Who Rules the School?

Hi hi.

A couple of summer gems for you on this hot countdown to the special Popfest edition of Mondo with Cats On Fire!

I wasn't sold on British up and comers The School. Until now.

Their new single, "Let It Slip," hits notes of Belle & Sebastian, Camera Obscura and classic 60s girl groups. Check it out!

The School - Let It Slip
The School Myspace

And I can't stop listening to the delightfully bratty New Jersey band Titus Andronicus. Their song of the same name is like the Clash, Arcade Fire and the Go! Team dumped into a punk rock blender.

Titus Andronicus - Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus Myspace

Love and rock,
xo
Kevington

Happy Birthday To Us!

Tonight is Mondo's 4th Anniversary, so here are a few presents for you!

Pas/Cal - "Citizen's Army Uniform (Album Version)"
Pas/Cal give the grand rock treatment to the song that originally appeared on their "Dear Sir" EP. Their forthcoming album, The Gospel According to Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura is epic!
More Pas/Cal

The Ting Tings - "Fruit Machine"
More ass-shaking bubblegum from the brits that brought you "Great DJ."
More Ting Tings

Sunny Day Sets Fire - "Adrenaline"
Hyper-catchy super sweet pop that totally lives up to its name. Listen and try to resist dancing. I dare you!
More Sunny Day Sets Fire

And an oldie for good measure--
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas- "Jimmy Mack"

See you on the dance floor.
xo
Kevington

So So Happy

Oh! Custer - Your Name

Beautiful jangly tune from Sweden's Oh! Custer - reminiscent of The Radio Dept. Make sure to check these guys out at NYC Popfest in June!



Hatcham Social - So So Happy Making
Perfect pop tune for fans of Orange Juice, The Pastels, and a bunch of other great bands.












The Futureheads - The Beginning of the Twist
Incredible new single from Sunderland's The Futureheads. A welcome return to form.
Great video to boot..{youtube}


Cheers,
Dr Maz

Unrest Your Ears

Unrest fans, rejoice-- the original line up of Bridget Cross, Mark Robinson and Phil Krauth have made a new record under the name Maybe It's Reno. Bridget's singing all of the lead parts and from what I've heard the songs are just as poppy if a little less manic than Unrest stuff.

Maybe It's Reno- Gravestones and Christmas Trees

Pre-order the album

Maybe It's Reno at Teenbeat Records

xokevington

Suggestion

How about if you dance in your chair to the new Cut Copy single?

Cut Copy- Lights and Music (Radio Edit)

Cut Copy Myspace

Pre-order Cut Copy's new album, In Ghost Colors

xo
kevington