
Here is the run down on the new Wavves record: * WAVVES has a self-titled debut album out now on the Woodsit label * WAVVES' second album is called WAVVVES (notice the extra "V") * Both albums have very very similar covers * WAVVVES by WAVVES is on the De Stijl label and is out on Feb. 03, 2009 and the full tracklisting is below. WAVVES WAVVVES (De Stijl) Out: Feb. 03, 2009 1.rainbow everywhere 2.sun opens my eyes 3.get in the sun 4.jetplane (staying on [...]
If you like hearing the production value of tinfoil a la Alien Lanes and the pure pop glee of Matt & Kim, well, California-based WAVVES is your thing then. "So Bored" is a no-bullshit gem of a track that you should be blasting every day, anywhere you go, with anyone you associate with. No jockos though. And sure, you may not find the most riveting of lyrics here ( dude's only 22 ), but you will find a way to dance to it, and for us, right now, at the end of [...]

Paw Tracks has released an extremely limited holiday 7", featuring a brand new song from Reverend Green of the Animal Collective family. " Be Good To the Earth This Season " is built around a warm, crackling, vintage vinyl sample, and showcases a stunning duet from two of the oddest and most compelling voices in existence: Antony and Kria Brekkan . Essential listening for your alt-holiday season: The b-side features a new track from Drawlings (Abby Portner of Rings) and was recorded with the [...]

I have another little something special for you, our lovely readers: Wavves' Wavvves [Fat Possum, March 2009]. This one comes a bit early, official release date is March 17th. Wavves is an LA DIY band. They too, toy with the noise-pop formula. However, they have reduced the 'recording quality' on Wavvves to a new low. The end result of all that goes beyond traditional aesthetics, in so far as that its being used like an instrument itself. For proof, you can consult a live performance in your free time, its quite different than the record. What's also interesting, [...]