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I've hit something of a dry spell this year when it comes to finding new bands I'm really into. A few years back, I discovered The Decemberists (along with the rest of the world) and went crazy exploring their entire back catalog. Before that, it was the same thing with The Dismemberment Plan, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and the Mountain Goats. But I haven't really made any personal discoveries like this at all this year. That's not to say that there hasn't been any good new music in 2008 -- I'd be remiss if I didn't mention solid releases by Tilly and the Wall, Mates of State, The Notwist, and The Weepies -- but I haven't come across any "new to me" bands that I've just fallen in love with. And as much as I like getting my hands on new work by a band I've followed for years, there's nothing as exciting as hearing a new sound, digging into its history, and realizing what I've been missing. I'm not going to get too far into a description of the sound or their history as, quite frankly, I'm only halfway through their 2005 release Tanglewood Numbers, but I'm really enjoying the sound of the Nashville band Silver Jews. It's a strange comparison to make, as I'm sure they're more well known than the band I would compare them to, but their feel reminds me a lot of the band Goodtimes, Goodtimes out of the UK. At any rate, this could be a band that brightens up my musical horizons for the summer, as it happens that they're playing at the Milo Arts Studios on August 28. Check out some of their stuff and, if you're up for it, come on out to the show. And of course, let me know if there are any other bands out there that I've been missing out on all these years. My music library has plenty of room for more tracks.
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