Phonograph

Phonograph is an Americana band from Brooklyn. They sound a lot like Wilco, and get a lot of comparisons to Tom Petty as well. Arclight Records is releasing their debut album next week, though I've had the songs for about six months--while I was living in Austin I had planned on doing some work for the label, since that's their base of operations. Anyway, I think it's a pretty solid record, despite its similarities to other things. Someone from both The Mekons and Pere Ubu guest on the album, so that's pretty much all the cred needed.

"Watch and Ward" [Download]
"In Your Mind" [Download]

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf is the project of Irving bassist Alex Church. I think it's better than Irving--he's got a lot of people on stringed instruments included and while it's not as poppy as his other act, the songwriting and lyrics are stronger. Stranded in Stereo did an interview with him not long ago, and the group is supposed to have a full-length record out later this year on the Dangerbird label.

"Black Dirt" [Download]
"You're a Wolf" [Download]