For so many music nerds, Grizzly Bear was the “it” band of 2006. Yellow House made it to the top 10 of Pitchfork’s and the New York Times’ year end lists, as well as worked its way into the hearts of countless fans. MP3: Grizzly Bear- Knife But I do have one problem with Ed: [...]

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!!!’s new album, Myth Takes comes out on Warp in March. Here’s a first peak into another stunning 2007 release. Check out Dreams of Horses for two more songs from the album. MP3: !!! – All My Heroes Are Weirdos With an introductory bass line that sounds ever-so-slightly like the breakdown in Golden Earring’s “Radar [...]

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I can’t really remember what I did before I fell for the Starlight Mints. My love affair started after my friend Cory introduced me to their song “Popsickle” (a defining song for that summer) and has continued well past the release of their newest (best?) album, Drowaton. MP3: Starlight Mints – Seventeen Devils And just [...]

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Even though it’s been over a year, it still feels like yesterday that I got an email about The Light Footwork’s debut album, One State, Two State. They’re already working on their follow-up and plan on hitting SXSW. But for those new to the band, here’s a sampler. MP3: The Light Footwork – Pirate Karate [...]

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I’d been a poorly-informed fan of Casper and the Cookies ever since I randomly downloaded “Sneaky Snake” sometime last year, but their release this year, The Optimist’s Club, sealed the deal. MP3: Casper and the Cookies – Krötenwanderung After doing on on very short notice, Jason emailed me back and said that he spent “way [...]

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Robert Schneider of the Apples in Stereo was a guest last night on Stephen Colbert’s “Guitarmageddon.” He composed an original and completely unbiased song entitled “Stephen, Stephen.” I grabbed an MP3, but if you want anything else from the show, you should head here. MP3: Robert Schneider – Stephen, Stephen And now for anyone who [...]

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I have no idea how I first found Sure Juror, or if they found me. I’m willing to bet Myspace was involved. But over the past year, they played the first show I booked in Lexington and released their superb second album, Smut. MP3: Sure Juror – Making Friends Has Never Been So Easy And [...]

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2007 will also see the release of the new Bright Eyes album, Cassadaga, and an six song sampler EP to be released before it. MP3: Bright Eyes – Endless Entertainment It’s my belief that Conor is at his best when he’s completely out there and dramatic — unfortunately that’s also when he’s at his worst. [...]

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