All these people making all these best of 2008 lists...and here I am still getting first listens to stuff that's come out that totally flew past me. Here's a couple I just heard over the weekend that were good listens...


Kepi: American Gothic
Former Groovie Ghoulies leader has a solo thing going on here, with guest appearances from friends like Kevin Seconds. It's still got that catchy, poppy feel but with a hint of country and a sloppy acoustic framework. nothing earth shattering, but a nice listen.


Teenage Bottlerocket: Warning Device
Just another nice little album made by a Ramones worshiping poppy guitar group. I can't say anything like this will ever replace my old favorites, but I never get upset at derivative music when it is derived from something I really love and these fellas pull it off with aplomb.

Heck, I'm sure I'll probably come across a few more things over the next couple of days. So...what else is still pouring in for the rest of you?