"If You've Only Got" is a feature here on Both Sides showcasing one song, one artist. Whether you have all day to listen to it or just enough time to put it in play once, an If You've Only Got song is gonna be well worth that time. It could be something from way back or something entirely new to you, but ultimately it's just something I really feel like sharing...

When I reported on the likes of this 20-some year old two years ago, there was quite a bit of conversation that followed in the comments. Looking back on it now, I don't even know why I bothered ending my post asking if I was crazy for liking this guy. The obvious answer, as reinforced by all those that spoke up afterwards, was no. If anything, in the end, I'd be crazy not to like this guy. An urban minstrel, Jamie T mixes punk, reggae and rap all into songs with a tenacious rhythm and beat with a lyrical flow that's got a contemporary ebb and flow. Jamie's been a bit out of service lately, but rest assured, he's been hard at work on his next album.

If You've Only Got Series 4 (all songs are right click - save as):
Jamie T - If You Got The Money

Learn more at his site.
Be his friend!


Otherwheres - Dodge over at MOKB packs a ridiculous amount of entertainment in his Peelander-Z interview...

Otherwheres - Chris at Gorilla VS Bear intros Burial and Four Tet's collaborative pieces...

Otherwheres - Even though I don't think its the one with Doug and Skeeter, IGIF shares The Beets - bangin on a trashcan, strumming on a streetlight...

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Actually composed of four dream bitches and one fantasy bastard, this New York-based quintet started off as a duo by Yoko Kikuchi and Anna Zakaluk in 2003. Both fresh out of art school, their creativity was in a whirl and ready to be applied to something., and they aimed it at music. Despite a bit of nostalgia to Dream Bitches, these girls are the nightmare of 1950s Pleasantville housewives - they don't hide their intelligence...or feistiness. Picking up three more members, Dream Bitches craft smart, cute folk-pop. Here, simple beats form the foundation for layers of delayed, doo-woppy harmonies.

Various songs from Dream Bitches (all songs are right click - save as):
Mother's Day
Bronxy Marie
Me & The Major [Belle & Sebastian Cover]

Learn more at their site.


Otherwheres - Lawrence over at Covert Curiosity points out to goodness times three - hear more about this from me soon...contest?

Otherwheres - Party Ends! does not think Brewster's a Leprechaun but he still may not like St. Louisians...

Otherwheres - Sandra makes a case for the Moscow Olympics at Off the Record...

Sitting across from me in a diner as a night of South By is set to begin is a looming figure with a flaming red mop of hair on his head - a ginger giant. Once you've read him as that, it's hard to know him as otherwise - sorry, Sam! If you have to know him by any other name though, he's Sam Isaac. Sam's a working model of just how much of a cottage industry music can be. With the support and contribution of friends doing everything from touring to artwork, this young Londoner progressed from a tour consisting of livings rooms to some of Britain's biggest fests. With his makeshift crew at his side, Sam produces a set of pop with an interesting contrast between deep, breathy vocals and light, twinkly settings. As contradictory as it seems, there's an honesty to his character and a warmth to his voice that give heart to the lyrics of his love pop creations. Sam's currently on tour in the UK, so if you're somewhere on that island, be sure to check him out.

Various songs from Sam Isaac (all songs are right click - save as):
Berlin
Sticker Star And Tape
Come Back Home Tonight

Learn more and check out his current tour dates at his site.
Be his friend!


Otherwheres - Party Ends! will be throwing a bash at Austin's favorite place of haircuttery, be sure to check out all the details...

Otherwheres - Speaking of local bashes, Ultra8201 along with Do512 will be throwing their shindig tomorrow night at La Zona Rosa...

Otherwheres - Have a great weekend everyone!