La Sera
So delightfully creepy; this video proves that not even gruesome imagery can fight the smile evoking tunes La Sera is coming to be known for. The group, fronted by Vivian Girls’ Katy Goodman, has been busy cranking out the ditties with a 7″ that dropped November 17th and a full album due out February 15th on Hardly Art. Yeah, it’s a long time to wait but the 7″ is truly worth it and will tide you over til you get the full enchilada.
[MP3] Never Come Around
The Agitator
I really dig what The Agitator is doing both socially and musically. He uses his music to bring awareness to social/political issues and even considers his live performances an act of protest. As you can see in this video he is actually really good at bringing people together too. The even more remarkable thing is that he does it all with only two drummers in tow. It takes a lot to create a movement with just a huge voice and raw percussion but The Agitator manages to do just that. He’s doing a show in the UK tomorrow to protest the rising university prices and I’m sure it’s going to be quite the statement.
Little Comets
Little Comets are a whole lotta fun as is this video. There are some days when you’ve just gotta cut loose, get a little weird and dance a little crazy. Little Comets are making the perfect light weight pop to soundtrack those very moments. Regardless of where your running or how you’re letting out your ya ya’s it’s well worth your while to have them playing. Their album In Search Of Elusive Little Comets is due out January 31st. For now you’re going to have to make do with this awesome a cappella version of “Joanna.”
[MP3] Joanna