Various 4-Way Split Red, White & Blue Pirate Press Records [2012] Here is a unique punk offering from Pirate Press Records that pits the US vs. UK in the 4-way split Red, White & Blue – Which One Are You? Representing the US on the “Stars” 7-inch are Bay Area bands Harrington Saints and The … Read more
METZ Dirty Shirt/Leave Me Out 7” Sub Pop Records [2012] METZ is easily one of my new favorite bands this year and this 7-inch release was limited to pre-orders of the record. Both non-album tracks hit hard like only METZ can and are great additions to the self-titled record. “Dirty Shirt” is filled with energy … Read more
Jesu Duchess/Veiled 7″ Matador Records [2012] This release from Jesu is part of the 2012 Singles Going Home Alone Singles Club that Matador records started this year. Previous entries in the SGHA singles club included a split 7-inch from Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks and L.A. Guns, as well as songs by OBN III’s, the … Read more
The White Stripes Gold Dollar (Vault #13) Third Man Records [2012] This accompanying 7” as part as the Vault Series #13 is a recording from the White Stripes first-ever live performance, recorded on Bastille Day, (July 14th, 1997) at the Gold Dollar’s open-mic night. Presented in crystalline soundboard quality, the renditions of “St. James Infirmary”, … Read more
Guided By Voices “Hangover Child” / “White Flag” / “Everywhere Is Miles From Everywhere” 7-Inches Guided By Voices Inc. [2012] Along with three absolutely stellar Guided By Voices full length albums this year the fans have also been treated with 7-inch releases for the singles. This latest batch are the three singles from their latest … Read more
Buffalo Killers Dangerous Highway: A Tribute To The Songs Of Eddie Hinton Vol. 4 Shake It Records [2012] Eddie Hinton was a songwriter/singer/guitarist and a key player in the Muscle Shoals Sound from 1967-1971. This series is just a small attempt to spotlight his great work and influence over the years. So far Greg Dulli … Read more
R. Ring “Fallout And Fire” b/w “See” Misra Records [2012] R. Ring is the new group comprised of The Breeders’ Kelley Deal (Dayton, OH) and Ampline’s Mike Montgomery (Dayton, KY). This debut 7” finds the A side “Fallout And Fire” kicking off with a catchy acoustic riff followed quickly by the signature tone from Deal … Read more