February 2010
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Pick of the Week: Under Control - Good Shoes
I want to give a hearty thanks to Good Shoes for releasing the first single of 2010 meant to embarrass me. For the London based quartet, “Under Control” is just another tight and riff heavy post-punk jam that’s insanely catchy. It also happens to be about sex. The melody is so in-your-ears delicious that you’ll be forced to sing...
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Pick of the Week: You Must Be Out of Your Mind - The Magnetic Fields
It’s a really great time to be depressed and wallow in self pity. With the Eastern seaboard buried under two feet of snow, it’s the perfect time to get in bed, pull the blankets up and stare at the ceiling while mulling over every wrong decision you’ve ever made. Luckily, The Magnetic Fields have come out with...
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Pick of the Week: Robot - The Futureheads
Sometimes I feel like I’m a robot. I wake up, go to work, come home, make macaroni and cheese, and repeat. And just as robots use motor oil and Tesla coils to recharge their energy cells, I use Saturdays and root beer.
That’s why I love “Robot” by The Futureheads. With jagged, punchy guitars I get to stomp around the apartment...