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Nada Surf
Pop Rock/Post-Punk
New York, NY USA

For Fans Of: Weezer, Pavement
I stumbled across this sweet Nada Surf video for the song “Blankest Year” off of The Weight Is a Gift (2005). They pull off a rad visual effect made only by real life projections not using any classic animation whatsoever. Just check it out [...]

Hrswhip
Post-Punk/Instrumental/Experimental
Huainan, Anhui China

For Fans Of: Clumsy Decision Making
When beginning to listen Vidctiveness one is unsure what to expect, especially when you read the main guy who wrote these songs Dave Secretary, is located in China. Although, this album was recorded in Canada.
Hrswhip wastes no time in winning you over with aggressive, yet melodic [...]

Hot Snakes
Punk Rock/Post-Punk/Garage
San Diego, CA USA

For Fans Of: Fugazi, Drive Like Jehu, At The Drive-In
Since I’ve been listening to Hot Snakes all day I figured I’d do a post on them. I just heard these guys for the first time 3 days ago, and I must say they have really blown me away. [...]

Polar Bear Club
Indie Rock/Hardcore/Punk
Rochester, NY USA

For Fans Of:Strike Anywhere, Hot Water Music, and Sparta
My latest infatuation hails from Rochester, NY. Polar Bear Club’s EP The Redder, The Better is one of the most perfect EP’s I’ve ever heard! After you’re done listening it leaves you wanting [...]

The Cribs
Indie Rock
Wakefield, U.K

For Fans Of : The Stokes, The Jam, The Necronauts
Hailing originally from Yorkshire, England these guys started playing at ages 5 and 9 together. Blending influences from The Sex Pistols, The Beatles, The Smith’s [...]

At The Drive-In
Post Punk/Indie Rock
El Paso, TX USA

Sounds Like : At The Drive-In
One of my favorite bands of all time, and a band that will be sorely missed! I know, I know the two bands that spawned from At The Drive-In (Mars Volta, [...]