In a week where everyones’ batteries seemed a little flat, this weeks guiding lights were:

• Some Velvet Blog posted the Weekend Mixtape with 10 great tracks to download. Read the post [here]
• a PLAGUE OF ANGELS took a look at Mates Of State  and posted two tracks from their latest album “Re-Arrange Us” and two from “Bring It Back”.  Read [here].   They also took a quick look at Islands and posted two tracks off their new album “Arms Way” and two from their 2006 album “Return To The Sea”. Read/download [here]
• Lost In Your Inbox told a secret and posted three ’secretive’ tracks [here].  And there’s a great post on the Dandy Worhols with three tracks to try [here].   Then, Marcy wants you to take your top off….and cruise….in your convertible to some pretty cool driving tunes.  Motor on over [here] and rev it up.
• I Am Fuel, You Are Friends posted the Monday Music Roundup with tracks from Haley Bonar, Mates Of State, Ron Sexsmith, I Love Math and Travis. Read [here]
• Captain Obvious gave us the May Mixtape with a selection of 14 tracks to sample/download. Read the post [here]
• The Yellow Stereo has been hooked on piano instrumentals this week and posted eleven beautiful tracks for your pleasure. Read the post [here]