I have only in the last few months become a huge fan of NPR’s Exclusive First Listen. But they’ve had some great stuff in the last few weeks! Most recently you can hear Brendan Benson’s My Old, Familar Friend two weeks before it hits stores!
8.18 – Brendan Benson’s 4th solo album My Old, Familar Friend release.
Benson is well know for his work with The Raconteurs, partnering with Jack White from The White Stripes and Cincinnati’s own Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler from The Greenhornes. If you’re at all a fan of Benson’s last release, An Alternative to Love, then you will enjoy My Old Familar Friend. But don’t take my word for it! Full album is streaming for free at NPR Exclusive First Listen!
9.22- Brand New’s Forth Album, Daisy in Stores.
Alright. I’ll be honest. I’ve been in love with this band since I was 16 years old. I own The Rookie Lot (the band some of the members were in before Brand New/Movielife/Nightmare of You- number 387/1000) 7inch. I’m a super fan. I cannot wait for this album to come out. They will be releasing the single “At The Bottom” on their myspace on Monday August 10th. You can hear a clip here. It reminds me a bit of Modest Mouse, but I’m excited for the new direction. Additionally, spin.com reports that this album was conceived by guitarist Vincent Accardi instead of frontman Jesse Lacey. This will be an intense month and a half of anticipation.
In case you needed proof....
[...] past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Brendan Benson concert in Indianapolis. It was phenomenal and a very lucky trip. I was front row, I got some [...]