Today's Quick Mention: Tonight I'll be
competing in the Austin Chronicle's second
Mind Over Music
trivia competition. My pals Andy Langer and
Charlie Hodge are hosting, and the money from it
goes to helping Grounded In Music. If you
happen to have plans to be there then be sure to say
hello!
And then there were five songs.
Enjoy.
:Santigold
- Go (Featuring Karen O):
Santigold is back! I think. This one-off track
with Karen O (and Q-Tip as the producer) may actually just
be a way for her to make sure the world knows she's still
around. Whatever the deal is, get ready for a wild
little three and half minutes that's overly catchy and, of
course, as hip as can be. Anyone have the scoop on
when a new full length can be expected?
:Dale
Earnhardt Jr Jr - Morning Thought:
I swear it was just the other day that I was first listening
to the Horse Power EP and thinking that these guys
had some potential. And now, here they are with an
improved sound AND a headlining tour. Way to be quick
about it, fellas. The band will play Emo's on May 28,
and It's A Corporate World is set to be released on
June 7 via Quite Scientific Records.
:Miwa
Gemini - Goodnight Trail:
Miwa has always been one of those artists that I've never
really connected with, but I quickly found myself attached
to this song. I think it might be because it's got a
dark, alt-country thing going on. Feel free to
recommend something older from her if it carries a similar
sound. The imaginary character-based Fantastic Lies
Of Grizzly Rose is due May 31 via Rock Park Records.
:Cass
McCombs - The Lonely Doll:
This slow moving, lullaby-esque track is probably not
something your brain is going to like all that much on a
Monday, but it's too good to not share now. Just as
you should do with pretty much all of Cass' music, grab some
headphones and find a quiet place to kick back as you
listen. Wit's End is all set to come out on
April 26 via Domino.
:Wild
Flag - Glass Tambourine:
It took forever to happen, but over the weekend I was
finally able to get my hands on a Wild Flag song to share
(two, actually ... you'll get the other one tomorrow).
Expect to love this if you've ever kind of liked any sort of
indie rock at any point in your life. At this
point eBay is the only place you're going to find the Record
Store Day 7" that this track calls home.
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