If It's Too Loud...

This was a ridiculously full week for new releases, along with some really anticipated stuff and some real surprises. Let's dive right in: Album of the Week : Artist : YACHT Album : I Thought the Future Would Be Cooler Quick Description : Latest album by the indie-synth act, first featuring Claire Evans being the sole lead singer. Why You Should Listen : You feel like you've been missing out on fun music in your life. Overall Thoughts : There's definitely some attitude featured on this album, no doubt, but this is just an album that felt really fun on first listen. A number of standout songs across the board and an album I've wanted to jump back on board with as soon as I can. If you heard "Plastic Soul" from last year, you know the direction this is going, and this isn't really an unexpected listen from them. Easily the best thing I've heard this week, and absolutely one that I expect to see at the end of the year on some lists. Recommend...

For the most part, I just don't get the current indie dance scene. I'm not saying it's all bad and worthless, I just don't get why anyone cares. Before this song, I've never paid any attention to YACHT . The only reason this song landed on my radar is my obsession with Marc Maron and his WTF podcast . After seeing him play guitar in a Postal Service video , YACHT asked Maron to play on their new anti-NSA song, "Party at the NSA." The song reminds me of Bis mixed with X, which is not a bad thing at all. Including Maron initially sounded like a gimmick to get more press, but Maron is actually one hell of a guitar player. All proceeds for the song go to the Electronic Frontier Foundation , which is leading the fight against the NSA and patent trolls. I might have to rethink my stance on indie dance bands.