Chariot
Page France
One of the best songs off of what is possibly the best album of 2005 from one of the finest new artists out there.
Is All For Updated
BARR
Motivational feel-good rap music for nerds. From Beyond Reinforced Jewelcase on Kill Rock Stars. Brilliant!
Spectacle
Anna Oxygen
High-fashion math and science nerd rap sound appealing? Then you'll probably be tickled pink by Anna Oxygen's fun brand of electro hip-hop pop.
Pas De Bras, Pas De Chocolat
Bertrand Betsch
This brilliant pop song appears on the marvellous Le Pop 3 compilation of music from the new French pop scene. This is one of the best songs on the album, but they're all really incredible. Highly recommended! The song is also the title track from the new Bertrand Betsch album!
I'm Going To Have My Way With The 5, 6, 7, 8's
The Coffin Lids
Left Hip writer Ron Kirsch has warned readers that "The Coffin Lids are here to burn up your town, fuck your girlfriends, and drink your booze, all while you smile stupid at how damn far ahead of the curve they are." Ron has labeled this tribute to Japanese garage-cuties the 5, 6, 7, 8's a whole new-genre: 'Stalker Surf'. Watch out!
Fighting The Devils Inside You
Earthride
This is the absolute motherfucking scummiest, sleaziest, heaviest, sludgiest sludge-rock anywhere. Essential listening for fans of Sabbath, Boris, Motorhead, and all whiskey-drenched riders of badass motorbikes. Their new album, Vampire Circus is out now on the mighty Southern Lord!
Positively 4th Street
R. Stevie Moore
What with the renewed interest in Dylan of late, here's R. Stevie Moore's take on Positively 4th Street. For fans of Ariel Pink.
Swing Down Sweet Chariot
Tony Ezzy
Tony Ezzy is a brilliant Montreal keyboard player who over the last number of years has been fronting bands that vary from Gap Band-style funk to middle-eastern tinged ragtime rap crossover. Now he's on a heavy gospel trip - and don't take it as a novelty - this guy apparently has a degree in religious studies from McGill. Whatever this guy touches turns to gold.
The Wonder
Figurines
Denmark's Figurines are dropping their first US released, Skeleton right about now. For fans of Modest Mouse, Built To Spill, Strokes, and The Feelings there's nothing finer. This is a typically awesome high-energy track from the album.