While everyone was busy looking out for that other Magic Marker release (Tullycraft), one of their other ace bands snuck up and delivered one of the year’s best pop tunes on what is (presumably) going to be a stand-out record. Let’s Drag Our Feet! is due out on Magic Marker June 10. MP3: BOAT – [...]

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I ran across this song on my friend’s myspace profile and have been rocking it ever since. Unfortunately I don’t have an MP3 (seems to be a running trend lately, huh?) If anyone’s got one, email it to me (matt @ youaintnopicasso.com) and I’ll gladly toss it up here. As for Naast, I dig ‘em. [...]

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The Besties have fleshed out their tour with extra dates (one in KY) and a trip overseas. MP3: The Besties – Rod ‘n Reel The Besties Tour Dates Jun 22 TSI Jacksonville, Florida Jun 23 Orlando, FLA Orlando, Florida Jun 25 Transitions Art Gallery Tampa, Florida Jun 26 The Beta Bar Tallahassee, Florida Jun 27 [...]

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Here’s an early look at the upcoming New Pornographers album, Challengers. Dunno about you, but I much prefer MP3 previews to album cover previews. MP3: The New Pornographers – My Rights Versus Yours I tend to get caught up in melody when listening to the New Pornographers — not entirely a bad thing, considering that [...]

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I’ve also been on a bit of a Miracle Fortress kick lately. As if I wasn’t listening to the album enough, it was also the between-bands music for the Tapes ‘n Tapes / Ladyhawk show. Here’s a live vid of him performing at last year’s Fringe Pop show. Full tour dates for Graham and Co. [...]

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I’ve spent the past two days on somewhat of a Daivd Bowie kick. So tonight, after returning from a night out, all I wanted to do was grab my guitar and play some Bowie. However, everyone is asleep, so I feel it’s best if I shared my love on YANP, rather than out loud. MP3: [...]

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Image via Josh McDowell + Rob Schrab While browsing for a stream-able version of Rob Schrab’s Robot Bastard, I stumbled across some important information: the final Scud comic is being made. Scud: The Disposable Assasin was an integral part of my young-adulthood. One of my mom’s younger co-workers introduced me to the wonders of late-’80s, [...]

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I’ve been playing this song a lot as I get settled into my new place. Fantastically catchy, gentle and sweet, like a French version of The Mountain Goats writing songs for their nieces and nephews. Buy Giant at Amazon

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