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Some solid stuff out this week! Album of the Week : Artist : Diet Cig Album : Swear I'm Good at This Quick Description : Debut from an indie-alt duo. Why You Should Listen : This is one of the great releases of the last few months. Overall Thoughts : After I listened to this amazing album, I went back to their first EP because I knew I had listened to it and I couldn’t figure out why it didn’t register with me. If you were thinking “that’s nice” with the EP, then strap in, because this debut effort is a much more full affair. Lots of that great 90s-esque alt-rock sound, but with a modern indie sensibility that is just so good. The lyrics are extremely current, which provides an extra novelty factor, and the overall feel of the thing is both immediate and fun. This is absolutely a duo to watch, and this is absolutely one of my favorite recent listens. Recommendation : Do not let this slip by. Artist : KOLARS Album : Kolars Quick Description : Poppy punky duo's...

Photo via Facebook It's been a while since we've heard from He's My Brother She's My Sister. In the meantime, Rob Kolar and Lauren Brown (aka the married couple in He's My Brother She's my Sister) have started a new project called KOLARS. They've released a video for their first song, "Beyond the World of Man." We obviously have to compare them to their other band, so here goes! While HMBSMS are the rootsier sound of more mainstream neo-folk acts like Houndmouth and The Felice Brothers, KOLARS seem to be a more rootsy version of a dance pop Americana act like Lucius. "Beyond the World of Man" is just pure laid back California pop glory, in the best way it could be. For more information on KOLARS, including their California and Nevada tour dates, check out their Facebook page . You can also watch the video for "Beyond the World of Man" below.