I find out about bands in the weirdest of ways. Lets just leave it at that. Though I won't mention how I came across It's a King Thing I will more importantly give you a couple MP3's of theirs to download. I will also tell you that if you like what you hear, there is more where that came from. What do I mean? Well, the South Jersey indie/pop group has decided to give away their latest album Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo for free. You can download that here. 

The group features a throw back 90's sound without making their music seem dated. They seem to mix all types of different influences. Some tracks I hear Superdrag, some Built to Spill, Dr. Dog, Weezer, Elliot Smith and the list goes on and on. It's not that they sound really different or original though, it's that they write solid songs all the way through this album. Ironically, out of all the albums out there that you still have to pay for, I would have happily bought this one.

It's a King Thing - Old Hobbies

It's a King Thing - Vegetarian

The Front Bottoms have posted a video update? Well, it's not really an update or preview of something or a performance, but it's definitely worth checking out. The North Jersey group, which made our 20 NJ Bands to Conquer 2010 list have quite a few local shows coming up, including a FREE! one this Friday @ Meat Locker with Washington Square Park. You can check out all of their upcoming dates here. The group also is looking to head out on an East Coast run this June and needs some help booking. If you think you could be of assistance check out the end of the video for what dates the guys need help with. Also, expect to be seeing a new EP from TFB's in the near future, we'll let you know when there is a confirmed release date.

Screaming Females have just announced that they will be heading out with Bloomfield's Ted Leo this April. The short East Coast stint will not include an NJ date, but it will however feature an NYC date @ Irving Plaza April 9th. You can pick up tickets for that show here.

The group is currently hard at work recording their 4th LP in Millstone, NJ.  This will be the trio's follow up to 2009's Power Move, which was released on Don Giovanni. The bands 4th full length is expected to drop this Fall. More info to come soon. Tour dates with Ted Leo can be found below.

Screaming Females - Boyfriend (Buy here)

Mar 30 @ House of Blues - Dallas, TX
Mar 31 @ The Parish - Austin, TX
Apr 02 @ One Eyed Jack’s - New Orleans, LA
Apr 03 @ Club Downunder - Tallahassee, FL
Apr 04 @ Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
Apr 05 @ Cat’s Cradle - Carrboro, NC
Apr 07 @ Gallery Five - Richmond, VA
Apr 08 @ 9:30 Club - Washington, DC
Apr 09 @ The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza - New York, NY
Apr 10 @ Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA

Real Estate have just debuted their new music video for the song "Suburban Dogs" over at Pitchfork. The song is off their self titled debut album, which came out this past November on Woodsist Records. The album is available in both CD and LP formats and can be picked up here. The New Jersey quartet is set to play a sold out co-headlining show with Woods @ Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn this Friday. The show is actually a tour kickoff for the two bands, which leads them to SXSW. If you missed it, we actually covered their Maxwell's show with Girls this past November. You can that out here.

Real Estate - Suburban Dogs (Buy here)

Ted Leo performed "The Mighty Sparrow" last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The song is the 1st single off his new record The Brutalist Bricks, which came out today on Matador Records. Be sure to pick up his new record here. Ted Leo kicks off his national tour tonight at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory and is back in the area for another NYC performance April 9th @ Irving Plaza.

Check out Jim Testa's review of The Brutalist Bricks here.

Bright and Early have posted a "making-of" video for their upcoming EP Louder Than Words.

The New Dress

Radio Exiles

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The Measure [SA] had a tour kick off show at New Brunswick's Bosnia. The New Dress and Radio Exiles also were on the bill. The newly signed No Idea Records band are currently on the road heading down the East Coast to the Harvest of Hope Festival in Florida. Their new album Notes drops this summer. If you missed them this weekend be sure to check them out at Don Giovanni's showcase @ Mercury Loung in NYC Saturday April 24th. There is also a not so surprising "special guest" on the bill. You can find all of The Measure's upcoming tour dates here.

The Measure [SA] - Hit the Ground Running

Mar 8, Mon - The Tossers @ Maxwell's

Mar 10, Wed - Bowling For Soup @ Starland Ballroom

Mar 11, Thu - Soulfly @ Starland Ballroom

Mar 12, Fri - FREE SHOW! w/ Washington Square Park @ Meat Locker

Mar 12, Fri - Pissed Jeans, Seasick, Forward to Death @ Asbury Lanes

Mar 12, Fri - John Wiese @ The Nicolas Cage

Mar 12, Fri - Socratic, The Embracers @ Maxwell's

Mar 13, Sat - Alkaline Trio, Cursive @ Starland Ballroom

Mar 14, Sun - WFMU's Hoof & Mouth Sinfonia @ Maxwell's

South Jersey's I Call Fives have announced their signing with No Sleep Records. The group will be releasing a digital tour EP titled Bad Advice this May. Be sure to catch one of their upcoming NJ dates before this group hits the road. You can check out their upcoming local dates here.

Described as "hyper-catchy and highly caffeinated" by the Philadelphia Weekly, I Call Fives has become known for their high-energy sound and relentless stage presence. Identified as front-runners in the next generation of pop-punk, the band is ready to take charge of the opportunity to assert themselves against the backdrop of the ever-exploding New Jersey scene by presenting audiences with straight-forward, feel-good pop-punk.

Washington Square Park

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More to come soon!