Monthly Archives: February 2009

I’m On A Boat

By Will | February 27, 2009

This Lonely Island track has been blasting pretty much non stop at my dorm so I’ll share the love. I doubt you haven’t seen or heard this yet but god damn it’s hilarious: [mp3] : The Lonely Island – I’m On A Boat (Feat. T-Pain) as a bonus here is another hilarious track from the [...]

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Band To Watch: Surf City

By Will | February 27, 2009

Surf City are a band from New Zealand that have pop aspirations. The songs are lo-fi but in often works to their favor over the course of their self titled EP. Take a look at their influences listed on their myspace: sonic youth, the clean, velvet undergound, the jesus and mary chain, the beach boys, [...]

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Chairlifts “Does You Inspire You” re-released on Columbia Records

By Will | February 27, 2009

Chairlift really had a huge 2008. We have seen how effective their placement on that ipod ad was. The effect was so huge that the bands popularity soared catching the attention of many fans, as well as Columbia Records. The record company has plans to re-release Chairlift’s debut album “Does You Inspire You” on April [...]

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The Chap

By Will | February 27, 2009

London based indie rockers The Chap make music that is quirky but danceable. They are often described as ““pop improv disco rock with strings”. Quite a badass description, don’t you think? They have a blend of many different styles and influences that have made many people happy over seas. For the first time ever The [...]

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Phoenix Dishes Out Album Details

By Will | February 26, 2009

It is great to see the overwhelming success that Phoenix’s new song “1901″ is having across the blogosphere. The song has been the most discussed song of the last week and rightfully so, it is spectacular. I just got an email filling me in on all the details of their upcoming album “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix”. [...]

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New | Neko Case – Middle Cyclone

By Will | February 26, 2009

Neko Case has a great voice and she uses it to make gorgeous music for both the New Pornographers, and as a solo artist. Stereogum posted “Middle Cyclone” the title track off her new album. It definetly gets my seal of approval (whatever thats worth!). It is some really nice work, she has done it [...]

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Harmlem Shakes are in for a big 2009

By Will | February 26, 2009

Have you heard of the Harlem Shakes yet? If not, you are just in time! I am pretty guilty myself considering that it took me this long to give them a proper listen. After finally giving the Brooklyn based band a chance, they have become one of my newest obsessions. They have been around the [...]

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NEW | Cursive – From The Hips

By Will | February 25, 2009

You can now call me excited for Cursive’s new record “Mamma, I’m Swollen” (due March 10th) on the awesome Saddle Creek Records. “From The Hips” is a stellar introduction the album. It starts off relaxed with reserved vocals and light instrumentation. Unexpectedly the song picks up steam midway which really makes it stand out. It [...]

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The Takeover UK – Ah La La

By Will | February 25, 2009

Consider this an introduction to the Takeover UK. (They are not British, they are actually from Pittsburgh!) Without knowing anything about them, I was emailed their music video for “Ah La La” their infectious song off both their debut EP “It’s All Happening” as well as their upcoming debut album “Running With The Wasters”. The [...]

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Bricolage – Turn U Over

By Will | February 25, 2009

Glasgow’s Bricolage will have their debut self titled album in U.S. stores this May. I could describe them for you (they are from Glasgow and toured with the one and only Franz Ferdinand…….) but if you just click the song below you will get a good enough idea: [mp3] : Bricolage – Turn U Over [...]

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