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Night Beds : Head For the Hills (2014)

-          2^nd album. 1^st single.

-          Released one of the most gorgeous albums of 2013, Country Sleep.

-          Led by Winston Yellen.

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Curtis Harding : Next Time (single) (2014)

-          Only the 2^nd of two singles (and one was a VU cover)

-          Incredibly promising soul singer that’s readying one of the albums I’m most excited for.

-          Played with Cee-Lo and, currently, with members of the Black Lips in a band called Night Sun (also readying a debut EP)

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Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks : J Smoov : Wig Out at Jagbags (2014)

-          6^th album with the Jicks

-          Leader of the incredibly influential indie band Pavement.

-          2008’s Real Emotional Trash is one of my all-time favorite albums.

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Kevin Drew : Good Sex : Darlings (2014)

-          2^nd solo LP.

-          One of the most talented solo artists in the big group of Canadians that comprise Broken Social Scene.

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James Vincent McMorrow : Gold : Post Tropical (2014)

-          2^nd LP. One EP as well.

-          More R&B infused album than his previous work.

-          Slightly mellower style of folk that Bon Iver, but definitely some crossover.

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Youth Lagoon : Worms : The Space Project (2014)

-          Trevor Powers’ contribution to a compilation featuring artists incorporating ‘space sounds’ in songs.

-          2013’s Wondrous Bughouse was one of the best albums of the year, as was his live show.

-          This project seems to fit his already spacey sound exceptionally well.

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Zoo Brother : Fourth of July : Fourth Of July/Please Don't (single) (2014)

-          Only their 3^rd minor release to date. One previous single and one EP.

-          Upbeat catchy shoegaze rock with a lot of found sound/samples.

-          Download for free on their BandCamp.

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Cherry Glazerr : All My Friends : Haxel Princess (2014)

-          2^nd LP

-          Debut LP, Papa Cremp, was out in 2013.

-          LA band of ladies with music similar to, but sloppier and more lackadaisical than Waxahatchee.

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Quilt : Tired & Buttered : Held In Splendor (2014)

-          2^nd full length album.

-          Late 60’s psych folk.rock.

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Cardboard : Card : Cardboard EP (2013)

-          Debut EP

-          Vintage-sounding psych rock.

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Nick Waterhouse : This Is A Game : Holly (2014)

-          1^st single from 2^nd full length.

-          Debut album, Time’s All Gone, was out in 2012.

-          Blues and soul singer songwriter.

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Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside : They Told Me : Untamed Beast (2013)

-          3^rd album.

-          Included on a ton 2013 best album lists.

-          This track also has a fantastic, disturbing, but pretty sexy video.

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The Men : Pearly Gates : Tomorrow’s Hits (2014)

-          5^th full length since 2010.

-          Hard working rock/punk rock band from NYC.

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Speedy Ortiz : American Horror : Real Hair EP (2014)

-          3^rd EP. 2 full lengths out as well.

-          Alt-indie rock. Almost like a more muscular guitar version of Waxahatchee.

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Thee Oh Sees : Burning Spear (SonicYouth cover) : Singles Collection Vol 3 (2013)

-          A collection of tracks off singles and other minor releases.

-          Prolific San Fran garage psych from John Dwyer.

-          Their latest, Floating Coffin , is one of the best psych rock albums of the year.

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Les Claypool's Duo De Twang : Wynona's Big Brown Beaver : Four Foot Shack (2014)

-          Primus’ leader’s new stripped back bass/guitar/vocals project.

-          This is a reworking of one of his classic Primus tracks.

-          He also recently played bass for Tom Waits in a rare performance.

-          SXSW 2014.

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