New Blog - WGWB.net

After over a year of doing nothing, I went and made a new blog. Check it, bookmark it, RSS it, twitter it, and whatever people do to blogs these days. Word.

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TAPES N' TAPES

Even though their new full length is incredibly underwhelming, I feel obliged to recommend downloading Tapes N' Tapes' Daytrotter session. It's free and just as good (if not better) as their forthcoming album....

* Tapes N' Tapes @ Daytrotter.com

SSLYBY @ DAYTROTTER

It's been a good couple weeks for free music. Delivering with fresh takes on some of their newest album "Pershing's" best tracks, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin is the latest band to make a triumphant return to Daytrotter.com. "Glue Girls" and "Think I Wanna Die" are two of the band's strongest new offerings and they are included in the session along with two other album tracks. "Think I Wanna Die" translates wonderfully in the live studio rendition possessing a real spirit of liveliness despite the tunes ironically morose title. "Glue Girls" on the other hand struggles a bit to match its recorded glory, and sadly leaves a little to be desired. The final addition to the session is an interestingly chosen cover of the Hole song "Miss World" (very much in the vein of Okkervil River's recent session where Will Sheff chose to cover a female narrative as well.) Shoot on over and give it a download, I assure you it is well worth the effort. My only real complaint is that "Heers" is nowhere to be found because that has easily grown into my favorite track from the new album. But, it's hard to complain with five free songs now isn't it? SSLYBY is set to play Great Scott in Allston with Via Audio on April 20th. The show is an 18+ affair, sorry kiddies.

* Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin's Session @ Daytrotter
* Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin's Session's Official Site
* Purchase "Pershing" from Polyvinyl Records

DEER TICK DAYTROTTER SESSION

Daytrotter has just put up a four-song set by Rhode Island native John McCauley, better known as Deer Tick. Deer Tick's last album "War Elephant" was a pleasant surprise when it first found its way into my stereo several months back. McCauley's voice does take some getting used to, but his gift for songwriting is unmistakable throughout the release. The new session includes two selections from "War Elephant" as well as two unreleased tracks that are awfully enjoyable. Have a listen:

* Deer Tick's Session @ Daytrotter.com

* Deer Tick's Official Site

* Purchase Deer Tick's album "War Elephant"