Pop
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One of 2009’s catchiest songs was written by Generationals. Of course, I’m talking about “When They Fight, They Fight.” The album it came from, Con Law, didn’t amaze me as much as several tracks from it did, but I’m still expecting big things from this outfit.
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Soft Powers take a hands-on approach to their quirky brand of pop. It’s fuzzy, fun, and well-crafted. If you don’t mind a bit of a mess, it’s a nice place to hang out. It’s something a fan of Ariel Pink or R. Stevie Moore could grow
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MP3s: Chromeo- Don’t Turn the Lights On Chromeo- Don’t Turn the Lights On (Aeroplane Remix) –
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Not the most visually pleasing album cover, I know. But the Liminanas bring a light, French flavor to the sound of 1960s garage rock. It’s got a humble Velvet Underground recording style to it, too. It’s the kind of music that causes uncontrollable fantasies of starting a band.
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New track from Parenthetical Girls, which is of the second of five EPs they plan to release leading up to a new LP titled Privilege. This EP will be pressed on 500 vinyl copies, and is getting a 9/21 release via Slender Means Society. MP3: Parenthetical Girls- Young Throats
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Finally Belle & Sebastian are following up 2006’s the Life Pursuit with a new album. The album’s titled Belle & Sebastian Write About Love, and it’s set for a release via Rough Trade on 10/11. The title track here is leaving me a little cold. It
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MP3s: Magic Kids- Hey Boy Magic Kids- Summer Magic Kids- Superball –
