
I am heading off to Connecticut tomorrow for my 15th college reunion. Music played a huge role in life during those four years. One of the great highlights of my time in college was working at the radio station both as a deejay and later as the promotions director. Through both roles, I got to meet a ton of bands and artists and see some pretty amazing shows. Some artists were incredibly friendly -
Mike Watt, Laura Ballance of
Superchunk. Some were incredibly arrogant - Eric Gaffney and Lou Barlow of Sebadoh. Some were totally fun and hilarious -
Archers of Loaf and
Velocity Girl. Some were a little scary (but totally cool) -
Mule. And some were so unassuming and down to Earth, it was hard to believe they were a rock and roll band - Yo La Tengo.
It turns out that the Hoboken three piece has a new album coming out on
Matador on September 8th entitled
Popular Songs. So in celebration of my 15th college reunion, I offer you a sneakpeek at the first single. Have a great weekend.
Periodically Double Or Triple (mp3) from
Popular SongsPass The Hatchet, I Think I'm Goodkind (mp3) from
I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass