3 Songs: On Repeat

The Garlands – “Open Arms” (The female-fronted Sweden based indie pop band just released their stunning self-titled debut album this week on Shelflife Records.  The short bursts of bouncing rhythms and sparkling jangly guitars along with their super-catchy 80’s-inspired melodies make for quite a promising debut.) http://www.shelflife.com/catalogue/LIFE091.html   

Download: http://www.shelflife.com/mp3-bin/garlands_91.mp3

Don Caballero – “Fire Back About Your New Baby’s Sex” (Recorded in one night back in 2003 in Chicago, the instrumental math-rock band led by the crazed rhythms of drummer Damon Che has just released their first live album, Gang Banged With A Headache, And Live this week on Joyful Noise Recordings.  The recordings are gritty and lo-fi yet remains true to the band’s punk ethos and are a testament to their energetic and inspired live shows with all of your favorite tracks included on the tracklist.)  http://www.facebook.com/DonCaballero

Download: http://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com/mp3/jnr104.mp3

A Lion Named Roar – “This Won’t Last For Long” (This Louisville-based band is set to explode with their debut EP Foreign Land, out now.  Their super-catchy and highly-melodic sound is anthemic and driving like Anberlin but with the introspective lyrics and careful arrangements that are reminiscent of The National.  It is pure pop perfection!) http://alionnamedroar.com/

Download: http://crash-avenue.com/Media/mp3/Roar-last.mp3