If I had an A&R person for my imaginary record label, my friend Katherine would be in the running. She was raving about Vampire Weekend after one of their first NYC shows, alerted me to love-her-or-hate-me artist Ivana XL and now she can add another one to the list.

MP3: The Hotcakes – I’m a Gun
I feel like this song leads a dual life. It’s partly characteristic of some radio-friendly late-90s girl rock with its slinky, simple verses; however, it also bursts forth with its’ “But I’m a gun, baby!” chorus that makes me think of a lot of ballsier bands like Sleater-Kinney.

The Hotcakes on Myspace

Liked this song? Check out “Mister, Mister” on their Myspace, which sounds a bit like Sons and Daughters.