Yeahhhhhhhhh, we can tip to this. Our dude Scolla grabs Phil Ade and Gerald Walker for a five-star slow-knocker. Tip them tins.
Scolla – The Jones (Feat. Phil Ade & Gerald Walker)Scolla 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.0
Yeahhhhhhhhh, we can tip to this. Our dude Scolla grabs Phil Ade and Gerald Walker for a five-star slow-knocker. Tip them tins.
Scolla – The Jones (Feat. Phil Ade & Gerald Walker)Scolla (Facebook)
Rating 8.0
The Knocks absolutely smash this cover of M83’s big “Midnight City” track from last year. Grabbing popstress Mandy Lee (who sounds uncannily like Deadmau5 collaborator Greta Svabo Bech), the NYC duo put a spotless pop/electro shine on the M83 jam. Easily the song of the week.
The Knocks – Midnight City (Feat. Mandy Lee) (M83)The Knocks 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.8
We’ve got an exclusive(!) preview of evergreen pop duo Josh and Mer’s “So It Goes”. The Portland-based artists will be releasing their debut LP Planet Music next week on V-Day 2012. Check it out below!
Josh and Mer – So it GoesJosh and Mer 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.1
“In The Yard” is the latest track off Bowerbirds’ upcoming The Clearing release. The song offers an insightful and ambitious take on the band’s unique style in the context of a clamored indie pop world. Not unlike “Tuck the Darkness In”, the song’s production values are no less lush. (like a Be Here Now for twee folk). Check out The Clearing via Dead Oceans on March 6, and catch Bowerbirds on tour throughout the spring.
Bowerbirds – In The YardBowerbirds 
(Dead Oceans) (Facebook)
Rating 8.0
By Trevor Meyer
Shimmering Stars come to us from Merritt, British Columbia. “Hold on Magnolia” is an ambient slow burner that manages to shine as a bright light amongst the modern, oversaturated shoegaze scene. Originally written by Jason Molina, this tune draws inspiration from some of the classic early 60’s artists such as Del Shannon and The Everly Brothers. Shimmering Stars’ “Hold on Magnolia” channels the inventiveness of the past greats and transforms into a melancholic, yet hopeful piece. A perfect supplement for relaxation and contemplation.
Shimmering Stars – Hold On MagnoliaShimmering Stars 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.1
KILL KILL KILL is the new and forthcoming 45 RPM vinyl release from Vacant Fever. Bands like Vacant Fever have made parents hate rock and roll since the 90s… 80s, the 70s; shit, forever depending on when and where you’re parents are from and what your beliefs in rock and roll are. “Yeah Yeah” calls up the twilight years of popular grunge with the balance of KILL KILL KILL exploring more of that and many of the other great diy roots of influential indie rock.
VACANT FEVER – Yeah YeahVACANT FEVER (Offial)
Rating 8.1
By Chris Gedos
“Diego” is the opening track from Moonlight Bride’s upcoming Twin Lakes EP, set for release Feb. 28th, the day before leap year day. These Chattanoogans are adept at toeing the line between noise-pop and shoegaze, however faint that line may be. A lullaby acoustic and accompanying vibraphone provides a great intro for the rollicking beat, but when the acoustic returns after the noise pop verse and 90’s chorus, we begin to hear a method behind Moonlight Bride’s madness. Kinda like if the Gin Blossoms decided to play like MBV. Expect these cats to generate a stir at SWSX. Oh! And BTW, Super Bowl XLVI prediction: Giants 30, Patriots 21.
Moonlight Bride – DiegoMoonlight Bride 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.08
TEED, tonight, let go the premiere of his latest track “Tapes & Money” on Annie Mac’s Radio 1 show. Definitely feeling this subtle little headknocker after the first couple spins. Sample for yourself below. (DoML)
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Tapes & MoneyTotally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.4
Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams” is one of best pop songs of all time. Heavy is the song that wears a crown like that, as it’s often that the most iconic of songs are the most often targets of (really bad) covers. Active Child cut this version of “Sweet Dreams” while in Australia this week and while it’s maybe not our favorite all time version of the track, AC’s go does stand well enough on its own to merit a spin.
Active Child – Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics)Active Child 
(Facebook)
Rating 7.8
So the influences here are obvious; Cash, Zimmerman, Don McLean, etc. You’ve heard this “Greatest Folk Heroes of the Western World” aping before. But you’ve probably never heard it pulled off quite like this and by a 17 YEAR OLD. Jake Bugg is a 17 YEAR OLD kid from Nottingham. If Jake can keep up the work ethic, think about what someone with his talent will sound like at 21, 25, and so on. Anyway, Jake is a pretty exciting discovery for us and we think you’ll be equally knocked out as well. Get started below with “Trouble Town”
Jake Bugg – Trouble TownJake Bugg (Facebook)
Rating 8.5
By Jon Herriot
Remember when “Freedom Fries” started popping up on diner menus across America? That was funny. The fact that this duo consists of a girl from Paris and a guy from NY, brings an irony into their band name which is just great. Enough about that. Marie Seyrat’s vocals are right on the money, the way Bruce Driscoll shadows her is also very nice. All around a very smooth, catchy, pop sound.
Freedom Fry – EarthquakeFreedom Fry (Facebook)
Rating 7.9
By Bruce Rave
Dead Sara is a heavy LA band that absolutely shreds live. If you loved Wolfmother when they first hit the world stage a few years ago, I bet this is for you. They’re starting to gain some national attention, so keep an eye and ear on them.
Dead Sara – WeathermanDead Sara (Facebook)
Check out Bruce’s “Go Deep” show on Fridays 1-3 pm Pacific, 4-6 pm Eastern, 9-11pm GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.
