Denmark darling Figurines will be playing tonight at Emo's (in the lounge) in support of their most recent release, When the Deer Wore Blue. For those unaware, Figurines play a charmingly off-kilter form of retro pop, and their catalog is a must-have for fans of the European refiguring of American indie standards. That's great and all, but we're more excited to catch Dappled Cities, an Australian outfit that, for reasons unknown to us, haven't......

It’s really cold right now in Sydney. But Australia’s arty-pop, indie rock five-some, Dappled Cities Fly (although they are taking a break from the ‘Fly’ for a while), are about to make the trek across the ocean and the seasons to begin their first U.S. tour. They’ve built up a sizable resume of flattering Australian press. But now, with the release of Granddance in the U.S. earlier this year, these Aussie lads are beginning......

There are quite a few mentionables this week, including Dappled Cities' Granddance, produced by Jim Fairchild (of Grandaddy) and Peter Walker, and mixed by Jaquire King (Modest Mouse). Dappled Cities are an Australian indie rock band that we've grown rather fond of as of late, mostly because of "Fire, Fire Fire". Also of note this week is the latest from Ladybug Transistor and the latest Eccentric Soul compilation, The Prix Label. As usual, do......