MUSIC: The Morning Benders

New news on local band The Morning Benders (they blog here) has recently surfaced surrounding their upcoming album called Talking Through Tin Cans. They've also got designs on a 7-inch which'll have a non-album b side (and we all know how much macktronic loves vinyl). The full-length, which drops on +1 Records soon, promises to build upon their insanely catchy catalog. Here's a new track they've unleashed on the world.

::: The Morning Benders - Crosseyed

Check them out live at the Bay Area's own Noise Pop Festival (Feb 28th with Kelley Stoltz and the Grand Archives) or this year's SXSW. You can also listen to a few more tracks off the new album or get your hands on their previously released EP's here.

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Tags: mp3, music, the morning benders, berkeley, pop

MUSIC: The Lodger

One of my favorite labels, Slumberland Records, has a new release out by The Lodger. This three piece outfit coming out of Leeds plays crashing British pop that recalls The Buzzcocks, The Smiths, and The Wedding Present. Here are a couple tracks off of the new release titled Grown-Ups.

::: The Lodger - Many Thanks For Your Honest Opinion
::: The Lodger - Kicking Sand
::: The Lodger - My Advice Is On Loan

Cruise on over to the Slumberland site for a few more MP3's and ordering info.

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MUSIC: Patrick Wolf

I wouldn't normally consider myself a Patrick Wolf fan per se, but this track is just plain fantastic. The sounds, the general tone, everything is spot on. Thought I'd pass it on if you hadn't heard it already.

::: Patrick Wolf - Overture

Pre-order The Magic Position over at Insound now, and if you enter the code "SpringGoodness" at checkout. Now that's a deal. (The code works for 10% your whole order, which is awesome). All pre-orders will also receive an import UK single while supplies last.

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Tags: patrick wolf, music, mp3, pop, indie, uk