My little bishop in a turtleneck.

I am really looking forward to tonight's Mondo at Luke & Leroy, because the lovely John Cameron Mitchell of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' fame will be guest DJing. I'm certain the music is going to be fantastic because it always is, and the addition of Mitchell will just solidify the evening. If you're going, be sure to say hello if you see me!

On with today's selections...

Tenki:
I love whenever I get an email from Future Appletree Records, because I know whatever it contains will be brilliant. So when I opened up these tracks from Tenki, I was not surprised by how hard I fell in love with them. A combination of (sometimes) disco-esque basslines with the standard indie-pop-tastic keys, horns, and guitar... then washed over with Beulah-ish vocals. Just listen to these tracks and tell me you're not in love.
On Such a Day
Kiss of Millions
+ Myspace

Ideal Free Distribution:
If you liked the songs I posted before by the Melody Function, then you should definitely take note of IFD. They share not only one member, but also the same genius talent. I admire when a band can do 60s psychedelic pop and do it all so well.
Saturday Drive
Apples and Oranges
+ Myspace

Mohanski:
Another psychedelic influenced band, Mohanski remind me of the qualities I used to love about Blur and Radiohead... but more consistently. They are releasing a little 7 inch sometime in the next few months, and I definitely plan on getting one. So should you.
Sadness
Killer
+ Myspace

Hanni El Khatib:
A combination of folk, blues, and indie rock... and he never gets boring. After the second time around, you'll find yourself singing along. It seems that Hanni is also a big fan of flannel, but I wouldn't hold that against him.
I Know It's Bad For Me
+ Myspace

Kamal Arafa:
Another folky one (I've really been feeling it lately for some odd reason), and Kamal has an alluring voice. I feel that although the production may lack a little, it's still precious.
Fingers - Family Visits
+ Myspace

Astronaut:
I'm half and half with this band thus far. I really enjoy "FUB" and it's Sleepy Jackson-like sound, but then I think "Death By Disco" gets a little too intense for me during the chorus. If they just softened up the vocals a little more, it could have the whole Dandy Warhols appeal going for it. I'll have to wait until the release to pick a side.
FUB
Death By Disco
+ Myspace

- LB