Mixtape Vol. 26
March 23rd, 2009
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Still playing catch up but a few more recent tracks snuck into this mix. At least they’re not all from England this time. And thanks to mixwidget.org I got my mixtapes with style back! Sorry Opentape but these look so much better.
I’ll be taking a break next week to go visit my hometown and see how I deal with a 400 mile motorcycle ride. I might be walking a little funny for awhile.
You can purchase this mix (or individual songs) from here: 
Telekinesis – Coast of Carolina
From: Seattle, WA
Album: Telekinesis![Preorder on Merge Records]
I posted a song by Telekinesis back when their name was a bit more enthusiastic (they dropped the exclamation point!) on Mixtape Vol. 6. Apparently that song didn’t make the cut for the upcoming debut release, but I’m not bitter. I really like this song and you can listening to the whole LP (due out 4/7) at the preorder link above.
Surf City – Dickshakers Union
From: New Zealand
Album: Surf City EP
When I first saw the song title and the album cover, I was prepared to blow off Surf City. What a travesty that would have been. Fun song with just the right amount of pop and distortion mixed together. And bonus points for being from New Zealand where I once spent 3 incredible weeks.
VF_DOS_ – Space Terror
From: Staten Island, NY
Album: Raw Sugar EP [Download the EP for FREE]
Short, driving song that just appeals to me with it’s dance beat and electronically tinged voice. Apparently there is some secrecy to the person behind this production and since I know nothing about the New York scene, I can’t help.
Dream Bitches – Spoke On a Wheel
From: New York, NY
Album: Coke-and-spiriters
“If no one tells me so, I’ll be fine.” I can’t help but think about the Matrix when I hear this song and knowing that these girls are a little geeky, I might be right. I like when harmonies can be pulled off in this slightly nonchalant way where the voices don’t quite line up. Is that called something? I don’t see anyone offering this song for download, but Bad Luck Bill is also a good song. I just preferred this one.
Mount Eerie, Julie Doiron, Fred Squire – Voice In Headphones
From: Anacortes, WA
Album: Lost Wisdom
Beautiful haunting track. It was listed on a lot of “best of” lists. I couldn’t find something to draw me in on Mount Eerie’s previous release, but this collaboration with Julie Doiron and Fred Squire seems to have paid off.
Belle and Sebastian – Judy And The Dream Of Horses
From: Glasgow, Scotland
Album: The BBC Sessions
I know this doesn’t qualify as new so much, but this particular LP just came out. I wasn’t familiar with Belle & Sebastian when I should have been but I’m glad to have discovered them later in life.
Ane Brun – The Treehouse Song
From: Norway
Album: Changing of the Seasons
Great folk/country sound from a Norwegian that first appeared on street corners in Barcelona. Another one of those voices that just wraps you up and can keep you warm.
Eulogies – Two Can Play
From: Los Angeles, CA
Album: Tempted To Do Nothing EP
Not much to say here. Melodic and pretty. Look for their sophomore release in early April which will include this track I found on their EP.
These United States – Honor Amongst Thieves
From: Lexington, KY & Washington DC
Album: Crimes
Another sophomore release due out next month. Can’t find much information on these guys but I feel you can hear the Kentucky influence on an indie DC sound.
Project Jenny, Project Jan – Pins and Needles (w/ Fujiya & Miyagi)
From: Brooklyn, NY
Album: The Colors EP[Preorder on Insound]
Saw these guys open up for Fujiya & Miyagi and was pleasantly surprised. Their lyrics were shallow but fun, great beats, and really good use of video incorporated with the performance. Fujiya & Miyagi were less impressive. Liz and I both thought they were a bit…repetitive.
Midnight Juggernauts – Into The Galaxy
From: Melbourne, Australia
Album: Dystopia
I’m way behind on this band but I found it in someone’s Best of 2008. I recall listening to this record and not really finding anything to love. But on a second pass I was bummed I didn’t give this track some attention. This is what I call a good use of that disco sound.
Common – Universal Mind Control (UMC) (With Intro)
From: Chicago, IL
Album: Universal Mind Control (Explicit)
Something tells me people are either going to hate or love this song. It makes me bop in my seat so I had to share.
