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So just recently (yesterday) I discovered the Daytrotter site. (How the hell did I not know about this treasure trove of awesomeness?!) Basically here’s what it is: touring bands stop by the Daytrotter studio in Rock Island, Illinois and record sessions, which are then posted on the site along with a really cool illustration. Each day it’s a new band. Sounds pretty good so far, right? Well check out the list of bands. Everyone and their mother! Dino Jr. to Asobi Seksu to Little Wings to frigg’n Wire! (And just the other day my favorite little shoegazers Weekend.) E-V-E-R-Y-O-N-E! But wait, it gets even better. The entire archive of sessions (dating back to 2006) is downloadable. FOR FREE! (There’s even an iPhone app for all you people with fancy phones.) Seriously, this has made my day/week/month. I might even go so far as to say year. (Yeah, it’s been a pretty crap year.) So dig in my friends.

(Yep, this is exactly how excited I am!)

As you’ve probably heard by now, Portland’s Explode Into Colors have called it quits. A major bummer, especially if you’re like me and never got a chance to see ‘em play. BUT, their final record is now available for pre-order via the super cool M’Lady’s Records. The Quilts 12″ EP compiles all three of their hard to find singles, and the first 500 copies come with a special bonus 7″. (Also check out the Explode Into Colors blog-o for the Paper 7″ and a pretty sweet t-shirt sale.)

Explode Into Colors from :::MAGNETIC ARCHIVES:: on Vimeo.

And keep your eyes peeled for future projects from each of these talented ladies.