alien protocol says:Thanks to a chance encounter in cyberspace, Travis DeVries let me know that his band The Turn-Ons have a record out that I should hear. I'm glad I checked it out - they are distributing all of the songs on Curse as MP3s on The Turn-Ons' website. I am always a sucker for the second track on a record, and "Crystalize" is such a track. It's dreamy pop with a splendid chorus that will float through your head all day long, and it is somewhere in between The Stone Roses' "I Wanna Be Adored" and the dream pop that Nada Surf is known conjure up.
Look For The WomanbyDan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip pop, rock, indie rock, rap This is one of those feeling sad and absolutely happy at the same time kind of songs. Listen to the lyrics, you'll see what I...more »
The Geeks Were Right (DIOYY? remix)byThe Faint pop, electronic, indie, electro Still a little sleepy? Has your morning coffee failed to get you going on this fine Friday? Then take this tip from me... you...more »
Who Put The Fire OutbyElectric Touch pop, rock, indie, piano rawk Electric Touch is my top discovery for this week, and in "Who Put The Fire Out" they ask the question that's been on everyone's mind...more »
The Birthday WarsbyOxford Collapse rock, post rock, indie The sun is about to set on the week for me. I'm looking out my window at the view from the top of the...more »