Damone / The Constantines

Scott: Damone are a brand spankin' new band out of the Boston area, and they've already snagged a record deal with friggin' RCA Records. Check out this MP3 chock-full of pop-punky, female/male dual vocals goodness:
Damone - At The Mall
Damone's debut album is scheduled to come out on RCA in February of 2003. Look for it to blow the fuck up.

PS - Yes, I know I made this my pick last week as well, but barely any of you guys downloaded it, and I really, really like this song. Adam: Here's another track from Guelph / Toronto's The Constantines. This song's from their debut album released last year. Its a brooding track that really shows how the band can combine such disparate influences as Fugazi-esque post-punk and blusey roots rock. To check out the other track we featured, click here, otherwise check out this MP3:
The Constantines - Hyacinth Blues
Check out Three Gut Records for more information and click here for a review of their latest EP.

The Heist / Damone

Adam: The Heist are a hardcore band from Long Island. They play raw, speedy old-school hardcore without sounding dated or revivalist. This track is from their upcoming 7" "Scraps & Heart Attacks" and was produced by Dean Baltulonis (Madball, American Nightmare). Check their MP3 out here:
The Heist - Sea Legs
For more info on the band check out DeadBy23 Records.

Scott: Damone are a brand spankin' new band out of the Boston area, and they've already snagged a record deal with friggin' RCA Records. Check out this MP3 chock-full of pop-punky, female/male dual vocals goodness:
Damone - At The Mall
Damone's debut album is scheduled to come out on RCA in February of 2003. Look for it to blow the fuck up.

Motion City Soundtrack / The Bronx

Scott: Motion City Soundtrack is the best unsigned band in America. For proof, download the following MP3:
Motion City Soundtrack - The Future Freaks Me Out
For more info on the band, hit up www.Team-MCS.com, and if you run a label, you need to wake up and sign these guys, pronto. Adam: Who are The Bronx? I can't say that I know. It's somewhat of a mystery. What I do know is they'll be playing pretty high profile shows in California with the Supersuckers, Rocket From The Crypt, The Explosion and Social Distortion. I also know that they rock rather hard. MP3:
The Bronx - Heart Attack American
Check their website for more info and a bunch more MP3s. Click below for those tour dates.

Rainer Maria / The Weakerthans

Scott: Holy shit! Someone taught Rainer Maria how to rock again, and rock hard at that. This is the first track of their new EP, which comes out this Tuesday:
Rainer Maria - Ears Ring
For more info on the band, check out RainerMaria.com and PolyvinylRecords.com.

Adam: I dug this out of the depths of the Weakethans' website. It's not particularly new, but you can never have enough Weakerthans in your diet. It's a live version on Wellington's Wednesdays from the May 12, 2001 show in Seattle, WA @ Graceland. There's a nice little guest guitar solo from Rocky Votolato of Waxwing:
The Weakerthans - Wellington's Wednesdays live with Rocky Votolato
For more information on the band check out the newly redesigned G7 Welcoming Committee site.

Supernova

Supernova probably got signed in the post-Green Day wave of 1994, and should've been huge with this song:
Supernova - Vitamins
The only information I can find on this band is a semi-obscure bio on this site [AMG's Supernova is a Latin pop group, apparently]. If anyone knows anything more about Supernova, please don't hesitate to post.

Emocapella

Something most people on this site don't know about me is that I'm a huge fan of choral music, especially a capella stuff. So when I found this, I jumped for joy:
Emocapella - Enjoy Your Day
It's an a capella version of the Alkaline Trio's "Enjoy Your Day," and it is beautiful.

Yes, I know, I'm a dork.

For more info on Emocapella, and if you want to download more a capella covers of bands like Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World, The Mr. T Experience, and more, go here.

Evil Joe

I know nothing about Evil Joe, besides this prank call he made is hilarious. Download and see for yourself:
Evil Joe - Black Metal
Props to the Coalesce Message Board and Burke for tipping me off to this.
UPDATE: Click here to find out all about Evil Joe. Thanks to Andrew for submitting this!

The Promise Ring

"Hey guys, let's make the best album of 2002, and our careers, and then break up!"
Fuckers.
Download the following Promise Ring MP3s to help ease the pain [and educate yourself if you missed the boat on them]:
[from "Wood/Water"]
Stop Playing Guitar Get On The Floor Say Goodbye Good
[from their Jade Tree back catalog]
Electric Pink The Deep South Best Looking Boys Why Did We Ever Meet I Never Trusted The Russians Red Paint E. Texas Ave. A Picture Postcard

For more info on the Promise Ring, go to TPR-Online.com. RIP, boys.

Pele

I'm still on a search for good, creative instrumental music. Pele's definitely proving to me that they know their stuff:
Pele - Crisis Win
For more info on Pele, check out Pelemusic.com or PolyvinylRecords.com.

Emanuel The Florist

Good instrumental rock is a dying art these days. Look to these guys to bring it back:
Emanuel The Florist - Only In Tennis Can Love Mean Nothing
For more info on the band, go to EmanuelTheFlorist.cjb.net.