New MS MR song Painted

MS MR have given us the first indication of their forthcoming album in the form of the new, high-energy, catchy pop tune "Painted".

Give it a listen:

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Classic Canadian Alternative: Pure

Pure got started in 1991 in Vancouver. I was introduced to their 1992 album Pureafunalia in university and really dug their high energy power pop songs. I also enjoyed the follow up Generation Six-Pack that came out in 1994.

Back in 2012, guitarist Todd Simko passed away.

Take a listen to these awesomely infectious tunes.

"Zen"

"Blast"

"Blissful Kiss"

"Wow"

"Tall Grass"

"Love is Cool"

"Anna is a Speed Freak"

"Lemonade"

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New tune from The Maccabees - Marks to Prove It

The Maccabees have a new album on the way later this year and have let us hear a new tune. It's a straight-up, frantically paced alt-rocker called "Marks to Prove It". The video below is brand-spanking-new. Enjoy.

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New St Vincent song Teenage Talk

Here's the full version of St. Vincent's tune for the HBO series Girls called "Teenage Talk". It'll change your life.

And here's her performance of the tune on Jimmy Fallon.

New song from Radkey - Parade It

I've seen Radkey twice now. Once at The Garrison opening for Blood Red Shoes and once at Riot Fest Toronto. They have just released a new tune called "Parade It" from their forthcoming album. It's an immediate tune complete with chunky guitars, pounding drums and bass, plus lyrics of "love that's really got me down". They worked on their début full-length album in Sheffield with producer Ross Orton. Watch for it this summer and watch for this band on the road including Coachella, Reading and Leeds. They put on a great live show.