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The Accidental

This actually did not come out of my inbox and I'm not sure where I picked it up, but it's a lovely song off of Wolves, the upcoming album by The Accidential, set to be released on June 3 in the US. The album will be released in the UK on April 14. Fans of Elbow should definitely check out every amazing track on their myspace page and download the free (legal) track from their upcoming album, "Illuminated Red".

the accidental: illuminated red

official site | myspace | Label: Thrill Jockey (US)

Misfortune500

From the first listen to Misfortune500's single "Panther Panther", I was hooked. I hear a little of The Killers in this Athens, GA band, who is currently embarking on a massive tour of the east coast and southern US between now and June. Their debut, Before This Winter Ends was self-released in 2007, but hopefully the band will get picked up by a major label soon. Check out my favorites from the album and hear more on their myspace.

misfortune500: panther panther [buy]
misfortune500: a ready defense [buy]

myspace | official site

Apteka

Alt-gramma mentioned Chicago band Apteka in her SXSW fantasies, but I just got to them with the lovely "It's a Wilderness" and "Where You Sleep", both demo tracks available on their myspace page. This unsigned band wrapped up a hectic tour, including SXSW, and I look forward to hearing more. Check their myspace page for a bunch of great tracks.

apteka: it's a wilderness
apteka: where you sleep

official site | myspace

(all photos from individual band's myspace)