What is there to say? It’s just a damn good song.
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Exvrbs – 2014 Demos
Jim Valosik is best known for his work in Serotonin or, more recently, Forest of Tygers. Both projects are, without question, teeming with a certain kind of awesome brutality. However, his latest release – Exvrbs – falls squarely on the other side. This collection of demos is quiet, introspective and acoustically driven. It’s also a testament to the talent of Mr. Valosik just being a solid musician – no matter the genre.
Diarrhea Planet – “Platinum Girls”
From the forthcoming EP Aliens in the Outfield to be released on November 18th.
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The Features – Old Familiar Melodies 2008 – 2013
Don’t call it a Best Of! This is more of a Quality Sampler from a solid five years of music making by one of the nation’s best bands. Yea, that’s right. The Features still hold that title for me. Even if you know all the songs (and I’m sure you do), it’s a nice mix to remind you how great they are….
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upiter is My Hard Drive – “Best Thing For You”
The first single from the next album by 80s-electro-pop outfit Jupiter Is My Harddrive. When I listen to this I see girls with obtuse haircuts with their head down feeling the beat and raising up with wide eyes to stare off into some unknown place of Dance Pleasure when the chorus hits.Â
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The By Gods – I Don’t Care Who Believes MeÂ
This wonderful rock record from The By Gods is now available on vinyl. Don’t sleep. Get a copy stat.
If you still aren’t familiar with this gem, go have a listen.
The Electric Joy – “Put Your Foot In It”
Late summer head bobbing single from the Electric Western crew. It gets a little jammy for my taste here and there but I can see it properly burning down the right crowd and it’s a nice reminder that’s still summer.
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Jonathon Kingsbury recently relaunched his website and it features a ton of photography of local bands – including plenty of stuff I’ve never seen for How I Became the Bomb, Protomen and The Features.Â
There is plenty more to see, including Backstage at Bonnaroo, Mat Kearney Tour photos and some music videos. So, get ready to spend some time with some quality imagery.
Tipper Whore – Summer Sausage
The 90’s are crazy hot right now. Just by happenstance, this new Tipper Whore video properly embraces that homebrewed, Fun For Fun’s Sake, vibe with a fully stop motioned hot dog extravaganza.Â
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Black Cat Sylvester – Woo Hah! Got You All In Check
Is it a remix? Is it an atypical cover? Is it a tribute? There’s no way of properly categorizing it but this new Black Cat Sylvester IS a departure from his typical “two dudes at a turntable” video and, for that, he must be commended. The video is ridiculous but in the good, Intentionally Amusing, kind of way.
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Financier – Votech (The Leech Boyz Remix)
Mystery Twins – “Ghost”
After teasing at it for a week, Mystery Twins have released their brand new video for “Ghost.” It’s a haunting, black-and-white, piece that captures the mood of the song in the most eerie manner. Absolutely gorgeous work.
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