The SoundMarket
…we listen to the songs so you don’t have to…
wait…what?
The SoundMarket is a creative advisory service and a destination for uncovering off-beat often forgotten music. The SoundMarketeers are comprised of a subversive throng of sonically inspired nushnicks who like nothing more than scrambling down musical rabbit holes in search of the overlooked song. So basically the goal is to shine light on music deserving attention. The list is not algorithmic and tastes will always vary but be assured the selections have elements that set them apart and are worthy of exploration.
Not every pick is obscure, that which is in plain sight to some may be obscure to others. At some point the plan is to categorize the music but currently the songs here are strewn so as to provide a more varied exposure.
As this is an inherently subjective list, we ask all to suggest songs that deserve to be considered, so please contact us and tell us about your secret trove of hidden musical gems! We want this to be a community of music lovers and a resource for limitless musical discovery.
****About SoundMarket Music Advisory Services ****
With a focus on the offbeat, The SoundMarket is a resource for unearthing overlooked music. The aim is to grab your ear with songs that spark a gut reaction, positively marking the moment, injecting the underlying message with a resonant musical pulse. If you like the music, you will relate to the message. Whether for advertising, television, film, or any creative in need of a insightful musical perspective, the SoundMarket is a smart choice for innovative song ideas. We have a background in music licensing and creative resourceing, and seeking work in music research and advisory. But more importantly we hope this site becomes a song idea search destination for folks with similar musical tastes, or folks looking to expand their musical horizons. Thanks!
Nushnick 100
Toots & the Maytals – Johnny Coolman
Bettye LaVette – Things Have Changed
Dan Bern – Black Tornado
Jack White – Taking Me Back (Gently)
Amy Allison – Her Hair Was Red
Shannon McNally – Pale Moon
Rebecca Luker – Getting Over You
Oscar Lopez – The Flavor
Dwight Yoakum -The Heart That You Own
Chris Mars – Monkey Sees
Arrested Development – U
The Supremes – Come See About Me
Bronski Beat – Small Town Boy
Cry Cry Cry – The Ballad of Mary Magdeline
Citizen Cope – Brother Lee
Ragtime Cast – Wheels of a Dream
The Allman Brothers – Its Not My Cross to Bear
Sherrie Rene Scott – Give Me Love
Jesse Winchester – Sham-a-Ling-Dong-Ding
The Propellerheads – Take California
Luis Villegas – Don Quixote
Terrence Trent Darby -Sign Your Name
Ms. Dynamite – Dy-Na-Mi-Tee
David Lindley & El Rayo -X – I Just Can’t Work No Longer
Marcia Ball – Find Another Fool
Spring Awakening Cast – Song of Purple Summer
Sergio Endrigo – Lontano dagli occhi
Judy Kuhn – Losing You
Maura O’Connell -Summerfly / Ireland
Eileen Jewell – Mess Around
Po’ Girl – Movin On / Take the Long Way
Kris Delmhorst – Wasted Word / Broken White Line
Graham Parker& the Rumour – I Want You Back / Hotel Chambermaid
Jimmy Fontana – Il Mondo
Karina Polwart – Follow the Heron Home
Jeb Loy Nichols -Heaven Right Here
I’m With Her – Ring Them Bells
Tift Merritt – Another Country
Girlyman – Everything’s Easy
John Lee Hooker – I Need Some Money
Alison Krauss – Broadway
10,000 Maniacs & Michael Stipe – To Sir With Love
Emmylou Haris – Brand New Dance
Wild Beasts – Big Cat
Thea Gilmore – Bad Moon Rising
Cowboy Junkies – Angel Mine
The Orb – Little Fluffy Clouds
Indigo Girls – Country Radio
Connie Francis – You’re Gonna Miss Me
Anais Mitchell -Wedding Song
The Comet is Coming – Summon the Fire
Prince Fatty, Hollie Cook – Milk & Honey / Medicine Chest Dub
The Mavericks – Come Unto Me
Rhiannon Giddens – Pretty Little Girl
The Be Good Tanyas- Draft Daughters Blues
Cabinet – Elizabeth / Silver Sun
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Jubilee Street
Howlin Wolf – Don’t Laugh at Me
Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros – Bhindi Bhagee
Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate- Tokira
Wire – Short Elevated Period
Sun 60 – Hold On
Jack White & Chris Thile – Carolina Drama
Thanks to Gravity – Bobsled
Amy Winehouse – You Know I’m No Good
The Delights – Maybe
The Pogues – Tuesday Morning / A Pair of Brown Eyes
Patty Griffin – Heavenly Day
Nanci Griffith – Troubled Fields
Lyle Lovett – Fiona
Kate Rusby – High On A Hill
Peter Tosh – Mystic Man
Chess -American Cast : Someone Else’s Story / Anthem
Paul Simon & Cape Man Cast – Quality
Delvis O’Halloran – Courtin in the Kitchen
Alex Newell & DJ Cassidy (feature Nile Rodgers_) – Kill the Lights
Kevin Hume – Primrose Hill
LP – Lost On You
Stereo MC’s – Connected
Arrested Development – U
Kiran Ahluwalia – Jhanjra
Sun 60 – Water 3x
Toni Braxton – Unbreak My Heart – Soul Hex Anthem Vocal Mix
Living Color – Love Rears Its Ugly Head
Brand New Heavies – Boogie
Buddy Guy – Hard Time Killing Floor
Bonzo Dog Band – The Intro and the Outro
Lindsey Buckingham – Love Runs Deeper
Patti Scialfa – Loves Glory
Patrick William – Threshold
Going Home / Theme From Local Hero – Mark Knopfler
Patty Loveless- Blame It on Your Heart
Herbie Hancock / Innocence Project- Exodus
Kate & Anna McGarrigle – Complainte Pour Ste. Catherine
Mahavishnu Orchestra – Noonward Race
Holly Near – Water Come Down (Live Version)
Martin Mull – Eggs
Jenny Lewis – Carpet Bagger
The Jayhawks – I’m Gonna Make You Love Me
Morcheeba – Trigger Hippy
Logistics – Feels So Good
Mighty Sparrow – Grenada
MC 900 Foot Jesus – Killer Inside Me / The City Sleeps
Patti Smith – Free Money
Smithereens – Behind the Wall of Sleep
Parsonsfield – Anita, Your Lovin
Rosario – Cuentame
Steve Earle – Galway Girl
Tina Charles – I Love to Love
Richie Havens – Wild Nights
Soul Coughing – The Bug
St. Etienne – Like a Motorway (Dust Brothers Chekov Warp Dub)
Michael Feinstein – Blame It On My Youth
Cowboy Junkies – Angel Mine
SideStepper – Maine
Sugar – If I Can’t Change Your Mind
Inspiral Carpets – Caravan
Bonnie Raitt – Love Has No Pride / Women Be Wise
Dan Hicks and the HotLicks – Evenin’ Breeze
Gang Starr – Code of the Streets
Victoria Williams – Get Away
Gary Clark Jr. – When My Train Pulls In
Rachel Sweet – Who Does Lisa Like
Matthew Sweet – Girlfriend
Bix Beiderbebecke – Blue River
Kevin Hume – Something That was Taught to Me
Dire Straits – Romeo & Juliet
Peter Tosh – Maga Dog
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