Song Obsessions for March

Deerhunter – "Fluorescent Grey" off Fluorescent Grey [EP] (2007)

Beautifully hypnotic. That’s all I can say about the title track off Deerhunter’s recent EP, their third release overall. The sound is a lot more focused than anything they’ve recorded prior.




A.C. Newman – "The Town Halo" off The Slow Wonder (2004)

The singer for The New Pornographers released a solo album a few years back which has a sound similar yet distinct from the playful Vancouver octet. There are plenty of great songs to be found on it, and this one stands out as one of the stronger numbers.




Lansing-Dreiden - "The Advancing Flags" off The Incomplete Triangle (2003)

Self-described as an "art collective" rather than a band, this group remains elusive by refusing photoshoots and interviews and supposedly never performs live. This track off their 2003 debut churns up contradictory echoes of disinterested post-punk vocals and engaging progressive rock guitars. They blend together perfectly.