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April.2006
Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band
Artist: Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band
Album: "Your Best Friends"
Label: Emperor Norton
Website: emperornorton.com

A collection of blissful melodies, dreamy soundscapes and wondrous drifting lullabies. Plus check out their previous album "A Special Album".

Artist: AMPOP
Album: "My Delusions"
Label: Sena/Dennis (Iceland)
Website: ampop.co.uk

Icelandic trio release their 3rd album. Since the release of "Made For Market" in 2003.

Artist: Isolation Years
Album: "Cover The Distance"
Label: Stickman Records
Website: stickman-records.de

A remarkable band from Sweden. Follow-up to their 2nd album "It’s Golden"

Artist: The Wedding Present
Album: "Take Fountain"
Label: Manifesto
Website: manifesto.com

UK band established in 1985. Back with their 1st release since 1996’s "Saturnalia".

Artist: The Coral Sea
Album: "Volcano and Heart"
Label: Hidden Agenda
Website: thecoralsea.net

A soaring dream rock debut from the Santa Barbara, Ca. outfit.

Artist: What Made Milwaukee Famous
Album: "Trying To Never Catch Up"
Label: (self-release)
Website: whatmademilwaukeefamous.com

Debut album from the band out of Austin, TX. Check out their show on Austin City Limits tv show.

Artist: Clap Your Hands And Say Yeah
Album: Self-Titled
Label: (self-release)
Website: clapyourhandssayyeah.com

Refreshing debut from the 5 piece Brooklyn based band.

Artist: The Legends
Album: "Public Radio"
Label: Labrador
Website: labrador.se

Reminiscent of early dark, moody alternative 80’s.

Artist: Youth Group
Album: "Skeleton Jar"
Label: Epitaph

Australian based outfit. This is their 2nd album.

Artist: The Octopus Project
Album: "One Ten Hundred Thousand Million"
Label: Peek-A-Boo Records
Website: peekaboorecords.com

Beat machines and keyboards stack against drum kits and guitars.

Artist: Film School
Album: Self-Titled
Label: Beggars Banquet
Website: beggars.com

San Francisco’s quintet from in 1998. Pure bliss!

Artist: The Floor
Album: "Personnel"
Label: Warner (Canada)
Website: thefloor.ca

Hailing from Edmonton, one of the most northerly cities in N. America. Taking cues from the likes of The Cure and My Bloody Valentine.

Artist: The Secret Machines
Album: "Ten Silver Drops"
Label: Reprise
Website: thesecretmachines.com

NYC band following up their 2004 debut "Now Here Is Nowhere".

Artist: Editors
Album: "The Back Room"
Label: Fader Label
Website: thefader.com

Debut album from the UK. Dark and Lovely!

Artist: The Ponys
Album: "Celebration Castle"
Label: In The Red Records
Website: theponys.com

Sophomore album that lives up to the hype. Influences from pop and punk through the 60’s/70’s and 80’s.

Artist: Calla
Album: "Collisions"
Label: Beggars
Website: callamusic.com

Formed in NYC in 1997. Follow-up to their album "Televise".

Artist: Only Lovers Left Alive
Album: Cold - EP
Label: Ollasound
Website: ollasound.com

Chalk full of fuzzy guitars and droning vocals. They are currently working on the full length album.

Artist: Dirty Little Secret
Album: "Cabin Fever"
Label: Speak And Spell Records
Website: dirtylittlesecret.biz

Los Angeles based band with their debut. A collage of sounds.

Artist: Colored Shadows
Album: "Self-Titled"
Label: (self released)
Website: coloredshadows.com
Comment: Hailing from Los Angeles. The band prides themselves on unique chord progressions, intricate arrangements and lush melodies.
Artist: Various Artist
Album: Modular presents Leave Them All Behind
Label: Modular
Website: modularpeople.com

Compilation with Tom Vek, The Long Blondes, The Rakes, Bloc Party, The Presets and The Kills.

Artist: Clearlake
Album: "Amber"
Label: Domino Records
Website: dominorecordco.com

The Brighton boys release their 3rd album. Taking their indie rock roots to a whole new level.