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By Bill Chenevert

Add Comment | Comments: 1 | Posted Aug. 10, 2011

Drifter 

(Epitaph) 

Sounds Like: Bay Area punks’ second set of ’90s-loving tunes; a founding duo of guitarist/vocalists who’ve added a bassist and drummer to complete their pop-punk picture. 

Free Association: Their bio claims bits of Queen and Fleetwood Mac are up in here—FALSE! 

For Fans Of: Hot Water Music/Bad Religion x Yellowcard,  fast punk, whine screams. 

Kyle Andrews  

Robot Learn Love 

(Elephant Lady) 

Sounds Like: A Chicagoan in Nashville, Tenn., pursuing his brand of acoustic emo pop meets electronic bedroom beats, his third LP is more-of-the-same strange brew. 

Free Association: If you’re into Owl City, you’re going to love this electrified emo ish. 

For Fans Of: Death Cab x the Notwist, Matt & Kim x Conor Oberst, digital sadness. 

Sleeping Bag 

(Joyful Noise) 

Sounds Like: The Bloomington, Ind., trio debuts with a love letter to droll ’90s indie rock with deadpan vocals, simple guitar melodies and sparse production that’s right on trend. 

Free Association: A smash hit for Malkmus-lovers believing Pavement’s our savior. 

For Fans Of: Yuck + My Bloody Valentine, Dinosaur Jr.,  ’90s Night on Nickelodean.

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