I'm sure everyone out there had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend, right? Right??
It sucked it Utah. So much for that extended weekend - it rained me in. Picnic in the garage? Are you kidding me? Yup, I was there. Well, dammit - now it's sunny.
Anyways, I bring you 4 tracks that are hotter than liquid gold. Here's what the kids are talking about around the virtual water cooler:
Travis - J. Smith
Thanks to Heather for this one. I've never been much of a fan of Travis, especially since they hit it big with that Invisible Band record a few years ago. J. Smith sounds good to my ears though - a return to form. And by form, I mean rock. Travis was always better when they chose rocking over pouting.
[mp3] J. Smith
Buy some Travis: Amazon | iTunes
Visit them online: Official | Myspace
Sloan - I'm Not a Kid Anymore
This one comes via Stereogum. I know this one's a bit old but it just made it's way onto my playlist. Once this gets on your playlist I doubt it will get off anytime soon - it's a bit like the plague. Like it or not, you'll be humming this song after one listen. New album out on June 10th.
[mp3] I'm Not a Kid Anymore
Buy some Sloan: Amazon | iTunes
Visit them online: Official | Myspace
Ron Sexsmith - This Is How I Know
Another one from Heather and her fabulous blog. Love it.
Anyways, I first saw Ron when he opened for Coldplay back when they rocked. Not exactly what I was expecting from an opening act, but his folk-rock with pop sensibilities intrigued me and I've followed him to this day. He's got a new album coming out on July 8th, I'm sure it will be quite smashing.
[mp3] This is How I Know
Buy some Ron Sexsmith: Amazon | iTunes
Visit him online: Official | Myspace
The Hold Steady - Sequestered In Memphis
Thanks to iGIF for this one. I've never really gotten into The Hold Steady and I probably deserve a good slap in the face as a result. I figure that they know I haven't been listening, so this song serves it's purpose as a musical punch in the gut. Their new album is out on July 15th.
[mp3] Sequestered In Memphis
Buy some music from The Hold Steady: Amazon | iTunes
Visit them online: Official | Myspace
