[vacation/mix] FOR MY BRIDE 8.3.12

POSTS WILL RESUME ON 8/20

I'm taking the proverbial plunge...tying the metaphorical knot. In honor of the momentous occasion here's a mix of songs for my bride to celebrate our time together up to now, and to the commitment we're making for the future. You can also access the mix via 8tracks and Spotify. Playlist after the jump.

[on repeat] ADIDAS MOON by Lace Curtains

(previously on CWR)

Michael Coomer's (member of Harlem) solo LP as Lace Curtains is titled The Garden of Joy and the Well of Loneliness (buy), and it's finally been released. We've heard three tracks from the album over the past couple of months and they all greatly increased the anticipation for the LP's

WORTHLESS LOVE by Impo & The Tents

Impo & The Tents are out of Sweden and are a throwback to the classic 70's power pop sound.  They're a ramshackled bunch with quirky ass lyrics and crazy snappy hooks on overdrive that are like sugar for your ears.  They've put out both the 4 Song 7" EP and a 7" for 'Nothing To Say' and 'That Girl' this year as follow-ups to their 16 track self-titled debut

IF YOU THINK TOO MUCH YOUR BRAIN WILL FALL OUT by Best Friends

(previously on CWR)

Best Friends out of Sheffield, UK released their first two EPs over the past two years and were both deemed worthy of 'On Repeat' status here at CWR so the idea of new music from them is very welcomed.  Their new track, 'If You Think Too Much Your Brain Will Fall Out' was released July 13 and is

NIGHT LOOKS by Heavy Times

(previously on CWR)

Heavy Times are out of Chicago and the release of the band's acclaimed fifth LP, Jacker, came to us last year from HoZac Records.  Earlier this month, a couple of Facebook posts by the band seem to point to the fact that we can expect a follow-up to Jacker (buy)...lets hope it's sooner rather than later.  'Night Looks' and 'Might Not Shoot Myself' are the two songs featured by the band doing what they do best...scuzzy,

SHELLEY by Woollen Kits

(previously on CWR)

One of my favorite bands recently from Australia, Woollen Kits, released their debut LP last year and are already treating us to some more new music in the form of a 7" for 'Shelley,' which will be available on August 7th from Trouble In Mind Records (buy). Take a listen to this infectious, fuzz-driven tune above along with its jangly b-side 'Down Your Street' and be sure to grab yourself on the 500 being pressed.

BETTER by TEEN

Brooklyn's TEEN is set to release their debut full-length, In Limbo, on August 28th from Carpark Records.  The band came about when Teeny Lieberson, formerly of Here We Go Magic, left her post in the latter band in order to make music with her sisters Katherine and Lizzie, longtime friends Jane Herships, and former member Maia Ibar.  You can throw ou

MESSIN' UP MY MIND by Fletcher C. Johnson

Fletcher C. Johnson are a Brooklyn based trio led by a guy aptly named...Fletcher C. Johnson.  They released an extremely catchy 7" for the track 'Messin' Up My Mind' (buy) a couple months ago from White Iris Records.   It's a sweetly addictive tune that carries all the driving rhythm and sing-along qualities of the finest 60's pop.  Now the band has

THE WELL TEMPERED MALE by Young Mother

Toronto trio Young Mother have released their debut LP, Future Classics, from the folks over at Telephone Explosion Records and it's quite the statement to be heard.  It's an epic psychedelic record that takes elements from post-punk vocals and sounds, the electro-brazenness of kraut-inspired rock, and ominous textures reminiscent of Moon Duo at their best.  Get a taste of the post-punk flavor from the LP's lead track,

MAKE OUT by Adam Widener

(previously on CWR)

Back in March, Adam Widener's 7" for Cola Kids Hanging out in the Bubble Dome was featured here where I discussed a 5-track EP set to be released on his former Bare Wires bandmate's new label Fuzz City Records.  The Make Out! EP was finally released last month and follows suit from the 7" in

POLICE BRUTALITY by Lace Curtains

Yesterday we were given a third song, 'Police Brutality,' from Lace Curtains upcoming LP, The Garden of Joy and the Well of Loneliness.  Lace Curtains is the project of Michael Coomer from Harlem and his solo LP can be expected very

LOOTER'S GAME by Peoples Temple

(previously on CWR)

I came across some wonderful unexpected news yesterday.  Michigan's People's Temple, who are responsible for one my favorite records from last year, aren't wasting any time in following up 2011's Sons Of Stone LP release with a new LP, More For The Masses, expected in September from HoZac Records. In anticipation of the release, preview a track from

SALVATION by The Limiñanas

Our favorite retro beatnik French rockers, The Limiñanas, are following up 2010's self-titled full-length, with Crystal Anis, from HoZac Records...out on July 31.  Take a listen to 'Salvation' off the new LP as well as the band's quite beautiful cover of The Beach Boys, 'I Know There Is An Answer,' which is taken from a tribute to The Beach Boys as part of the May

KAIYO MARU by Led Er Est

Led Er Est is a duo that emerged on the NY scene back in 2007 with a distinct 70's prog rock, 80's industrial, kraut influenced, sound that carries over to their sophomore LP, Diver, which came out on May 8 from Sacred Bones Records (buy).  It possesses a dark, menacing tone throughout the LP that conjures up vivid images of what 'The

SPOOKS by Ghost Bikini

TOLD YOU SO by Joyride!

Another punk pop band out of San Francisco?  You betcha....here we have Joyride! who released a split with France's Bitpart in May.  You can stream download Joyride!'s blisteringly sunny contribution to the split over at Bandcamp, but Bitpart have yet to upload their input to the release so it looks like we'll have to wait a little longer to hear what they have to offer to the split.  Joyride! will be at VLHS Warehouse in Pomona on July 8 for an all ages show.