Of Montreal will be playing a FREE show this Friday at the University of Kentucky thanks to WRFL. In honor of this, I figured I’d post a cover they did of Supergrass’ “Alright.” Seriously, best American live band? MP3: Of Montreal – Alright (Supergrass) Every time I’ve seen Of Montreal, they’ve rocked us with a [...]

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MP3: The Features – Wooden Heart

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Thanks to Stereogum for this new Okkervil River tune. If you’re not familiar with OR, I suggest you run out and grab Black Sheep Boy as soon as your funds allow. I’m of the opinion that “For Real” is one of the best songs to have been writen in the new millenium, and Will of [...]

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One of Lexington’s finest. Seeing them live is a must. While I missed their record release here, someone told me they sprinkled the stage with rose petals and ordered pizza for the audience. I doubt you can expect that on the road, but you can expect a sweet performance. MP3: Scourge of the Sea – [...]

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I won’t lie to you; I haven’t listened to the new Teddybears album. But that’s beside the point. This new mix with only Annie on vocals is quickly winning over my ipod. Maybe now it’s time to go back and actually listen to the original and a couple others? MP3: Teddybears – Your To Keep [...]

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Nothing makes me feel worse about not having seen Islands live than knowing that they are constantly on tour. Islands Tour Dates 09/25 – Montreal, QC – Club Soda 09/27 – Ottawa, ON – Capitol Music Hall 09/28 – Toronto, ON – Opera House 09/30 – London, ON – Call The Office 10/01 – Waterloo, [...]

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MP3: The Magnetic Fields – I Wish I Had an Evil Twin Good news for Magnetic Fields fans. Those faithful can expect a few new things from Merrit as solo, side and main projects. After keeping as busy as he could, Stephin Merrit and crew are back in the studio. From the band’s mailing list: [...]

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Okay, we’ve been through the drill before. Bishop Allen are releasing an EP every month for all of 2006. August is a little late because it’s a live EP featuring 13 songs recorded at the Middle East (in Boson?) plus one bonus track from Piano’s in New York. MP3: Bishop Allen – The Flood (live) [...]

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Mixel Pixel are the band I never thought would grow up–and they haven’t. But with their newest release, Music for Plants, they’re certainly getting better at doing what they do. It’s more focused, better produced and a few steps closer to the place I think they want to be. MP3: Mixel Pixel – You’re the [...]

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