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You've probably heard "My Body" or "Cough Syrup" from Young the Giant, especially if you live around Philadelphia and listen to Radio 1045. But if you haven't heard the rest of the album yet, you should definitely check it out. All the other songs are just as good, if not better. Specifically, "12 fingers". In the next few months, this will be everyone's new favorite song.After releasing …

I've been meaning to post about these guys on here forever, but always get sidetracked. Carousel first caught my attention when I was booking shows at the North Star Bar. They sounded familiar and for a good reason...they used to be Like Lions. Now with new members and new songs, Carousel has been taking over Philly. Earlier this year they rocked out with Atomic Tom at the North Star …

I used to work with the one guitarist of Creepoid, but never really checked them out. Until they recently released their debut full length, Horse Heaven. You probably can't tell, but it was recorded mostly in a basement in philly. While most of the songs start off dreamy and chilled out, they can get quite heavy and chaotic. Check them out this Monday at Kung Fu Necktie or June …

This indie rock duo has been getting lots of attention over the past 7 years that they've been a band. Especially over the last 12 months, since they released their third record, Teen Dream. Their songs are haunting, catchy, dream-like and inspiring all at the same time. "Zebra" is one my favorite tracks. Showcasing both Victoria Legrand's beautiful voice and Alex Scally's smooth guitar riffs. Chill out with Beach …

If you still haven't heard this band, you're truly missing out. Explosions in the Sky is getting ready to release their sixth studio album and I couldn't be more excited. They just posted this track from the new record: Take Care, Take Care, Take Care. Due out on April 26th from Brooklyn based Temporary Residence Limited. Catch them on tour starting next month. I'll be at Radio City Music Hall on …

The new Fleet Foxes record is finally finished! It is titled "Helplessness Blues" and will be released on May 3rd from Sub Pop records. Ever since their debut full length in 2008, I've been anxiously awaiting some new songs from these guys. But don't get me wrong, I've easily listened to that record 100 times and will never get tired of it. I'm just really looking forward to what …

This quintet of indie rockers from Queens, New York started getting attention last year as they honed their sound on subway platforms around NYC. A year later and they've released their debut record while touring the country and playing more traditional stages. This song is the intro track to their 2010 record "Weathervanes". It doesn't include the usual synth/electro parts usually heard in their music which has gotten them comparisons to …

Holy Fuck is 2 parts electronic, 2 parts analog and 10 parts awesome. These 4 canadians released their new record Latin earlier this year and it rarely leaves the CD player in my car. I think this track is my favorite, though I love them all. I had the pleasure of seeing them live in philly and it was simply incredible. I highly recommend checking them out if you …

Thomas DeCarlo Callaway hasn't released an album in 6 years. But after a little over a month on YouTube, the video for his new single, "Fuck You", has over 11 million views. I seriously can't get enough of this song. Oh by the way...just call him Cee Lo.

"A steady flowing psychedelic groove rock band that emphasizes dream-like melody." That is how guitarist and lead vocalist Kevin Parker describes his band, Tame Impala. They draw from many influences which you can hear right away, most notably John Lennon/The Beatles. A friend suggested I listen to them after I showed him Surfer Blood, cause both bands share that surf rock feel, and I can't thank him enough. Their …

I really can't get enough Surfer Blood and it's only their debut album. The indie surf rock sound and catchy guitar riffs keep echoing in my head. Not only is the music awesome, but look at the album art and track names. "Fast Jabroni" and "Slow Jabroni" just to name a couple. Catch these guys on tour next month before they head over seas for the rest of the …

Dr. Dog is blowing up. Watching them play a sold out Electric Factory show last week was quite the treat. These west philly natives just released their 6th studio album and I can't stop listening to it. "Stranger" caught my attention with it's 60s pop-rock sound and that influence can be heard throughout every song. The dog just left for Europe but they'll be back soon for some of …

I just recently realized how great this album is. The layering and production on every track is phenomenal. I had a hard time deciding which one to post, but I figured "Summertime Clothes" was quite appropriate for this amazing weather we've been enjoying. And if the trippy album art from Merriweather Post Pavilion isn't enough for you, check out this video for the song "My Girls".

My ex-girlfriend introduced this song to me as "the perfect song to have sex to". She was right. It's also the perfect intro to My Morning Jacket's Z. Relax to the ohs and ahs of Jim James during "wordless chorus". Catch My Morning Jacket on tour starting April 20th. (The same day our new t-shirts drop)

Someone at the big companies is doing something right, cause I keep hearing better and better music on commercials. I almost forgot about this little jam until it caught my attention during a commercial tonight. Originally Starfucker and now Pyramiddd, this Portland based quartet plays dance-pop with some electronics and Alan Watts vocal samples thrown in. This song is a little more laid back, but still great …

This 10 piece band from Denmark just released their 3rd full length, Magic Chairs. In addition to their records with the British/American label, The Leaf Label, Efterklang has also put out some material on their own label, Rumraket, Danish for "space rocket". Classified as Alternative Folk, Indie Rock, Post-Rock, and Electronic, their music and especially live show is always diverse. Their North American tour kicks off tonight in the sanctuary …

The dreamy intro and wide instrumentation of this song have got me hooked. Grizzly Bear began as a moniker for singer-songwriter Edward Droste's music in the early 2000s. After two full length releases as a full band, they are definitely making a name for themselves. Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood called them his favorite band as Grizzly Bear took the opening spot for the second leg of Radiohead's North American …