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Bandcamp Friday was a doozy, with new records and new compilations, but sliding under the radar, perhaps, was the new split 7″ from 
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While Glenn Donaldson’s work generally circles the same bit of land, he continues to mix up his approach throughout his recordings. When contrasted with the earlier singles from the new 
If the world were short of catchy hooks, I’d turn to Matt Addison and 
Waking up on a Monday can be a struggle, so we need something with just the right amount of edge and pop to kind of awaken us from that weekend slumber; 
Started off with a banging amount of rock n’ roll last week, and then sort of fizzled as the week drew to a close, so all apologies. Still, there was plenty of news and new music for you; we had several SXSW Interviews too, since the festival kicks off this week! Plus, we announced the return of Welcome to the Jangle on Sunday, March 15th. But, new stuff from the likes of Memorials and Greg Mendez caught our ears, as did the newest single from zzzahara, who included Winter on their latest single. Friko continued to keep us guessing on where they’re headed, and some bonus indiepop from the Maureens and Succulents! Jump in below!