Indie Roundup: What I've Been Listening To (7/30/10)

I told myself when I re-opened this blog that I wasn't going to let the Indie aspect of my life die. Well, it hasn't at all. The past weeks we've seen some interesting albums dropping from the hipster living. Here are two albums I highly suggest download/buying as they are currently some of my favorite rights now.

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - Let It Sway

The Missouri boys are back. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin releases Let It Sway, courtesy of Polyvinyl Records. The album has a lot of songs (I'm too tired to count them right now). Notable tracks that stick out: Banned (By The Man), Back In The Saddle and All Hail Dracula! It's a lot different from SSLYBY previous releases (Pershing & Broom). It kind of sounds like Fountain of Waynes on LSD. That's fine in my books.

Rating: 78%

When I first heard the Ra Ra Riot album, I was pretty tired and drunk. I decided to click on a random song. 'Shadowcasting' was the song and what a fucking jam that song is. I haven't The Orchard much of a listen, but I can already tell it's not going to be as strong as The Rhumb Line.

Rating: 74%

Couple Notes

Well.. this week has been pretty awesome for music that I enjoy. Come to think of it, this week hasn't been that bad. My JV Baseball team finally ended (meh :/). We weren't very good at all. I hit around .320 with 7 RBi's. Not bad. Now I'm enjoying my Memorial Day break.

So for the music part.

• New York based band Ra Ra Riot have announced that they have signed with one of my favorite record labels, Barsuk Records. New album comes out this summer and I am totally excited. I cannot wait to see them.

• I recently had time to delete some bands from my iTunes. Waste of space if I don't listen to it. I scrolled down to the letter "L." I rediscovered Look Mexico. Think American Football mixed with some Minus the Bear in Florida. This band is making me want more and more songs each day. I believe that they are currently recording a new album? Or plan on doing so soon.

Look Mexico- Math Is Everywhere (Summer Darling Cover) (MP3)

• I have a bunch of reviews I'll be knocking out this weekend. Including the Wonder Year's new 7", Baron Von Bear, Love you Moon, and more. Keep coming back. It means a lot. Here's a little treat to what band needs more credit.