Nina Gnose says:American Slag Heap, you have got a roll going. Dar Williams' "Empire" is one of the best politically minded songs about today's world situation that I've heard. I'm not usually impressed with politics in rock music. So often it sounds opportunistic and self-aggrandizing. But this is great. Download and check it out, I think you'll agree. MP3 Jackpot winner.
11:59byThe Postmarks pop, rock, indie Oh-my-god, the Postmarks vocalist Tim Yehezkely (a girl with a boys name... jealous) is so beautifully fuzzed-out that you cannot help falling into a helpless infatuation with her....more »
Where Do You Run TobyVivian Girls pop, rock, alternative, indie Worshippers of garage reverb and cooler than cool power pop will dig this shiny gem from Vivian Girls. "Where Do You Run To" packs a full dose of...more »
Acid TonguebyJenny Lewis pop, americana, acoustic, folk Jenny Lewis has been compared to Loretta Lynn, Petula Clark and Neko Case by critics like me. But I think she is in a league of her own....more »
I Woke Up TodaybyPort O'Brien pop, rock, indie rock, acoustic, indie You know what? I woke up today in a very simple way... and Barack Obama was president-elect! I know the kids in Port O'Brien didn't have this first...more »