Today's Quick Mention: I don't really
know anything about the Calgary Folk Festival (even
though it has been around over 30 years), but if you
live in Canada you should consider going next month
just to see the "arranged marriage" that they've put
together for 2010. It's Annie Clark of St.
Vincent with Man Man. Wow. I honestly
can't imagine what those two will create onstage.
Get more info on the CFF
here.
Another five-songer! This one has a few tracks
I missed from last week and a couple of new ones
that I couldn't wait to share. Enjoy.
:Best
Coast - Boyfriend:
I keep expecting to completely burn out on this act, but I
think I actually like them more with every song that finds
its way to my inbox. If you've somehow ignored their
constant presence for the last year then this charming pop
number will probably be what finally wins you over, as it is
just about perfect. Crazy For You is due out
July 27 on Mexican Summer. It's a must-get.
:Of
Montreal - Coquet Coquette:
It's been a long while since this well-known band put out
anything I felt was worth talking about, so consider me
pleasantly surprised with this. Although, my reaction
could be coming from the fact that it isn't what I expected.
This track has a big, full sound and, perhaps as a potential
downside to some of you, I'd call it more alternative than I
would glam or dancey. False Priest will be out
September 14.
:Sambassadeur
- I Can Try:
Two things occurred when I first listened to this song.
It reminded me that I totally forgot to seek out the full
length that the band put out way back in February, and it
completely lodged itself in my head for all eternity.
What a beautiful piece of pop! Turn this up loud and
do what I should have done long ago, hit up Labrador
immediately for a copy of European.
:No
Kids - The Jazz Singer:
Upset that MGMT went all weird on you with their latest
album? Then get on with life and listen to No Kids.
They're not only better at electro-pop, but it's rather
unlikely that they'll resent their own music and then
alienate all their fans with a total sound change (and this
is coming from someone who doesn't mind Congratulations).
The Judy At The Grove EP is out now on Tomlab.
A sophomore LP is expected by the end of the year.
:Devotionals
- Chest Like Expansive Wings:
I don't know why I expected Tyson Vogel to branch out on his
own and do something similar to what he's always done in Two
Gallants, but I did. And I was so very wrong.
Most of you may not have the patience for such an
intricately crafted instrumental tune, but those of you do
that will probably want to immediately hear more.
Alive Records will put out the self titled debut on July 13.
- John Laird -
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