Max Caster says:Alien Protocol was all over Clap Your Hands Say Yeah last year in a big way, and I never really got the chance to thank him for introducing me to the breakout band of 2005. "is this love" has all those ingredients that make Clap Your Hands Say Yeah a lovable band of merry musicmakers. Dance to this, laugh to this, cry to this. It's today's winner and I promise to slip it into my set on the radio later on tonight.
TribulationsbyInnocent Youths reggae/ska, roots Combining "Tribulations" original 45's "A" side and the "version" side sheds light on the bass rich, melodica heavy, dub conscious b-side, stretching the song to over 7 minutes...more »
Who Put The Fire OutbyElectric Touch pop, rock, indie, piano rawk Alien Protocol, thanks for the tip, this is gr8. Crackling angst-y power pop combo work, and crisp, smart production, plus an unexpected soaring bridge, all conspire to take...more »
Lobster Leaps InbyThe Microscopic Septet pop, jazz Growing up in Chicago and having an obsession for vinyl creates an appreciation for jazz music. So I tip my hat to you Pop Hermit for posting the...more »
Truly, Madly, DeeplybyPama International reggae/ska, ska, Two tone ska Featuring veterans from the Specials and other greats, Pama International is a ska supergroup of sorts. Moozic, thanks for the tip. I can't stop spinning this track. "Truly,...more »