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[Atlantic Records; 2011]
Brite Futures
Dark Past
Seattle's Brite Futures' new album Dark Past is a perfect blend of 80's influenced dance pop that makes it really stand out from the rest of the new adds here at KXLU. The band formerly known as Natalie Portman's Shaved Head often even sound like Weezer during their golden years on this new album, and the male-female vocal interplay makes the songs even more infectious. Great to see a young band like this not taking themselves too seriously while also making some fun music.
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[Caring Is Cool; 2011]
Various Artists
The Animal Within Us Compilation
All of the proceeds from this compilation go towards Relief International's Recovery Effort in Japan. Some of the bands include: Moses Campbell, Pangea, Watercolor Paintings, Kit, Old Lumps, The Dining Dead, The Finches, Honus Honus, & more!
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[Alien8 Recordings; 2011]
Duchess Says
In a Fung Day T!
Three years after their stellar debut record "Anthologie des 3 Perchois," Montreal's Duchess Says returns with the wonderfully dense and fun album "In a Fung Day T!" Thick synths, crunch drums, moody bass lins, haunted female vocals. Sounds like the best parts of Erase Errata, The Vanishing & Siouxsie Sioux. Highy recommended.
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[Burger Records/olFactory Records; 2011]
Pangea
Living Dummy
This local band is kicking butt and playing all over LA. Their debut record is causing a ruckus among the locals and is a must have for everyone looking for a new band to dig your teeth into! They construct their songs in interesting ways, with elements of punk rock, doo-wop, and freak folk. Their record is only available at The Smell now so pick one up!
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