Today's Quick Mention: If you're using
Spotify then you should check out a new little
something called Langer VS Laird that I've started
doing with Esquire writer/KGSR jock Andy Langer.
It's a friendly bantering of music back and forth in
a single playlist, and our first theme is
Favorite Bands That Are No Longer Together. Get
access to it
here.
Let's pop rock! Enjoy.
:Library
Voices - Generation Handclap:
I've never heard of this band, but this gloriously upbeat
pop song is good enough to immediately make me excited for
the arrival of their sophomore effort. Before that
happens, though, anyone have the debut? I'd like to
hear it. Summer Of Lust is the name of their
new full length, and it's expected October 18 via Dine Alone
Records.
:Princeton
- Clamoring For Your Heart:
To be honest, I'd rather see Princeton with White Rabbits
and Deer Tick on Daytrotter's Barnstormer Tour than post a
new single of theirs, but I'll take what I can get. As
for this track, it's slick and as accessible as can be,
which is exactly what I've come to expect from the band.
The Clamoring For Your Heart 7" is due August 30.
:Stone
Darling - I Stopped Missing You Today:
This is a rather simple number that features no surprises or
a single sound that you're not already overly familiar with.
Fortunately, what is there makes for a really nice piece of
retro pop, and that's all that actually matters. The
I Stopped Missing You Today 7" is due out August 23
via Analog Edition Records.
:Ganglians
- Drop The Act:
Because I haven't already shared multiple songs in an
attempt to make sure you know to pick up this band's new
album, I present to you this catchy tune. If you don't
like it, you should probably call a friend or family member
and ask them to come check your pulse. Still Living
is expected August 23 via the always great Lefse
Records.
:Cavemen
- Thankful:
Cavemen have now delivered unto me a couple of really nice
sounding pop tracks, so I think I can officially say I'm
interested in giving their new album a listen.
Hopefully it's a good one. You can't own CoCo
Beware in physical form until the very far away date of
November 15, but Magic Man! Records is nice and will be
putting it out digitally on September 13.
- John Laird -
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