Congratulations to us, we May-d it. The sun is getting higher. It’s super green everywhere. All the buzz bands are touring. Speaking of which, you should totally catch Harlem w/ Teenage Moods and Voytek at the 7th Street Entry this coming Tuesday (May 4, 8PM, 8$).

Harlem – Be Your Baby

These Ohioan dudes, Emeralds, have released 2.5 EPs that were filled with excellent, progressive drone tracks. Their full length finds them exploring a more melodic sound that flashes signs of some pop potential. Similar to Ducktails, the Ems go well with hangover sundaes in the park.

Emeralds – Now You See Me

A couple years ago I was in at the Bedford stop in Brooklyn waiting for the L and this shabby hipster runaway kid was trying to earn money by covering Neutral Milk Hotel and all I could think was “Man, this is so lame…fucking Brooklyn!” This Seamonster track from their Two Birds EP takes that dude’s money, breaks his guitar, and says “Go home.”

Seamonster – Oh Appalachia

Arthur Baker brings his signature riot gear production to Cold Cave’s single, Life Magazine…which you may have heard in, of all places, Forever 21 [Apparently they aren't familiar with Cremations]

Cold Cave – Life Magazine (Arthur Baker’s Not Going Back Remix)