Today's Quick Mention: If you do
anything this weekend it should definitely be banked
track roller derby at the Palmer Events Center
tomorrow night. Starts at 7pm. The wife
and her Rhinestone Cowgirls will be taking on the
Hellcats. See you there!
And now, some Friday jams. Enjoy.
:My
Morning Jacket - Holdin On To Black Metal:
Not only has My Morning Jacket been announced as a headliner
for this year's ACL, but this weird little tune has finally
turned up in a convenient, easy to download and treasure
forever mp3-form. Nice timing, right? The band
will release Circuital on May 31 via ATO. So
far I've read nothing but really positive things about it.
:Memory
Tapes - Wait In The Dark:
I've only heard two tracks off it, but I really think Dayve
Hawk's upcoming album is going to be one to remember.
The guy just crafts some of the most charming bedroom pop
around, and I can't wait to spend a good chunk of quality
headphone time with an entire full length of his stuff.
Player Piano is due out everywhere on July 5 via
Carpark.
:The
Rosebuds - Woods:
This duo will release their new LP on June 7 through Merge,
and then immediately hit the road for a bunch of shows that
they'll either headline or support Bon Iver. What the
hell are you doing with your summer? Just kidding.
Sort of. Anyhow, this is a sprawling pop song that has
made me eager to get my hands on Loud Planes Fly Low
as soon as possible.
:The
War On Drugs - Baby Missiles:
Not sure how I wasn't previously aware of such an
interesting nugget, but Kurt Vile used to be the guitarist
for this band. Weird. In any case, the current
lineup has prepped a new full length, and this foot-tapping
number is the first single. I like it. A lot.
Slave Ambient is due everywhere August 16 via
Secretly Canadian.
:Saskatchewan
- Dreamboat:
While browsing You Ain't No Picasso the other day I stumbled
across this snazzy piece of retro pop and immediately became
smitten with it. The band is from Orlando, and they've
put out a couple of digital singles this year.
Dreamboat can (obviously) be had for free, but they also
have another couple of songs that are just $2. Check
them out
here.
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