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Photo by Kelsey Reckling Based out of Ottawa, Peach Kelli Pop started in 2009 when drummer Allie Hanlon started writing some of her own songs about video games, conspiracy theories, and the challenges women face. "Plastic Love" is the first I've heard of the band, and it's completely up my alley. It's just fun, poppy, and catchy as all hell. It reminds me of Bis mixed with Letters to Cleo. At just over two minutes long (which is all they really need) it's an alternative pop song in line with the Ramones. Peach Kelli Pop's third album, obviously called III , will be out on Burger Records April 21st. You can listen to "Plastic Love" below, and below that find some of their current tour dates. You can pre-order the album from Burger Records here , and check out some older songs on their Bandcamp page . I don't believe they have an official page, but they do have a Blogspot , so check that out. Fri. March 27 - San Diego, CA @ Hideout ...

Photo: Ion Rakhmatulina I had never heard of Föllakzoid before yesterday, and I'm already pretty obsessed based on this one song. "Electric" is off their forthcoming album III (due on March 31 on Sacred Bones Records), and it's a doozy. Clocking in at just under 12 minutes, it's an indie rock jam that is like A Ghost is Born era Wilco minus the country side of things, but with plenty of groove and a hint of Swedish death metal. It's all blended in with psychedelic loops and synths, not at all sounding like what I'd expect from a Chilean band. But it all comes together in one of the most intriguing sounds I've heard all year.  For more information on Föllakzoid, check out their Bandcamp . You can listen to "Electric" below.