little taste.

Dead Men Dreaming | “Chemicals”

Dirty Fuzz | “The True History Of Rock n Roll ”