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2010 was a dull year for discovering new bands; caught between over hype and under hype, the ripe atmosphere for discovery is quickly diminishing. The Cults signed to Columbia Records, Tennis played their first New York show at the large capacity Terminal 5, Blackberry got maximum coverage out of a Tune Yards song, Best Coast and Wavves annoyed the half of us with their money-friendly philosophy on selling out. So I stuck to, for the most part, old favorites who made great new releases. As far as releases go, that Future Islands put out their first proper full length, and that Lower Dens became a band, were probably the highlights for me. I wonder whatever happened to Yellow Fever’s release, though — their new songs seemed ready to go pretty early in the year! But here it is, the top 10.
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Sun-soaked new music* for making your Monday Morning smell like salt.
- “When They Fight They Fight” by Generationals
- “Lifted” by Lemonade
- “Bigg Boy” by Quiet Hooves
- “Endless Spring” by Houses
- “Real Love” by Delorean
- “Grip” by Hume
- “Tea Lights” by Lower Dens
- “Long Long Time To Go” by Wet Dog
- “Tell” by Brazos
- “All That Shit Again” by Squirrelhouse
*and the occasional old
Sparkling new music* for making your Monday morning shimmer with stardust. Download the shine.
- “Swept Inside” by Future Islands (In Evening Air)
- “Day Glo” by Brazos (Phosphorescent Blues)
- “Cats and Rats” by YellowFever (Yellow Fever)
- “My Girl” by Quiet Hooves (Saddle Up!)
- “Lower Leg” by Wet Dog (Frauhaus!)
- “Acid Hands” by Illuminauts (Swine Flu 7″)
- “Eviction Notice” by Darlings (Yeah I Know)
- “Bone Jam” by Jeff the Brotherhood (Heavy Days)
- “World News” by Local Natives (Gorilla Manor)
- “Below” by Luke Winslow-King (Old/New Baby)
*and the occasional old
Quiet Hooves, a gang of lovable hooligans from Athens, Georgia, was my favorite discovery at this year’s SXSW. Whether it was playing a hill top at 2AM or rocking out at the back of a thrift store, it seemed like they were always the ones up to most interesting things. They’re currently touring with Bird Names, an experimental pop outfit from Chicago, and both are stopping in New York for a few dates. Naturally, we jumped on the chance to host a show for them, and it’s gonna be on May 25th; in Crown Heights no less (official home of this blog); at the backyard of a burger joint, even; open to the public for FREE, what’s more! On Memorial Day, say what?! So why don’t you put on your herb-fries-loving best and come out?!
Featuring live sets from Quiet Hooves, Bird Names and Darla Farmer.
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“Hott R Nott” by Quiet Hooves
“People Should Get More Aware” by Bird Names
“Big Accident” by Darla Farmer
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636 Park Pl, at Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
6pm onwards. FREE. All-ages.
Day 5 in Austin was March 21, 2009. The morning began with a ride to the northern part of the eastern town, where five members of Balmorhea, an instrumental six-piece from Austin, were waiting to play a few songs for our video series, Secret Garden.
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