Wallpaper's got a new summer single out entitled, "Pool Party". It's a collaboration between Wallpaper, Jacob Safari of The Mae Shi, and Kid Static. Reggaeton lite! Wallpaper - Pool Party (featuring Jacob Safari & Kid Static) Wallpaper on MySpace
Matador has released another song from the upcoming Paul Banks solo album, Julian Plenti Is...Skyscraper (due out August 4th). "Games For Days" is sounding a lot more Interpol-like than the previous song, "Fun That We Had"! Julian Plenti - Games For Days Julian Plenti official site Julian Plenti on MySpace
The Melbourne-based Crayon Fields will be releasing their second album, All The Pleasures of the World , stateside this September. Expect more delicious Beach Boys and Zombies-esque pop! The Crayon Fields - All The Pleasures Of The World The Crayon Fields on MySpace
Pitchfork's got the scoop on the new Atlas Sound album, including a collaboration with Panda Bear! "Walkabout" sounds awesome in an experimental doo-wop kinda way... Atlas Sound - Walkabout (featuring Noah Lennox) [ Pitchfork ] Atlas Sound official site Atlas Sound on MySpace
Daniel Johnson has experienced a wide spectrum in his musical career - grinding it out on the road, brushes with major labels, and critical success. Do anything for a long enough time without breakthrough, and at some point we all get tired of butting our heads up against the ceiling and consider quitting. Unfortunately, Daniel got to this point and quit his longtime band, Judah Johnson , and took an indefinite hiatus from making music. However, over time he began to miss what attracted him to it in the first place, and began [...]
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Been enjoying psychedelic music a lot more recently. Not really sure what that's all about! But I do love getting lost in these hypnotic soundscapes...check out Forest Swords for today's dose! Forest Swords- Miarches Forest Swords on MySpace
Beautiful day out here. Currently enjoying The Beach Boys-meets-Ramones stylings of The Drums! I think I need a good cocktail in hand to go with this song. The Drums - Let's Go Surfing The Drums official site The Drums on MySpace
Japandroids have released another track from their excellent self-titled cd. It's all sweat, sludge, and youthful exuberance! Japandroids - Young Hearts Spark Fire Japandroids official site Japandroids on MySpace
Just got back from a weekend of camping...been offline for a few days. Had some time to contemplate, so I'm coming at you today with a slice of dreamy guitar pop! Real Estate is a 4-piece from New Jersey that plays floaty, yearning jams. Real Estate - Black Lake Real Estate on MySpace
Been really enjoying this Starlight Mints track recently - "Zoomba" is from their recently released record, Change Remains . It's a little Stereolab, a little Led Zeppelin, and a little Of Montreal! Starlight Mints - Zoomba Starlight Mints official site Starlight Mints on MySpace
Summertime...time to be exploring westernized afro-pop again! Fool's Gold is a project out of LA that involves members of Foreign Born and the ex-drummer of We Are Scientists. More interestingly, lead singer Luke Top sings in Hebrew! Their self-titled debut will out out on 9/29. Fool's Gold - Surprise Hotel Fools Gold on MySpace
I went to the Telekinesis show last night at Bottom Of The Hill and got there in time to catch the 2nd act. When I walked in, I heard a melodious blend of Otis Redding, Calexico, and southern soul. Who was that band? San Jose's The Mumlers. I'll be checking out more of these guys, and you should too! The Mumlers - Red River Hustle The Mumlers official site The Mumlers on MySpace
Hitting the vault today - I like the Arctic Monkeys' tasteful rendition of the classic, "Baby I'm Yours". It's not the least bit snotty or ironic! Arctic Monkeys - Baby I'm Yours Arctic Monkeys official site Arctic Monkeys on MySpace
Grooving to SF's Wooden Shjips today. Check out their new album, Dos ! Psychedelic, man. Wooden Shjips - For So Long Wooden Shjips official site Wooden Shjips on MySpace
It's a beautiful day outside, doesn't it just make you want to run down to the dimestore and grab a malt shake? Generationals - When They Fight They Fight Generationals official site Generationals on MySpace
M83 has given White Lies' "Nothing To Give" the remix treatment, and it's turned out quite brilliantly! They've nudged the moody original into the 80's and Tears For Fears territory... White Lies - Nothing To Give (M83 Remix) White Lies official site White Lies on MySpace
Today I've been graced with a cover of Van Halen's "Panama" by Rock Plaza Central. It's a brooding, folky sorta take on the song...sounds more like a Will Oldham or Cairo Gang song now! Rock Plaza Central - Panama (Van Halen Cover) Rock Plaza Central official site Rock Plaza Central on MySpace
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