TSIGOTI
"(Yes) The Border Crossed Us"
From ESP-Disk:
“(Yes) The Border Crossed Us,” the second single from Italian avant-punk gang TSIGOTI’s ESP-Disk Debut, Private Poverty to the Power People, is an exercise in political debauchery and a forward vocal delivery of self-restraint from Thollem Mcdonas that comes a-swingin’ right out of the gate. Behind this lies the wirey, convulsive guitars of mastermind Matteo Bennici that become the driving force of this quasi-punk anthem, while the rhythm section spends time deconstructing things down into No-Wave-esque breakdowns and pummeling, fluid drumming.
• ESP-Disk: http://espdisk.com
Mi Ami
“Cut Men”
Mi Ami’s second full-length, Steal Your Face, is released April 6 via Thrill Jockey. “Cut Men” isn’t on there, but as the beautiful publicist says, “the track hints at Mi Ami’s current direction and offers up a taste of what’s to come.”
• Mi Ami: http://myspace.com/miamiamiami
• Thrill Jockey: http://thrilljockey.com
Local Natives
“Airplanes”
Gorilla Manor is due February 16 on Frenchkiss.
• Local Natives: http://www.myspace.com/localnatives
• Frenchkiss: http://www.frenchkissrecords.com
Dam-Funk
“Speak The Truth”
The 5LP box set for Dam-Funk’s Toeachizown is finally available through Stones Throw. Apparently, the set was delayed due to “a manufacturing issue” beyond the label’s control. Dam-Funk is offering this unreleased track as a present to those who were waiting for the set (as if 5LPs of material wasn’t enough).
• Dam-Funk: http://www.myspace.com/damfunk
• Stones Throw: http://www.stonesthrow.com
Fucked Up
“Crooked Head”
Fucked Up’s singles and rarities compilation, Couple Tracks: Singles 2002-2009, is out this week on Matador.
• Fucked Up: http://lookingforgold.blogspot.com
• Matador: http://www.matadorrecords.com
Lali Puna
“Remember”
Our Inventions, Lali Puna’s first album in five years, is set for release April 6 via Morr Music.

