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Wilco - Glad It’s Over - The soundtrack for the TV show Heroes is packed with some great music, including bands like Death Cab For Cutie, My Morning Jacket, and this song from Chicago’s well-loved Wilco. This track did not make it onto Wilco’s latest album, Sky Blue Sky, but I actually prefer it to most of what did make the cut. It has that stripped-down, honest sound that has kept Jeff Tweedy his own special place in the hearts of many.

The Kooks - Always Where I Need To Be - This upbeat, Britpop band’s sophomore release promises to be as entertaining and catchy as their debut effort. Their new album, Konk, drops this week.

We Are Scientists - After Hours - While this band may continue to fail to make a significant splash in the states, their new single is picking up a lot of attention in Europe and on the blog scene. The band describes their sound as “rock music of the thoughtful, sometimes epic, often loud, vaguely danceable, implicitly humanist variety.” I’m not entirely sure what some of that really means, but I’m nonetheless happy that we’re playing the new stuff.

Also check out:
Minus the Bear - Thrown Shapes
MGMT - Time To Pretend (From the 21 Soundtrack)

Updates on all of the latest tunes to listen for on WPGU have moved from my blog, All Shook Down, to exactly here. My name is Matt, and I am the Music Director for PGU. Feel free to share your thoughts about how you think we’ve been sounding lately, what you’d like to hear more of, and really anything else you want to tell us. Thanks for listening and here’s the new stuff!

Death Cab For Cutie - I Will Possess Your Heart - A definite step away from the songwriting mold of Plans, Death Cab’s new single backs up the band’s claim that their upcoming album moves in new directions. After Gibbard’s fairly weak solo efforts over the last year, I had begun to fear that the well had run dry - not so. This song attempts to be catchy and deep at the same time, and fans of the band will definitely see this song as a great reason to be excited for the new album, Narrow Stairs, which will be released in May.

The Raconteurs - Salute Your Solution - This new song from the Raconteurs is just as cool and interesting as the songs that first gained this band widespread attention - not that they were ever hurting for publicity. Jack White’s energy seems to be doubled when he’s writing for this band. This song definitely pays homage to vintage rock bands, but in a remarkably fresh way. You won’t need to wait to get your hands on this new album - it came out last Tuesday.

Also listen for:
Poney Poney - Cross the Fader
Kate Nash - Pumpkin Soup