Bigger Than The Sound names best songs of 2009

MTV‘s resident contrarian (and most prominent blogger) James Montgomery has posted his list of the best songs of 2009. Along with a healthy selection of pop songs, the list includes Mastodon, Franz Ferdinand, The Flaming Lips, Brand New, Thom Yorke of Radiohead, Lily Allen, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Matt and Kim, Animal Collective and Paramore. Regarding Paramore, he says this:

You can practically hear the heads exploding in the room. It’s the best vocal moment of 2009, signifying not only Hayley Williams’ transformation from a kid with Kool-Aid-colored hair to a full-grown woman, but her arrival in the pantheon of truly great rock vocalists.

Check out the list here.
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Don Giovanni Records announces 2010 Showcase

forgetters Don Giovanni Records just announced the lineup for their 2010 showcase, this year at Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan. The show, on February 6 is to be headlined by Shellshag, forgetters and Screaming Females. Both Shellshag and Screaming Females are releasing new records on Don Giovanni that day.

Other acts playing include The Measure (SA), JEFF the Brotherhood and Black Wine. Check out tickets here.
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