The Blender

So, two weeks and some 215 votes later we're proud to announce the winners of the first-ever Source Weekly/Far From Earth Films Music Video contest.

Anastacia took top honors with the song "Grains of Sand.

Here they are, the seven finalists for the Source Weekly/Far From Earth Films music video contest. For those not savvy to the contest: here's how it works.

Due to technical difficulties, the voting for the Source Weekly/Far
From Earth Films music video contest will begin tomorrow, rather than
today, as originally posted. Sorry about this, but we promise to have
all the tracks posted tomorrow.

Check out the double exclamation mark on that title.

Takin’ it to the Tower.We've hinted of this for a while, but now can finally confirm that 2009 will indeed yield a new disc from local acoustic powerhouse Moon Mountain Ramblers.

As we promised on the air last night, here are the Top 5 lists from the SourceWaves radio show on 92.7FM.

Tonight!

The Legacy of the Jacksons: Old Mill Martini Bar

If you like Michael, Janet, Tito and the rest of 'em, head to the newly revamped Old Mill Martini Bar and get down to a few consecutive hours of music by the entire Jackson family. This is all brought to you by the venerable MC Mystic.

Gimme some monaaaay.The Blender doesn't typically dive too deep into national music news, but this little tidbit hit my inbox this morning and I couldn't resist sharing it.

Braille, who is featured in this week’s issue of the Source, sent over a mix compiled by friend and Lightheaded co-member Ohmega Watts. If you’re a hip-hop fan trying to get into the holiday spirit, take a listen to this compilation.