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Note to Subscribers: Indie Soup Modern Rock Channel has moved its feed and website to: http://www.indiesoupmodernrock.com In order to get future episodes of Indie Soup MRC you will need to logon to www.indiesoupmodernrock.com and click on the 'subscribe to' link for itunes or your favorite newsreader. This will add the new Indie Soup MRC feed to your favorite podcatcher. Cecil Smith Indie Soup Network

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These Scottish bad boys (or really, bad boys and girls) rock out hard with this punk gem called "Flags," off of their 2008 release, "This Gift". (Domino Records) http://www.sonsanddaughtersloveyou.com/

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Don't be deceived by the name of the band! Pensive consists of 4 young rockers with a hard rocking pop feel, tight guitar hooks and sweet emo harmonies. Buy their 2007 album "Artifacts" at iTunes or your favorite retailer. The band's website: http://www.pensive.net

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Formed in 2004 by brothers John and Rob MacPhee, The Chucky Danger Band put on high-energy live performances, write songs with infectious hooks and sweet but powerful harmonies. Here is "Queen Charlotte of the Hyenas." http://chuckydangerband.com

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Abra Moore's songs have appeared in more than 25 films and television shows including Cruel Intentions, Sliding Doors, Party of Five, Dawson?s Creek, among many others. According to her current label Seattle-based Sarathan Records, Abra Moore's latest album called On The Way ?is all about the journey?life unfolding in all its mystery, agony and majesty.? Here is "After All These Years," off of her latest album called On The Way.

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Here is a fan request from Paris, France -- The Foals with "Hummer." According to Pitchfork media, "the Foals play the sort of jittery, rhythmically-focused post-punk that's been a steady thread through indie rock in this century..." Check'em out at: http://www.wearefoals.com/

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These San Fran indie poppers have not lost that raw 90s garage-alternative rock flair on their 2007 album "The Hair the tv the Baby & the Band." ***This is an Indie Soup Highly Recommended album.*** Buy it from iTunes or your local retailer today.

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One fan within iTunes described this band as the product of "putting The Strokes and Of Montreal into a blender." Check out The Virgins at: http://www.myspace.com/thevirginsnyc If you dig these disco sounds, check out earlier Indie Soup episodes of Of Montreal and Airspace @ http://asides.podomatic.com

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Check out the sweet 60s folk-pop sounds of The Magic Numbers with their hit song "Undecided" off of their 2007 album, Those The Brokes. (Astralwerks)

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If you're a fan of cheerleaders, hip-hop and 70s TV show theme songs, then look out!!! Here is The Go! Team with their hit song "Doing It Right" off of their 2007 album Proof of Youth. (Sub Pop Records)

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Check out this band from Chicago called Athens with the their song called "Lucia." http://myspace.com/athensinchicago

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Check out this multi-talented brother-and-sister duo, The Fiery Furnaces. Here is the song "My Egyptian Grammar" from their latest album Widow City. (Thrill Jockey)

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This duo, who opened up the 2007 Unlimited Sunshine Tour is one-part lounge-crooner and one-part grunge rockers. Check out Agent Ribbons with their little ditty called "Chelsea." For free downloads from this band check out myspace.com/agentribbons. You can also buy more of their songs off of their myspace page.

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The 2007 Unlimited Sunshine Tour featured headliner Cake whose recent album "B-Sides and Rarities" includes this track, a Cake classic off of their 2001 album "Comfort Eagle" called "Short Skirt/Long Jacket." For more info on the Unlimited Sunshine Tour and the band, Cake, check out http://www.cakemusic.com

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This gifted young singer pours his heart and soul out on this track "I Need You" off of his latest album "Songs of Want And Loss." Check him out at myspace.com/lionelneykov

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This Led Zeppelin-inspired band's name contains an all-girl tour de force pop sensation from Sweden. Get hooked with their contagious grooves on "Those Dancing Days," from their 2007 EP of the same name. http://myspace.com/thosedancingdays Like to listen to great music while you workout? Check them out at: http://indiesouprunnersedition.podomatic.com

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Check out "Rain" from the Brooklyn-based indie pop phenom -- Bishop Allen. For more free downloads, go to: http://bishopallen.com

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If you're into indie music then you've probably heard of The New Pornographers. If not, then pay close attention to this Canadian supergroup and have a listen to "Myriad Harbor" off of their 2007 Matador release, Challengers. http://www.thenewpornographers.com/

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Check out this tune from the indie pop-folk duo known as Two Loons for Tea. Here is the song "Monkey" off of their 2007 album, "Nine Lucid Dreams." For more on the band, check out: http://www.twoloons.com And their label: http://www.sarathan.com

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She is French. He is German. Together: they make up the garage-punk-new wave-synth sound of Stereo Total. This duo out of Berlin features eclectic synth-pop, electronica, new wave and punk influences in their music. They play in various languages, mainly in German, French and English. Check out their latest album Paris-Berlin. For more Stereo Total music go to: http://www.myspace.com/stereototal

