This Week's Playlist

As you know, we've been hanging around London all week. We are adding a few songs that got us through our stay in Amsterdam, but most of 'em are from our time here in Foggytown.

Panda Bear--"Comfy in Nautica"--Person Pitch--Paw Tracks

For the past few months, Noah Lennox has been the rage of the blogosphere. So, I know we're late, but this song might just have the best message out there right now.

"Coolness is having courage/Courage to do what's right/ Try to remember always/Just to have a good time."

Plus he went to Camp Mondamin in Tuxedo, NC--an automatic indicator of his badassity.

Dark Meat--"Freedom Ritual"--Universal Indians--Orange Twin

"Oh, I just can't get you out of my head."

Explosions in the Sky--"Welcome, Death"--All of A Sudden, I Miss Everyone--Bella Union

They played this new track on Sunday night and I think everybody in the joint rocked goosebumps.

Babyshambles--"The Man Who Came to Stay (B-Side)"--Down in Albion (Deluxe Edition)--Rough Trade

Pete Doherty got caught trying to smuggle a spoon into the bathroom last night at the NME Awards. Come on, buddy. The rolling garage rock of this one has been propelling us for a good bit, and it's fitting that it's becoming our song in London.

Annuals--"Complete or Completing"--Be He Me--Ace Fu

I know we had a song from Annuals last week, but the tripped-out, wild west waltz of "Complete or Completing" is about as catchy as it gets.

The Avett Brothers--"Matrimony"--Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions--Ramseur Records

If somebody can find another song like this out there, I'll give 'em a dollar. Did I mention I'm excited we're seeing this band tomorrow night?

The Black Keys--"You're The One"--Magic Potion--Nonesuch

They played this somber blues tune both nights we saw 'em at Shepherd's Bush. I don't think I'll forget it.

120 Days--"Come Out Come Down"--120 Days--Vice

You already know what I think of this one.

The Hold Steady--"Stuck Between Stations"--Boys and Girls in America--Vagrant

This Springsteen-friendly bar rock is just plain awesome. Can I get a hell yes?

Kings of Leon--"On Call"--Because of the Times--RCA

You've probably already heard it, but here's the single from KOL's upcoming record. The disc is set to drop on April 2nd in the UK and the 3rd in the States. This song says a lot about how big it's gonna sound.

Flosstradamus--"Overnight Star"--Unreleased

We were hoping to catch this fantastic duo opening for DJ Atrak and Kid Sister in Sheffield tonight, but our plans fell through. This song might be an oldie but it'll always be a goodie.

That's it for now. As always, if you like 'em, go get 'em out at your local record store. Look back for those reviews and have a nice weekend. Hope it isn't raining wherever you might be.