Mixtape Vol. 7
This week’s new music goes as far back as February. I figure as long as it was released in 2008, I can still call it “new.” This week’s must buy is The Kooks album Konk. All that means is that I like nearly every song on the disc, which is kind of rare these days, although R.E.M. and Spiritualized came close.
You can purchase this mix (or individual songs) from here: 
Sigur Rós – Gobbledigook
Album: Með suð i eyrum við spilum endalaust
This band from Iceland has been garnered with accolades for quite some time, but I never got it. I appreciate it, but I wouldn’t ever intentionally play one of their songs. However, I like this new release and I’m curious about the album coming out later this month.
James Pants – We’re Through
Album: Welcome
One man band out of Spokane, WA. Dance funk with some early 80s thrown in.
Cyndi Lauper – High And Mighty
Album: Bring Ya to the Brink
I had no idea I would like new music from Cyndi Lauper. Great dance beat with her adding a very soulful, breathy voice.
Booka Shade – Solo City
Album: The Sun & the Neon Light
Frankfurt, Germany duo well known for their house beats. You can feel it in this song but it’s more ambient and techno.
Spiritualized – Death Take Your Fiddle
Album: Songs in A&E
This group out of England has been labeled as Space Rock, Dream Pop, and Neo-Psychedelia (whatever that is). This particular record has a lot more simple elements and I like most of the tracks on it. I had a hard time picking one to share but the ventilator sound on this song won me over.
Constantines – Hard Feelings
Album: Kensington Heights
An Ontario band known for its post-punk, traditional rock sound. This particular track starts fast and doesn’t stop.
The Kooks – Always Where I Need To Be
Album: Konk
I just love these guys out of Brighton, England. I think they take the best parts of pop, garage rock, and indie and mix it well. And they do it for 12 tracks.
R.E.M. – I’m Gonna DJ
Album: Accelerate
R.E.M.’s new CD is harder and more poppy than anything before. They finished their set at the Greek with this song and it really got the audience fired up for the encore.
The Black Keys – Strange Times
Album: Attack & Release
I know this is far from “new” but the first time I listened to this record, I didn’t like anything on it. Guess that’s why singles exist. This duo hails from Akron, Ohio.
Elf Power – Quiver and Quake
Album: In a Cave
Experimental band from Athens, GA. Another group that I appreciate, but don’t really get. This song is definitely one of their more commercial attempts.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
Album: Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
More like poetry set to music, Nick Cave has been doing this for over 24 years and has had 21 records. I think that is the definition of prolific. Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics on this one. Classic.
Throw Me The Statue – Lolita
Album: Moonbeams
This is just a fun, catchy song about being in love with a 19 year old. These guys are from Seattle.
