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Matt Pond PA seem to have decided to stick with that name after all, and have an upcoming EP out next month. The first single on that EP is a cover of The Thermals's 2006 song "A Pillar of Salt." While the original is a highly energetic punky/dancey romp, Matt Pond PA slows it down quite a bit. Their version ("Pillar of Salt (Still)" is much more quiet and plaintive. It's that style of too organic to be electronic but too electronic to be folk rock that only Matt Pond PA can pull off like this.  Matt Pond says of the original version: " Pillar of Salt by The Thermals has resonated with me since it was first released in the aughts. I remember disappearing into my headphones— time after time on tour after tour — to help me renew a faded sense of self and waltz in a distant mental state, where good always prevails over evil." You can listen to "Pillar of Salt (Still)" below. Matt Pond PA have also released "Pillar of Salt (Stir...

Some very solid stuff out this week. Album of the Week : Artist : Margo Price Album : Midwest Farmer's Daughter Quick Description : Debut classic country album via Third Man Records. Why You Should Listen : If you have any sort of love for classic country in the vein of Loretta Lynn, you need to add this to your list. Overall Thoughts : I enjoyed this far, far more than I anticipated, as it's the perfect blend of the modern and the old school and results in one of the more fun albums of recent times for me. There's not a missed note on this, and really just further demonstrates that Third Man is putting out just some of the highest quality music out there. Margo Price is a name you need to know, because this might end up blowing up unexpectedly, it's that good. Recommendation : One of the best things I've heard in 2016 so far. A must listen. Artist : RJD2 Album : Dame Fortune Quick Description : Latest album from the electronica producer. Why You S...