Stephen Malkmus - Baltimore

One of my favourite artist for his approach and sense of melody. I was mad about Pavement, I headlined the same festival as them when they released their first album and since then I'm a devoted fan... don't ask me to explain, take it as a fact !

Malkmus and his Jicks are about to release "Real emotional trash" on Matador somewhere in March. In the mean time he offers us a possible single called Baltimore for our patience! Can't wait men, if it's ready please release it NOW !!!!

MP3 : Stephen Malkmus - Baltimore

Bottom of the Hudson

I don't really know what to say about this band, Bottom of the Hudson just speak to me. Thy music is not too complex, not too simple. The melody are there and the production is OK. It's the perfect music for a gloomy Sunday. nervous guitar in the background that doesn't destroy the mood and then let the room available for a calm break with violin and something that sounds as an accordion. They will release an album called Fantastic Hawk on the excellent Absolutely Kosher record on the July the 17th.

Mp3 - Bottom of the Hudson : BeeHive

Jeremy Warmsley - The art of Fiction

Jemery Warmsley is a 23 years old song writers from London. Sometimes, like on "I Promise", I'm hearing Sondre Lerche, sometimes like on "dirty blue jeans" his influence are less predictable (radiohead, Steve Reich, ...). The Album is just amazing he tries to destruct all the anticipated tune and the production surprise you quite often but you'll find plenty of acoustic session on the web that prove his songs to be perfect and of great value when only played at the acoustic guitar. The album "The Art of Fiction" is now out across Europe on Rykodisc. I give Him a 4 out of 5 !

MP3 : Jeremy Warmsley - I keep the city burning (demo - piano)
Steam on Myspace: http://profile.myspace.com/jeremywarmsley

Franz Ferdinand - The Fallen

Have you ever dream to hear the Franz Ferdinand in a Grand Master Flash Style ? Well, I didn't but I must admit that what Justice did with The Fallen, is close to it.

MP3: Franz Ferdinand - The Fallen (Justice Remix)

Manu Chao : Rainin Paradize

Have you seen Manu Chao's Sound System live yet ? It's pretty predictable but it's really a nice experience, that guy is really a party animal ! He is back with a new single that he makes free available on his web site. Rainin Paradize has a drum beatPublish Post from the 80's and and irritating guitar solo in the background. he is currently touring the Canada and the US, so don't miss him over there !

MP3 : Manu Chao - Rainin Paradize

The National - Fake Empire

What a voice....

MP3 : The national - Fake Empire

Cut City - Anticipation

Cut City is a Swedish band performing punk like music with wave of 80's keyboard sounds. Very irresistible... They Have release Exit Decades and the song provided with this post is called Anticipation. Enjoy and dance !

MP3 : Cut City - Anticipation

Palomar - All Thinig, Forest

I've hesitated quite a bit before mentioning Palomar. I liked the artwork and the pictures available on their website. Playing on the fact that the band is made up of 1 man and 3 women the pixs are quite funny. By the way, like the Breeders, the man plays the drums! The music is less intuitive than the pixs. Once you get use to Rachel Warren's vocal you will discover that the album is less simple that you thought, there is a crescendo and from track to track the music becomes more aggressive. Palomar has released All Thing, Forest on Misra Record, take the time to listen the album many time before making up your judgement, it's really worth listening.
MP3 : Palomar - Our Haunt

Dj Mayonnaise - Easily Distracted

I guess I was first attracted by the name. As Belgian, you can not pass next such a name without commenting it : DJ Mayonnaise, or in short Mayo. You'll need to buy french chips on the street to understand that :). So Mayo plays down electronica / tempo music you'll like listening while buying clothes in a trendy place. He will release his new album "Still Alive" in July 07 on Anticon.
Perfect Music when you got an headache...

MP3 : DJ Mayonnaise - Easily Distracted

Dntel - Dumb Luck

It took Dntel almost 6 years to recover from the excellent "Life was full of possibilities". At that time I was attracted by the artwork that remembered me the time I was playing with Playmobil :-) Jimmy Tamborello (who is also active as Postal Service) is back with a new album released on SubPop. The Album is called Dumb Luck.

MP3 : Dntel - Dumb Luck

Plus/Minus {+/-}

Faboulousssssssssssssssss. I don't believe such thing can exist, {+/-}, pronounce plus minus, is doing rock with a touch of electro and demonstrate how Radiohead's Idiotheque has been consumed and digested by a new generation. I'm hunting for the album details right now !

Mp3 : {+/-} - Steal the blueprints

This Will Destroy You

If you like ambient rock like Mogwai or Mono, "This will destroy you" is made for you. They originate from Texas and have released Young Mountain last year on Magic Bullet Records.

Mp3 : This Will Destroy You - The world is our

Xavier Rudd

Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd is a one of a kind artist with a clear vision, personality, and an independent attitude. It's a one man band, but he plays guitar, , didgeridoos, stomp boxes, djembe drums, and even slide banjo. Intersting Mix! His 6th record, called Food in the Belly is out on Anti.

Mp3: Xavier Rudd - Fortune Teller

Dani Wind

I didn't understand what has happened, I was calm and relax and now I'm completely exhausted... When you start listening to Dani Wind' s Balloon Factory you can't resist. It's rock, it's dance, it's baggy, it reminds me the first time I've heard Underworld's song Born Splippy. An UFO in my hear...

MP3 : Dani Wind - Balloon Factory

The Go Find

The Go Find, a Belgian that has listened to Day One and similar electro pop. The Song Dictionary starts with groovy bass, you'll feel like listening to the intro of Michael Jackson 's Billie Jeane and start tapping the ground with your feet. It takes shape and don't let you go. His album is being released on Morr Music

MP3 : The Go Find - Dictionary

Je Suis France

Je Suis France sounds like what I played when I was young ! Power Pop Rock or something like that. Pavement is surely one of the main influence there. Check out California rules to be convinced ! It's retrieved from Fantastic area, their second album released on Orange twin records. Their new record will be in the air around April 07 on Antenna Farm Records.

MP3: Je Suis France - California Rules

Dead Meadow

Dead Meadow is working on a new album on Matador, the picture represents the studio sunset sounds because i cant' promote their artwork (check their website and let me know!). They have already announced some tour dates. Their music is not exactly what we could describe as light pop but heavy and loud guitars on a slow tempo. I love that. Listen to At her Open door and wait till the transition around 4:02 min, great stuff !

MP3 : Dead Meadow - At her open door

Born Ruffians

Born Ruffians really rocks ! You might have heard the magnified "This sentence will ruin / save your life" with Pixies like voice and sound. Their current EP is distributed in Europe by XLrecordings and you can download or stream songs on their MySpace

MP3 : Born Ruffians - This sentence will ruin/save your life

Julie Doiron

From Canada, Julie Doiron is back with "Woke Myself Up" on Jagjaguwar. "No More" is an entertainment fresh pop, the 30 first seconds give you the tone of the song and you'll keep repeating ... no more, no more, no more. A delight !

Mp3: Julie Doiron - No More

The Dancing Naked Ladies

From Belgium, The Dancing Naked Ladies have a solid live reputation. They released their first album called Pink Lycanthropes on Bang! . if you like fresh Rock band, then you'll loved them.

Mp3 : The Dancing Naked Ladies - Alias Praxis