Before you read any further, know that this is the song from that Old Navy commercial. If you’re automatically put off by things that aren’t ‘indie,’ then don’t bother with this one. Also, be warned that it’s extremely poppy and somewhat repetative. But you know what? I love it. So in keeping with my theme […]

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It seemed like I read about this new Walkmen track on about a dozen websites today. After ripping it from their Myspace, I’m not sure that I get what all the fuss is about. I loved Bows and Arrows, but this is just confusing me.
MP3: The Walkmen - Louisiana
Horns? Spanish-sounding horns?! I was already a […]

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Am I that far out of the loop that I didn’t even know Amy Millan of Stars and BSS was going to be releasing a solo album? This is the first sample from it, and it seems like she’s off to a darn good start.
MP3: Amy Millan - Skinny Boy
Oh sweet departure! Rather than trying […]

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In honor of Asaurus offering Pants Yell!’s new album, Recent Drama, for preorder, here’s one of the new MP3s off it. If you’re one of the first 75 to order RD from Asaurus, you’ll get a limited-edition silkscreened print. Tres fantastique!
MP3: Pants Yell! - Kids Are The Same
I love spring albums. This time last year, […]

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When I went home for break, I got to catch up on all the cds that had been mistakenly mailed to my parents in the past couple months. By far my favorite of these miguided promos is Guillemot’s EP From the Cliffs. These guys are the real deal.
MP3: Guillemots - Trains to Brazil
Guillemots could very […]

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I’ve featured this song before, but I’m doing so again in honor of the fact that Aloha will be playing at The Dame in a little over two hours. “Your Eyes” sounds like a blending of Ted Leo and 80’s Paul McCartney. Their new album comes out April 11th, but preorders ship on March 31st. […]

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Yesterday something screwy happened with my site. I got it fixed with my hosting company, and everything’s going smoothly now. If you’re still having trouble, just clear your cache and it should work fine.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

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This is another gem from the Know Your Own volume 2 compilation of Lexington bands (which you can download here). Ideal Free Distribution keep our spirits alive in the bluegrass with their dreamy psych-pop. I mean, you’ve got to have something to look forward to after a UK loss, right?
MP3: Ideal Free Distribution - Saturday […]

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