Just A Mandarino Monday

Bill's recently made some really cool musical discoveries, so today's posts come courtesy of him!

First off is Public Radio, a band out of Charlotte, North Carolina who've recently released their debut EP entitled Sweetchild. Led by singer/songwriter Mark Mathis, this four-piece manages to combine emo, electronic and good old rock 'n' roll influences into one compelling and potent mixture. They're being heavily compared to Death Cab For Cutie, but there's a certain aggressiveness to Public Radio that adds a bolder dimension to the songs. "17 Is Too Young," is about a young man having to go to war but wishing he was able to finish growing up normally without having to leave his girlfriend and go kill people. But don't expect to hear misery rock, the tune is melodic, anthemic and totally rocking!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/67501471f5b6fcdf/


Playing a raucous version of pub rock that you can already tell will be reaching the backs of stadiums in the near future are Bristol, England's The Chemists. They're releasing their debut album The Theories of Dr. Lovelock in early November, and have preceded it with the single "Milk and Honey," which we're totally excited to share with you here. "You've got it all, why would you want more?" wails singer Johnny Benn, while the band pounds along behind him, wearing their Pixies and Queens of the Stone Age influences proudly on their madly strumming and drumming sleeves. This is one band that needs to be heard LOUD!!!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/67502278b7163a35/

Here's the fun Brady Bunch influenced video too...