MPP

Deerhunter- 'Rainwater Cassette Exchange'

Yes. I hope this mp3 is an early sign of another record. I've been listening to Deerhunter rather heavily over the last week, and this song just adds to it! It's a continuation of the 60s girl group vibe that came through on weird era in songs like 'Moon Witch Cartridge' and 'Vox Humana."

GATEKEEPER

GATEKEEPER

Can you see me? To the left. This band randomly played 'Prom' this year and blew my mind. I won't be surprised if they start showing up more and more often around Chicago shows. Preeettty great sound, if you ask me. Check out their MySpace.com account above.

So, I've added a playlist to the right with some songs I'm into right now. Make sure to check out "Song for Ariel" by Panda and "After Class" by Deerhunter if you've not already heard- they're unreal. In other news, I'm tired of the endless grey that has surrounded Chicago for the last week or so. Summer, I don't know where you are but I am here, waiting.

Jonathan Johansson

A year and a half ago, this Swede got his hands on a synthesizer. What does he have to show for it? A place on my best of the year list, but that's not much. Check out his "windy-pop" (heh) sound below.

"Innan Vi Faller"