Din says:Skanking out of East Los Angeles comes one of the most entertaining and innovative live bands on the west coast. Upground were high school prodigies when they burst onto the LA scene a few years back, and their momentum has been growing steadily ever since. As in this mp3 of "Oye Chica," kindly hosted by SXSW, Upground delivers a unique blend of dancehall friendly latin ska reggae and cumbia. If this aint a winner, I'll eat my shoes!
Ethel's PlacebyDeanna Bogart & Danny Gatton rock, blues, jazz, instrumental Danny Gatton has always been one of my favorite steel string guitar pickers, and I'm just now learning about the musical powerhouse that is Deanna...more »
No RegretsbyKing Kahn & the Shrines pop, rock, power pop, garage, the fcking sh!t Straight up new favorite band action. First song I heard from King Kahn & the Shrines was "Land Of The Freak" on their myspace and...more »
Through Unto The EndbyTrainwreck Riders country/folk, rock, blues, americana San Francisco's Trainwreck Riders live up to their name on this lovely bit of emotional roadkill. Holding a torch for someone is fine, but if...more »
Anniversary SongbyI Am A Nation pop, rock, shoe gaze, indie When gazing at one's shoes it is important to have the right soundtrack. With such a contemporary band name as I Am A Nation, one...more »