MP3: Sloan- I’m Not A Kid Anymore from Parallel Play (June 10th, Yep Roc)
The seasoned power popsters from Canada make new declarations with their latest effort. Relevant, polished and as sweet as they come.

MP3: The Stills- Rooibos/Palm Wine Drinkard from Oceans Will Rise (August 19th, Arts & Crafts)
A little more Logic but still lacking Feathers, the third offering from The Stills is on the way. While Logic Will Break Your Heart earned a certain instant classic status, 2006’s Without Feathers, well, ruffled some feathers. Oceans Will Rise seems to pull elements from each, with this grandiose track fading into a familiar melody at the end… and Tim Fletcher is back on main vocal duties.

MP3: mr. Gnome- Pirates from Deliver This Creature (Out now, El Marko)
Loud, driving rock number from a not so ordinary duo. This guy and girl get in your face with raw, emotional sonic force.

MP3: The Gang- Sea So from Zero Hits (Out now, Absolutely Kosher)
Throw out the EQ. The Gang sound more like a legion. Big drums, big guitars and an anthemic, rockin’ chorus.

MP3: My Education- Arch from Bad Vibrations (June 10th, Strange Attractors Audio House)
Cinematic and introspective composition from these Texas instrumentalists. More hopeful than say Dirty Three, but just as moody. For fans of The Album Leaf.

And now for this week’s Smorgasbord Sundae Wafer…
MP3/Stream: The Dirty Lawfords- Blame Everyone from a forthcoming LP (TBA, Glorious Noise)
Folksy, Americana-ish rock tunes from our hometown. 12 string guitars, a little Hammond organ thrown in. The band has had a couple of newish songs on their MySpace for a few months now. Download ‘em while you can. The Dirty Lawfords will be performing at Beat Kitchen next Wednesday.

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