Max Caster says:Skyler, you seem to have the 411 on all the indie bands from San Francisco that are making beautiful noize. You say Oranger wants to succeed "the Bay Area rock throne long left vacant by Steve-Perry-era Journey" and I say, "Someone has to do it!" I've got their newest record in my CD player now, thanks for the tip. "Crones" is catchy enough to open my set on the dial tonight, and it's also today's MP3 Jackpot winner!
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 »