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NEW NEKO CASE ALBUM

We’ve been huge fans of Neko Case since her Blacklisted days (and we still can’t get over how awesome Fox Confessor was), so we were ecstatic to nab a copy of the Canadian soulstress’ new LP Middle Cyclone, which definitely does not dissapoint. Featuring hushed instrumentation backing Case’s powerful voice, the album is her most organic yet, due in no small part to the recording location of an abandoned farmhouse. With much shorter songs featuring small vignettes about the multitude of wild characters Case has been known for, Middle Cyclone combines experimentalism with alt-country stalwarts to create one of our favorite albums of the year so far. Give it a sample listen below.

Neko Case – “This Tornado Loves You”

Neko Case – “Polar Nettles”

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NEW GIANT DRAG VIDEO

We’re still anxiously awaiting the newest release from Giant Drag, the Swan Song EP, and Annie Hardy continues to tease us, this time with a short excerpt from an upcoming music video for standout track “Stuff to Live For”. Apparently the new video is going to feature Annie being covered with a whole variety of disgusting liquids, so be sure and check it below.

Giant Drag – “Swan Song”

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KYLESA INTERVIEW WITH CRUSHER

Kylesa just conducted an interview with the influential online metal mag Crusher Magazine. Check it out here and stay tuned for the new album Static Tensions which we hope to grab a copy of ASAP!

Kylesa – “Between Silence and Sound”

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Posted: February 18th, 2009
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GIANT DRAG UPDATE – EP COMING SOON

Annie Hardy of our favorite shoegaze-cum-fuzzrock band Giant Drag has been busy lately, posting away at her website’s blog, finishing up her new Swan Song EP, and getting an interview with Stereogum about her band’s progress. The Stereogum article features the killer, souped-up version of “Stuff To Live For” so go there immediately and check it out.

In other news, GD’s hit “This Isn’t It” was featured in an episode of one of our favorite TV shows Friday Night Lights (check out the YouTube below), which got Miss Hardy thinking,

why isn’t she in an episode of Gossip Girl?

Our explanation? Lack of exposure! That’s why we’re here every few weeks, tooting the horn of Giant Drag. Besides, “You Fuck Like My Dad” would be more suited to Big Love.