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White Denim &bull; <i>12</i>

White Denim • 12

Thick and syrupy, this is an American counterbalance to the heady psych-funk acts coming out of Australia recently, The interplay between jazzy elements and dense pop textures makes for a distinctive sound, drawing you into its warm fuzzy embrace.

Art d'Ecco &bull; <i>Serene Demon</i>

Art d'Ecco • Serene Demon

Sure, bring your slick neon-tinged indie rock in here. I don't care that you sprinkled keyboards and saxophones all over in addition to the stabbing guitars, distressed vocals, and plucky bass. It just needs a beat we can dance to.

Lambrini Girls &bull; <i>Who Let The Dogs Out</i>

Lambrini Girls • Who Let The Dogs Out

This duo from Brighton wander through a variety of topics over the course of eleven tracks, and as they pound their way through a high-octane set of rage-inducing hardcore punk, they would like you to keep your fat mouth shut and listen for once.

The Record Company &bull; <i>Play Loud</i>

The Record Company • Play Loud

Deep-fried riffs, some well-placed cowbell, and guitars up front in the spotlight make for a heaping slab of that delicious Southern Boogie. There’s not a whole lot of new going on here, but it sure is ready to party.