Mix 1

JIVE|HOURS|mix|1

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tracklist and reviews after the jump

1. Take It Easy Hospital - Scenarios and Starlights

|| exciting demo from rising Iranian stars who had an indie documentary made about them. It's like twee-post-punk, plus their drummer is good.

2. Born Ruffians - Sole Brother

|| The first single from BR's upcoming album 'Say It.' If this track is any indication, SI should be a good one.

3. Wood Burning Stoves - His Ignorance is Encylcopedic

|| My favorite track on a recent self-titled EP . It's a bit too long, but what's there is pretty effective.

4. The Babies - Caroline

|| B-side from the 'All Things Come to Pass' 7" by this Brooklyn 3-piece with noteworthy members. The A-side didn't impress me, but 'Caroline' has some restrained spunk to it.

5. Pere Ubu - Surfer Girl

|| A truly inspired cover of this Beach Boys classic. From these cleveland art-rockers' 1995 album 'Ray Gun Suitcase.' Included on this mix as a counterpoint to the dreamier version (see number 11).

6. Strange Boys - Between Us

|| The emotional highpoint on 'Be Brave', the new LP from these garage revivalists.

7. The Rumble Strips - Back Bone

|| My favorite track from the RS's 'Welcome to the Walk Alone.' These brits are pretty popular in Europe now- and sure, why not. Terrible band name, but they've got one of the most soulful singers around, and masterful production too.

8. Harlem - Someday Soon

|| The killer opening track from this Austin garage trio's recent LP 'Hippies' on Matador. I've been singing it to myself all day.
9. CocoRosie - Surfer Girl

|| B-side to the adventurous 'Lemonade' 7". A tender, lullaby-like cover, more in line with the original. contrast to track 7.

10. Minor Constellations - Scientists

|| Best track on MC's recent EP 'Loveseat'. Sad and intimate stream-of-consciousness-like ukulele folk.