I literally can’t get enough of the new Of Montreal record. Before this week’s end, I am going to post my review of the whole “Skeletal Lamping” album. I’m not usually one that likes to listen to album leaks, but for some reason when it comes to Of Montreal, I have no control.  I just have to hear it immediatly.  “Skeletal Lamping” has been blowing my mind with it it’s dance numbers and overall feel in general. Everyone needs a little Of Montreal in their life.

This is a video I came across on Youtube of the band performing one of my favorite tracks off the record title “An Eluardian Instance.” Its only the beginning…..

Of Montreal on Myspace www.myspace.com/ofmontreal

Of Montreal “An Eluardian Instance”

The talk on the street this morning seems to be the release of the new Deerhoof single “Offend Maggie.” While I am not a huge Deerhoof fan (and apparently I’m the only one), I am really enjoying the new single. Maybe its because its super lo-fi.  Satomi’s vocals really take the spotlight on this track, and i’ve never wanted to hear more Deerhoof in my life.

“Offend Maggie” is out October 7th and is Deerhoof’s ninth release. Check out their Myspace for a load of tour dates coming your way this fall.

Deerhoof on Myspace: www.myspace.com/deerhoof

MP3 “Offend Maggie” \”Offend Maggie\”

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin has been my summertime musical crush this year. I have just came across their new video (on Polyvinyl Records) for ‘Modern Mystery’ (name sound familar?). SSLYBY seem to always have the most amusing music videos. I love bands with a sense of humor.

I still have no idea how SSLYBY isn’t bigger than they are. Their catchy hooks are infectious and leave you humming their tunes for days. SSLYBY is also doing a pretty extensive European tour this fall, that I believe starts the end of this week.

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin on Myspace http://www.myspace.com/boris

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin   ‘Modern Mystery’ Video

Kings of Leon are due to release their 4th record titled ‘Only by the Night’ on September 23rd. This is not the Kings of Leon we are used to. While some say KOL has ‘improved’ their sound, others are wondering what the hell happened. Where did our Southern Rockers go? I’m not sure, and I don’t know if I like the new album from what I’ve heard so far. “Crawl” is the best song I’ve heard from the album, because it still gives off that King’s vibe most people dug in the first place. Skipping to other tracks like “Be Somebody,” sounds like a completely different band. A band i’m not sure I would have started listening to about 6 years ago. They sound a little bit too polished. Or in this case, more of a band that wanted to- but couldn’t pull off the transition right. I guess we’ll will have to wait to hear the album in full and I really hope it has a few old Kings of Leon gems on it.

Check out the new track on their Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/kingsofleon

I’m a big believer in the fact that there are endless possibilites on how to find new music.  Case proven… I was sick all week and seldom left the house. Bored one afternoon I decided to check out a certain music channel’s ‘free on demand’ feature. Looking for something new as always, I spotted 2 videos on there from a band called The Morning Benders. I’ve never even heard the band’s name before, so I was kind of curious.

I started with the video for ‘Waiting for a War’, and was so interested I watched “Boarded Doors.” I sat there the whole afternoon just switching off between the two and then went online to find out what this early 20’s California band was about. I’m not sure I’ve ever fallen in love with a band this fast as I have The Morning Benders. They are like the poppier baby brothers of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin. I immediatly went out the next day and brought their debut album “Talking Through Tin Cans”. Song after song, this record just keeps delivering the goods. This album has been the only cd in my player for the remainder of the week. You’d be a fool not to check it out.

The Morning Benders are also currently on tour with Ra Ra Riot and are doing a lot of one-off shows at a Puma store (thats right) near you. The instores are all acoustic and I will be checking that out for sure.

The Morning Benders on Myspace   http://www.myspace.com/themorningbenders