HOT TRAXXX: Mikal Cronin - Weight [STREAM]

Here's the crazy infectious "Weight", another track from Mikal Cronin's upcoming album MCII. This song is seriously the best thing I've ever heard from him.

Lace Curtains - Bedroom Honesty [MP3]

MP3: Lace Curtains - Bedroom Honesty

A rainy day like today can make me think about the stuff I've loved in the past - like the band Harlem. They fucking ruled, and their 2 full lengths (Free Drugs ;-) and Hippies) are still in extra heavy rotation.

So where next? How do we look forward to the future when it showers us with liquid despair? Enter Lace Curtains: it's music from one of the Harlem dudes, and it's a fine continuation of that band's genius songwriting abilities.

The Best Song Ever: Sam Cooke - Let's Go Steady Again [MP3]

MP3: Sam Cooke - Let's Go Steady Again

This one is for you lovebirds out there.

HOT TRAXXX: Thee Oh Sees - Toe Cutter - Thumb Buster [MP3]

MP3: Thee Oh Sees - Toe Cutter - Thumb Buster

"Toe Cutter - Thumb Buster" takes the award for riff of the month; it also sounds like a nice day out in the fucking sunshine. Floating Coffin by Thee Oh Sees is released by Castle Face on April the 16th. #cantwait

Shannon and the Clams - Rip Van Winkle [MP3]

MP3: Shannon and the Clams - Rip Van Winkle

Some bands have it down to science; Shannon and the Clams are a shinning example. Dreams in the Rat House, their first for Hardly Art, is out May 25th.

Also of note: Burger just released the Clams' singles collection on tape, so don't forget to snag one.

Colleen Green - Heavy Shit [MP3]

MP3: Colleen Green - Heavy Shit

The day was kind enough to bring us all another glimpse into Colleen Green's forthcoming LP, Sock it to Me (out on the 19th). You heard "Time in the World", now here's "Heavy Shit". Enjoy.

Parquet Courts - Smart Aleck Kid [STREAM]

Here's a new Parquet Courts b-side for you to feast on, from their single for Borrowed Time. Enjoy "Smart Aleck Kid", one of 2 unreleased gems on the upcoming 7 inch (get a copy).

Audacity - Finders Keepers [STREAM]

Audacity continue to age like a goddamn fine wine, or a delicious cheese. "Finders Keepers" appears on the 7 inch of the same name, out April 2nd on the Suicide Squeeze Singles Club.