The Cave Singers - Welcome Joy

The Cave Singers release their second album Welcome Joy on Matador Records this Tuesday. If you're not familiar, The Cave Singers are another Pacific Northwest indie-folk band, but this one's songwriting stands out (probably thanks to the input of former Pretty Girls Make Graves bassist, Derek Fudesco). While I haven't heard the whole album yet, I'm looking forward to Tuesday thanks to two free tracks via Matador. Tuesday, I'll probably play "At the Cut", a blues inspired groovy tune.

The Cave Singers - "At the Cut"
The Cave Singers - "Beach House"
Get the whole album here.

Free Deastro EP

Michigan electro-indie artist Deastro gave away a free, 9-song EP entitled Orange Swimmer Red Summer via his blog. He gave it away at the end of the life, but it flew under my radar until now. There's no zip file of the EP, so you have to download each file individually. Kind of a pain, but a small price to pay for "free." Listen this coming Tuesday to hear "Red Summer" (link is not radio edited), the second of the two title tracks. I'll also feature the tracks "Asteroid Goo" and "Encounter with Unknown Substance M" as talk-over music. Download the whole EP here.

New Radiohead! - Harry Patch (In Memory Of)

New Radiohead song for last British WWI vet, Harry Patch, who died late in July. Thom York was inspired a 2005 interview with Patch, who spoke out for peace rather than war. Thom shared some of his thoughts on the band's blog (read here). Radiohead had recorded the song just weeks before Patch died on July 25, and it is selling it for £1 (right now, about $1.65). All proceeds go to the British Legion. Get it here.

Reigning Sound - Love and Curses LP

Reigning Sound's new album, Love and Curses is out today on In The Red records. It's been a long, long time, and it's good to have new tunes from these garage rockers. If you don't know them, they're perfect for all you classic rock junkies; finally, something new with some soul and groove to it. You might actually like it. You heard "Stick Up For Me" on PUR. Buy it here.

PUR Recap 4 August 2009

1) This week's top new album is The Fruit Bats The Ruminant Band. You must check out "Beautiful Morning Light", "The Ruminant Band" (on myspace), and "The Blessed Breeze". Buy it here.

2) Lo-fi band Marmoset has a new album, Tea Tornado, out today. The band promoting the album with a free download of "Strawberry Shortcakes". But if this isn't enough to satisfy your freebie cravings, for a limited time, they're also offering a free live EP through one of my favorite bloggers, My Old Kentucky Blog. Get it here, and don't dawdle.

3) Built To Spill is coming to Santa Barbara! Saturday, August 22 @ 9pm the Seattle indie rock legends will share their massive sounds with all those at the Velvet Jones. I won't miss it for anything! Tickets are $20.75 here.

4) Follow along or review tonight's playlist here.

PUR Recap 28 July 2009

1) New Polvo song ,"Beggar's Bowl", available for free download from Merge Records. Get it, then listen at high volume for best results.

2) The Octopus Project has a new, awesome video for "Wet Gold". For you surfers (like me) out there, there's actually some decent waves in the background of some of the shots. Plus there are some trippy snails and a singing boat!

3) These United States offering "I Want You to Keep Everything" for free download. Yeah, label (United Interests) promos!

4) Sunny Day Real Estate tour dates announced. Closest show to SB is at the Fonda Theater in L.A. on October 11. Tickets are available here. Opening for SDRE is The Jealous Sound. A little emo for my taste, but they should make for a good show.

5) Blind Pilot is performing Saturday Aug. 1 at Muddy Waters in Santa Barbara. Show starts at 9pm. More info and tickets are available at Club Mercy. Congrats to Jesse for winning tickets!

Follow along or review tonight's playlist here.

PUR Recap from 21 July 2009

1) Check out The Morning Benders' new album Talking Through Tin Cans from +1 Records. It's mellow and groovy. Buy it here.

1.5) On a perpendicular note, you should also spend some time on the +1 Records website; not only can you find out about some awesome bands (many of which are PUR classics) but the web design is spectacular. Wow!

2) Eux Autres new single, "You're Alright". It's been two years, but at least it's a good one. Listen to it on their myspace page.