I stumbled upon this gem, thanks to a friend of mine, today. Waterstrider is a sextet that hails from Berkeley, CA and creates chill, fluid, percussion led tracks. Back in August, the six-piece released its debut EP, Constellation, which you can listen to in its entirety below and purchase for $3-5 on the band’s Bandcamp. There, you can also download the record’s title track for free. An LP is supposedly in the works, so keep your eyes peeled. I know I am.

Sad news. Newdust bros and local DC rockers Loose Lips are throwing in the towel. They will be playing a farewell show (RSVP here) at the Black Cat DC on January 27 with Lightfoot, Paperhaus, and Ugly Purple Sweater. Be there to wish these dudes luck on their various new projects. In the mean time, listen to some of my favorites from the band, including a Brothertiger remix of “Happily Doomed”. I will miss this band and their Interpol-esque indie chops. Godspeed dudes.

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Loose Lips | Do You Still Run

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Loose Lips | Happily Doomed (Brothertiger Remix)

Very interesting single from up and comers Mansions On The Moon. This track was actually produced by none other than super-producer Pharrell Williams. Yeah, N.E.R.D., Neptunes… crazy? Love the downtempo-ambient vibe of this track. A little sentimental, but overall well done. Album “Lightyears” is out in early 2012 so stay tuned.

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Mansions On The Moon | Leaves Fall

I’ve been itchin’ for some good folk dittys on ol’ Newdust. And wouldn’t you know it, the freshly formed duet Mahoney & The Moment found their way to my inbox, and they’re just what my ears have been longing for. With clean & simple, melodic folk tunes, their debut self-titled is fantastic from start to finish. The roughly 3 minute tunes are extremely catchy, some upbeat & lively, some downtroddin & dirty. Keep your eyes peeled & your ears perked for Mahoney & The Moment, I sure wouldn’t want to miss them live!

When Josh Halpern isn’t paradiddlin’ around the drumkit for Marmalakes, you can find him keepin’ the beat for Final Exam, another killer ATX 3-piece, set to release their self-titled LP November 10th. The LP’s loaded with jammy, 90s-esque altrock goodness. Stream it here & be sure to check out the release show November 10th with Little Lo & The Eastern Sea @Cheer Up Charlie’s, Austin TX.