Yo La Tengo

Fabulous cover by an immortal group. Studio version can be found on the 1997 EP, Little Honda.

Onda Vaga

Going back a couple of years for this one, but I was just reminded of this Argentine band and their easy going Latin-Surfer-chic. Off their 2008 effort Fuerte y Caliente. You'll enjoy this entertaining "take away show."

Local Natives: Heavy Feet

Your going to love this soothing pop piece, off the 2013 album, Hummingbird. Special thanks to Jake for the heads up on this track.

Surfer Blood: Weird Shapes

This track is off this Florida-based band's upcoming 2013 album, Pythons, set to be released in June.

Jake Bugg: Two Fingers

Your going to love this English singer/songwriter. Check out his website, here.

Dirty Projectors: Swing Lo Magellan

Here's another tremendous 2012 album. This was sort of a stripped down record for this band, and the change up in style was brilliant.

Alabama Shakes: Boys & Girls

I mentioned this group earlier this year and their debut album has yet to lose its vitality after numerous listens. Brittany Howard’s voice is one of the most interesting in the business right now.

Howler: Back of Your Neck

Off the 2012 album, America Give Up.

A Fine Frenzy: Avalanches

Off the recently released album, Pines. At its best, Alison Sudol's voice is captivating, and this song is a good example. Enjoy.

Deerhoof: Fête D'Adieu

Off this California-based band's recent release, Breakup Song.

Bright Moments: Milwaukee Protocol

Kelly Pratt is a multi-instrumentalist that has played brass for Beirut and Arcade Fire among others. If you like either of those bands you will like this tune, off his debut solo record.

Silversun Pickups

This track is off the 2012 album, Neck of the Woods.

The Spinto Band: Take It

This is a fun video for a springy summer pop song. The Spinto Band might be the first band from Delaware to be featured on this blog. Let me know what you think.

Breton: Pacemaker

Here's a bit of toe-tapping London-based rock. Off of their recently released debut album, Other People's Problems.

Nick Waterhouse: Some Place

I have commented often on this blog about how thrilled I am that there is so much soul out there these days. If you agree, you're going to love this song off Waterhouse's debut album that was release last month on Innovative Leisure Records.

Here We Go Magic: Alone but Moving

This is another tremendous Brooklyn-based band. One critic hit it spot on when he described this group's music as walking "the line between ambient hypnotica and melodic indie rock."

Marie-Pierre Arthur: Alright

Here's a catchy tune off this Canadian artist's recent release.

The Wooden Birds: Long Time to Lose It

Austin, Texas and Brooklyn, NY combine to make this band, who released their second album, Two Matchsticks, last year. Learn more about the band here.

Wilco Cover

Rarely does a cover outshine the original, but below, I think you'll find that JC Brooks and the Uptown Band have done it. They've taken a good song and totally made it their own, and I don't know that I'll ever listen to the original they same way again. Both songs have been around for a while, but I only recently heard the Brooks version. Hear both below and let me know what you think:

The Peach Kings

This Los Angeles-based duo can crank out rock that seems simultaneously familiar yet innovative. I like it when bands can respect the past while doing their own thing. Learn more about them here.