So Totally

Here's some grungy and dreamy alt-rock from Philly band So Totally that sounds like it certainly would have rung through the headphones and bedroom stereo speakers of teenage Tommy 30 years ago.  Dig on "Distinct Star" below and pre-order the band's upcoming "Double Your Relaxation" LP here from Tiny Engines.

Peaer

I'm gradually discovering a whole bunch of bands and artists that i'm going to have to try to squeeze in next week at SXSW, one of whom is excellent New York band Peaer.  Sounding like all the best parts of crunchy 90's alt-rock, the band often sounds like they've spent equal amounts of time riffing on Slint as they have Weezer.  Listen to "Third Law" below and grab the self-titled record from Tiny Engines.

Mannequin Pussy

So, to be completely honest with myself and you all, i only checked out Philadelphia punk rock four-piece band Mannequin Pussy...because they named themselves Mannequin Pussy.  But, i'm glad i did, because the title track from the group's upcoming "Romantic" LP has all the best qualities you could dream of combining noisy shit-punk with some Riot Grrl vitriol.  Listen below and pre-order the record, coming in October, from Tiny Engines.