Here’s the final 7″ in the string of PANDA BEAR singles that was released over the last ten months leading up to the release of “Tomboy”, which officially hits shelves on the 12th (hint hint). Anybody else with me that this all took way longer than we probably expected? Continue reading “Panda Bear – Surfer’s Hymn 7″”
Boston’s own GIRLFRIENDS have been gaining much momentum in recent days. They just played a shit-ton of shows at SXSW, and now they’re getting approval from sources like NPR, The Onion, and Wire Magazine amongst others. Now they’ve even got this brand new 7″ single! Continue reading “Girlfriends – Cave Kids 7″”
SNAKE FLOWER 2 is led my Matthew Melton of Bare Wires, and this single here is apparently their last. While I can’t really confirm that, you can at least let this single take you on a psyched-out and wild ride through frantic and focused garage-pop. Continue reading “Snake Flower 2 – Memory Castle 7″”
Thanks to our pals from Evil Weevil Records who endlessly produce awesome local (not exactly this time) bands, we have a little something here we thought was worth your attention. Seemingly driven by loneliness is the debut demo 7″ from Brooklyn’s own BIG EYES. This female fronted band takes on a gritty punk attitude based somewhere between scuzzy garage rock and organized indie-pop, but neither of the two overshadow the other. They balance things out quite nicely, with humongous guitar hooks and enough tension to keep you stressin’ out for days – but in the best way possible. Whatever that means.
All Alone –
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Genre/ Tags: Punk, Garage Rock, Pop
After checking out this brand new 7″ from REAL NUMBERS, I was immediately upset it took me this long to come across them. Thanks to Florida’s Dying we have this new 7″, as well as other past releases from the likes of Bachelor and Three Dimensional Records. Continue reading “Real Numbers – Tear it in Two 7″”
I’m sure there’s not much more I could say about KING TUFF’S “Was Dead” that hasn’t already been said, but when the new repress came through my doors yesterday there really wasn’t anything else I wanted to hear. Now I’m going to hopefully transfer that addiction over in your direction because if you haven’t heard this stuff yet, it could just be the best record from 2008 (excluding this one here). Kyle Thomas arguably restores substance to the all-encompassing genre of rock with his 60’s and 70’s dance-influenced rock and roll, evoking an equally positive spirit paired with the notion to get up and just fuckin’ dance the night away. The last time I heard a record where all 13-fucking-tracks were just as good as the last was probably… well, never. Okay, maybe just one other time. Clearly that is an exaggerated statement.
If the thought of wanting to buy this record even crosses your mind in the least bit, DO IT NOW, or forever regret the decision. Don’t say we didn’t warn ya!
Just Strut –
Get it here: The Colonel Records, DON’T SLEEP, SRSLY
Genre/ Tags: Pop, Garage Rock, Glam
Thanks to the folks over at Telephone Explosion Records, we now have this shining gem of a 7″. Two brand new tracks, created together by members from bands like The Shins, Intelligence, and Old Haunts, amongst others. Continue reading “Puberty – Invitations 7″”
The Dodos took a year off in-between their last two albums and made a few changes in the meantime. The vibraphonist is no longer part of the mix, although he still lends his talents to the album, but the Dodos went back to their original spastic formula this time around. Continue reading “The Dodos – No Color”
I’m totally ashamed of myself for taking this long to discover the charming sound that is THE LIMIÑANAS, but sometimes these things just slip through the cracks. This new 7″ is their first release of the new year, and hopefully not the last. Continue reading “The Limiñanas – AF3458 7″”
By now I feel like most of you are familiar with The Beets. They just released their sophomore album “Stay Home”, and now they’re back again with a 7″ featuring two new and original songs, courtesy of Captured Tracks. Continue reading “The Beets – Time Brought Age 7″”
Styrofoam Drone 