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WARNING: you will need to listen to this song more than once to really get it. Embedded within this somewhat experimental and schizophrenic pop song is a beautiful hook and melody sung by lead singer, Satomi Matsuzaki. With a loyal fan-base and a podcast-friendly record label (Kill Rockstars Records), Deerhoof is worth a listen. Download some sample tracks off of their 2007 album, "Friend Opportunity," at http://www.myspace.com/deerhoof

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Come and Discover the World of Independent Music with host Cecil Smith. Punk Disco Rock Pop New Wave and more!!!.... The weekly 1 song per episode show. No Talk. No Gab. No Nonsense. 100% Independent Music. http://asides.podomatic.com

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"It's a party you can dance if you want to!!!!"...the lyrics say it all. This is one song you may want to set as your alarm clock in the morning. This band of New Yorkers is in-your-face and all-over-the-place with this track off of their 2007 album Two New Sciences. http://www.myspace.com/firefliesmusic

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This DIY (Do-It-Yourself) trio out of Portland, Oregon features turntables, synths, saxophone and you guessed it -- a drum machine (half-eaten, perhaps?). Electronic and energetic pop with sweet hooks and clever changes. Check out the band at: http://boyeatsdrummachine.com

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Check out this ditty called "Foundations" from London, England's Kate Nash. http://www.katenash.co.uk/

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If you are a fan of The Cure then you are sure to enjoy this track, "Impossible," from the Shout Out Loud's second album "Our Ill Wills." These guys are coming to a concert venue near you. Check out their website at: http://www.shoutoutlouds.com

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Not quite singing and not quite rapping, perhaps call it "ranting." Eddie Argos, backed by power-chord guitars with a punk rhythm at its core. Check out Art Brut's sophomore album It's a Bit Complicated.

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This synth pop trio is literally on the verge of making it big. Hard-driving synth pop rhythms and a dance beat to boot, Dead Disco might very well be the next No Doubt within the punk world. http://www.myspace.com/deaddiscohq

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Disco-pop-techno sensation Calvin Harris will make you want to dance all over the place and maybe rap a little, too. Buy his album "I Created Disco." http://www.calvinharris.tv

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Think Pat Benatar meets Pink meets Heart. Love is not a Battlefield with Barracudas, but man oh man, this lead singer can surely belt out something wicked! http://www.thecliks.com

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With their own brand of indie pop, here is Boat with "(I'm a Donkey) For Your Love." More Boat at: http://ohnodisaster.com/boat or http://www.myspace.com/boatmusic

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Check out Stanleylucasrevolution at www.stanleylucasrevolution.com. Read his story and listen to his music. His unique blends of sound and artistry are reminders that sometimes music and pain may go hand-in-hand.

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From their 2007 album "The Stage Names," here is Okkervil River. A unique brand of indie-folk rock headed by the charismatic lead-singer, Will Sheff. http://www.okkervilriver.com

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From Brighton, UK, Blood Red Shoes pumps out raw rhythms and grunge a la Breeders. Check'em out at: http://www.bloodredshoes.co.uk

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This Norwegian Dynamic Duo pumps out tightly-knit pop and disco with ferocity and tongue-and-cheek lyrics. Off of their 2005 album Datarock Datarock, check out "Fa-fa-fa." Buy the album "Datarock Datarock" at iTunes, or Sno-Cap on http://www.myspace.com/datarock

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Built around a punk rock sound fused with high-energy melodies and glockenspiel(!?!?), here is the UK's Los Campesinos! Find them at http://www.loscampesinos.com or http://www.myspace.com/loscampesinos

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This quartet's sound has The Strokes written all over it -- same raw energy and charismatic lead singer. Airspace band members hail from Belfast, Northern Ireland and North Carolina. Check'em out at http://www.triplecrownartists.com or http://www.myspace.com/airspacemusic

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Although they are quite young, this band's sound is really big. 17 year old lead singer Albert Furmage sounds less like a teenager and more like Iggy Pop, with his distinct deep vocal. The band's songs can be heard at: http://www.myspace.com/simpledesign06 For more great cutting edge indie music, go to: http://asides.podomatic.com

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Check out this 'jewel from the bottom of the sea' called 'Fish,' from Hey Ocean!, a band out of Vancouver, Canada. Sweet vocals mixed with island rhythms and an infectious beat, this band offers something refreshing and vibrant to the pop scene only last seen by the likes of No Doubt. Check'em out at: http://www.myspace.com/heyocean About The Special Blend Show: The Indie Soup Special Blend Show showcases acts that stand out from the rest. This is the second installment of the Indie Soup Special Blend Show. Check out the first installment at: http://asides.podomatic.com

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Critics rave about their fresh afro-pop sound and sweet melodies. From New York City, check out Vampire Weekend's "Oxford Comma." http://www.vampireweekend.com

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What do you get when you cross Green Day, a blue-grass sound and The Clash? ... The Holloways, with "Two Left Feet." Check them out at www.the-holloways.com

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Out of Portland, Oregon, The Blow is a pop-electronica duo consisting of eclectic and somewhat catchy lyrics -- half sour/half sweet. Buy their latest album "Paper Television" on iTunes. http://www.myspace.com/theblow

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Meditative, driving beats accompanied by introspective lyrics, "My Sword Hand's Anger" by Apostle of Hustle is a song not easy to forget once you hear it the first time. Check out the band at www.myspace.com/apostleofhustle and buy their latest album "National Anthem of Nowhere."

