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[MP3] Mystery Jets: “Dreaming Of Another World”

Mystery Jets officially released the latest promo track, “Dreaming Of Another World”, off their forthcoming album, Serotonin. Mystery Jets, if you’re unaware, is a UK band that has been playing for a long time – when they first began the singer’s dad was one of the members! Now the band consists of four consistent members… Continue reading [MP3] Mystery Jets: “Dreaming Of Another World”

Stars’ The Five Ghosts is full of consistent, illusory pop, but will it be remembered?

I am, and always have been, a huge fan of Stars. Or rather, to say it better, their potential. When they strike gold, they are utterly amazing (See: “Elevator Love Letter”, “Your Ex-Lover is Dead”, “Look Up”, “Ageless Beauty”), but oftentimes they limit themselves to songs that mosey along without much affect, relying simply on Amy… Continue reading Stars’ The Five Ghosts is full of consistent, illusory pop, but will it be remembered?

[MP3] Sharon Van Etten: “I Couldn’t Save You” from The Builder soundtrack

New track from Sharon Van Etten, she who draws the ire of Peter Silberman/The Antlers lovers (even if they’re not actually going out (they often tour together)) and folk lovers alike. Her raw vocal brilliance is on full display here. “I Couldn’t Save You” is off the soundtrack for the movie The Builder. Listen and… Continue reading [MP3] Sharon Van Etten: “I Couldn’t Save You” from The Builder soundtrack

Notable Album Release: Catherine Feeny – People in the Hole

Sultry singer/songwriter Catherine Feeny, kicked to the curb by her London based record-label (Charisma/EMI) in ’08, has carefully plotted her return to action with her forthcoming album People in the Hole. She recorded the album in England but decided to wait on its release when she moved to the States and set a foundation for herself… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Catherine Feeny – People in the Hole

New songs and album details from Clean Equations

After receiving some amusing comments on my last Clean Equations post from their dedicated fan base, I’m excited to announce more CE news, in the hopes that we’ll get another round of comedic commentary. (Honestly, though, take a look – I have no idea what they were talking about. I get lost when it comes… Continue reading New songs and album details from Clean Equations

Matt and Kim announce North American tour dates

This duo is not one to be missed. Matt and Kim are innovative, artsty (as we saw last year with their strip-naked-in-NYC video), and just loads of fun on stage. Their blend of electro hooks and art pop has found them a dedicated and growing following. Matt & Kim – “Daylight” [MP3] (from Grand) Matt &… Continue reading Matt and Kim announce North American tour dates

iTunes Mixery

Whoa, was my last Mixery really in March?? I’m so sorry. Hopefully this one will be plenty special. For those who don’t know, this is the twelfth (lfth at the end of a word seems really weird) iTunes Mixery. Here’s how it goes: I play iTunes on shuffle -> tell you which song comes up -> provide… Continue reading iTunes Mixery

[MP3] Mesita: “Your Free Spirit”

Our Colorado (well, ex-Colorado) friend James Cooley, aka Mesita, is back, this time providing his latest song, “Your Free Spirit”, from an album he’s currently recording in Seattle (probably due out by the end of the Summer). “Your Free Spirit” is an appropriate title, with an unrestrained, breezy atmosphere. The song mixes experimental, psychedelic electronica… Continue reading [MP3] Mesita: “Your Free Spirit”

[MP3] Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan: “Come Undone”

Isobel Campbell, formerly of Belle and Sebastian, is teaming up yet again with Mark Lanegan for her newest album Hawk, which will be released August 24 on Vanguard Records. Produced by Campbell herself, the record takes a turn for the dark and haunted. Lanegan sings on eight of the 13 tracks and Willy Mason helps… Continue reading [MP3] Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan: “Come Undone”