Monthly Archives: January 2010

Toro Y Moi

Toro Y Moi is from Columbia…. It is also the moniker of Chaz Bundick from Columbia . Chaz’s new LP (and first released properly) Causers of This comes out this Tuesday on Carpark Records. That is besides the point. I … Continue reading

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The Rosebuds

I first saw the Rosebuds in the fall of 2004 with some of my friends at the New Brookland Tavern in support of their debut Make Out. Over the course of my time at WUSC I saw them a few … Continue reading

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Joanna Newsom

Miss Newsom has a brand new song streaming on Drag City. It is superb. Just her and the harp, but that melody is awesome. I walked around last night singing what I was doing to it. Any words will work … Continue reading

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Surfer Blood vs. Arcade Fire…What!?!?!

Let me start of by saying that I do think Surfer Blood’s new record Astro Coast is pretty darn good. I don’t know if it as great as some people think, but I will buy it (on vinyl of course). … Continue reading

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Coma Cinema

Coma Cinema are from Spartanburg, SC or Columbia,SC (the myspace recently changed locations).  They make delightfully whistful tunes sometimes reminiscent of twee.  Regardless of the classification, the band is fantastic.  They have a new video up on vimeo for the … Continue reading

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Trailer Trash Tracys

Trailer Trash Tracys are a UK band that really caught my attention last year. When I first heard their name, I expected them to be some generic alt-country or rockabillyesque band, but I was way wrong. They have a chilled … Continue reading

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Real Estate

It appears Real Estate’s Reality is on sale now at the Mexican Summer website. I am really excited about this record based off their previous material. This will go really really quick so act now! Here’s the link. I just … Continue reading

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Twin Sister

All My Trials – Twin Sister Dry Hump – Twin Sister I can’t remember where I heard about Twin Sister, but thanks to the amazing power of the internet, I can see that I am a bit late to the … Continue reading

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New Laura Veirs

The newest Laura Veirs album, July Flame, is available today! It accompanied me on my way to class today; I have to say it is quite pleasant. Can’t purchase the album right now? You can get two free tracks, “July … Continue reading

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Julianna Barwick

Julianna Barwick – Cloudbank I think I must be incredibly late to the Julianna Barwick party. This is a great thing to play while at work. It doesn’t take too much concentration, is kinda atmospheric, but it makes you feel … Continue reading

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