Today's Quick Mention: I've put
together a schedule of films and artist showcases
for SXSW over at Sched.org. If you want you
can take a look
here.
Feel free to recommend an artist/film if you feel as
though I've missed something that might be awesome.
Parties will be added in the next couple of days.
Sorry for no content on Friday and Saturday.
As I mentioned last week, I had a funeral and a
wedding to attend. Weird, right? Anyhow,
here's an EP to start the week with. Enjoy.
:Minus
The Bear - My Time:
I know these guys flashed some Top 40 pop leanings on half
of last year's digital single, but I never thought it would
go this far. I mean, this is borderline cheesy.
"I've got your nights/I've got your days/I've got you on my
time" Really!? Still, as usual with them, the
song is as well crafted as can be. It's just more of a
guilty pleasure thing now. Dangerbird Records will
release Omni on May 4.
:Damien
Jurado - Arkansas:
It's non-stop with this guy. He and his brother just
put out a vinyl-only full length as Hoquiam and now he has a
new LP to go along with the slew of solo releases that he's
been streaming out since the late 90s. This song, to
me anyway, is a little more whimsical than what he usually
does. Look for Saint Bartlett on Secretly
Canadian in late May.
:Cults
- Go Outside:
No one seems to have any real information about this duo, so
I won't be going about this like I do. Just know that
the song is the kind of easily accessible pop that only
comes along every so often, and you should definitely grab a
nice pair of headphones and a window to stare out of while
you listen. Supposedly, the Cults will put out a 7" in
December.
:Freelance
Whales - Generate 2nd Floor:
I just starting listening to this band, but I'm already
excited to try and check them out at SXSW. There's
just something very warm and endearing about their sound.
Their debut is titled Weathervanes and it's due out
on May 30 via Frenchkiss Records. Also, if you're not
coming to SXSW, they're out touring around the country with
the SOTO-super-approved Cymbals Eat Guitars.
:Dum
Dum Girls - Heart Of Stone (Raveonettes Cover):
Nothing is ever as perfectly hazy and cool as the
Raveonettes, but the Dum Dum Girls do a good job here of
giving it a shot without seeming as though they're trying
too hard. You should like this. On a related
note, this reminds me to inquire about Dee Dee's other band,
Grand Ole Party. Anyone know if they're for sure
broken up?
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