Archive for January, 2008

the new observers

January 30, 2008

Portland, Oregon’s music scene is more of a constant explosion than anything else.  There is always some great sound emanating from that city. Today, I’m featuring a relatively unknown Portland band, the Red Dons. Formed in 2005 from the remnants of punk band The Observers, their sound is uniquely garage-influenced and melodic.  Their latest album, Death to Idealism (2007), is packed full of catchy, energetic songs – great for dancing (or in my case, bouncing around like a lunatic), I’d say.  You won’t be able to resist at least a slight toe tap listening to their music. Seriously, test out my theory right now.

independent,” from Death to Idealism

visit their website here

YEAHHUH!

January 28, 2008

burning saddles,” by baltimore-based band Ponytail.

i promise, you won’t be sorry you downloaded this song. full of nothing but energy, molly siegel’s yelping vocals and the awesome musicianship behind her furiously propel this band into the futuuuuuuuuure!!!!