Dance! Sing! Repeat!

Sorry about the vid, the song is what's important obvi.

Even if you don't like ska, give this a spin. Makes every sunny day that much sunnier.
Recommendation: Reel Big Fish - 'Cheer Up!'

I'm hoping this s**t is an April fools joke.

A bird in my ear has informed me that Motion City Soundtrack will be performing in the IMU Main Lounge on April 24th for free. So stoked.

Link Removed :(

This storytellers with Kanye was incredible. A cut off the newest record, "Say You Will" above, VH1 Storytellers download below.

Kanye West- VH1 Storytellers

"You can smoke the peace pipe until your dick falls off, but I'm not dancing with any f**king wolves no matter how high I get. Not that I get high, but if I did you can bet your ass I'd still believe in our lord and savior, Jesus Christ."

What could have been just another pop-punk outfit from Chicago became a staple in the scene with release of Almost Here. Riding the coattails of other bands like Fall Out Boy and Motion City Soundtrack, The Academy Is... managed to create a fresh enough sound to keep the record spinning. Recommended tracks in bold.

1. "Attention" – 2:53
2. "Season" – 3:34
3. "Slow Down" – 4:04
4. "The Phrase That Pays" – 3:17
5. "Black Mamba" – 2:46
6. "Skeptics and True Believers" – 2:54
7. "Classifieds" – 2:52
8. "Checkmarks" – 3:00
9. "Down and Out" – 4:30
10. "Almost Here" – 3:06

Hoping to see this on Wednesday when I see them on the Snakes And Suits Tour circa Ames, Iowa. Fingers crossed for 0% of 'Fast Times At Ridgemont High' and 100% of 'Almost Here'.

The Academy Is...- Santi

If you don't have this record, get it now.
Taking Back Sunday- Tell All Your Friends

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Nevershoutnever!- Cute Without The 'E'(Cut From The Team)

Featuring: The Muppets
Weezer- 'Maladroit'

One of the few politically-fueled records that manages to remain timeless, Siren Song Of The Counter Culutre gave my car stereo a run for its money a few summers ago. Harder, but not too hard, Siren Song... manages to keep the listener engaged with catchy, yet hard hooks. Recommended tracks in bold.

1. "State of the Union" – 2:19
2. "The First Drop" – 2:39
3. "Life Less Frightening" – 3:44
4. "Paper Wings" – 3:43
5. "Blood to Bleed" – 3:48
6. "To Them These Streets Belong" – 2:49
7. "Tip the Scales" – 3:49
8. "Anywhere But Here" – 3:38
9. "Give It All" – 2:50
10. "Dancing for Rain" – 4:01
11. "Swing Life Away" – 3:20
12. "Rumors of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated" – 4:14

Lustra - 'Scotty Doesn't Know'

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Footage from the upcoming live action movie directed by Spike Jonze.