Today's Quick Mention: Noah covered
pretty much all the big releases hitting theaters
this weekend, so you should click on the film
section and check out what's worth seeing.
And now, music and words. Enjoy.
:Cursive
- Wowowow:
My love of Cursive usually leaves me biased enough
to like whatever they put out, but I have to admit
that I'm legitimately excited about the new full
length. The two tracks previously released
were good, and now this rocking number has arrived.
Gemini is due out February 21 on the always
stellar Saddle Creek, and the band will play the
Mohawk with Cymbals Eat Guitars on April 14.
:Beach
Fossils - Shallow:
While they were championed a bit last year for their
What A Pleasure EP, this is the first time
I've felt the need to mention Beach Fossils. I
don't know if that means I'm late to the party or
what, but I can for sure say that this is a really
nice piece of pop. The band will release the
Shallow 7" on February 21. They're also
said to be working on a full length.
:The
Mary Onettes - Love's Taking Strange Ways:
If you're feeling as though your day could use a
dash of 80s-style sounds, then this track is for
you. Just know that you shouldn't expect
something overly dedicated to that decade.
This is sporting its own thing, but you'll know what
it's based on, and you'll dig it. The Love
Forever EP is due out February 28 via Labrador.
:Bowerbirds
- In The Yard:
This band is really good at making music that your
ears can't help but appreciate, and this song is
just further proof of that. I highly recommend
headphones. And maybe a nice glass of wine.
Dead Oceans will release The Clearing, which
is Bowerbirds' third full length, on March 6.
You can also expect to see the act play the Parish
on April 11.
:Prinzhorn
Dance School - Happy In Bits:
I hate to say it, but I totally forgot about this
act's new album. I've liked everything I've
heard, and yet they still managed to escaped my
mind. Oh well. At least this oddly
danceable track came along and reminded me to check
them out. The band just released Clay Class
on DFA. You should run out and snatch it up.
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