Time didn't allow me to update yesterday, ruining my streak of posting everyday. But anyways, here' s a nice, full update:

Islands

As most of saw, a few days ago I posted about The Unicorns. Well, as some of you know, The Unicorns broke up awhile back. So what are they up to now? To answer that poignant question, I give you Islands. Featuring 2/3 of the Montreal indie/pop/noise/dance trio The Unicorns, Islands picks up where they left off. It's danceable and noisy and full of goofy Canadian goodness. I'm not really sure what all they're up to at the moment, although I do know that they are touring. But anyways, here are two mastered demos from whatever they're working on. Props to Simple Mission and to You Ain't No Picasso for bringing this to my attention.

Flesh (via Simple Mission)

Abominable Snow (via Simple Mission)

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Odds and Ends

Want details on DCfC's new album, Plans? Pitchfork has them here.

Sufjan Stevens recently recorded a song for NPR entitled "The Lord God Bird." Pitchfork is on the ball today and has the info here.

Brooklyn Vegan directing me to an interesting Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah video.

A new Belle and Sebastian album next year?

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Daily Torrents

Clint Mansell - Requiem for a Dream OST**
Xiu Xiu - La Foret**
The Hold Steady - Separation Sunday
Wilco - Live @ the Albright Knox Art Gallery (6-29-05)**

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Random Downloads

Bear VS Shark - 5, 6 Kids (from Terrorhawk)
Hot Hot Heat - Middle of Nowhere (from Elevator)
Aloha - The Sound Between (from The Great Communicator...)