Amanda Shires

We'll slow things down this week. First up is a Texan. Already a well-regarded backing fiddle player, she's moving into the spotlight. Expect big things from her.

Swimmer, Dreams Don't Keep

Who is this?

Who is this band that is blatantly copying M.I.A?

Straight to Hell

Mother Mother

A wonderful Friday dance song from some Vancouver Canadians. Never has misogyny, misanthropy, and defeatism been so much fun. I may have to check these guys out. Turn up the headphones to 11 for this one.

The Stand

Sun Airway

I liked this song so much I went and bought the album. Pretty good. Not what I expected. More mellow than this song but in a good way. This song has a Strokes feel at the beginning but the rest of the album is all original. Pennsylvania band I'd like to check out when they get here. The bloggers say they're going to explode in 2011. We'll see.

Put the Days Away

Kisses

I know, another dance song. I'll get to other genres soon enough. This LA band is playing ND on Saturday but will also be at SXSW. This song will put a smile on your face. I can see Molly Ringwald dancing to this in some 80s John Hughes movie.

Bermuda