The new Ponys album Turn the Lights Out leaked a little bit ago and I’m loving it. It’s probably my favorite Matador release since last year’s Belle and Sebastian. I know we MP3 blogs are supposed to be all about posting as-yet-unheard songs when an album leaks, but I just can’t get over the one Matador was already offering for download. Sometimes labels are great like that.

MP3: The Ponys - Double Vision
Sometimes song titles practically do all the work for you. “Double Vision” is exactly that: a staggering, reeling rock song that leaves you unsure of your footing. From the very start, the delay on the guitar sets the song on a sideways tilt, while its uber-cool vocals give them that New York air (even though they’re from Chicago). This is music to get thrown out of a club to*

*For music to get thrown out of a bar to, pop in Tom Waits.

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OK, seriously. Matt has over 170 comments on his Royal Court of Twee post. Did you vote in it yet?

I think the video for the Apples in Stereo’s song “Energy” should be on MTV2 today. First person to send me a link to watch it wins (even more of) my love. Same goes for last night’s Office episode!