Artist of the Week: Donora + Free MP3

Like their pop peers and touring partners the Ting Tings, Donora makes twee-leaning boy-girl dance music, equally suitable for a sunny day drive or summer night bonfire. The band consists of two Jakes and one Casey, making catchy, playful light tunes that place Casey's ethereal vocals at the forefront.

Signed now with Rostrum Records, they had a big hit when their song "Shh" was featured on a Post Secret Valentine's Day viral video.

For one week only, the band was nice enough to give us an MP3 of their song "Shak'ida" to give away here, so download it below ASAP!

"Shak'ida" MP3

Artist of the Week: Red Pens (& mp3!)

This week we've been enjoying the second album from Minneapolis duo Red Pens, Reasons. Their simple, lo-fi brand of pop music is immediately charming, with just enough grit and attitude to keep the listener entertained from the album opener to the final track.With Howard Hamilton III of the Busy Signals on guitar and vocals, and Laura Bennett on drums (which she paints herself), Red Pens are just starting to leave their mark on the fuzzy indie art-rock scene.

Recommended if you like Joy Division, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Sonic Youth.
Download "Hung Out" from Reasons HERE (via Insomnia Radio)