Cursive Remix Site!

Saddle Creek just launched the Bad Sects Remix Site. This site allows users to register and download separated tracks for the Happy Hollow song “Bad Sects” in either WAV or mp3 format, and then use those tracks along with their own elements to create a remix. Remixes can then be submitted to Saddle Creek for the Bad Sects Remix Contest. Cursive will listen to all remixes and post some of their favorites on the remix site. The winning remix will be used as a b-side on a future Cursive single, with other Cursive related prizes for 5 runners up as well.
Remaining Tour Dates:
10.27 Fri San Diego, CA House of Blues w/ The Thermals and Eastern Youth
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Beck Lookalike Contest

Send us a picture or video of yourself dressed as Beck, and the best entry will win a copy of Beck’s new album, The Information AND a signed poster by Beck! Winners will be judged by a global panel of usounds staff members. Please send all entries to: usounds AT gmail DOT com.
Anticipated FAQ’s:
Q: Do pets dressed as Beck qualify?
A: Absolutely.
Q: Can we send Halloween pics instead because it’s more convenient?
A: Sure.
Q: Do you have links to Beck’s new Single Nausea and the 1st & Hope Trailer, a film about the old fashioned approach to skateboarding featuring the song “Nausea” by Beck?
A: Fuck yeah we do.
Good luck!
Viva Voce Album Stream

Stream the entire new Viva Voce album, Get Yr Blood Sucked Out HERE just in time for Haloween. Then maybe get a blood transfusion before the free in-store in Seattle, WA @ Easy Street Records November 9th at 6pm.
Vice Music MP3 Roundup!

A trove of fine mp3’s from our good friends at Vice:
Fields – Brittlesticks
120 Days – Get Away
Favourite Sons – Tall Grass
Panters – Theory is Famous
Chromeo – Needy Girl
Also, be sure to check out the Vice Tour Page for Block Party, Stills, 120 Days, and Justice live dates.
Stranger Than Fiction Stream & Giveaway

The soundtrack for new movie Stranger Than Fiction will be released on November 7th and features four SPOON songs, including a brand new track written for the film, “The Book I Write.” Be the first person to email usounds AT gmail DOT com, and win a free copy of the soundtrack! WHOA!
“The Book I Write” Audio Streams:
Window’s Media High
Window’s Media Low
Real Player
Quicktime
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Mew And the Glass Handed Kites

I just love the name of this album: And the Glass Handed Kites. I don’t see its resemblance in the music, but it’s vague and darkly suggestive enough to win me over. Most of the albums actual songs achieve a stickily pleasant dark quality. Some just seem to need a kick in the ass.
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