The Music - Strength In Numbers

Artist: The Music
Album: Strength In Numbers
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
Origin: Leeds, England
Year: 2008
Myspace: www.myspace.com/themusic

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 8.5/10

Strength In Number's is The Music's third studio album and it has been some time coming since Welcome To The North was released in 2004. The long wait has been due to several factors including Rob Harvey's battle with depression.

This album has many unique sides for new and old The Music fans. "Idle" is a mellow smooth track which discusses single life and "The Spike" is an upbeat track which leads into a song called "Drugs". Definately a top album which should please all The Music albums.

Hot Tracks: "Idle", "The Spike", "Drugs"

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Pixels Pick #5 (Sigur Rós, Mew, Anthem In, Pneuma, The Appleseed Cast)

Another selection of random tracks from Pixel Pyro's fire. With Sigur Rós bringing out a new album I had to add a favourite of late. Mew should have a new record coming out soon as they have nearly finished recording and mixing in NY. Enjoy the tracks fellow Pyros.

Í Gær - Sigur Rós

Comforting Sounds - Mew

Photograph - Anthem In

8105 - Pneuma

Mare Mortis - The Appleseed Cast

Sigur Ros - Gobbeldigook

Artist: Sigur Ros
Track Title: Gobbeldigook
Genre: Ambient, Progressive, Experimental
Origin: Reykjavík, Iceland
Year: 2008
Myspace: www.myspace.com/sigurros

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 8.5/10

Well well Sigur Ros are back with a new album which will be released in late June called "Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust" which translates in english to "With a Buzz in Our Ears We Play Endlessly". The first track of the album has been released by the band as a free download on their website. It is called "Gobbeldigook" which is a very tribal upbeat tune from the Icelanders. After only a few listens I am a huge fan of it, and if this is a good example of how the album is going be to be, then I'm sure all Sigur Ros' fans will not be disappointed. However, be aware if you decide to watch the video clip to this track, it fits in very well to the tribal music (hint hint).

Sigur Ros - Gobbeldigook

Website: http://sigurros.com/

Anthem In - Anthem In

Artist: Anthem In
Album: Anthem In
Genre: Indie Rock
Origin: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Year: 2008
Myspace: www.myspace.com/anthemin

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 8/10

Anthem In is a relatively unknown band from Brooklyn, NYC which comprises of 3 blokes and 1 chick. Their dreamy indie rock tunes seems to have the similiar trend and styles in which Death Cab For Cutie produces. Allen Orr's soothing voice in "Down" is just one example of how they could be compared with top indie band Death Cab For Cutie.

Give these guys a listen, check their myspace and see how under rated they are!

Hot Tracks: "Down", "Hold On To Me", "Photograph"

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Mute Math - Mute Math

Artist: Mute Math
Album: Mute Math
Genre: Indie Rock, Shoegaze
Origin: New Orleans, USA
Year: 2006
Myspace: www.myspace.com/mutemath

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 7.5/10

Mute Mate is an indie rock/shoegaze band from New Orleans, USA. Their self titled album is the result of a band just wanting to make music with no barriers. Stand out tracks include Typical, Chaos and Obsolete.

They are now working on a new album which should be released around September this year.

Hot Tracks: "Typical", "Chaos", "Obsolete"

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The National - The Virginia EP

Artist: The National
Album: The Virginia EP
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
Origin: Brooklyn, USA
Year: 2008
Myspace: www.myspace.com/thenational

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 7/10

The National have released an EP full off b-sides, unreleased tracks, demos and live versions of several songs. Matt Berninger's deep voice is prominent in these tracks and it will tie many National fans over until a new album is recorded. If you havn't heard this band I reccommend you give these guys a chance, was an artist I was very happy to discover a year or so ago.

Hot Tracks: "Blank Slate", "Tall Saint", "Without Permission"

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Jason Mraz - We Steal Things EP

Artist: Jason Mraz
Album: We Steal Things EP
Genre: Acoustic, Folk Pop, Jazz
Origin: Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA
Year: 2008
Myspace: www.myspace.com/jasonmraz

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 8/10

This is his final EP he has released in promotion for his new album which is out. It has the track "Mudhouse/Gypsy MC" which has been a live favourite and it is not found on any album.

Hot Tracks: "Mudhouse/Gypsy MC", "Coyotes"

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