Let me tell you, going to Bonnaroo, Desdemona and having a birthday will really take your mind off the growing mountain of cds next to your desk. Your patience has been appreciated, so now it’s my turn. First on the docket is Mittens, a Boston band who’ve got an album full of pop classics called Fools On A Holiday. I’m not going to lie, I mostly picked them because their press sheet said they chose the name “Mittens” because it was funny to say in a British accent. Go ahead, try it. See?

MP3: Mittens - Half A Dozen
It might be the Boston that’s throwing me off, but I see a poppy similarity to fellow “chowda heads,” Apollo Sunshine. Not only do they probably share a zip code, but they share a similar approach to pop music. There’s layers upon layers of instruments, but they’re only there to further enhance a well crafted melody.

Mittens on Myspace
Download three clips from their web site.

Other Matt reminds me why he’s my internet-brother by posting Architecture in Helsinki on WOXY and a song by The Young Playthings that features Rose from the Pipettes.

Indie Interview’s new podcast is up: Mike Skinner from The Streets.

Go wish Copy, Right? a happy birthday!