CESSNA The Loves, Longings and Regrets of MINI-CD
A diverse pop ep from Finland's Cessna. 4 soft songs of seasons & loves, & three instrumental explorations for stolen scooters & rain-soaked electronics. KHZ100 $13 [listen] [read more]

CHAPTER MUSIC (V/A) Double Figures CD COMP
24 wonderful songs to celebrate Chapter's glittering 10 year history, from the early hits by Molasses & Bluetile Lounge, to new & previously unreleased recordings from Cannanes, Sea Scouts, Minimum Chips etc. CHAP44 $22 [listen] [listen] [read more]

CON DOLORE This Sad Movie CD
The project for ex-members of dreampop outfit Polar mixes heavily effected guitars with melancholy lyrics & slow tempos, using sampled drums & layered synths to create a warm, yet sometimes abrasive sound. FERN024 $24 [listen] [read more]

COSIGNER Soft Drowsy Song 7"
Sing-along melodies, obtuse lyrics, miscelleanous toys and trademark handclaps. In the lo-fi pop tradition of Pavement and Guided By Voices. VIS04 $9 [download] [download] [read more]

DARREN HANLON Video Store 7"
Two great songs from Dazza finds him at his catchy best. The single features an alternate version of Video Store with guest vocals from Lee Hillam of Sea Life Park. SCAM9809 $8 [listen] [read more]

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes +3 CD
Aus version of this outstanding album from an amazingly talented band, with bonus tracks. Subtle melodies, restrained passion & a dreamlike quality to this northwestern indie rock.ARC002 $24 [listen] [download] [read more]

DELORIS / BRAVING THE SEABED
Split 7"
Just as summer is about to arrive in all its glory comes a musical reminder of the seasons past in the form of a beautiful split single featuring Deloris and Braving the Seabed & a joint effort between Steady Cam Records & Traffic Sounds. Each track, exclusive to the 7" etches a picture of late Autumn beauty coloured by warm pastoral overtones, and is limited to 300 copies. BEEP1 $9 [listen] [listen] [download] [read more]

DISMEMBERMENT PLAN Change CD
More laidback & subtle, but still offers the unique jittery post punk-funk-experimental pop-melodic hardcore-arty indierock D-Plan sound. Elegant, rich & expressive with bonus tracks. ARC008 $24 [listen] [listen] [read more]

EARTH TO NIGEL Run and Jump CD
Sydney's ETN offers an album that is sure to get you fired up with their infectious fuzzy pop, that places them somewhere between the ramones, fastbacks & weezer. Chock full of power hits (22 of them!) & full of killer hooks, astute lyrics & a lot of texture underneath. Perfect for those who like to rock out. ETN2 $18 [listen] [download] [read more]

SONGS: OHIA The Lioness CD
Jason Molina's 4th & most dynamic album to date. A much darker affair than each of its predecessors but at the core there is a warmth and tenderness unmatched by previous releases. SC30 $24 [listen] [download]

TREMBLING BLUE STARS Alive to Every Smile CD
4th album from the UK heartbreakers that blends emotionally charged lyrics with a penchant for musical experimentation. Recording as a full band makes the sound richer, broader & more emotive than ever. SHINK33 $24 [listen]

TRUE LOVE ALWAYS Torch CD
Torch offers bright, sparse pop in true Teen Beat style; blushingly honest love songs that bob & drift along sunny melodies with almost an updated '70s AM radio feel. TEENBEAT299 $24 [listen] [read more]

TUGBOAT All Day CD
Tugboat expands the world of 3-piece bands by using vocal harmonies & experimenting with the dynamics of the songs from simple & sweet pop to muted atmospherics & a spaciousness not seen since Galaxie 500. SHHH20 $20 [listen] [read more]