3rd outing from Neptune has a funky, industrial postpunk atmosphere. driving bass, twirling guitars coincide with the banging of car doors, oil drums, and barbells. The medium is the message with this act. The growling of the lead singer is utterly indiscernible.
1,4,5.
Narnack sampler features the whole crew including Guitar Wolf, The Fall, Shesus, and Lil’ Pocketknife.
1,3,7,11,13,15,16,17.
New Deal-ish snyth-botics.
1,4,6.
Cafe rock of a French persuasion. Mystical, Stereolab-like vibe throughout.
1,3,5,8.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs oriented rockers who mimic their idols respectfully, reverentially, and faithfully. Open disc to see a cute Panda!
2,3,5.
Moving away from their RPM roots, the tight electronic groove augments the pattering drums & intricate vocal suites.
2,4,5.
New female duo featuring Melissa Swingle of Trailer Bride. Avoids the sound of Trailer Bride, instead trying on a mix of Juliana Hatfield & Built to Spill.
5,6,8,10,12.
Elephant 6 oriented pop with irresistible hooks.
1,2,5.
Scruffy folk rock that sounds like it may end up on VH1 Crossroads.
3,5,8,9.
Eclectic mix of Springsteenesque ballads, London Calling era Clash soundalikes and Harry Chapin storysongs.
2,3,5,6. FCC 7.