neon indian remixes grizzly bear (twice)
It is common knowledge that Ed Droste has always secretly wanted to be a chillwave star, probably since before the genre was invented back in late 2009. He gets his chance here, courtesy of two Alan Palomo/Neon Indian remixes of Grizzly Bear's smash hit "Cheerleader." Listen to the "studio 6669" version below, and check the "Sega Genesis P-Orridge" rendition here. [via] ******** click through for more...

ariel pink's haunted graffiti signs to 4AD
"Los Angeles’ notorious lo-fi pop oufit Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti have been unveiled as the latest signings to 4AD. The group are currently recording their first record for the label, due spring 2010." More here. mp3: ariel pink's haunted graffiti :: can't hear my eyes ******* click through for more...

grizzly bear remixes the notwist
Grizzly Bear offers up a rare remix for the Notwist's "Boneless," a song you may recall from the glorious, Brazda Brothers-sampling Panda Bear version from last year. Take a listen to GB's majestic, slightly less radical take on the song below, and download the mp3 for free here. the notwist :: boneless (grizzly bear remix) ******** click through for more...

video: washed out | "phone call"
Fan-made video for "Phone Call," taken from Washed Out's High Times cassette. Thanks to Nicolás for sending it over; check out more of his videos here. ******* click through for more...

SXSW announces over 200 showcasing bands for 2010
Vermont's Mountain Man [photo] SXSW '10 has announced its first big group of showcasing acts. Highlights after a cursory glance over the list include Harlem, Fergus & Geronimo, the Mantles, Mountain Man, Warpaint, and (theoretically) many, many more. Check the list here. mp3: fergus & geronimo :: tell it in my ear mountain man :: animal tracks the mantles :: don't lie warpaint :: billie... click through for more...