Hi-Five

The Pin Group

The Pin Group (Siltbreeze)

Rare and vintage Kiwi pop that influenced New Zealand rockers like the 3Ds and Look Blue Go Purple.

 

 

Edith Frost

Calling Over Time (Drag City)

If you're making a mix tape of smoldering indie folk don't forget to put Edith in there somewhere between Smog and Palace.

 

 

Hooverphonic

A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular (Epic)

Sit back, hold onto your martini and let the cares of the day float away while Hooverphonic jettisons lounge-pop into the age of electronica.

 

 

Various Artists

Latin Lingo Vol. 2(Rhino)

From Latin Alliance's take on "Lowrider" to Candyman's "Knockin' Boots," this compilation of barrio hip-hop will make you feel like you're in a thumpin' El Camino every time you listen to it.

 

 

The Boxhead Ensemble

Dutch Harbor (Atavistic)

Amaze your holier-than-thou art-rock friends with this movie-soundtrack music comprised of scratchy noise samples and haunting instrumentation performed by members of Red Krayola, Tortoise, Gastr Del Sol, Palace and many more.

 

 

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Silver Jet

Pull Me Up... (Virgin)

When a band makes Bush sound like the real deal you finally realize it's time to stick a safety pin in punk and call it done.

 

 

Puzzle Gut

Puzzle Gut (Trauma Records)

From Puzzle Guts' "Metamorphoses:" "My nipples get harder when the wind is cold/I know My hair will fall out when I get old." Did "My Generation" seem this moronic when it first came out?

 

 

Jason Bonham

In The Name of My Father

Jason Bonham cashes in on his last name by covering Led Zep tunes. Stay tuned for Julian Lennon's tribute to John, He was the Walrus.

 

 

Zoar

Cassandra (Point Music)

To paraphrase Ghostbusters: I am Gozer the keymaster. You are Zoar the lame-o.

 

 

Stinky Puffs

Songs and Advice for Kids Who Have Been Left Behind (Elemental)

At first this seems like a touching tribute to Kurt Cobain from his old bud Simon Fair Timony -- frontman for Stinky Puffs. Then you listen to his bratty screeching and realize capitalizing on others' misfortunes isn't just for friends of O.J. anymore.