Mixtape Vol. 8
Lot of stuff got released this past week, almost too much for one mixtape. Especially since I had to include a few tracks that came from earlier this year. I guess having too much good music isn’t necessarily a bad problem. Must buy for me this week is the new Futureheads CD This is Not the World. Critics think that it is too commercial and not nearly as edgy as their older stuff, but I think the whole CD rocks. But I don’t have a history with the band to compare it with. Los Campesinos! is a close second this week.
You can purchase this mix (or individual songs) from here: 
Juliana Hatfield – So Alone
Album: How to Walk Away
Melodic indie pop singer from Massachusetts. There is an unusual rhythmic sound in the background. I can’t decide if I like it or not, but the song is good.
Women – Group Transport Hall
Album: Women
A short preview from the upcoming self titled album from this Canadian band. People compare them to Deerhoof and Velvet Underground.
Tilly and the Wall – Cacophony
Album: O
This band out of Omaha, NE, is well known for using tap shoes in place of a drum kit. This track is off their soon to be released record O.
The Virgins – One Week of Danger
Album: The Virgins
I guess this record was released on a small label in 2003 and is now getting a major release. This NY based band sounds like they stepped right of the 80s.
The Futureheads – Radio Heart
Album: This Is Not the World
Originating from Sunderland, UK, these guys mix post-punk, new-wave, and pop. This track reminds me of high school and I like the lyrics too.
Subtle – ExitingARM
Album: Exiting Arm
Local SF band came together from Amoeba employees and a couple musicians. They are considered experimental rock/rap. I don’t hear the rap.
Love Psychedelico – Standing Bird
Album: This Is Love Psychedelico
An alternative folk/pop band out of Tokyo. It’s late and I don’t have much to say.
Wye Oak – Keeping Company
Album: If Children
Baltimore based indie rock duo.
Andrew Bird – Plasticities (Remix)
Album: Soldier On
Chicago singer songwriter. This is actually a remix of a song from 2006 and comes off a UK import.
Los Campesinos! – Death to Los Campesinos!
Album: Hold on Now, Youngster…
Indie pop band from Cardiff, Wales, UK. Fun record overall.
Dengue Fever – Tiger Phone Card
Album: Venus on Earth
This LA band captures the spirit of the early rock revolution in outpost like Cambodia and Ethiopia which originated from the 60s when American forces broadcasted music for the troops. Most of the record is sung in Khmer, the lead singers native language.
dj lobsterdust – Beastie Boys vs. Love Psychedelico – RightNowRightNow (dj lobsterdust mash)
This is actually from January of 2007, but I stumbled across it thanks to researching Love Psychedelico and I loved it. Here is the original post and be sure to check out the rest of DJ Lobsterdust’s site.
