Today's Quick Mention: Do me two favors
this weekend. The first is head over to
Stubb's Jr. tomorrow night to see Cass McCombs
(Doors are 9pm. Tix are $14). The other thing
I'd like you to do is click on the film section and
check out Noah's Top Films of 2011. Thanks,
friends!
Five tracks to get your weekend started right. Enjoy.
:The
Shins - Simple Song:
The Shins have returned! You're excited.
I'm excited. Even people who don't know who
the band is are excited. But is there reason
to be? Yes, but I'm only saying that based on
this track, which is as effortless as anything I
expect to come across in 2012. Columbia/Aural
Apothecary will release Port Of Morrow on
March 20.
:King
Kahn And The Shrines - Bite My Tongue:
Because everyone needs a little something to strut
to, here's a new one from one of the more fun bands
on the planet. It's been too long since their
last album (2008's The Supreme Genius Of King
Kahn And The Shrines), so hopefully the upcoming
split 7" with Mikal Cronin means there's more to
come. You can officially own this track on
February 10 via Bruise Cruise.
:Ceremony
- Hysteria:
I'm not overly familiar with this band, but they're
signed to Matador and seem to be on the verge of
riding a wave of buzz for the rest of the year, and
that's enough for me to pay attention. Well,
that and the fact I really dig this blistering
effort. The Hysteria 7" is due February
7, and then their debut, Zoo, is expected
everywhere on March 6.
:Of
Montreal - Dour Percentage:
While playing catch up earlier this week I mentioned
that another new track from this band's new LP had
become available. This is it. I like it
a lot. You will too if you've ever enjoyed the
quirky pop stylings that Kevin Barnes has made Of
Montreal so well known for. Polyvinyl will
release Paralytic Stalks on February 7.
:School
Of Seven Bells - The Night:
These guys just put out a new
single
to support their upcoming full length, but since
it's not yet available as an mp3 for you guys to
cherish, I'm going back to a track I missed late
last years. It's just as good. Now
listen to it and then make a note to snatch up
Ghostory on February 28 via Vagrant/Ghostly
International.
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