This gem ended up in my inbox the other day and immediately caught my attention being described as “in the same vein as Yuck but with a little more Irish swagger”.  You have my attention.  We Cut Corners are the Dublin lads seen above and as their “extensive” bio states, they “write short songs on drums and guitar.”  The lead single from their upcoming LP “Go Easy” demonstrates the duo’s ability to not only craft short songs, but also expansive and engaging ones.  So while their name might say they do, their sound cuts no corners.  Listen below and head HERE to download the single.

We Cut Corners – “Go Easy”

Finally, some light at the end of the winter tunnel.  Pitchfork has announced the initial lineup for their highly anticipated annual festival in Chicago.  From July 15-17, thousands of music fans will be delighted to see fave bands and up-and-comers from across the nation.  It already looks like a stellar time, and it will only get better with other great additions in the coming months.

Tickets are $45/day or $110/3-day pass and go on sale at today at 1 pm EST.  The 3-day passes will most certainly sell out, so grab them HERE while they’re hot!

Friday, July 15:
– Animal Collective
– James Blake
– Das Racist
– Curren$y

Saturday, July 16:
– Fleet Foxes
– The Dismemberment Plan
– Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti
– Woods
– Sun Airway
– Kylesa

Sunday, July 17:
– TV on the Radio
– Cut Copy
– Deerhunter
– Destroyer
– OFWGKTA
– Yuck

Here’s a pitchfork mini-preview from some past posts. Enjoy!

Das Racist – “rapping 2 u (ft. lakutis)”

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Sun Airway – “Waiting On You”

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Cut Copy – “Take Me Over”