Sleepy Sun’s 2009 debut, Embrace, is finally picking up the traction it deserves. The San Francisco natives play hazey, psych-rock tunes that fans of Deerhunter should check out.
If you like the sound, then be sure to check out their performance for the Bay Bridged series “New, Improved, Live” over here.
“Stylo” is the first we’ve heard of the highly anticipated Plastic Beach, due out March 9th. Although the track features help from Bobby Womack and Mos Def, a part of me is a little disappointed in the monotony of it all. In fact, it seems like this whole album might just be a dance-pop release with too many featured guests… let us know your feelings in the comments section.
“The Ruminant Band” is the title track off of The Fruit Bats‘ fourth studio album, released last year on Sub Pop.
If you ever wished The Shins jammed out a little more, these guys are for you. In fact, founding member Eric Johnson now plays guitar for the Shins (small world).
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