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The Shins – Wincing the Night Away

The Shins are an indie rock band from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lead by Singer/Songwriter James Mercer The Shins have released “Oh, Inverted World”, “Chutes Too Narrow”, and now "Wincing the Night Away" which sounds slightly more produced than the previous two but has the same sound The Shins are known for. The Shins are amazing at creating songs that are incredibly different but incredibly similar at the same time. Each song from “Wincing the Night Away” has a different feel to it, from “Australia” which is as catchy as songs come to “Sea Legs” a very inventive song with a catchy, slightly hip-hop, beat. In conclusion “Wincing the Night Away” is an amazing CD and is worth a few listens which is all it will take for you to get hooked.

The Shins - Turn On Me
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Subtle

Subtle is not your average hip-hop group. The Oakland-based sextet gathers together diverse array of instruments; guitar, cello, winds, electronic and acoustic drums, along with melodic but unmistakable hip-hop driven vocals. Subtle offers songs that are as experimental and fast paced as music comes, especially rap music.

Subtle - Mercury Craze
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Beirut

20-year-old New Mexico native Zack Condon is Beirut. The one-man band has had help with his first official release from Jeremy Barnes (Neutral Milk Hotel) and Heather Trost (A Hawk and a Hacksaw). Beirut combines Eastern European and folks sound along with many influences, the most noticeable being Neutral Milk Hotel. Beirut is a magical ride through today’s music scene, so buckle up...

Beirut - Scenic World
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Peter Bjorn and John

Swedish indie rock band Peter Bjorn and John is formed from Peter Morén on vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Bjorn Yttling on vocals, bass and keyboards; and John Eriksson on drums, percussion, and vocals. These guys have made quite a raucous in the UK, get on board.

Peter Bjorn & John - The Chills
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