If it’s December, then you know it’s Mixmas time at You Ain’t No Picasso! Each year I get a bunch of my favorite bands to contribute themed mixes and share their thoughts about each of the tracks. MP3: Saskatchewan – Dreamboat Not only are Saskatchewan a great breakout group of 2011, they’re poised to have [...]

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I first heard Wham’s “Last Christmas” way after I should have heard it. I’d guess it was probably two years ago. I know, right? Mr. Late to the Party over here. Anyway, the somewhat recent classic has left an impression on the young group Saskatchewan, who turned in this nice cover for the 2011 holiday [...]

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This video is a little older, but I missed it the first time around. I’ve been enjoying Saskatchewan so much this year that I really don’t mind being that late on this one. Grab the MP3 over at their bandcamp.

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Thanks to Yvynyl for pointing out the existence of this new single by Saskatchewan. The “Skinny Dipping” 7″ is out now and available for free download! MP3: Saskatchewan – Skinny Dipping This is the closest I’ve heard a band come to the real core of Beach House. It’s relaxing, the haunting vocals are there and [...]

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MP3: Saskatchewan – Dreamboat You guys have no idea how happy I am that there’s finally a popular trend in not-that-popular music that I’m behind 100%. All this dream pop, nostalgic/retro stuff like Cults, Oregon Bike Trails and Saskatchewan is so right up my alley that it basically is my alley. And Saskatchewan seems like [...]

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