why: I like the idea behind this band, I'm just not really sure it translates to an album I can consistently listen to... I am sure I liked this video, though.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Friday Flashback - Taking Back Sunday
who: Taking Back Sunday
why: because I miss the old TBS. And now maybe that John Nolan isn't gonna be touring with Straylight Run we should pray for a reunion? But that's probably just wishful thinking. See what I did there?
I don't know these kids. But I hope that guy got laid for doing awesome air drumming for the whole song. And I hope blondie lost her voice... forever.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - Four Year Strong
who: Four Year Strong
why: because it's good to love pop-punk again. Even when their voices crack occasionally. 'ENEMY OF THE WORLD' IS OUT IN TWO WEEKS!
LMAO! - Duncan Rocks
who: Duncan Rocks
why: because my sense of humor might be a little to easy to please... but I just can't help it. He's like a socially insensitive Kip from Napoleon Dynamite.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Waffle Fries - February 24th
Choke Up - 'Choke Up' Demo EP
[Download]
tf: absolutely. 
This rating may be a little premature, especially since I don't get to listen to too many true, underground hardcore bands, but I only needed a couple listens. The demo's 5 songs, 15 minutes. It's to the point, it doesn't fuck around... and I like it a lot. It won't be officially released until sometime in April, but they're offering it up for free for now... so take advantage.
The Wooden Birds - 'Montague Street' EP
[Download]
tf: aight. 
Insound.com's MP3 of the week comes in the form of an entire EP today, lucky you. If you're a fan of subtle head bobbing and soft indie jams, you'll like it... after I got the EP, I went and found their 2009 album 'Magnolia' too and they've both been playing in my headphones ever since.
MORE FREE STUFF!
--- from the upcoming 'Diamond Eyes'
Forever the Sickest Kids - "Get Over Yourself" [Download]
Four Year Strong - "It Must Really Suck to Be Four Year Strong Right Now" [Download]
--- from the upcoming 'Enemy of the World'
Portugal. The Man - "The Dead Dog" [Download]
--- from the upcoming 'American Ghetto'
RAAAAAAAANDY and Dave Sitek - "AAAAAAAANGRY" [Download]
--- Comedian Aziz Ansari's sneak peek at a hip-hop mixtape.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
New Release Tuesday - February 23
[01.]
Electric President - 'The Violent Blue'
tf: fasho. 
What's new to me may not be new to you... this is their third full-length release, but the first that I've had the pleasure of listening to. Down-tempo beautiful melodies. Acoustic strings covered by ambient tones, piano keys and harmonies. An addicting vocal style like some sort of combination between Ben Gibbard and Andy Hull (atleast that's what I'm getting). Point is, get this album. Like now.
[02.]
Alkaline Trio - 'This Addiction'
tf: aight.
These guys are getting old. This is their 7th full-length album in a little more than a decade, but unlike most bands - they keep writing good stuff. If you're a die-hard fan of the band, you've had this album for months since it leaked... and if you're not that big a fan, you probably won't really think it's anything that great. It's probably my favorite album they've put out since 'From Here to the Infirmary' in 2001... the band's gone through some really tough shit and they're finally getting it out in this release.
[03.]
Fang Island - 'Fang Island'
tf: ehhh.
Don't really have too much to say about this album... they have some pretty cool, weird instrumentation that's fun for a few tracks, but I don't really see myself listening to the entire thing any time soon.
Attention! - Where the Ocean Meets the Sky
who: Where the Ocean Meets the Sky
why: because their debut EP 'Sexy!' was released practically unnoticed last year, and it was a shame because it's awesome. A lot of people complain that these genres are overpopulated with bad bands trying to get big through myspace, and they're probably right, but but these guys are an exception to the rule. Someone needs to sign them quick.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - Alkaline Trio
who: Alkaline Trio
why: have been around forever, and unlike a lot of bands - they keep putting out good tunes.
LMAO - Straight Owned
who: Kimbo Slice's grandpa
why: also has a sweet beard. When he rides the subway, he doesn't care what you look like. He's not prejudiced. He'll kick the shit out of anyone.
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