Friend of a Friend

Here's some new indie rock / avant-pop from Chicago duo Friend of a Friend.  The band's upcoming new album "Desire!" is out later this month.  Pre-order it here from Earth Libraries and listen to the strange and wobbly "Moonlight" below.

Gus Englehorn

One more SXSW post (i think).  On the last day of the festival i caught the quirky alt-pop stylings of singer/songwriter Gus Englehorn.  Lo-fi whimsy straight outta the garage.  Dig on "The Itch" below and grab one of the last few cassettes of new album "The Hornbook" here from Secret City Records.

EGGY

Australian avant pop band EGGY are set to release their new album "From Time to Time" tomorrow on Flightless Records.  On new single "Open Field," the band plays a kosmische psych rock groove with elements of krautrock and spacey alt-rock.  Listen to the track and check out the excellent music video for it below featuring a ton of public domain footage spliced together with recordings of the band performing.  And download the album here.

Julia Holter

The enigmatic Julia Holter dropped her latest album "Something in the Room She Moves" back in March, and it's a delirious and fascinating listen, elements of pop, electronic music, and experimental sounds swirling in an avant garde stew.  Check out the jazz-tinged "These Morning" below and get the record here from Domino.

Men I Trust

Montreal's Men I Trust are back with their aptly titled new album, "Untourable Album."  It's almost unfathomable how difficult the last year and a half has been for touring musicians.  So support them where and when you can.  In this case, head over here to download the band's new album (pay what you want).  And while you're doing that, check out the warbled, melancholy vibe of "Tree Among Shrubs" below.