As previously reported, Thurston Moore previewed some new songs recently. I finally managed to grab them off Soulseek after many hours of trying. Perhaps some of you big SY fans can explain to me if (Eye Liner) is the song refered to as “Pink Steam” on their main news page? Thurston Moore – Flywheel, Easthampton, [...]

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SY played four new songs recently. I’m doing my best to grab the mp3s off Soulseek (which I had to download especially for this) and will be uploading them if and when I get them. In the mean time, make due with the news from their site: Thurston, Kim and Steve made an impromptu appearance [...]

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If you took away nothing else from the movie Grease, it was probably that summer lovin’ happens “so fast.” During the warmer months, we often find that our attention spans shorten and our eyes and hearts seek novelty. And because it’d be rather hard for them to visit our houses individually, Math and Physics club [...]

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If you’re looking for some nice shoegazing pop to hold you over until the new Belle and Sebastian album sees the light of day, Sambassadeur just might be able to fulfill your needs. Much like their musical cousins, Camera Obscura, this Swedish quartet frequently employs light, breathy vocals over handclaps and rythmic guitar parts. Something [...]

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Proton Proton are another awesome band from Brooklyn that are worth a second glance (which is rare with a lot of BK bands, as Kathryn will tell you). I’ll admit I was a bit sceptical about another dance-prog-rock-new-wave sort of band, but I was won over by their sample mp3s. Lock Picker sounds almost like [...]

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On September 13th, Jealous Butcher and Kill Rock Stars will soon be releasing a 2 LP set of the Decemberists – the album Picaresque and the EPish 5 song thing, Picaresqueties. More details thanks to Jealous Butcher’s site: A split release with our friends at Kill Rock Stars this release features genuine gatefold LP packaging, [...]

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First of all, thanks to everyone who linked to my Indie Covers post. It’s by far the most successful post I’ve ever made. I wish this post would be longer, but I’ll warn you that after I’m finished, I’m running to Family Buffet to have dinner. The New Pornographers will be on KCRW’s Morning Becomes [...]

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I can’t decide what to make of Royal City. On some songs, it seems like I’m listening to Conor Oberst sing a Sufjan tune. Other times I’m certain that it’s a Wolf Parade, but with a strong jazz influence. Just when you think you’ve got these guys pegged, they switch it up. MP3s: Bring My [...]

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Due to the overwhelming success of my indie top 40 covers, I’ve decided to upload a couple “bonus” songs for you all. Some of these didn’t make it because they weren’t exactly top 40 stuff, and others didn’t make it because I didn’t receive them until after I’d posted the mix. MP3s: 01 Flaming Lips [...]

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