(Tracks is a feature on Borangutan that showcases local artists and their recent album. Many local artists generously donate their music to Borangutan writers, and part of our mission is to take that music and place it in your ears. Voila! Each feature offers a free, limited-time mp3 download (one track) from the highlighted artist’s album, and links to where you can listen to or purchase more.)

Recessionista: The Mood Swings

Recessionista is the third album release from local fuzzpop rockers The Mood Swings.  If you’ve been fortunate enough to catch a recent episode of Susstacular somewhere in the Twin Cities, then you likely have a clue what’s in store.  This band rocks beginning to end and never lets up.

Recessionista dropped last November and was greeted by praise from St. Paul’s Pioneer Press.  You can connect with The Mood Swings via Myspace or Twitter.  Snag an album from  susstones.com or follow this link to hit up iTunes!

“Recessionista” by: The Mood Swings

Cast Off: Avenpitch

Local electropunk outfit Avenpitch have been leading a charge against same-old-boring-rock-n-roll for several years now (in my words, not theirs).  Cast Off is plump with pop and punk ambition; invitingly familiar without betraying your need to listen to the other.

Plenty of ink has been spilled over Cast Off, and you can read it all HERE.  Connect up with Avenpitch via Myspace,  Facebook, or the band’s website, and then pick up a copy of Cast Off directly from the band through this link (CD Baby/iTunes alternatives are offered as well).

“Disappear” by: Avenpitch

posted January 15th, 2010 at 10:17 am MN Rock, Tracks Avenpitch, The Mood Swings