The Return of British Sea Power

With a flurry in the past year of EPs and a full-length, Do You Like Rock Music?, British Sea Power is what is right with Brit-pop. But before you say to yourself, 'Oh, one of those bands', they are not afraid to go a little experimental (see "All In It" or "Elizabeth and Mary Meet The Pelican"). Getting high praise from the press for their previous work, The Decline of British Sea Power, namely The Sunday Times naming them "the best band in Britain", BSP are set to dominate the American indie scene once again.

Their live shows are a sight to behold as well. You can catch them in the area this week with North Carolina husband-wife duo, The Rosebuds. Prepare to be thrown back to the 80s, lead singer Ivan Howard sounds extremely similar to George Michael and their music would have been found on American Top 40 on Sunday afternoons with Casey Kasem.

5/8: DC @ Black Cat
5/9: Philly @ World Cafe *XPN FREE AT NOON* (BSP Only)
5/9: Philly @ Johnny Brendas

British Sea Power - Waving Flags (radio edit)
The Rosebuds - Get Up Get Out

This Week's Releases

After several weeks of heavy lists, this week seems a bit lacking. However, there are still some really good releases and the massive lists resume next week. Enjoy!

British Sea Power

Do You Like Rock Music? - "Waving Flags"

The Heavy Circles

The Heavy Circles - "Henri"

Reed KD

The Ashes Bloom - "Empty Bottles"

Jon McKiel

The Nature of Things - "War on You"

Another Two Weeks of Releases

The year is almost over, here are some releases to get you ready for the holiday deluge of music.

11/20:
The big release last week was Nine Inch Nails' remix of their latest CD featuring some great artists like The Faint, Ladytron and many others. There was also a great release from Six Organs of Admittance. In addition, there were a couple of regional releases.

Nine Inch Nails

Y34RX3R0R3MIX3D - "Capitol G (Streetlab Mix)"

Gorillaz

D-Sides - "Feel Good Inc." (from the Demon Days LP)

Six Organs of Admittance

Shelter from the Ash - "Jade Like Wine"

Major Stars

Mirror/Messenger - "Portable Freak Factory"

British Sea Power

Krankenhaus? EP - "Atom"

Tereu Tereu (from Fredericksburg, VA) & The Light Footwork

Split EP - "Rebellion Time" (The Light Footwork) &
"Don't Be Sore, Farmer John" (Tereu Tereu)

Statehood (from DC)

Lies and Rhetoric - "End The Moderation"

11/27
The notable release this week is a compilation album benefiting the aid of non-profit organizations helping in Darfur. 100% of all proceeds go and the album will only be available on iTunes and in stores for a limited time so pick up your copy! There is also a great EP from The Rumble Strips

Various Artists

Causes 1 - "Bright Eyes - Coat Check Dream Song (exclusive live version)"

The Rumble Strips

Alarm Clock EP - "Alarm Clock"

British Sea Power

From Brighton, UK, British Sea Power, who have earned comparisons to Joy Division, invade the area this week. The are known to have wild stage shows. Joining them on tour is Stardeath and White Dwarfs, from Oklahoma. They are led by Dennis Coyne. Name sound familiar? You may have heard of his more famous uncle, Wayne, and there is a definite Flaming Lips influence. Our pals from Baltimore, Two if By Sea, join them for the DC show. They will be going hiatus for the rest of the year, so this is your last chance to see them for awhile.

10/16: Johnny Brendas, Philly
10/19: Black Cat, DC w/ Two if by Sea

British Sea Power - Remember Me
Stardeath and White Dwarfs - Chemical
Two if by Sea - All The Reasons To Leave