Musically, this collection couldn’t have come out at a better time; it just sounds PERFECT this time of year. It’s a windows-down affair with great hooks, the ambiance of a performance in an old barn somewhere (with plenty of power for amplifiers and a couple of good kegs on tap), and there are few things as satisfying as Slim’s primal screams when he’s about to bring it on home (for evidence, check out the rollicking “She’s Gone”).

Photo by Lee Klawans CD: In Advance of the Broken Arm This is the most oddly compelling record I’ve heard in a long time, and I hereby declare it genius. A grossly overused word, but completely justified in this case. This album, and most likely this artist, will be misunderstood in the same ways Philip [...]

This got me thinking, “What is the most realistic video portraying teens in a boy meets girls story?” The answer: “Used for Glue” by the almighty and short-lived Rivals Schools .

Here’s a very cool video for the Annuals pretty new song "Sore," the first track off the recently released Wet Zoo EP. The video was done by Teqtonik who did Mogwai’s “Hunted By A Freak” video, Arcade Fire’s video for “Power Out” and videos for The Shins, BRMC, Nada Surf, and more. [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=9M4AX4hBuk4[/youtube]   Download [...]

Let’s ease into Monday with a new one by Billy Bragg. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zers1ITPEYQ[/youtube]   New CD: Mr. Love & Justice

It’s always odd when something extremely popular commandeers the name of something much less popular you dig that already exists. In ye olden days, I was pissed when that stupid “Jawbreaker” movie came out and you’d see the soundtrack in the same section as the almighty band of the same name. Boo. In related cranky, [...]

Topics: Epcot, Dark Sky Parks, The Smurfs Movie, Scandinavia, Puppet Comedians, Daytrotter, Perfect Whopper Construction, Album Covers. Playlist: Bob Mould, Wolfkin, Vampire Weekend (Daytrotter Session), Say Hi, Snake & Jet’s Amazing Bullit Band and Ferraby Lionheart. Preview: “That sounds like the worst trip anyone could ever go on.” Play Now: http://www.usedwigs.com/pod/podcast44.mp3 Subscribe: iTunes Website: www.usedwigsradio.com [...]