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News is spreading on the interwebs today of a new LP from Dan Bejar and his band known as Destroyer. The new album, Kaputt, is set to be released on January 25th via Merge records. Until that date, we’ve got new track “Chinatown” below to tide you over. If this song is any indication to the new album’s sound, I think we’ll all be jamming this one long into 2011.
Download: Destroyer – Chinatown [MP3]
Man, we really thought that we had our end of year list set, but then our favorite label, Matinee, jumps up to remind us about this amazing gem. Scottish band Bubblegum Lemonade are releasing their newest next week, titled Sophomore Release. The latest single isn’t straight power-pop, but harkens back to a more innocent folk-influenced sound, kind of like a more kick ass version of Sonny and the Sunsets. Seriously, if you’re looking for one last record to complete your collection for the year 2010, this better be on it, or else you’re in trouble. You can pre-order this release HERE.
When you come across bands from New Zealand, you automatically expect to have some sort of knifing guitar line, but that’s not the case at all with Wet Wings. The group has a much quieter approach to writing their music, as if they’re high upon some cliff, watching as the waves slowly crash upon the shore. It’s quite, gentle, and unassuming, but beautiful all the same. Their Skin to Soil EP (tape) is full of such moments, filling the space with timeless beauty one begs for on those quiet days at home. Give this a try, if you’re in the need of rest and relaxation.
Download: Wet Wings – Whisper Always [MP3]
You know that we’re fans of the NY label Captured Tracks, and they’ve just lined up another solid release coming our way January 11th. Minks will be releasing their record, By the Hedge, and while many people have had the band on their radar for some time, it seems like their star can only grow larger nowadays. Personally, this definitely has a Sarah Records feel to it, with a bit of coated jangling going on, using warm male/female vocals counterparts to smear gentle pop harmonies all over your speakers. Looks like January 11th is going to be a sweet time for good tunes. Agree?
Download: Minks – Cemetary Rain [MP3]
This year I fell in love with the work of Darker My Love, and I’m happy to report that one of the gents in the band, Tim Presley, will be releasing some more work on his own under the name White Fence. Said record, titled …is Growing Faith, will hit the streets on January 10th from Woodsist, and your definitely going to enjoy it, at least from what we’ve heard so far. The first single has a bit of lo-fi, but like DML, it definitely has more nostalgia to it, going back to the past when melodies meandered in the plains, so get behind this early.
I just got sent this delightful little number called “Love and Leave” from Chicago based band Scattered Trees and couldn’t resist sharing it with you. Sonically it’s not usually what I go for, but something about it just told me it was a great way to send us off to the weekend. Sometimes the simplest take on things can lend to the best results. Or so they say… Scattered Trees are currently working on a new release with a tentative date for arrival set in the Spring of ’11. You can of course read a bit more about this new band and hear more of songs on their website.
Download: Scattered Trees – Love and Leave [Mp3]
After releasing the excellent, and oft overlooked, Dear Companion with friend Ben Solee, Daniel Martin Moore is set to release his own new effort, In the Cool of the Day, on January 18th. The album will once again be released by our good friends over at Sub Pop, and we know that it’s going to be something special. Daniel definitely has that traditional folk feel, using various string instruments to add textures on the album’s single “Dark Road.” Moore sounds wise beyond his years here, and we look forward to see his hard work finally come into the light for the masses.
Download: Daniel Martin Moore – Dark Road [MP3]
After releasing their latest release, Nothing Fits, last week, these Detroit bros are out to set the record straight, and get you pumped about the whole affair. Tyvek have just released a new MP3 today, and it’s just another reason that those in the know are getting stoked on the band. Put the bunny hats aside, and you’ve got a power-fueled record that will definitely get your heart pumping and your feet stomping. If you haven’t gotten to know this band yet, now is your chance, so don’t miss out on the latest beast from Detroit.
Download: Tyvek – Underwater To [MP3]
Watching a show the other night, I got this incredible idea (only incredible to me I’m sure) that all bands should bring artists from across the world on tour, exposing us all to new genres, styles, etc. So, today I’ve been searching for something that would meet my fancy, and I came across the French group The Liminanas. They use a bit of sampling, a lot of spoken word, and a lot of common psychedelia, all of which leads to some tunes that have been blasting on my playlist all day long. You’d be wise to check out their new self-titled album, The Liminanas. Welcome, world.
Download: The Liminanas – Mountain [MP3]
