Alfie - "Your Own Religion": This is song one on Alfie's new album Crying at Teatime and I'm wondering: Is the rest of the album as good as this song? I've only made it past "Your Own Religion" once or twice. This track, however, has been on repeat for about a week now. It's a very catchy, driving pop song that rises to the level of an addiction because of that wailing guitar. It's the part that goes "waaaaaah, waah waah waah". If you've heard it, you'll know what I'm talking about. If you haven't, watch the video here. Maybe after another 20 repeats, I'll get around to hearing the rest of the album.

Broadcast - "America's Boy": Droning, noisy, and murky, "America's Boy" is the track I keep coming back to on Broadcast's Tender Buttons. It's likely a political song, but I'm less interested in its meaning than in its warped vibe. That caustic synth or guitar line that floats in the background like cosmic distortion is one the most delicious noises I've heard in a long time. Listen to "America's Boy" on Broadcast's site (look under Releases/Singles), stream it on their MySpace page (thanks Coolfer) or download it from Feed Me Good Tunes.

Jahcoozi - "Black Barbie": Paul from Hallmonitor.org tipped me off to Jahcoozi and I'm still thanking him. If M.I.A. explored dark, foreboding clouds instead of sun showers and silver linings, she might sound a little bit like Jahcoozi. "Black Barbie" is just one of many excellent MP3s available here. If a hype storm breaks over Jahcoozi, it won't be a surprise.