New Deerhunter

Okay, I've been slacking. But pretty much the only thing you need to know right now is that Deerhunter's new record 'Halcyon Digest' is eating my brain and it is fantastic. Go to NPR's First Listen to stream the whole thing right now. Do it! This record will definitely be in my top 10 of the year.

Kurt Vile Live @ ATP Festival 2010 (via NPR)

Man... I'm not sure how I've never listened to him before but I have found a new favorite thanks to NPR who is streaming Kurt Vile's ATP set right here. "Freak Train" is blowing my mind!

What Do The Pixies, Clipse, & Toto Have In Common?

This ridiculous mash-up by Floor Plan...

Teen Daze

Okay, I am in love with this band.  Check out their remix of Fol Chen's "The Holograms" over at Stereogum or just go here and listen.  This is the kind of stuff that covers all the bases; gorgeous, pristine, wonderful...  Favorite track: Four More Years.  You can buy their record of the same name on iTunes.  Highly recommend it...

New Neon Indian Video - 6669 (i don't know if you know)

"6669 (i don't know if you know)"

NEON INDIAN | MySpace Music Videos
Check out the awesomely weird new stop-motion video created by João Machado for Neon Indian.

Evenings Offers Free North Dorm EP

Homemade, chilled-out instrumental grooves ala Palmyra, Virginia...

"Babe" from Evenings on Vimeo.

Check out Transparent for an Evenings' remix of RxRy's Thunder / Language...

Mimicking Birds

Slow-burning indie folk in the vein of Mark Kozelek, Idaho, Jose Gonzalez, or The Middle East.  Nevermind the Modest Mouse connection, this is just really damn good...  Head to their website to stream the entire record or sign up for the email list and download a free song.  Happy hump day!

Teen Daze - Shine On, You Crazy White Cap

Teen Daze - Shine On, You Crazy White Cap from zeeeeej on Vimeo.

Thanks GorrillaVsBear, for introducing me to Teen Daze. Love it...

Abendrot by Field Rotation

New favorite. This stuff is gorgeous!

Abendrot | Field Rotation from Field Rotation on Vimeo.

Head to Field Rotation's Soundcloud page for tons more greatness.

Oh, and I'll probably be posting about this guy ALOT...

Dubh

Just downloaded the super chilled out Insurrection EP from Jonny McEwen AKA dubh.  This is what I want to wake up and fall asleep hearing. You can grab it here for a donation.  Highly suggest it...

RIYL: Boards of Canada, Hammock, Fur

The Tallest Man On Earth

Ok, new favorite.  Head over to Pitchfork for a review of the Dead Oceans release, The Wild Hunt.

RIYL: Dylan, Deer Tick, A.A. Bondy

PS - Don't miss The Tallest Man play Hailey's in Denton on May 1st!

Blue Giant

...reason #342 I wish I lived in Portland.  This is the best band I've heard in a long time.  Go here and listen to the song Blue Sunshine.  Psychedelic country that conjures up Gram Parsons and the Flying Burrito Brothers. You can order their Target Heart EP at BuyOlympia.com on vinyl or CD and get a free instant download of it.

The Golden Age Full Length

If you liked the Calla Lily EP from The Golden Age head back over to Mr. Furious Records and download the entire full length record for FREE via zip.  I can't believe Rob is just giving this away.  It's so good it feels like stealing...  

1. Dirty Fighter
2. Endgame
3. Folks Who Know
4. Jealous Love
5. Lucky You
6. Home Is A Hotel
7. The Plants You Forgot To Water
8. Behind Your Knees
9. Claremont
10. I Did Not Die Well Back Then
11. Where Are You Now?

The Golden Age

Head over to Mr. Furious Records and check out The Golden Age, my friend Rob Hawkins' project.  The new self-titled record will be out this Saturday.  In the meantime you can download the Calla Lily EP for free.  It's glorious.

Black Prairie

Head over to NPR's First Listen and stream Feast of the Hunters' Moon, Black Prairie's haunting and heartbreaking debut.

Phenomenal.

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Can't believe I just now heard about this band. Mindblowing.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros "Desert Song" from benjamin kutsko on Vimeo.

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros "KISSES OVER BABYLON" from Edward Sharpe on Vimeo.

Free download here: Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, 'Home' (RAC Mix) -- Free MP3 Download - Spinner