Today's Quick Mention: Instead of
shoving show recommendations here, I've started
putting a few up on the Side One Track One Facebook
page.
Check it out. And "like" it, if you want.
And now some music. Enjoy.
:Yellow
Ostrich - Marathon Runner:
I was hoping a single would quickly follow the
announcement of YO's follow up to last year's
absolutely stellar The Mistress, and it did!
We all win. Not just because a new track is
here, but because said new track is rather great.
Good luck getting it out of your head. The
name of the new LP is Strange Land, and it's
due out March 6 via Barsuk.
:Lower
Dens - Brains:
I wasn't sure what I thought of this the first time
I gave it a listen, but I really like it now that
I've hit repeat a few times. The trick is to
throw on headphones first. It's much easier to
get swept up in the track's steady pace and layered
vocals when that's all you can hear. The
Domino-offshoot Ribbon Music will release
Nootropics on May 1.
:Now,
Now - School Friends:
The last time I mentioned this act I noted how they
don't really alter their sound all that much.
They do vulnerable indie pop. That's it.
And this track? It's more of the same, which
means you're either going to dig it or just not want
to bother. I think it's good, but I'd probably
find it great if I was feeling sad and had a bottle
of wine. Threads is due out March 6 via
Chris Walla's Trans-Records.
:Miike
Snow - Paddling Out:
I've never really felt much of a need to jump on
this act's bandwagon, but I have to admit that this
is a pretty cool song. Whenever no one is home
and I'm certain no guests are expected, I think my
plan is just put this on repeat and dance like
there's no tomorrow. Downtown/Universal
Republic will release Happy To You on March
27.
:Oberhofer
- HEART:
Oberhofer has made an appearance around these parts
a time or two in the past, but I think this is the
first time a song of his has left me anxious for
more. Now I just have to hope there's a few
more snazzy pieces of pop like this one on his
upcoming full length. You can expect to grab
Time Capsules II on March 27 via Glassnote.
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