DIIV - Wait [VIDEO/MP3]

MP3: DIIV - Wait

Sandy Kim knows what everyone likes: good tunes, tits and Sky Ferreira. She brings all of that in her clip for DIIV's "Wait", from their still great debut Oshin (still out now on Captured Tracks).

Mac Demarco - Ode to Viceroy [VIDEO/MP3]

MP3: Mac DeMarco - Ode to Viceroy

Mac DeMarco
"Ode to Viceroy"
2
Captured Tracks 2012
Director: Jasper Baydala

Neat video! I really dig this record, it has a good "vibe".

FUCK YEAH: Holograms - ABC City [MP3/VIDEO]

MP3: Holograms - ABC City

It was nearly a year ago that Matthew called Captured Tracks "the Drive-Thru Records of indie pop", but Sweden's Holograms takes the label in a more bad ass direction.

"ABC City" comes from the single of the same name, which is out on April 3rd. Cop this, it's a rocker.

Catwalk - Christmas Don't Be Late [MP3]

MP3: Catwalk - Christmas Don't Be Late

Not sure if we'll post any X-MenX-Mas tunes beyond this, but today's selection is certainly a keeper.

I had never heard any Catwalk before this Chipmunks cover, but dude's (tiny) back catalogue is just as great as this song, so track it down.

New Blouse: Videotapes

 

MP3: Blouse - Videotapes

More magic from Portland magicians Blouse, who after 2 genius singles have at long last announced their debut full length which is going to be self-titled. I don't get self-titling albums, but whatever. The point is this is going to be great and it's out November 1st on Captured Tracks.

SELF TITLED/SELF HELP

MP3: Widowspeak - Harsh Realm

Finally got around to checking those dudes Widowspeak and their self titled debut that just came out on Captured Tracks. It sounds real good! It's also very fitting of this rainy cold weather that New England has been cloaked in all this week. I'm not complaining, I truly am loving that I can wear long sleeves again. Autumn = class.

Oh, but yeah check these guys out if you haven't yet. They're nice, especially if you love Mazzy Star. Do these bands cry over that comparison or are they bad ass about it like the groups that are covers of Black Sabbath or the Ramones and totally own up to it and we can all have a good time? I hope it's the latter...

HOT TRAXXX: Into Black

MP3: Blouse - Into Black

Great song from Portland's Blouse, it feels like a dream. The a-side to the 7 inch out now on Capture Tracks.

Clone Wars

MP3: Beach Fossils - Fall Right In

As Captured Tracks quickly cements itself as the Drive-Thru Records of indie pop, time was short before its bands all began sounding alike. To celebrate such a fashion, they're releasing a new EP by Beach Fossils. Gone are the static-filled charm of their debut record, the innocently hesitant drumming, and the whimsical guitar patterns. Instead, the produced drumming and clarity of the tracks causes it to sound exactly like label-mates Wild Nothing (unsurprisingly one track does feature Jack Tatum). One could argue very easily that both groups already were heavily linked musically and not be wrong, but when bands evolve you'd hope they would venture away from their peers—not ever closer.

The Beets Beet.

MP3: The Beets - Cold Lips

The Beets have both a new record coming out next week and are playing my new home of New Haven, CT tonight. For free. The show, I mean, but whatever you know how to use the internet: everything is for free. Anyway, their new LP (and previous one) rip a ton, so come hang if you're in the area or just jamb this if you're not. Radical.