Abe Vigoda – “Don’t Lie”

Abe Vigoda’s 2008 release, Skeleton, wasn’t something we talked about here at Stranger Dance. Our fault completely. Even though “Don’t Lie” is on this year’s Reviver EP (due out 2/19, pre-order here), its driving, metallic guitars have just enough reverb on them to force me into some 2008 regret.

Here We Go Magic – “Tunnelvision”

And Brooklyn won’t stop. It is getting annoying, but if that’s where the music is, that’s where it is. Here We Go Magic is actually Luke Temple’s new project and it has the makings of airy awesomeness. Little hints of Animal Collective’s repetitive mind control definitely make it worth the listen. Seriously, be prepared for some actual tunnelvision to occur.

Vetiver – “Everyday”

If I’m gonna talk about Brooklyn, you know I’m gonna bring the San Francisco. Vetiver’s new album, Tight Knit, is due out February 17th (pre-order here) and based on this first listen of “Everyday,” it’s quite suitable to the warm weather streak we’ve been having. Don’t you think?

Peter Bjorn and John – “Nothing to Worry About”

Perhaps that whole crazy instrumental thing was just a way to prepare audiences for Peter Bjorn and John’s upcoming Living Thing on March 31. Apparently the guys have a little more behind them than the whistling pop of “Young Folks” – namely, some hip hop beats. “Nothing to Worry About” kinda reminds me of “Amsterdam,” but I guess I’m trying to find some connection to Writer’s Block.