Today's Quick Mention: Don't forget
that I'll be celebrating the 4th of July weekend by
not worrying about the site, so the usual content
found around here won't start back until Monday.
Also, if you're in Austin you should probably go see
Trail Of Dead at the Beauty Bar tonight.
And now, let's bring this week to a close with one
more EP. That's 20 artists from me in four
days! Aren't you just overwhelmed and
thrilled? I hope so. Enjoy.
:Frankie
Rose And The Outs - Little Brown Haired Girls:
Vivian Girls, The Splinters, Dum Dum Girls, a Chin Chin
reissue and now this quartet - this year has been littered
with a ton of stuff for those who love fuzzy pop music made
by the female persuasion. Honestly though, I could
make use a few more similar efforts. I just love that
particular sound for no other reason than it's fun to listen
to. Slumberland will release the band's self titled
effort on September 21.
:Black
Lips - Best Napkin I Ever Had:
I just shared a song from this band not too long ago (it was
called Before You Judge Me), but the band is already
back with something equally good, and you need to hear it.
Here's hoping you're in the mood for something that may make
you want to set something on fire. The band has a
split EP with Pierced Arrows coming out on July 6 via Scion
A/V.
:Fol
Chen - The Holograms:
This band's debut wasn't as thoroughly impressive as I hoped
it would be, so I have to admit that I'm hoping the
follow-up will come through for me. So far, I'd say
it's on the right path. In Ruins was a great
lead single, and now this track is reaffirming how good Fol
Chen can be at electronic pop wizardy. Part II: The
New December will be released by Asthmatic Kitty on July
6.
:Wilson's
Reservoir - Bullets:
Lately, I've found myself less attracted to alt-country acts
like this, but there's something very appealing about this
track. Maybe it's Ben Wilson's inspired croon or
perhaps it's the breakneck pace that the music moves along
to. Whatever it is, I like it, and I think the full
length has the potential to be a rollicking good time.
The act's self titled debut just came out this past Tuesday.
:Murder
Mystery - I Am Here (If You Are):
Unless you're a giant monster, you're probably going to find
this song to be what can only be described as adorable.
Vocalist/drummer Laura has a very sweet voice and it's only
enhanced by the very simple and the 80s-like arrangement
that's effortlessly joyful. Not sure when they'll have
an official new release, so stay tuned for more info.
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