This week we’re proud to serve up our first-ever children’s music selection. The Sippy Cups hail from the coastal Bay Area town of Montara and combine a modern rock aesthetic with the family music principles of education, kindness, and fun. “Seven Is the New 14” sneaks in some basic numerical concepts and multiplication lessons in a power-pop package that comes complete with groovy keyboards, infectious backing vocals, and even a jazzy instrumental bridge. If you like what you hear, check out the album.
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With her former band, Los Abandoned, Pilar Diaz was the center of tracks that dipped into new wave party rock and riff-driven power pop. On her own, she’s freer to create something more dizzying. With her ukulele never too far behind her, Diaz makes quirky, mournful pop songs with an ethereal air – and on “Tu y Yo” she adds a solid, uptempo hip-hop beat.
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Missouri’s David Nail has been releasing solid, no-frills country music since 2002. He’s blessed with a confident vocal style that gives a little heartland sincerity to his poetic examinations of the day-to-day. “Red Light” is a perfect example of his charms; instead of launching into a road-rage diatribe when stuck at a stoplight, Nail finds the simplicity and beauty of those passing by, crossing the street, and otherwise involved in this ritual. Granted, his whole world outside of this street corner is crashing down around him, but still — it’s a nice image.
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Former Closer Musik maestro Matias Aguayo is responsible for this whimsical, jumpy creation. The electronic drumming provides an ‘80s electro feel, while captivating, slurred vocals (reminiscent of “I Want Candy”) — and sounds panning from ear to ear — provide a slightly disorienting Doppler effect. “Bo Jack” will get the party started or keep it going. If you like the track, check out the album.
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Polbo’s self-titled debut was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY in 2006. The album was a refreshingly hard-rocking effort that alternated between 60′s rock riffs and good-time jangling roots-rock. Now Polbo’s back with Liminada, and the hooks are pushed even farther out in front. “Te Quiero Much” is a riotous singalong that keeps the British Invasion influences on the band’s sleeves, but also shows a quirky angularity that gives Polbo a sound that’s hard to define yet easy to remember.
IMPORTANT: Downloads are only free on iTunes for approximately 1 week from this post date.
