Download: Rulers, Ruling All Things by Midlake The more I hear the new stuff from Midlake, the more excited I get. I know it may be difficult to get excited about dreamy psych/folk/baroque/pop thing but I am. The more Midlake...

Download:Mercy (live) by Star and Micey Sure I'll post your music if you're a band that follows me on Twitter... why not? Especially if it's as solid as Star and Micey. They're a Memphis based folk pop band signed to...

Download: Norway by Beach House I had a sign on top of my front door that said "Beach House". I bought it on eBay. One of the hooks fell off and I haven't replaced it. Any house I live in...

Download: Isn't It a Shame by The So So Glos I heard part of this track twice on XMU and for some reason could not remember their name. I would always catch it in the middle and then could never...

Download: Mummy by Shotgun Showdown Very cool Long Beach, CA band. Shotgun Showdown. Go there and support these ladies. Help them get things going. I think they've got something.

I think I was stunned by Midlake's last record. Just a beautiful thing. The Trials of Van Occupanther. Their new album The Courage of Others will be released Feb. 2. Here's the first track. Acts of Man.

Download Songs For Snakes - The Time You Lost Was Mine So the SF Giants look geared for another year of heartbreak and let down and I'm FUMING that knucklehead Mayor Newsom isn't wearing a Giants cap at every public...

Download: Northern State - Sucka Mohterfucka Sassy political shit from NYC. Produced by Adrock. On Mike Patton's Ipecac label. That's all I need to know. Northern State is now on my frequently played list. They should be on yours too....

Download: The Black Keys - Strange Times Album comes out in the beginning of April. On Nonesuch. Produced by Dangermouse. Lots of hype. I hope it can live up to it. So far so good.

Download: Peanut Butter Wolf Valentines Day Mix Peanut Butter Wolf. He's from San Jose. Right around the corner from Swedelife HQ. I saw him open for Beastie Boys last year. My kids loved him. So this is a mix he...