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Finn Riggins met at the Univ. of Idaho and formed as a three-piece, and then eventually relocated to the biggest city in Idaho (you guessed it!):  Boise.  Benchwarmers was released on Portland's Tender Loving Empire on April 21.

  Some sunny ambient electronic music for the beginning of your block break. Teo is a sophomore at CC. He has a radio show every Tuesday 7-9pm, it's got all sorts of stuff. Check it out.

Alas! Beach House is at it again. A new single off their forthcoming album, "Bloom" (expected to be out May 15th), Myth upholds everything I love about this band. Dreamy,synthy, melodious, perfect. This album is definitely set to be a Summer 2012 essential.

While I haven't posted any of their stuff on site before, if you listen to the show you know how I feel about this up and coming group out of Athens, Georgia. They have a sound that is a little bit Black Keys, a little bit Rolling Stones, and a lead singer who takes channels Janis Joplin and James Brown and mixes them up just right. They released an eponymous EP last year in September but Boys & Girls, released today on ATO Records, is their first full length production. I think it is pretty sweet, and even though you might have heard many of the songs before if you have been following them the new stuff is great and it all goes together well. Listen to one of those new tracks "Be Mine" below and head over to iTunes to get the album here, or listen to the whole thing first courtesy of ...

It took me about ten seconds to realize that I love this song. It is the kind of song that every summer bbq needs, that goes well with sunsets, friends, brews, etc. It is super soulful and laid back. Even better, their video for the song fits perfectly. Enjoy both! [audio:https://sitest.coloradocollege.edu/socc/files/2012/02/01-My-House.mp3|titles=01 My House] Teo is a sophomore at CC. He has a radio show every Tuesday 7-9pm, it's got all sorts of stuff. Check it out.