Clearly one of the most popular indie bands of the past six months, LA’s surf pop band Best Coast drop their new album this week, Crazy For You. The LP is filled to the brim with edgy, quasi-garage style indie pop rock that creates the framework for the the female equivalent of Brian Wilson‘s golden vocals. Best Coast will likely be on one or more of our favorite bands, songs, albums of year near the end of 2010. And, if you get to see Best Coast in concert, you’re won’t regret it – solid live show.
“Boyfriend” – Best Coast from Crazy For You
One of our favorite break-through rock bands of 2010 so far is Milwaukee‘s very own Jaill (formerly known as simply Jail). We love their creativity, energy and enthusiasm – all of which are expressed remarkably on their new release, That’s How We Burn. If you dig these two songs from Jaill, you may want to get more of the trio’s music;
from what we can hear in listening to Jaill over the course of the past few months, they are one of those bands that don’t really have ‘throw-away’ tracks. Afterall, the best indie record label ever, Subpop Records, signed Jaill late last year. The latest Jaill single, “The Stroller” is further evidence that the band has enormous talent and potential rolled into one.
“The Stroller” – Jaill from That’s How We Burn
“Everyone’s Hip” – Jaill from That’s How We Burn
“New Noise” – Jaill
After a three year wait following Menomena‘s terrific 2007 LP, Friend and Foe, the Portland trio has returned with their latest album, Mines. Even though the album was originally expected to be released in 2009, Menomena’s extra time allowed the band members to perfect the songs on Mines, which is evident by listening to it online for free. Would love to hear your opinions on Menomena’s lead single, or any other artist featured in today’s Best New Releases. The album is currently No. 1 on Amazon’s album charts.
“Five Little Rooms” – Menomena from Mines
They are not from India, and are not a bicycle club, but the Bombay Bicycle Club have one of the catchiest band names we’ve heard so far this year. Based in Couch End, London, BBC have carved out a fairly significant following in over the past three to four years, and it’s likely their new album out today, will add to the numbers of their fans.
“Ivy & Gold” – Bombay Bicycle Club from Flaws
“Bullfighter Jacket” – Miniature Tigers from Fortress
Other Singles from Best New Releases of the Week
“Permanent Record” – The Golden Dogs from Coat of Arms
“Make It Better” – The Knocks from Make It Better
“Holler Boys” – Social Studies from Wind Up Wooden Heart
“Queen Drum” – Young Galaxy from Invisible Republic
“Sun Body” – Chris Willits from Tiger Flower Circle Sun
“Johnny Utah” – The Future Birds from Hampton’s Lullaby
“Collectors” – My Other Friend from Burn Bright Tonight
“Judas” – The Shimmies from To All Beloved Enemies