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The Wans on the Movie Meltdown podcast after their set at Forecastle Festival

Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #15 – Attack of The Wans

This we we’re back “live” from Forecastle 2014 as we bring you our continuing coverage including our segment with “The Wans”.

And as we bask in the sun of the grassy knoll, we also discuss… reverberating through the ambionic fluid, who’s that lady, The Kinks, Physical Graffiti, Fried Green Tomatoes, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Richard Pryor, areas to throw Frisbees and take naps, sounding like Jack White, Zombies, Average White Band, The White Album, Antz, Guy Ritchie, a huge Hunter S. Thompson, Jackie Chan’s First Strike, having a reward system, What About Bob?, Gene Wilder, scampering up a tree, with a VHS player, Finding Nemo, picking up litter, writing together, Neil Diamond, riding around in an awesome van, gin and tonic, The Specials, Homeward Bound, Dirty Dancing, The Grand Budapest Hotel, having a giant director’s chair, and questions you don’t want to ask about Milo and Otis. LISTEN HERE…

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Check out Starbenders’ new song, “Alter Boy,” at Pure Volume

Starbenders are gearing up to release their debut self-titled EP this fall, and we’re excited to give you a little taste of what to expect by premiering “Alter Boy.” This track is the perfect introduction to the Atlanta-based experimental/alternative/punk/rockers’ intriguing sound. It’s gritty, snotty, and yet surprisingly catchy, and the avant-garde blast of horns at the end propel this song leagues above your average alt-rock number. LISTEN HERE…

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Chubb Rock & DJ Mighty Mi’s “Same Rock” (Jon Kwest Mix) featured at Daddys Hangout…

Seminal Golden Era hip-hop artists Chubb Rock and DJ Mighty Mi (High & Mighty, Eminem, Mos Def, El-P) have come together to bring us remix EP Same Rock (out now on Tribute Recordings). “Same Rock” is the first single off Mighty Mi’s forthcoming LP, which is slated to drop later this year, and will feature all Golden Era rappers. The Same Rock EP features the main mix of “Same Rock,” as well as five remixes by some of the hottest DJs in house, moombathon & trap. LISTEN HERE…

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PopMatters premieres Starbenders’ new single “Touch,” – akin to “Iggy Pop playing 7 Minutes in Heaven with Katy Perry”

On their Tumblr page, up-and-coming rockers StarBenders describe their sound as akin to “Iggy Pop playing 7 minutes in heaven with Katy Perry.” It’s a bold and playful declaration, one that’s befitting of the group’s youthful presence. However, the Iggy Pop comparison also hints at the punk edge that rears its head throughout the otherwise thoroughly poppy songs StarBenders play. “Touch”, a tune from their forthcoming self-titled EP, is an ideal representation of the band’s style.

Singer and guitarist Kimi Shelter tells PopMatters about the song, “Me and my producer Nico Constantine have an inside joke—if something strikes me as material for a song, I say, ‘I’ll have it on your desk by tomorrow morning.’ We always have a good laugh about it. The day I came up with “Touch,” I asked him what I should write about. He said, ‘You need a song about sex.’

“I’m like, ‘No problem—I know a little bit about that.’ ‘Touch’ was born out of the initial riff you hear at the beginning of the song, and the rest of the music is built around that. It was one of those songs I didn’t have to force—I was just along for the ride. LISTEN HERE…

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Get a taste of what People’s Blues of Richmond are bringing to LOCKN’ Festival this year with their Relix Boiler Room Session

People’s Blues of Richmond “All The Things I Couldn’t Say To You”

People’s Blues of Richmond will perform at the 2014 Lockn festival after earning their slot via the Rockn’ to Lockn’ contest. The trio shares a taste of what’s to come in the Relix boiler room. WATCH HERE…

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Sara Rachele’s new song “Strong As My Hands (Delilah)” premieres today at Farce the Music

FTM doesn’t usually post this sort of thing (and we get quite a few requests), but I really like this tune and the sounds of the record it’s on. Sara Rachele (pronounced Ra-kelly) is a singer-songwriter in the vein of Lydia Loveless, Lucinda Williams, and Neko Case. There’s also an atmospheric, indie quality to her approach a la Mazzy Star. You can read some quotes and her bio below and check out the premiere of her song “Strong As My Hands (Delilah)” right here. It’s also available to download for free! I think you’ll dig it.

Sara’s forthcoming album, Diamond Street, is out September 2. LISTEN HERE…