Yeah Buddy! With my first
trip ever to the soon-to-gone Texas Stadium I managed to will the
Cowboys to a sloppy, but important win over the Buccaneers. Good
stuff, right? I'm thinking I'll use this momentum to attempt doing the
same for Tony Romo's healing process so that he can come back and replace
Dead Arm Johnson. That guy has got to GO. Now. Or all will
be lost.
Anyhow, here's an EP to help get the week started. Enjoy.
:It's
A Musical - Bad Day:
While I hope your day doesn't end with you having something
in common with the title of this song, I do think that this
light hearted effort with its electro-pop ways and sweet
sounding vocals would certainly help if it does. As
should be expected, such easily accessible loveliness hails
from Sweden. Be sure to seek out the duo's new LP,
The Music Makes Me Sick, tomorrow via the always great
Morr Music.
:The
Western States - Oh World:
"I don't want to turn down my stereo/It's taking me
places/Some are new/Some I know" Aside from its
wonderful almost-dreamy style of sound, the main draw for me
here is all the nifty little lyrics that liter it.
Sure, none of them are exactly what I would call original or
anything, but they do well in putting a smile on my face.
Painted Birds Flying In The Orange Mirror Sun is out
now on Firebird Field Recordings.
:Frances
- All The While:
You know those times when you see a band that doesn't have
heavy music at all, but the way they play their instruments
makes it seem as if they rock like no other? Well,
this band is like that the opposite of that. This gem
is a real thumper for a pop tune, but the violin and pretty
vocals give it a really soft edge. It's a bit strange,
but I like it. A lot. All The While is
available now on Gigantic Music.
:Telepathe
- Devil's Trident:
Here's an act that was produced by the seemingly everywhere
man, David Sitek of TV On The Radio. Straight from the
get go you're sort of thrown right into the thick of things,
but if you give it a moment with a good pair of headphones I
think you'll find that it's a fairly beautiful piece of
electronic music. Now jump on over to Morek Music to
pick up the band's latest 7" single.
:Joker's
Daughter - Worm's Head:
It may just be me, but everything in this gem feels comes
off as very whimsical, which is great since I think it's a
perfect fit for the cooler weather and pre-holiday season
happenings. Hopefully you will feel inclined to agree
once it hits your ears. Make a note to remember The
Last Laugh when it gets released by Team Love next
February.
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