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 else that stands out about Sambassadeur is that their lyrics really sound like poetry. If Belle and Sebastian where a 22 year old college kid in a band, Sambassadeur would be their 13 year old sister scribbling poems for no one. However, thankfully those poems have seen the light of day - Labrador is putting out their debut album.

MP3s:
Between the Lines
New Moon
Whatever Season

NOTE: I found out about Sambassadeur through Radio Hoodies, which is part of Neighborhoodies. Both are groups that I support, even if they do charge $25 for a shirt.

ANOTHER NOTE: Dodge is full of flattery. He’s still the King and he knows it. If any of you in Texas want to put up a great guy so he can see ACL, I’m sure he wouldn’t steal any of your stuff*

*except your hearts