Every few weeks or so, we offer up a few downloadable mp3s, usually with some sort of theme.
Thanks to the opening of Jigsaw Records, I've been introduced to a number of great bands. Here's a sampling from a few that I hadn't heard prior to opening the shop!
Note: These songs are only up for a limited time - please don't link to them!
Fever B - "Please, Operator"
One of my favorite new discoveries label-wise is the Burger label from California. They mostly release cassettes, but this band's 12" EP is amazing!
Lycka Till - "Sov Gott"
Swedish band that sings in their native tongue! This comes from the band's self-titled debut album on Plan-It-X.
Pink Razors - "Not The Wrong Son"
Aw, I'm a sucker for boy/girl punky pop (see also Moped, Lemuria, Good Luck...), and this band's newest album, "Leave Alive", on No Idea fits the bill perfectly!
The Sunday Reeds - "2000 & Something"
Being a fan of their label, Squirrel Records, I would've likely heard it eventually, but I'll happily feature the band here anyways! From their new debut album, "Drowning In History".
Halo Fauna - "Blame A Bird For Your Shortcomings"
Really good indie rock from Buffalo and the same scene as Lemuria and their sadly overlooked relatives, Failures' Union - check out their "Durak" album on Plan-It-X.
Onion Flavored Rings - "Positively Treat Street"
OFR are another of my favorite discoveries that I might never have heard otherwise - plus, the band features an old friend, Paul Curran (Delightful Little Nothings, Go Sailor...), as an added bonus! They've got a few releases out, and this song is taken from their "Two Minutes' Enlightenment" cd on No Idea.
Phantom Lights - "Birds"
One cool thing about dealing directly with labels for the shop is that I can meet some cool new people, and Tim at Hovercraft is a perfect example of this. We got to bond over the Furtips and then I got some great records from his label, including this band's 10" lp, "Chordae Tendinae".
Teen Anthems - "We're Indie Shit"
Though I've known Christer and his Dashboard label for ages, somehow I missed out on this single (a split with Punk Boy) on his sub-label, The Informers. Whoops!
