Mixtape Vol. 6
May 26th, 2008
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Wolf Parade – Language City
Album: At Mount Zoomer
Canadian indie pop have a new record coming out next month. This little taste is pretty nice.
The Ting Tings – That’s Not My Name
Album: We Started Nothing
Dance-oriented indie duo from Manchester, England. I feel bad giving them any coverage since Gossip Girl and iPod have them covered, but I just like this song even though it’s about 2 minutes too long.
Mates of State – Get Better
Album: Re-Arrange Us
Duo from Kansas with vocal harmonies and minimal pop. I dare you to not enjoy this song.
Music Go Music – Light Of Love
Album: Light of Love
If you like ABBA, you’ll love this song. Another band from Canada fronted by Gala Bell of the band Bodies of Water.
Rostam Batmanglij – Campus
This is the original version of a popular song by Vampire Weekend (which I love). Lot more violins and a lot less afro-beat and guitars.
Two Sheds – You
Album: Two Sheds E.P.
Indie-folk band out of Sacramento. Very touching song with an ethereal quality to it.
Telekinesis! – February 5th 2008
Telekinesis is Michael Lerner out of Seattle. No official record yet. The lyrics in this song spoke to me and I rarely pick songs without guitars in it. Go piano!
The Muslims – Extinction
Album: The Muslims
San Diego punk-infused quartet. Just love the simplicity and the fact that they remind me of early punk. (Update: This band changed its name to Soft Pack.)
Langhorne Slim – Spinning Compass
Album: Langhorne Slim
Folk and blues sound from a Pennsylvania native. This particular song has a nice upbeat feel that makes me smile when I hear it.
Eef Barzelay – I Love The Unknown
Album: Lose Big
Nashville based alt-country singer/songwriter. These lyrics are especially meaningful to me. So true.
P.O.D. – Tell Me Why
Album: When Angels and Serpents Dance
Don’t be fooled by this acoustic anti-war song. This is still an alt-metal band. I wouldn’t buy this CD but I would buy this one song.
Spoon – All I Got Is Me
Album: Don’t You Evah
Indie punk group that hails from Austin, Texas. Their last record was fantastic and then they released the single “Don’t You Evah.” This song would be considered the b-side of that single and is not on the last full album.
