The La's - There She Goes

Band: The La's
Song: There She Goes
Album: La's (2CD Reissue)
Released: March 31, 2008
Formats: 7 Inch
Label: COMMERCIALMARKETING

Classic britpop track reissued on 7 Inch in support of the reissuing of the classic La's album The La's on 2 CDs which was originally released way back in 1990. The single features the previously unreleased John Leckie version of their classic track 'There She Goes'. Not quite sure what this sounds like as I haven't come across anywhere to listen to it. However, the video below has the classic track.

Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction

Band: Snoop Dogg
Song: Sensual Seduction
Album: Ego Trippin
Released: March 24, 2008
Formats: 12 Inch, CD
Label: Geffen

Great new track from Snoop Dog. Discussed this video with a friend yesterday. I'm starting to think the video even has alot of eighties influence too on top of the seventies disco feel. Great hip hop/soul feeling track. First single from his new Ego Trippin album.

Look See Proof - Do You Think Its Right

Band: Look See Proof
Song: Do You Think Its Right
Album: No Album as of yet but five singles
Released: March 24, 2008
Formats: 7 Inch, CD
Label: Weekender Records

This is the fifth single by this english band. Punky indie music by this four piece.

Crystal Castles - Courtship Dating

Band: Crystal Castles
Song: Courtship Dating
Album: Crystle Castles
Released: March 24, 2008
Formats: 7 Inch
Label: PLAY IT AGAIN SAM

Great new single from Canadian Buzz Band Crystal Castles, purveyors of Electronic indie squeaky eighties video game music. I would like to think the band was named after the classic arcade game but rumour has it that this could be the name of She Ra's castle in the old eighties cartoon.

The Long Blondes - Century

Band: The Long Blondes
Song: Century
Album: Couples
Released: March 24, 2008
Formats: 7 Inch
Label: Rough Trade

First single off the Long Blondes second album. Fantastic new wave pop that doesn't disappoint.

Estelle - American Boy

Band: Estelle
Song: American Boy
Album: Shine
Released: March 24, 2008
Formats: CD1, CD2, 12"
Label: Atlantic

Another great single from Estelle featuring a guest appearance by Kanye West. I blogged about this lady on December 7th , 2007 if you want to check out her other single. This lady stops by the Mod Club (Toronto) on April 12, 2008 which will sure to be jammed. This went to number 1 in the UK on downloads alone last week.

PJ Harvey - Devil

Band: PJ Harvey
Song: Devil
Album: White Chalk
Released: March 17, 2008
Formats: CD, 7"
Label: Island

Brand new single from PJ Harvey off the White Chalk Album released this week in the UK.

Sugababes - Denial

Band: Sugarbabes
Song: Denial
Album: Change
Released: March 17, 2008
Formats: CDEP
Label: Island

Great new single from the Sugarbabes. Very catchy kitschy pop that is very eighties influenced.

Utah Saints Something Good '08

Band: Utah Saints
Song: Something Good '08
Album: No Album as of yet
Released: March 17, 2008
Formats: 12", CD1, CD2
Label: Data Records

Classic rave tune which sampled Kate Bush originally released in 1992 is remixed and released 16 years later and again goes top 10 in the UK. Released on club music label Data Records. Funny video.

Supergrass - Bad Blood

Band: Supergrass
Song: Bad Blood
Album: Diamond Hoo Haa
Released: March 17, 2008
Formats: 7", CD
Label: Parlophone


Ricky, of Panic Manual fame recently wrote about this album on his blog and loved it. I got the chance to listen to the first single Bad Blood and don't get it. But maybe I'm just craving another I Should Coco.

LOWLINE - MONITORS

Band: Lowline
Song: Monitors
Album: No album as of yet
Released: March 17, 2008
Formats: 7"
Label: 1234

Manchester band influenced by eighties alternative music and you can tell. Great indie track called Monitors.

Sonny J - Enfant Terrible

Band: Sonny J
Song: Enfant Terrible
Album: No Album As Of Yet
Released: March 17, 2008
Formats: 12",7", CD
Label: Stateside

This is fantastic. Something different. Second single from this outfit. I'm not sure how to describe it. Makes me want to think of the French Band Niagara alittle bit. Crazy Video too.

