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Photo by Raz Azraai When a press release compares a band to Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, The B-52's, and Nirvana, I'm going to need to listen to the song. Luckily, the latest from Surfbort might not sound exactly like those bands, but there's enough to make "Jessica's Changed" a great song. The song definitely has a punk vibe to it, more along the lines of the mocking style of punk I personally love. The guitars are wonderfully grungy, especially as the song goes on. It has more of a 90's alt-rock sound than 80's punk and hardcore, but the song does have a lot more fun in it than those genres typically allow. There's also a killer slacker vibe to the song that you're going to adore. You can watch the video for "Jessica's Changed" below. Reality Star is due out March 6 on TODO Records, and is available to pre-order here . For more on Surfbort, check out the band on Instagram and Facebook . Upcoming tur dates are below the video. 3/1...

We might be officially slowing down toward the end of the year. The highlights become more scarce, the rest more pronounced... Album of the Week : Artist : audiobooks Album : Now! (In a Minute) Quick Description : Indie electro-punk with a ton of attitude. Why You Should Listen : Feels like early Sleigh Bells put through a synth or eight. Overall Thoughts : My favorite of the week. I tripped up on this album thanks to “Dance Your Life Away,” which was a manic and insane listen that had an urgency unlike anything else. This album is basically electro-something, and more accessible fare like “Hot Salt” and “Friends in the Bubble Bath” balance out the more experimental pieces like “Call of Duty Free.” On a whole, this is just weird and wonderful and one I hope to blast in the car sooner rather than later. Recommendation : A must-listen this week. Artist : Matt Pond PA Album : Free Fall Quick Description : A collaborative effort from a blog favorite. Why You Should List...