Sonic Outpost

This band has created some of the best songs of the decade and they return with their most complete album to date. Dealing with the uncommon topic of long term relationships (marriage, brotherhood), Hot Chip's electro-soul sound breathes life and excitement into the very unlikely topic for a rock album.

Incredible keyboards, catchy beats, thoughtful lyrics, and a wonderful vocal performance will make this one of the best albums of the year.

Highlights:

• Theives in the Night
• I Feel Better
• One Life Stand

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Another great new band, The Big Pink. The best way I can describe their sound? Sonic, Big.

Since I track down so much new music, I thought I would keep a record of the good stuff I find. First one is XX by The XX. Contrary to the name they aren't X-rated.