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Mason Jennings



Last Updated: 12/22/2009

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City: MINNEAPOLIS
State: Minnesota
Country: US
Signup Date: 11/21/2005

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Thursday, October 15, 2009 
In case you missed it, here it is, the Spinner Video of the Day: Mason Jennings - Ain't No Friend of Mine.

"The folky singer-songwriter and his bandmates spread a political message with the aid of some animated drawings." The animations were all hand-drawn by Mason himself.

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Monday, October 12, 2009 


Relix Mason Jennings
Blood of Man
BRUSHFIRE RECORDS

Mason Jennings may be Jack Johnson’s perennial partner in touring, but that doesn’t mean that this slightly lesser known Twin Cities-based singer/songwriter can’t hold his own— which is clearly evidenced by his devoted fan base. On his latest effort, Blood of Man, Jennings’ signature brand of rootsy, folk-pop takes a darker and more electric turn with introspective lyrics and classic rock feel. The falsetto- laden rock stomper “Ain’t No Friend of Mine” has a Jimi Hendrix-meets-White Stripes retro slither that with muffled, gravely vocals and a bluesy swagger sounds like it could be a lost Black Keys B-side. “The Field” is a sentimental stunner with quavering tambourines and a lonesome guitar strum that conjures long-lost memories of love amidst the languid haze of summer.

Hayley Elisabeth Kaufman

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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 
Image NameEvery Monday through Friday, Seattle's KEXP delivers a different song as part of their Song of the Day . This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s featured selection, chosen by Afternoon Show host Kevin Cole, is “The Field” by Mason Jennings from the 2009 album Blood of Man on Brushfire Records. Check it out here.
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Monday, September 28, 2009 

Category: Music
In his latest interview with CNN, Mason Jennings revealed the inner workings of his dark lyrics and raw sound, featured in his most recent album "Blood of Man" out September 15, 2009.

Read the interview by clicking here or by visiting http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/28/mason.jennings/



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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 
Mason Jennings, a veteran Rolling Stones Breaking artist around these parts and “one of the best acoustic-based singer-songwriters you’ve never heard,” recently stopped by the Rolling Stone offices to showcase three tracks off his new album Blood of Man, which Rolling Stones called the Minnesota native’s “best album yet” in a four-star review. In addition to his Blood work, Jennings also performed a somber take on the Shins’ Chutes Too Narrow track “Gone For Good,” which Jennings was inspired to perform after a trip to Patagonia with Shins frontman James Mercer.

Watch the videos here, or by clicking below.

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Thursday, September 10, 2009 
Rolling Stone called "Blood of Man" Mason's best album yet. Now you can decide for yourself. Pandora is hosting an exclusive listening party here http://www.pandora.com/mas..onjennings


<http://www.pandora.com/mas..onjennings> If you like it, tell your friends!


The album is for sale on Itunes now http://itunes.apple.com/We..bObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/vi..ewAlbum?id=329506235&s=143..441 and if you prefer CD or Vinyl, it's available in retail stores everywhere on 9/15.
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009 
Mason's new album "Blood of Man", which recently was awarded 4 stars from Rolling Stone and called "his best album yet", is out a week early on iTunes!

The album features a bonus track called "Waves" , and is available immediately here.

If you prefer your albums on Vinyl, or CD, the album hits stores everywhere next week 9/15. Indie record stores across the country will have a special 2 song EP that will be free with purchase while supplies last) to find your local indie record store check out cimsmusic.com, monitorthis.com, or thealliancerocks.com.

You can preorder it from Newbury Comics (and you'll receive a signed booklet while supplies last) signed booklets are also available at Electric Fetus in Minneapolis.

You can also preorder from Amazon here.

On 9/20, Mason will perform a special instore at Fingerprints in Longbeach, CA. Preorder of the album is required to attend.

Mason will be celebrating the release of the album with a round of tour dates. We hope to see you on the road!

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Tuesday, September 08, 2009 

Mason's album "Blood Of Man" is available now exclusively on iTunes! It will be available everywhere next Tuesday, Sept 15th.

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Friday, September 04, 2009 
Mason Jennings: Blood of Man
4 Stars

Faith-based Minneapolis protest singer goes electric

What makes Mason Jennings one of the best acoustic-based singer-songwriters you've never heard of is his ragged, intimate voice and simple ruminations on God, war, hope and gratitude. On his best album yet, Jennings goes much darker, with chilling tales of addiction, madness and loss, all wrapped up in fuzzy electric guitars, feedback and raw, distorted vocals. "Pittsburgh" is a straightforward, Lou Reed-ish story-song about a teenage breakdown, and "The Field", with its primal scream on the line "I don't want no victory, I just want you back," may be the most moving anti-war song ever written from a parent's perspective.

Written by Mark Kemp of Rolling Stone
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Thursday, September 03, 2009 


Check out Mason Jennings on the AOL Music’s Spinner.com homepage highlighting Mason’s office visit to AOL Music last week! Mason performed material from his new album Blood of Man for AOL staff and talked about his writing process behind the new album.

Check out the feature below for highlights & photos from the visit.

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