May 24

Band of Horses, “No One’s Gonna Love You”
Quite possibly the best song of 2007.

Death Cab for Cutie, “No Sunlight [Live]” from The Black Cab Sessions
They play the song while riding around in a cab.  A black cab.  It’s… different?

May 9

Apparently, Matthew Pryor (former lead-singer of The Get Up Kids, and (current?) lead singer of The New Amsterdams and The Terrible Twos) has started his first true solo project, though The New Amsterdams kinda felt that way most of the time anyway.  I haven’t had a chance to listen to the newest song he put up on his Myspace page, but I will when I get home from work.

His album, Confidence Man, is due out July 28th on Vagrant.  I’m incredibly excited.  I’ve never been disappointed by anything this man’s had a hand in.

(Also, if you’re like me, and you still miss The Get Up Kids, check out Blackpool Lights and White Whale for more post-TGUK-member material.)

May 7

Damiera, Quiet Mouth Loud Hands

Equal Vision Records has finally given the date for the new Damiera record: June 24th.  It’s called “Quiet Mouth Loud Hands.”  I’m incredibly excited to see where they’re headed.

Their first album M(US)IC is great.  Imagine early Further Seems Forever with the guitarist from Fall of Troy.  “Via Invested” is just plain amazing.  A friend and I slowed it to half-speed and still couldn’t play it consistently.  Of course, we do suck at guitar.  But that’s not the point.  It’s awesome, so go download it.  And then be as excited for the new album as we are.

Below is the track list:

1. Rainman
2. Quiet Mouth Loud Hands
3. Nailbiter
4. Image and Able
5. Teacher, Preacher
6. Weights for the Waiting
7. Chromatica
8. Blind Sir Bluest
9. Woodbox
10. Silvertongue
11. Trading Grins