matt longo

The album artwork is terrible and at first dissuaded me from even listening. A note to anyone sending music in, album art is a big deal to me. I'm old, get with the fucking program.

Anyways, I dared to give it a shot despite the Photoshop massacre and I'm glad I did.

I'm tempted to call MATT LONGO'S "Alexandria" Elliott Smith for Ivy League socialites. Classy, laid back tunes. Kind of like a folk rocky Vampy Weekend.

Am I making sense?

Remember, I don't give a shit anymore, so if you want to make up your own mind, go listen to the kid's Bandcamp page.

MATT LONGO @ BANDCAMP

sans aids

SANS AIDS plays a familiar brand of dark, reverb tinged "indie" rock, in the vein of bands like Interpol.

Unlike Interpol, however, SANS AIDS carries an organic sound with more natural sinister vibes floating through out their 6 song cassette.

Grab a copy of "LOANERS" from the bands Bancamp page.

SANS AIDS @ BANDCAMP

service:fair

SERVICE:FAIR is a group out of Edmonton, Alberta bringing the 90's pop vibes.

If you're into bands like YUCK then you'll love these kids for sure.

The 7 song "It Ended Badly" is a great listen from beginning to end.

Give it your ears at their Bandcamp.

SERVICE:FAIR @ BANDCAMP

MUSIC /// ARCADE FIRE - THE SUBURBS

Not that they need the press but, "THE SUBURBS" is blowing me away. I was not looking forward to this release at all...at all. I was heat lamp on "NEON BIBLE", but it looks like they turned away from fast food to gourmet. Check your mainstream prejudice please and give these guys some credit. I mean, in the 15 minute band era can we please have major respectable bands?

"So can you understand?

Why I want a daughter while I'm still young

I wanna hold her hand

And show her some beauty

Before this damage is done

But if it's too much to ask, it's too much to ask

Then send me a son "

Wow, I am getting old.

-jw

superchunk /// digging for something

Superchunk has released a single from their upcoming Majesty Shredding called "Digging for Something". A limited edition 7" is available now and includes "Digging for Something" & "February Punk". The new single embodies everything that is great about Superchunk. It's fun, catchy and sure to become a part of your summertime rotation.

"Digging for Something" @ no love for ned

_GP

broken social scene /// meet me in the basement

Broken Social Scene performing "Meet Me in the Basement" on Light Night with Jimmy Fallon.

_GP

superchunk /// majesty shredding

Superchunk - Majesty Shredding from Merge Records on Vimeo.

Majesty Shredding, the new album by Superchunk, out on September 14.
Another reason to anticipate the end of Summer 2010.

Yesssss.

_GP

wild life society ///

Wild Life Society

Wild Life Society hails from Jacksonville, FL and is additional proof that rich musical creativity is as much a part of Florida as the St. Johns River and hanging chads. With the audio engineering expertise of Ryan Turk at ALR Warehouse Studios, they've just released a splendid new collection of songs. These are musically exciting times to be in Florida; their newly released EP is sure to do for them what Wizard of Ahhhs did for Black Kids. I hate to be such a hype monster about it, but the music is just that good. It is a perfect blend of accessible, eclectic, and beautiful. Alex E, the main vocalist, provides a fantastic vocal performance that has the luscious reverb quality akin to Victoria Legrand of Beach House. The rhythm section's role extends beyond time keeping. Often times the rhythm is reminiscent of Vampire Weekend becoming as much a part of the hooks as vocal lines or lead guitar.

Today, they will be celebrating the release of their new EP with a show at the Sinclair in Jacksonville. Check them out tonight if you are in the North Florida area. Otherwise they are a must-see when they come to a town near you. WLS puts on one of the best live performances of any band that I've seen in recent memory. The energy of the music will wash over you. Guaranteed.

The new EP is out on Skinny Records.

Support them & follow them:

WLS @ PureVolume

WLS @ MySpace

_GP

the national /// bloodbuzz ohio video

Enjoy the video for the first single off of the National's highly anticipated High Violet.

The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio

The National - "Bloodbuzz Ohio" (official video) from The National on Vimeo.

Also, the National will be playing High Violet this Saturday via live concert stream HERE.
The concert will benefit the Red Hot Organization. It is an international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture, e.g. "AIDS Burger in Paradise".

Here's the trailer to get you pumped for the concert:



OK. I'll try to stop raving about the National for at least a week, but it'll be hard considering I'm an upwardly mobile stiff with minor social anxiety.

_GP

naked hearts /// mass hysteria

NAKED HEARTS are bringing back some 90's influence to today's indie rock. This band could have easily opened for LIZ PHAIR or SEBADOH back in the day and I could see them playing side by side with BLONDE REDHEAD today.

Stream their new album over at SPINNER.COM and make up yr mind for this shit blows up.

naked hearts - mass hysteria @ spinner

-WT