MP3: Ratatat- Shiller from LP3 (US July 8th, Beggars Group/XL)
Electro-prog duo, Ratatat, make an addition to Classics later this summer. The track opens up with an X-Files inspired rumbling before breaking into their signature noodling towards the later half.

MP3: The Radio Dept.- Freddie and the Trojan Horse from as of now untitled EP (June 4th, Labrador)
Staying on the darker side of pop, Sweden’s The Radio Dept. mesh together keyboards, dreamy effects, and a drum machine. The exact political content of the song is likely lost on us Americans, but we can certainly relate to being fleeced.

MP3: The Submarines- You, Me, & The Bourgeoisie from Honeysuckle Weeks (Out now, Nettwerk Records)
If you’re a fan of Nip/Tuck, Grey’s Anatomy, or Weeds you might be familiar with this LA duo. Not sure if this number has made the television rounds. Upbeat pop with a catchy hook, tamborine, and warm, fuzzy guitars.

MP3: Oxford Collapse- Amongst Friends from
The Hann-Byrd EP (June 10th, Comedy Minus One) Jangly and at times angular guitars heighten the band’s latest shout-a-long. If you’re craving more, Oxford Collapse also have a brand new full length to follow later in the summer on Sub Pop.

MP3: Butcher The Bar- Leave This Town from Sleep At Your Own Speed (Out now, Morr Music)
Those bothered by highly affected vocal stylings need not right click this link. Fans of Elliot Smith should drag the file directly to their CD burner or MP3 player. Simple, graceful bedroom pop with plaintive strumming.

And now for this week¹s Smorgasbord Sundae Wafer…
MP3: Netherfriends- TAC TAC from Feathers and Dots 7″ (Summer 2008 Black and Greene Records)
Experimental pop of the ultra hip Man Man variety. These kids like to play music with weird shit. Don’t let that turn you off. GIve ‘em a chance. Beneath the guise, this local trio can write a solid tune. Log in to your MySpace account and download TAC TAC. You can catch them tomorrow, May 15th at Beat Kitchen.

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