The Scoop
The SoundMarket is a destination for exploring offbeat, oft-forgotten songs that have caught our collective ear. We are an open resource for all in search of affecting music that lies beyond the scope of the standard search algorithm.
We search high and low for cool tunes. In that light please feel free to send us songs you yourself consider worthy of a wider audience. The songs you recommend need not be obscure, but entertaining in one way or another.
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We also serve as a musical advisory for creative projects, advertising, television, film, seeking either particular song ideas or full project oversight. Our team is a subversive throng of nerdy nushnicks, knee-deep in buried or bygone tunes left off many a playlist. Our selection process is not based on algorithms; we filter for music that sounds good based on our particular tastes. Each chosen song has distinctive qualities that set it apart and warrant further exploration.
:: SoundMarket Selections ::
The SoundMarket Song Filter
The SoundMarket song filter relies on shining a light on songs slightly off the beaten path, numbers never known, perhaps long forgotten, or just worth a second consideration. Indeed, not every song we feature is obscure; what may be familiar to some may be old hat to others. We dig for diamonds and hope to expand musical horizons across all fronts.
On Deck ::
Brand New Dance -Emmylou Haris
Angel Mine – Cowboy Junkies
Little Fluffy Clouds -The Orb
Indigo Girls – Country Radio
You’re Gonna Miss Me – Connie Francis
Wedding Song – Anais Mitchell
Summon the Fire -The Comet is Coming
Medicine Chest – Prince Fatty
Come Unto Me – The Mavericks
Pretty Little Girl – Carolina Chocolate Drops
Elizabeth – Cabinet
Jubilee Street (Live) – Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Bhindi Bhagee – Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros
Tokira – Joe Driscoll & Sekou – Kouyate
Short Elevated Period – Wire
Hold On – Sun 60
Maybe
(American Hot Wax) – The Delights
Pair of Brown Eyes – The Pogues
Heavenly Day -Patty Griffin
Fiona -Lyle Lovett
High On A Hill -Kate Rusby
Someone Else’s Story – Judy Kuhn
Quality – Paul Simon / CapeMan Cast
Courtin in the Kitchen – Delvis O’Halloran
Kill the Lights -Alex Newell/ Vinyl
Primrose Hill – Kevin Hume
U – Arrested Development
Water 3x – Sun 60
Unbreak My Heart -Soul Hex Anthem Vocal Mix -Toni Braxton
Love Rears Its Ugly Head -Living Color
Hard Time Killing Floor – Buddy Guy
Love Runs Deeper – Lindsey Buckingham
Loves Glory – Patti Scialfa
Threshold -Patrick William
Exodus – Herbie Hancock / Innocence Project
Complainte Pour Ste. Catherine – Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Noonward Race – Mahavishnu Orchestra
Water Come Down (Live) – Holly Near
Eggs – Martin Mull
Carpet Bagger – Jenny Lewis
I’m Gonna Make You Love Me – The Jayhawks
Trigger Hippy – Morcheeba
Feels So Good -Logistics
Grenada – Mighty Sparrow
Killer Inside Me – MC 900 Foot Jesus
Free Money – Patti Smith
Anita, Your Lovin – Parsonsfield
Cuentame -Rosario
Galway Girl – Steve Earle
Wild Nights – Richie Havens
The Bug – Soul Coughing
Like a Motorway (Dust Brothers Dub) – St. Etienne
Blame It On My Youth – Michael Feinstein
Angel Mine – Cowboy Junkies
Maine – SideStepper
If I Can’t Change Your Mind – Sugar
Caravan – Inspiral Carpets
Women Be Wise = Bonnie Raitt
Evenin’ Breeze -Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
Code of the Streets – Gang Starr
Get Away – Victoria Williams –
When My Train Pulls In – Gary Clark Jr.
Who Does Lisa Like – Rachel Sweet
Girlfriend – Matthew Sweet
Blue River – Bix Beiderbebecke
Monkey Sees – Chris Mars
Man Out of Time – Elvis Costello
All Kinds of Time – Fountains of Wayne
And So It Goes (Live) – Alan Cummings
When I Look at You-Christine Andreas
If I Could Be With You – Kay Starr
Midnight Radio – Stephen Trask (Hedwig)
Commie Drives a Nova – Ike Reilly –
Rootin’ For You – Emily Nenni
Guava Jelly – Ka’au Crater Boys
The Long Walk Home – Glen Campbell, Hope Sandoval
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The plan is to categorize the tracks fully and offer more than the sampling here but our current work-in-progress approach is to use the streaming services for samples, and present the songs scatter-shot to offer a diverse listening experience.
Given the subjective nature of our list, we encourage everyone to suggest songs they believe deserve recognition. We welcome you to reach out to us and share your musical gems, as we aim for SoundMarket to be a go-to platform for exciting music discoveries.
Contact: bb@soundmarket.com
The SoundMarket Advisory :
The SoundMarket provides flexible musical advisory services for those seeking alternative song ideas for advertising, television, film, or any creative project.
Focusing on overlooked music, we are adept at uncovering viable songs outside the normal selection process. We aim to captivate listeners with songs that evoke emotional responses, enhancing the underlying message or desired tone. If you connect with the music, you’ll resonate with its message.
Our hope is for this platform to be a go-to destination for individuals with similar musical preferences or those looking to broaden their musical horizons.
For more information on utilizing SoundMarket music research and advisory, please contact: bb@soundmarket.com
