Today's Quick Mention: There are so
many good shows this weekend that I can't recommend
anything. Sorry. On the bright side,
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World hit theaters today
and it's totally worth seeing at least five or six
times. Have fun!
Because I care, I came home after 10 hours of moving
and put together this awesome post.
Enjoy.
:Kelley
Stoltz - I Don't Get That:
I have a very weird relationship with Mr. Stoltz. His
music always impresses (this track is him once again doing
retro pop as good as anyone can), but as soon as he releases
an album I just straight up forget about him. It makes
no sense. I should be following along and anxiously
awaiting a show in Austin or something, but I never reach
that point. Sorry, Kelley. I promise to try
harder when Sub Pop releases To Dreamers on October
12.
:Like
Pioneers - Gift From A Holiday:
It isn't an EP unless one of the songs is at least somewhat
cheesy, so I present to you Like Pioneers and this little
number, which is fairly easy to imagine as the main
attraction in a montage for some teen-based TV show I'd
never watch. Expect it to get lodged in your head like
any good pop rock track would. My friends over at
Abandoned Love Records will release Piecemeal on
August 17.
:No
Age - Glitter:
I don't fall out of my chair with glee whenever these guys
put out something new, so for me to be excited about this
track is actually saying something. Perhaps it's the
lack of ear shattering noise? Maybe the perfect summer
vibe? I don't know. Whatever the reason, I do
love it. The band will release a full length called
Everything In Bloom later this year. This song
will also be available on a 7" on August 24.
:Roman
Ruins - The Comedown:
Graham Hill is a rather busy man. Not only does he
drum for high profile acts like Beach House and Papercuts,
but he also makes really cool-sounding electronic tracks
under the moniker of Roman Ruins. In your face, lazy
people! Gold Robot Records just put this number out as
a 7". You should run out and buy yourself a few
copies.
:Cee-Lo
- No One's Gonna Love You (Band Of Horses Cover):
The only thing you need to know about this song is that it
works solely because of that amazingly soulful voice that
Cee-Lo packs. A bouncy electro-beat? Swirly
effects that leave me only with an image of sparkles?
Yuck. However, throw in the sweet sound of Cee-Lo and
I'm in until the track ends. His new LP Lady Killer
is said to be out in the fall.
- John Laird -
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