Amongst Friends By Oxford Collapse

Oxford Collapse are the kings of that 80's college rock pre-"alternative" pre-"indie" sound. If you don't believe me, listen to their 2006 song "Please Visit Your National Parks" (sub pop mp3).

I love that sound. Love it.

Anyway, as reported over at p'fork, they have a new short player coming out next month entitled, Hann-Byrd EP.

Downloadable: "Amongst Friends" (mp3)

Oh yeah, they like ponies:


BONUS oldie, but a goodie: "Back In The Com Again" (mp3)

Myspace page is here.
Sub Pop page is here.
Comedy Minus One is here.
Flame Shovel is here.
Daytrotter session is here.
Emusic page is here.

Consider Clicking
- P'fork points out there's a new Wolf Parade mp3 over @ the myspace... here. Listen: "Language City" (box.net mp3). Speaking of p'fork, they have the yucky yet compelling animated myspace vid for Man Man's "Mister Jung Stuffed"... here. You can also watch a much higher quality version of it @ Arthur Jones' web presence... here.

- Rock Math! Calvin Johnson + Doug Martsch = Halo Benders. More about that @ Pukekos... here.

- Get a free track of from the band Indian Jewelry (who have "never heard" of Jesus & Mary Chain) @ The 'Gum Drop... here.

- Electronic indie popper Evan Voytas wants you to heard this and this and this:
"Never My Love" (mp3)
"The Yellow World Of '83" (mp3)
"We'd Be Good Together" (mp3)

Evan looks like this:


- NOOOOO.... Possibly the best damn covers blog, Copy, Right? is calling it quits. Digging around here before the mass delete.

- Red Beard is giving away their Steed EP... here. FYI... It is produced by David Obuchowski of nycindiemetalheads Goes Cube. Listen to a song with a name not a number: "Red Beard's Last Song" (mp3). MMmmm, Crunchy.

- Have you heard that new Mates Of State yet? Listen: "My Only Offer" (mp3). It's married duo-tastic.

Another promo picture of Oxford Collapse: