I used to feel sorry for myself for having the unfortunate last name Di Gioia, until I came across David Gooblar, whose last name unfortunately sounds like a search engine. Not one to let a little something like a last name be his downfall, Gooblar lent his moniker, along with his vocal and guitar talents to London's Gooblar, who have self-released an EP of fortunate beaauty. I'll refrain from a cheap joke about Googling Gooblar (say that three times quick) and give you the links to the band's official site below so you can get your hands on this disc. David, if you're reading this, I hope you know it's all in fun--we're kindred spirits, you and I; I was never a Welland Pirates fan, either.Gooblar "Twentieth Century"
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I've written about Sweden's Pelle Carlberg before, and hopefully you checked out his excellent Everything. Now! album. Pelle will be releasing his 2nd album, In A Nutshell in the US on July 3, and it's proving to be as sweet sounding as his last. Comparisons to Belle & Sebastian and Hidden Cameras seem obvious but very appropriate. Lyrically, Carlberg will have you pressing your ear to the speaker, intent on absorbing every word. He gets extra points for having the year's longest song title, and for writing an ode to Smiths' drummer Mike Joyce (titled "I Touched You At The Sound Check"--clever). This is destined to be in my year-end top 10 list.Pelle Carlberg "Clever Girls Like Clever Boys Much More Than Clever Boys Like Clever Girls"
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I don't know very much about Palomar, but I do know I've been digging this track. The band hail from Brooklyn, NY, and have been turning heads with their distinct flavour of indie-pop. It's as if someone has taken a can of fizzy soda and shaken it to the point of eruption; the resulting torrent of carbonated fluid is funneled into your stereo and comes out in sonic waves from your speakers. Which is just as well, because no one wants to get soaked with stiocky soda whenever they walk into the room.Palomar "Bury Me Closer"
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The Ladybug Transistor rounds out today's power-pop quartet of tracks with a selection from their upcoming Merge Records release Can't Wait Another Day. Lots of blog waves over this band, as they get set to head out with label mates The Rosebuds and The Clientele for some live dates near you soon. Guests on the album includemembers of Aislers Set, Architecture in Helsinki, The Clientele, and Jens Lekman (Besnard Lakes).The Ladybug Transistor "Three Days From Now"
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