New Singles from Explode Into Colors
Dance-punk freaks Explode Into Colors are dropping a trio of singles this summer for your ass-shaking pleasure. The first single featuring a song called “Coffins” with the dub-tastic B-side “Sharpen the Knife” is already out on M’Lady Label, home to no-wave punk Portlanders Magic Johnson and D.C.-based Chain and the Gang– the latest project from former front-man of Nations of Ulysses, The Make-Up and many others, Ian Svenonius.
The second 7-inch single from the all-girl trio, “Eyes Hands Mouth” b/w “Wooden Ghost” will be out on Kill Rock Stars on September 1st and is available for pre-order HERE.
Jason Schwartzman Playlist
In non-Northwest related-news, uber-hip music blog This Recording has piece featuring all of Jason Schwartzman’s favorite songs. The list from the star-hipster of Rushmore, I Heart Huckabees and The Darjeeling Limited and lead singer of Coconut Records includes such tracks from 70’s crooner Harry Nilsson to electro-pop duo Broadcast. All the songs include comments from Schwartzman and an attached mp3 for your listening pleasure. Check it out, the guy’s got good taste.

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