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Elise Nordling's top indie pop and indie rock picks
January 15 - January 21
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The Shins, "Phantom Limb"
The single preceding the Shins' upcoming album, Wincing the Night Away. Having heard the entire album already, I don't know how they chose a single; the entire thing is completely brilliant. For fans of Death Cab for Cutie, John Vanderslice.
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from Phantom Limb single (Sub Pop)
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The Magic Numbers, "Take a Chance"
The Magic Numbers' second release is the perfect sequel to their self-titled debut. For fans of Stars, the Beach Boys.
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from Those the Brokes (Heavenly Recordings/EMI; currently import-only in the US)
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Locksley, "Don't Make Me Wait"
Yet another brilliant band from Brooklyn, NY. Locksley is unsigned and making their way independently, and is currently on tour with the Rapture. For fans of the Beatles, the Strokes.
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from Don't Make Me Wait (self-released)
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TV on the Radio, "Wolf Like Me"
TV on the Radio's second album shows a lot of growth and honed songwriting skills. For fans of She Wants Revenge, David Bowie.
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from Return to Cookie Mountain (Interscope)
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Memphis, "Incredibly Drunk on Whiskey"
A side project by Torquil from Stars, with Chris Dumont. This Canadian duo spins everything from catchy pop songs to dreamscapes. For fans of Stars, Ocean Blue.
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from A Little Place in the Wilderness (Good Fences)
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Amy Millan, "Skinny Boy"
The other lead singer from Stars, Amy Millan, also has a side/solo project now. For fans of Stars, Broken Social Scene.
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from Honey from the Tombs (Arts & Crafts)
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Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton, "Doctor Blind"
A side/solo project from Metric's charismatic lead singer, which many find more compelling than her work with Metric. For fans of Metric, Broken Social Scene.
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from Knives Don't Have Your Back (Last Gang)
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Monsters Are Waiting, "Fascination"
This pop band from Echo Park in Los Angeles, CA creates catchy pop songs with pretty girl vocals. For fans of Metric, Stars.
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from Fascination (Retone/Leftwing Recordings/Hoola Hoop)
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Pas/Cal, "Little Red Radio"
Exuberant, sunshiny pop. For fans of the Beach Boys, the Left Banke.
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from Dear Sir (Le Grand Magistery & Romantic Air Recording Co.)
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Lemon Sun, "The Face"
This catchy pop act from LA has been steadily making a name for itself. For fans of the Beatles, the Rapture.
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from Lemon Sun EP (self-released)
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– Compiled by Elise Nordling
Posted January 2007
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