Au Revoir Simone

Band: Au Revoir Simone
Also Check Out: Clue To Kalo, Architecture In Helsinki, Mates Of State, Collette Carter, Nedelle
Location: Brooklyn, New York















Chalk another one up for Indie Pop Rocks. I was working on a model and Yolanda was on my computer while the radio was on, she was doing some floorplans or something. Suddenly some crazy happy music comes on that was so catchy that I interrupted her dilligent work because I had to find out who it was. Since then I've discovered Au Revoir Simone is an all girl trio with three keyboards. Their music is fun happy and smooth. Interestingly enough, their name comes from the movie "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" which I think is just completely awesome. Check them out if you're into all girl vocals and electric beats. Ephereal.

Currently on tour with We Our Scientists in the UK.

Au Revoir Simone: Disco Song MP3
Official Site: http://www.aurevoirsimone.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/aurevoirsimone

Tapes N Tapes

Band: Tapes N Tapes
Also Check Out: My Bloody Valentine, Wolf Parade, Okkervil River
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota














I first heard this band on Indie Pop Rocks about a month ago. More recently, I heard them on a friend of a friend's myspace and the track she had up just pulled me in. I have been excited about these guys for a little while now, they're definitely worth checking out. I only wish I was able to buy a copy of their album, but for now I've been working off of their myspace and other sources. This band pulls off some incredible moments in their music, tracks like Manitoba express well how dynamic this band is. It goes from a relaxed slow drive to a pulsing, pacing change of speed that switches up moods very weel. Currently they've got a good amount of music up on their myspace and they're busy promoting their single, the song "Insistor" Insistor is a great track and you have to check it out.

Tapes 'N Tapes is on tour with the Futureheads throughout the South Eastern United States, I believe they've just finished a tour of the UK. Their latest album is The Loon, which was released worldwide in July. Here's a track you'll likely be hearing more often in the time to come. Don't forget to check out "Insistor".

Tapes 'N Tapes: Cowbell MP3
Official Site: http://www.tapesntapes.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tapesntapes/

Stars Of Track And Field

Band: Stars Of Track And Field
Also Check Out: I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness, Snow Patrol, My Morning Jacket, M83.
Location: Portland, Oregon



























My old roomate recommended these boys to me a good two months back. When he mentioned the name I thought of Belle and Sebastian, which is always a good thing. They may have taken their name from the track on Are You Feeling Sinister, but this band is noBelle and Sebastian , it's a lot more ethereal and has a very soft edge. They've got plenty of electronic beats to carry you through their dreamy pop songs. This is a great band to pass the time if you want something that fades into the background. Currently these guys are on tour with the Twilight Singers, making me regret not being anywhere near the tour circuit yet again! Check out their myspace for some good tracks, I prefer the last two tracks. Here's my personal favorite:

Stars Of Track And Field: With You MP3
Official Site: http://starsoftrackandfield.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/starsoftrackandfield

My Latest Novel

Band: My Latest Novel
Also Check Out: Arcade Fire, New London Fire, A Fire Inside (just kidding), Film School
Location: Glasgow, Scotland














I've listened to a handful of songs by this Glasgow based group and they've made a very good impression. I first heard about them over at The Fabulist a while back and again when they were recently mentioned a few days ago. Fabulist says they've been compared to Arcade Fire and Belle and Sebastian, I wouldn't have thought of Belle and Sebastian until I listened to more songs over at their myspace, on the other hand I feel the relation towards Arcade Fire is well justified. Don't pigeon hole them so easily though, they seem to run the gamut in their music from Folk to Indie Pop. Don't expect to hear happy anthems though, I'd say they're more of a somber sort of lot. Check out Fabulist to hear a great song of theirs called Sneaker Sister, Sneaker Soul. As for me, I prefer the dreamy ambience of their song "Hope Edition".

My Latest Novel: Hope Edition MP3
Official Site: http://www.mylatestnovel.com/
Myspace: http://myspace.com/mylatestnovel