I haven’t been keeping that left column “music I’m into” list updated as fast as I get new music… and also want to only keep it stuff that I’m sure I dig. Here’s a more general list of things I just got, am getting, want to get, am buzzing about, etc.

• The Sleepy Jackson (that’s a good review of their latest album, cuz their site is down right now)
• Dandy Warhols – I’m totally late on this boat but LOVE their new CD
• Interpol – same thing… I’m late on the pick up here, but dig their sound. Everyone says the lead reminds them of Joy Division, but I never heard them either – some of the songs remind me of David Byrne actually.
• The Shins, Chutes Too Narrow – love it!
• Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – I got the older one, cuz apparently it’s better than the newer one
• Helio Sequence. They opened for The Shins/Modest Mouse show. Jury is still out on this one IMO… I didn’t see enough of them live… so we’ll see how the CD’s grow on me
• Sondre Lerche – I got his Don’t Be Shallow EP, but apparently his one before that is *really* good… so I’m looking forward to checking that out.
• Mars Volta– I hope I get to go see them Monday night!!!
• The Gossip – love it.
• Ted Leo – I finally got the full CD (not just MP3’s) and he’s just so damn talented!!
• Mando Diao – I’ve already mentioned them before, and I’m just loving the CD… soo I had to mention them again. I’m very excited to see them on 11/25!!
• The Rapture– we’re probably gonna hit this show next week
• The Stills– saw them at Popscene and missed them lastnight opening for the Bunnymen… in contrast we should have been at that show instead!
• Detroit Cobras – this is such a fun CD. It’s all covers & they almost have a throwback 50’s vibe… one review says “These Motor City garage rockers combine gospel, soul, R&B, and ’50s rock & roll to create a unique mix of retro innocence and tight, danceable music overflowing with rhythm and grit.” One thing I like is that on some the lead singer sounds soo much like Neko Case! (apologies for how many times I accidently call them the Detroit Cougars on accident) Anyone have Mink Rat or Rabbit?
• The Kills. I’m LOVING this CD.

Ok that’s all for now – and no time to link em. BYE!

update 11/8: Ok, I’ve linked to everything above – and I have a few more below… Most of these are bands I’m looking into right now – some I’ve seen live or plan to really soon… I don’t have any CD’s of the stuff below yet (if you have it, wanna send it to me? :) let’s talk.

• Radio 4
• TV on the Radio
• On the Speakers – saw them live and want to get their cd & see them again
• Longwave
• Beulah
• John Vanderslice
• Stellastarr – saw them live, they’re good
• British Sea Power
• Oranger
• Pretty Girls Make Graves
• The Twilight Singers

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Archiving this old list here:

Spoon (went 7/15/03)

Stephen Malkmus (buy this CD!)

Grandaddy (went 9/18/03)

Super Furry Animals (went 9/18/03)

Fountains of Wayne (went 5/28/03)

The New Pornographers (went 6/10/03)

Hot Hot Heat (went 9/25/03)

French Kicks (went 9/25/03)

Birdsaw

The Shins (went 2/8, seeing 11/2/03)

Cat Power (went 4/26/03)

Rainer Maria (went 9/19/03)

Rosie Thomas (went 2/8/03)

White Stripes

The Strokes (went 10/21/03)

Wilco (went 9/7/02)

The Donnas

Flaming Lips (went 5/28/03)

Matt Nathanson (went 5/30, going 10/23)

Pete Krebs