Leisure Colony is an indie rock outfit out of MA. I saw them open for Gary Wilson last Fall, and was really impressed with their set. They’ve got some interesting guitar lines going down in In My Yard. You can download the entire Protectorate EP for free at their bandcamp (limited time only), and check them with Twigz/Summer Mummy in VT tonight.

Leisure Colony – Your Eyes Deserve The Best

Leisure Colony – In My Yard

Leisure Colony – Golden Rings

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I’m not quite sure how I first came across the music of Abner Jay, but it was sometime in the winter of last year. There’s not that much information available about him, but his music speaks for itself. Heart-wrenching blues sung with an authenticity that is timeless. I almost forgot the most impressive note of all, he was a one-man band (and a lot of his songs begin with some downright funny jokes). If you dig on the internet it’s possible to find some sweet vinyl rips, if you like what you hear. For now enjoy “I’m So Depressed”, the song that hooked me, and hasn’t let go since.

Abner Jay – I’m So Depressed

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Crimson recently sent over these gems from French producer Mr. Flash, and I’m surprised he hasn’t taken off in the states. He started making beats way back in ’99 (under the name Flash Gordon) and eventually found himself as the first artist to sign with Ed Banger in 2003. Since then, he’s dropped two albums on the label and produced tracks for D.I.D. favorites Mos Def and TTC. I’m hoping 2k10 can be the year for Mr. Flash. Look out for Blood Sweat & Tears when it drops this April.

Mr. Flash – Over The Top

Mr. Flash – Eagle Eyes

Mr. Flash – Disco Dynamite

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Some credible sources have been hinting about a sample-cleared sophomore release from The Avalanches due out this Fall, and I’m actually starting to believe that my nine years of waiting will be coming to an end. Many more people need to be excited about this, so I’m throwing out some of their harder to find jams that go deeper than the stuff you’ll hear on Gimix/Since I Left You. These guys are my favorite artists of all time, and I’m growing tired of this album never happening. I promise to release some kind of Avalanche-esque mix this October, regardless if the album is actually released.

The Avalanches – Run DNA

The Avalanches – Ray of Zdarlight

Belle and Sebastian – I’m A Cuckoo (Avalanches Remix)

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