New Music Recommendations...

The Ponys – Celebration Castle
Second release from this Chicago band that has more of their garage rock sound with some post-punk guitar thrown into the mix. (The Ponys play Emo’s this Friday along with Faceless Werewolves and Camp X-Ray)

Ryan Adams & the Cardinals – Cold Roses
Double disc that should have probably been edited down to one, it shows Adams moving back to his country-rock roots.

Caribou – The Milk of Human Kindness
Formerly known as Manitoba, this record has better production and songs than his previous efforts that channel a certain DJ Shadow quality.

Mike Doughty – Haughty Melodic
M. Doughty returns with a full band for the first time since his Soul Coughing days.

The Hold Steady – Separation Sunday
Rock that reminds us of Guided By Voices.

The Go Betweens – Oceans Apart
Celebrated Australian pop band return after a 12 year hiatus with what appears to be a brilliant record.

Nine Inch Nails – With Teeth
A bit heavier and darker than 2001’s The Fragile.

Quasimoto – The Further Adventures of Lord Quas
This shows why Madlib is one of the most prolific personalities in hip hop. It is already being called on of the year’s best.

They Might Be Giants – A User’s Guide to They Might Be Giants
An almost perfect sampler disc compiling most of their must have hits with some lesser known material.