The Dandy Warhols are from Portland and have been on the rock scene for many years (18 to be exact).  This new album catchy psych jams.

FCC: CLEAN

RIYL: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, the Kills

Give track # 2, 1 and 12

Band Website: http://www.dandywarhols.com/

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dj llu (WRUV Rock A.MD)

From California, the Mowgli’s are a upbeat rock group that has 7 members.  It is full on, power pop rock.  If you are a fan of Cults or Broken Social Scene, these guys are your next find.  This is the FULL album now!  There are a few bands named “Mowgli” out there, so when you google, check for the search strings - “southern cali, 7-piece, not signed.”

FCC: CLEAN

RIYL: Broken Social Scene, Cults, Middle Brother

Give track # 1, 3 & 11 a try

Band Website: https://www.facebook.com/themowglis

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dj llu (WRUV Rock A.MD)

Norah Jones is going to give Adele a run for her money on break up albums.  This album is the work of Norah & Danger Mouse, featuring a new sound from this jazz-prodigy.  This is her fourth solo album (she also has a side project - the band "Little Willies").

FCC:  NONE

RIYL: Tracy Chapman, Adele, Duffy

Give track #10, 2 and 6 a try.

Band Website:http://www.norahjones.com/news/

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dj llu (WRUV Rock A.MD)

Chase & Status are two guys from Manchester, England.  This album is just now landing here in the states after going platinum in the UK.  A drum & bass anthem track that invokes Prodigy with a Hot Chip feel.

FCC: 7 & 8

RIYL: Hot Chip, LCD Soundsytem

Give track #11 & #4

Band Website:http://www.chaseandstatus.co.uk/

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dj llu (WRUV Rock A.MD)

The Decemberists (a Portland, OR rock folk rock group), recorded this 20-track live album while on tour in 2011.  If you liked their grammy nominated studio album, "The King is Dead," you will dig this.  If you haven't had a chance to catch this band on tour, this live album is the next best thing.

FCC: NONE

RIYL: Wilco, Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses

Give track #2, 7, and 5 (disc one) a try & (disc 2), #7 & 9.

Band Website:http://decemberists.com/

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dj llu (WRUV Rock A.MD)

Allo Darlin define the "darling indie pop" vibe coming out of London.  This is their follow-up to their big self-titled hit record.  Smart lyrics and catchy pop rock tunes.  I bet you find a track you like on this.

FCC: NONE

RIYL: Shins, the Smittens

Give track #6, 1 and 2 a try.

Band Website:http://allodarlin.com/about.html

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dj llu (WRUV Rock A.MD)

Berne's first leader date for ECM. A chamber-like sound from this all-acoustic ensemble strikes the composition/improv balance with expressive elegance. I got the impression that there was a long period of woodshedding before they got to the studio. This recording reflects Berne as one of the prime movers & shakers of the NYC avant-garde scene. This group will appear at the BDJF(FlynnSpace)on 6/03/12.