Today's Quick Mention: Let's get things
back to normal, yeah? It's been three weeks of
randomness because of SXSW and vacation time, and
I'm ready to talk music. To prove this (and to
help me get caught up), I'm doing a Quickdraw every
day this week. I think you can handle it.
And, we're back to it. Enjoy.
:Japandroids
- The House That Heaven Built:
No one does an anthem like Japandroids, and I'm
really happy to see that they didn't abandon this
particular skill on their upcoming full length.
Here's hoping I don't have to wait too long before I
get to hear it all. The awesomely titled
Celebration Rock is due out June 5 via
Polyvinyl. This track will also have it's own
7" on May 5.
:Zambri
- Hundred Hearts:
I hadn't previously had much interest in this act,
but I caught them at SXSW and thought they were
pretty great. It's the sort of electronic
music you've heard before, but the two lady singers
come off as inspired. You're going to like it.
Zambri will released House Of Bassa on April
10 via the always steady Kanine Records.
:Maps
And Atlases - Fever:
I was really hoping to catch this band at SXSW, but
I couldn't seem to get my schedule lined up with
theirs. Bummer. This is the second
single off their upcoming album, and it's a gem.
I recommend throwing on some headphones.
Beware And Be Grateful is expected out April 17
via Barsuk, and the band is set to play the Parish
on June 1.
:Strawberry
Whiplash - Stop, Look And Listen:
This Scotish
duo doesn't have anything going for them that you
haven't heard before - they're sweet, catchy, and
retro. Still, it's pretty good stuff, and
there's no reason you shouldn't be well aware of
them. Hits In The Car was just released
last week though Darta Records. Pick a copy or
two up.
:Best
Coast - The Only Place:
Best Coast are back! Although, I honestly feel
as though they were ever gone since there's always
someone going on and on about them. And this
song? It's good. There's a little less
fuzz and a quicker pace, which works well for them.
The rather highly anticipated The Only Place
is due out May 15 through Mexican Summer.
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