Powerpopulist — We thank these bloggers most sincerely for making the following available.The Smithereens - Behind the Wall of Sleep - Star Maker MachineThe New Pornographers - Letter from an Occupant - Music for Kids Who Can't Read Good78 Saab - Karma Package Deal ... more info

Dirty Physics — Who says I can't post anything but techno? I'm really digging this duo to come out of Brooklin, New York, Sleigh Bells consists of Derek E. Miller (guitarist, songwriter, producer) and Alexis Krauss (vocals, my new wife). They released their debut al... more info

My Old Kentucky — Darren Jessee started Hotel Lights after many years of writing songs, playing drums and touring with Ben Folds Five. Darren co-wrote Brick and Song For The Dumped. After leaving the now-famous pop group, Jessee moved from North Carolina to New Yor... more info

Powerpopulist — Second blob to the right of the hand-for-hook. (Click to enlarge, maybe zoom, if "necessary.") We like Harlem, too.If we had 'em, we'd post 'em. Unfortunately, we do not. Fortunately, they do. (See below.) And we thank them. Profusely (if laconically... more info

Guardian Music — The maverick producer and the Italian composer have teamed up on a brave new project – with a little help from Jack White and Norah JonesNobody has ever accused Danger Mouse, aka Brian Burton, of being workshy. Since 2005's The Grey Album, his wide... more info

Totally Fuzzy — a r n e l said... Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5 James Brown - 4 albums Shakira - 8 albums Jaco Pastorius - 3 albums Tom Waits - 7 albums http://bestfbothworlds.blogspot.com Willard said... HARRY NILSSON The long-awaited documentary, "Who Is Ha... more info

Stereogum — Adam Bizanski, who’s also directed videos for the Shins and Wolf Parade, etc., put together this clip for Foals’ “2 Trees” starring Singalong Paul. He explained Paul to us: “It’s basically a gloomy hand puppet that does lip-sync rendition... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mister Moods said... Brand New Moods presents: - Seu Jorge "America Brasil O Disco" América Brasil is an impressive album, one sure to engage longtime fans who admire Jorge as a songwriter. Anyone looking for a more substantial effort from Jorge tha... more info

Totally Fuzzy — themusicologist said... musicology #566 Down The Road A Piece #2 (Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr – Your Love Keeps Drawing Me Closer) Allow me tell you a story…. Last weekend I was in East Sussex attending a new and unique festival ‘Vintage’ ... more info

Stereogum — We listened to Dirty Projectors, Shins, and Passion Pit cover songs that inspired them for Levi’s Pioneer Sessions. In this edition, M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel tackle the much tackled Johnny Mercer and Rube Bloom pop standard “Fools Rush In.” ... more info