About a week after I first blogged about Benni Hemm Hemm’s “I Can Love You In A Wheelchair Baby” I received their self titled release in the mail. As you might imagine, it’s every bit as great as that song hinted. MP3: Benni Hemm Hemm – Sweaty in the Sunshine “Sweaty in the Sunshine” begins [...]

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Before I announce the winner of the Satanic Twins vinyl contest, let me explain my choice of Of Montreal song. I dedicated this on WRFL yesterday to my friends in the studio (all girls) who were playing “Sexyback” on Cameron’s laptop. It was originally a sarcastic comment on what the song makes me want to [...]

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Headlights just announced a string of tour dates in support of Kill Them With Kindess, one of the year’s best pop albums. MP3: Headlights – Put Us Back Together MP3: Headlights – TV Buy Kill Them With Kindness Headlights Tour Dates 08/23 Dekalb, IL @ The House Cafe * 08/24 Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club [...]

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Anyone who has read YANP for a little while now is well aware of my love for The Light Footwork. In addition to having given us one of 2005′s best albums in One State, Two State (which is now available through iTunes), the delightful duo of Jay and Becca just readied a video for one [...]

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From Billboard: According to a short post on its Web site, the reunited Smashing Pumpkins are recording their first album in seven years with producer Roy Thomas Baker, who is best known for his work with Queen but resurfaced last year to produce the sophomore album from the Darkness. Beyond frontman Billy Corgan and drummer [...]

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Mark today as giving me another great way to wake up. When I checked my mail today, I was pleased to discover Summer Hymns’ new album Backward Masks waiting for me. Summer Hymns have long been a staple act of the Elephant 6 music community, and are readying what could be their most enduring album [...]

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Memphis is Torquil Campbell (Stars) and Chris Dumont. Their new album A Little Place in the Wilderness is a gentle blend of light guitar and dreamy vocals. I’ve been looking for some good sleep music, and I think I might just have found it. MP3: Memphis – I Dreamed We Fell Apart As soon as [...]

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Of Montreal don’t play shows so much as put on plays. If you’ve seen them, then you’re probably familiar with the production that goes into their live show. The latest leg featured banners, masks, numerous costume changes, guitarists in drag, covers of Top 40 songs, and samurai sword faux-masturbation. It’s an experience that I wouldn’t [...]

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MP3: The Minders – Same Time, Same Place Frequently when I’m seeing one of my favorite bands live, I get quite apathetic towards the opening act(s). Not so last night. Granted, I was already a fan of the Minders, but they did such a spectacular job that I’m sure I would have enjoyed it even [...]

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