Friday, March 2, 2012

Today's Quick Mention:  It's time.  I must make a SXSW schedule this weekend.  Like every year, I'm dreading it, but hopefully I'll come up with something that's doable and fun.  Wish me luck.

Music for your mom.  Enjoy.

:Amanda Mair - Sense:  I still have a rather hard time believing this girl is 17.  She’s really good, and I don’t just mean good for someone who is 17.  In fact, now that I think about it, bringing up her age is a essentially a disservice to her, so I’m not going to do it anymore.  This pop track is nice.  Expect to find her self titled debut on June 5 via Labrador.

:PS I Love You - Sentimental Dishes:  This band has always been hit or miss for me.  I can’t exactly say why, but sometimes their quirky pop rock sound just doesn’t work for me.  Fortunately though, I do find this track to be pretty nifty.  Consider me at least open to giving their upcoming full length a listen or two.  Death Dreams is due out May 8 via Paper Bag Records.

:Jonny Corndawg - Shut Up:  Jonny is high on my list of acts to see at SXSW (my favorable mention can be found here), and inspired tracks like this are why I can’t wait to watch him play.  This is actually a re-recorded version of a track that was on the album I’m Not Ready To Be A Daddy.  Download and love it before the tune disappears into the cracks of the internet.

:Saint Motel - Honest Feedback:  Here’s an act that clearly is just having a blast.  Their sound, lyrics, everything - it’s all infused with a particular amount of fun that’s hard to not like in some way or another.  Maybe I’ll have to catch them at SXSW. The band seems to be on the random single plan when it comes to releasing music, so who knows when an official effort will show up.

:Sleepy Sun - Stivey Pond:  If you want something that’s worthy of a loud volume, then this is the song for you.  Just do me a favor and make sure it’s cranked high enough so your neighbors can hear it.  You’ll be able to see the band play all throughout SXSW.  Also, their new full length is titled Spine Hits, and it’s expected out April 10 via The End Records.

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