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Jam of the Day | The Rentals – Thought of Sound

The Rentals have officially returned, and to those of us who recognize Matt Sharp, not as the guy who left Weezer right before they became shitty, but as one of the true pioneers of what ultimately became the modern-pop-indie-movement, that’s a pretty awesome thing to type.  The song, “Thought of Sound,” off their upcoming  LP … Read more

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Jam of the Day | Summer Fiction – It’s Getting Dark

Photo by Jennifer MacConnell The sounds of Summer Fiction (Philadelphia singer-songwriter Bill Ricchini’s new band) have been buzzing in and out of my ears since, well, last winter. That’s when I first heard the lead single, “Chandeliers.” Oh yeah, sure. It’s catchy enough. It has this despondent sock-hop vibe that reminds me of Weezer going … Read more