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Out of Brisbane, Australia come The Zebras! A refreshing sound with some melodic early-REM-sounding guitars. Perfectly structured songs and sweet vocals keep their songs tight and complete. Check out the band at : http://thezebras.com Download more of their music at: http://myspace.com/ilikezebras

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For something funky, check out this track from Little Barrie, "Pin That Badge." Go to http://www.myspace.com/littlebarrie to download more music from the band. Buy their album "Stand Your Ground" from online retailers. For more fantastic indie music, logon to http://asides.podomatic.com.

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This first edition of the A-Sides Indie Soup Special Blend Show brings you Spoon's "The Book I Write." An infectious melody blended with a "beatles-esque" vocal will stick to your ears after the first listening. Check out more on the band at: http://spoontheband.com ** The A-Sides Indie Soup Special Blend ** is an opportunity for indie music lovers to catch a serious bug (or flu) of some great sounds from unique artists. Once you hear these tunes, you will want to hear it again and again and again!

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Vocal contortionist Orlando Weeks along with their rocket-beats and staccato-shooting guitars, come at you with a beautiful tune called "First Love." You must check out the band's website to really see what's going on with The Maccabees: http://www.themaccabees.co.uk/

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Enjoy listening to this care-free, yet slightly karaoke-slightly doofy-but-kinda-cool-sounding track "Rain Kiss," from the British band, 747s. This song is off of their 2006 album "Zampano." For more 747s music, go to: http://www.myspace.com/747s

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The lyric in this cover song goes "I don't like the sound of the Velvet Underground." (original version was done by Art Brut) It's pretty ironic since We Are Scientists sound exactly like the legendary band. Get back in touch with the coolness and subtle beats of VU in this track "Bang Bang Rock n' Roll." You'll enjoy this track and others if you go to: http://www.myspace.com/wearescientists My Odeo Channel (odeo/258942d99867e6bb)

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With its mind-blowing dynamics and feisty rhythms, Shitake Monkey takes you on a trip that is somewhere between Beck's Midnite Vultures and Odelay. Enjoy this track "Maybe Lady" off of their 2007 album "Street Beef." http://www.shitakemonkey.com

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Check out something completely different on the A-Sides Indie Soup Podcast Show. Oh No! Oh My! out of Austin, Texas brings you some deft synth sounds and some unusual vocals and lyrics. The band's site: http://www.ohnoohmy.com/

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This Detroit band defines the word "RAW ENERGY." Their "in-your-face" piano and vocals on "I Buy The D____s" are infectious and groovy. Lead singer Dick Valentine's vocal depth is reminiscent of Frank Zappa's deep rasp sans the guitar. Check out the band's site at http://www.electricsix.com or http://www.myspace.com/electricsixmusic

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San Francisco-based Honeycut has a sound heard like no other. Combining smooth vocals, with deep soulful beats and synths, Honeycut's sound is like their name -- sweet but piercing to the soul. Also check out "Shadows," the single off of their latest album, "The Day I Turned To Glass." Check out the band at: http://www.honeycutmusic.com

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Somewhere in Brooklyn is a band named Harlem Shakes. Its itchy rhythms, falsetto lead vocalist and catchy guitar licks will make you wanting more. Catch up with more tunes by Harlem Shakes by logging on to: http://www.harlemshakes.com or http://www.myspace.com/harlemshakes

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Check out this tune from Moxy called "Sugar." The raunchy-sounding crispy guitars are backed by a soul-injected keyboard. Moxy's soothing and pouty whisper sifts through the rhythms. For more of Moxy's music, check out: http://www.myspace.com/mzmoxy

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Off of their 2006 release "Derelicts," this band out of San Francisco offers up some gritty-but-catchy guitar riffs, along with an infectious vocal. If you can imagine "Smashing Pumpkins-meets-Pearl Jam," then you will enjoy this band. Also check out "Paranormal." If you want to download more of The Junior Panthers, go to: http://www.myspace.com/thejuniorpanthers

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In this episode of the A-Sides, we are going to take a turn down a curvy, melodic road and listen to the music of Chicago artist, James Eric. "Emma Lee" is a cool, soft tune with a simple catchy beat, and "a heart on your sleeve" lyric and vocal. For more information and concert dates, go to: http://www.jameseric.net

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Out of Athens, GA, is a band called Of Montreal, a band whose pop persona and electronic funk are both unique and eclectic, and make for good ear candy. This track, "Gronlandic Edit," is off of their latest album, "Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer." For more info on Of Montreal, check out: http://www.ofmontreal.net

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This installment of A Sides includes a song called "A Little More Time" from the New York-based "The Baskervilles," from a project called Twilight 14. Check out http://www.baskervilles.net for more information and other downloads.

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This first installment of The A-Sides includes music from Glasgow Scotland's Belle & Sebastian, their latest album, "The Life Pursuit."

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