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Today's theme: Pop Goes the Indie

Barcelona Pavilion - How Are You People Going to Have Fun If None of You People Ever Participate?:
First off, a song in dedication and contender for the longest title possible. I brought this one up to Paul the other day, as he and I can relate to the complications of trying to get something going in a place where no one goes. Barcelona Pavilion capture this perfectly in only 1:45, spouting off at the mouth with the title lyric questioning it's audience. Short and not-so-sweet, but any DJ, promoter, band member or person trying to entertain will appreciate this one. And just FYI, Barcelona Pavilion consists of the same guy from The Blankket, Steven Kado, who did an obnoxious and quirky cover of Outkast's "Hey Ya". Back when DJing in Florida, I used to throw it on to confuse the patrons who requested the original.

Cantona - She's Gone Off Again:
I've really got a thing lately for bands out of Seattle and Australia. These two aren't really related except for the fact that they both seem to be the birthplace of fantastic music lately. I remember first hearing Cantona on an internet broadcast from Seattle's KEXP, which has long been a favorite station of mine. Needless to say, I've been in love since. Even this live recording is good, so give it a listen.

Boycrazy - Bad Things:
I get confused by this song. At one moment it's sweet and poppy, and then the next minute the singer is seducing me with his voice. Oh, I meant confused in a good way. It's like I'm being aurally and mentally stimulated at the same time. And while the lyrics may be repetitive, I honestly don't mind hearing them more than once.

Finest Dearest - Idaho:
I was shocked when I got an email from Christine of Finest Dearest asking me to check them out. Shocked because I'm absolutely in love with this band and I'm honored that they would even think they had to ask me. Now that I've brown nosed the band enough, I absolutely recommend you check them out. Do you miss what indie rock used to be? So did I until I found out about Finest Dearest.
Myspace Finest Dearest

Kid Theodore - I Am A Moth:
When Kid Theodore emailed me their mp3s, I wasn't certain of what to expect. Maybe it's just subconsciously because of the "Kid" part of their name. But immediately after I opened the first one, I was very pleasantly surprised. While this is the tamer of the two songs they sent over, I feel it's a great introduction. Click on their name to check out more tracks over on Myspace.

- LB