Pogues - A Pair Of Brown Eyes

Band: Pogues
Song: A Pair Of Brown Eyes
Album: RUM, SODOMY AND THE LASH
Released: March 1985
Formats: 12,7", 7" Pic Disc
Label: Stiff Records

Happy St Patricks Day. Classic from the Pogues

Breeders - Were Gonna Rise

Band: Breeders
Song: Were Gonna Rise
Album: Mountain Battles
Released: March 17
Formats: 7"
Label: 4AD

Great new track from the Breeders. Typical indie rock ala Breeders 1990s (Think Pod) and on the 4AD label once again.

Neon Neon I Lust You

Band: Neon Neon
Song: I Lust You
Album: Stainless Style
Released: March 10
Formats: 7", 12"
Label: Lex Records

Great new track from Boom Bip and Rhys of Super Furry Animals electro-pop side project Neon Neon. Feaures vocals by Cate Le Bon. Very Ladytron sounding.

Sugar Bear - Don't Scandalize Mine

Band: Sugar Bear
Song: Don't Scandalize Me
Album: Don't Scandalize Me 12 Inch
Released: 1988
Formats: 12 Inch
Label: Coslit Records (Re-Released same year on Champion (UK) and Next Plateau (USA)

Out on the town at one of my favourite late night eating and drinking spots Czehoski and heard this great old skool rap tune which was identified by my good friend Ben. Released in 1988 the hip hop track is known for sampling Talking Heads Once In A Lifetime. I had never heard it.

Siouxsie - About To Happen

Band: Siouxsie
Song: About To Happen
Album: Mantaray
Released: March 10
Formats: 2x7", CD
Label: W14


Third single from the Mantaray album by goth/punk queen Siouxsie of Siouxsie and the Banshees fame. Alot rockier than the first two singles.

Carl Cox Vs Yousef - I Want You Forever

Band: Carl Cox Vs Yousef
Song: I Want You Forever
Album: N/A
Released: March 3
Formats: 2x12"
Label: CR2

Classic old skool techno piece by Carl Cox remixed by Yousef approximately 15 years later. I have also included the original below.





NEW




Original

Mystery Jets - Young Love

Band: Mystery Jets
Song: Young Love
Album: 21
Released: March 10
Formats: 2x7",CD
Label: 679/Warner Music Group

Reproduced

Okay.....thought this was an average track until Laura Marling started singing 1/2 way through it which then catapulted this track to much listened too. Very good indiepop.

The Teenagers - Love No

Band: The Teenagers
Song: Love No
Album: Reality Check
Released: March 10
Formats: 3x7"
Label: XL Recordings

Great new indiepop single from The Teenagers put out across 3 seven inch singles.

We Are Scientists - After Hours

Band: We Are Scientists
Song: After Hours
Album: Brain Thrust Mastery
Released: March 3
Formats: 2x7",CD
Label: DFA/EMI Records UK

Catchy indierock track from the American band We Are Scientists. This is the first single from their new album Brain Thrust Mastery. Alittle strange video, but thats what sells records right.

Hercules and Love Affair - Blind

Band: Hercules and Love Affair
Song: Blind
Released: March 3
Formats: 7",CD
Label: DFA/EMI Records UK

Great indie club track from this NY based band with a 80's alternative new wave feel.

The Kills Cheap and Cheerful

2nd single from the new album by the Kills on Domino Records. Released on 7 Inch vinyl. great punk indie track with some pop actually. Alittle bit of a change from the standard garage rock that The Kills are usually known for.

Alphabeat - Fascination

Catchy indiepop track from this Danish band called Alphabeat. Very Raw eighties sounding type of track. Track has been around for awhile and was huge in Denmark but was officially released in the UK this week on (2xCD, 7 Inch).

Shocking Pinks - Emily

Spectacular Buzz Drone Indiepop from a band called the Shocking Pinks. They are based in Auckland, New Zealand and are signed to DFA Records. The song is Emily and is out this week in the UK on 12 Inch/CD formats.

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly - Find The Time

Great new cheerful indiepop single from Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly called Find The Time out this week in the UK (2x7",CD). This is the first single off the new album Searching For The Hows And Whys.

Bob Sinclar "Together" Feat. Steve Edwards

I've always been a huge fan of Bob Sinclar tracks. Great house music. This is his latest release called Together out on Defected Records this week in tbe UK (2xcd,12").

MARCO DEMARK ft CASEY BARNES Tiny Dancer

Damn...this is a funny video...gotta love the Elton John Bobblehead. Yes, if you have guessed it, this is a dance remake of Tiny Dancer originally done by Elton John. A very good remake at that. Props to the Raptors jersey being worn in the video.