[COUPONS] Merge, Polyvinyl, and Domino Records: Deerhoof vs. Evil, Spoon - Transference, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down - Holy Roller

Part II of ???. Still digging through everything,

First up, Deerhoof vs. Evil off of Polyvinyl

Link: www.polyvinylrecords.com/iheartvinyl

code: 2096PQS8MXK

Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MowmAE3ew1U&list=PL9E0B0CC2AAB3FA3F

For those of you unfamiliar with Deerhoof they are an experimental band out of San Fran. Pitchfork called their album Friend Opportunity the best album of 2007 if I remember right. They didn't review this album so favorably, but I think Pitchfork is staffed by a bunch of wankers. Sure, it's not as groundbreaking as Milkman or Friend Opportunity, but it's still a solid album.

Next up: Spoon - Transference, Merge Recs

Link: http://www.mergerecords.com/digital

code: 23H0K405

Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InHtHX3l-sQ&list=PL34E2C1C3BE060449

Spoon is an Austin pop-punk band turned indie rock/pop. Transference is probably one of their easiest albums to get into. Pretty much anything Britt Daniel or Jim Eno touch is usually pretty good. For sure check out the Divine Fits if you're a fan of Spoon, Wolf Parade, or the Handsome Furs.

Last but not least: Thao and the Get Down Stay Down - Holy Roller, Domino Recs

Link: www.dominorecordco.com/coupon

Code: VL9G2HSH

Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq3mBIyfzks

Thao and the Get Down Stay Down are an alt folk group. Expect some sick eastern inspired banjo. Thao Nguyen has collaborated with Andrew Bird, Mirah, and a handful of other artists, and generally produces some pretty awesome stuff. Check out Mike Savino's project Tall Tall Trees if you're a fan of folksy stuff with weird banjo.