Last week I downloaded a record from the group Free Energy at my brother’s suggestion. However, I hadn’t really given it a proper listen until today, and fortunately it happens to be the perfect soundtrack to the start of spring on this unusually warm day in NJ.
The National debuted their single “Terrible Love” on Jimmy Fallon (via Stereogum). This track is from their impending LP High Violet. If you haven’t heard their previous record Boxer, you need to listen to it immediately because you’re seriously missing out. I’m very excited for this new record, but doubt it will compare to the greatness of Boxer.
Been pretty hooked on the international sounds of a band that does what people often call “math rock” very right. Leaving a lot of the genre’s signature confusion behind, UK trio Shapes make some intricate guitar licks, group shouting, and heavy-hitting songwriting way more palatable than say Dillinger Escape Plan ever would.
Not only does indie-rock outfit Kleenex Girl Wonder (aka KGW, aka Graham Smith) have a new record available on http://kgw.me, but he’s also graciously provided PFW readers with their very own discount-code for downloading it!
KGW
"Los Papas"
Reblogged Courtesy Chamberlain!
The Social Services
"The Final Countdown (Europe Cover)"
Reblogged Courtesy Polyvinyl Record Co.
Hail Social
"Track #1"
KGW
"These Things Are Nice..."
In Gratitude
"Moving On"