
Spotlight Kid (thank Captain Beefheart for that name) was formed in 2005 by former Six by Seven band member Chris Davis and ex Bent member Katty Heath (vocals). The result is music right out of the 90's shoegazing world, think Lush, MBV and yeah you know the rest. The new release is titled "Departure" (Club AC30) and is well worth a listen. You can pick it up directly on iTunes if that is your gig. Also, Spotlight Kid's website was voted simplest but coolest band website of 2006 by the staff (me) of Mars Needs Guitars. [...]

Ok, everyone seems to be on a list for best-ofs during the first half of 2006. I did a blogger guest post awhile back listing their favorite track of the first half and you can still check that here (tracks are still up but not for long). This is my list of the 10 I liked best for the first half of 2006 and just three words describing why I like each one. 1. Arab Strap - The Last Romance [...]

Seven of the best tracks on deck, right now. Some older, some newer. Indie pop/rock gems that will fill your music heart with more glee than is possible to handle. Rock on soldiers of the indie music army. 1. Religious zealots of the Church are definitely what these guys are. After a few listens you will be kneeling at the altar and praising Steve Kilbey for influencing this Louisville, Kentucky band. You won't be sorry at all for listening to this track. Super! Follow The Train A Breath [...]