Following the release of the Time Change EP on Oedipus Records in April of this year, San Francisco’s 60 Watt Kid have signed with Absolutely Kosher Records to release their self-titled full-length this fall on October 30, 2007. The trio of musicians that make up 60 Watt Kid—Kevin Litrow (voice, guitar, fuckery), Derek Thomas (guitars, keys, samples and electronics) and Garrett Pierce (tom drum, percussion and xylophone)—blend lower-fi, bare bones rock and roll with a bit of electronic experimentation and present it in a unique package of controlled chaos. And apparently the group’s live performance delivers in the same manner as they were signed to Absolutely Kosher based on a single live performance.

A few tracks from the new album are available for listening on the 60 Watt Kid MySpace page and we’ve also got an MP3 link for you below in the track listing.

60 Watt Kid Track Listing
01. Every Day (MP3)
02. Ocsicnarf Nas
03. American Standard Pt.1
04. Going Home
05. Chem Trials
06. Need A Job
07. The Road
08. I Got Money
09. Jack Puree
10. Sea Salt
11. American Standard Pt.2
12. Family
13. Time of Mad Scientists
14. End of the War

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1. Minus the Bear – “Throwin’ Shapes”

   Planet of Ice
   Suicide Squeeze Records
   
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   Links: MP3 | MySpace

2. Travis Morrison Hellfighters – “As We Proceed”

   All Y’all
   Barsuk Records
   
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3. Architecture in Helsinki – “Heart It Races”

   Places Like This
   Polyvinyl Records
   
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   Links: MP3 | MySpace

4. Numbers – “Mind Hole”

   Now You Are This
   Kill Rock Stars
   
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   Links: MP3 | MySpace

5. Kinski – “Punching Goodbye Out Front”

   Down Below It’s Chaos
   Sub Pop Records
   
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   Links: MP3 | MySpace

6. Stereo Total – “Ich Bin Der Stricherjunge”

   Paris – Berlin
   Kill Rock Stars
   
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   Links: MP3 | MySpace

7. The Mekons – “Dickie Chalkie And Nobby”

   Natural
   Quarterstick Records
   
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8. Jeremy Enigk – “Oh John”

   The Missing Link
   1981 Clothing Inc
   
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   Links: MP3 | MySpace

San Francisco-based LoveLikeFire have a new EP coming out August 28, 2007. Titled An Ocean in the Air, the release follows a little over a year from the group’s last release, Bed of Gold, which was release in July of 2006.

The band has four tracks from An Ocean in the Air available as MP3s on their site and a listen to those tracks should make it pretty clear that Ann Yu and company have moved away from LoveLikeFire’s more atmospheric beginnings and into more directly rocking territory. The beats are strong, the guitar is crisp and edgy, and Yu’s vocals are clearly in charge. The tracks just sound great.

LoveLikeFire currently has a few west coast dates scheduled for September, and then will be moving out into the rest of the country for a national tour in October. Dates are still being confirmed, but what is currently scheduled is viewable below.

An Ocean in the Air Track Listing
1. Unlighted Shadow
2. From A Tower (MP3 @ LoveLikeFire Site)
3. Broken Shapes
4. SOS (MP3 @ LoveLikeFire Site)
5. Skin and Bones
6. Wish You Dead (MP3 @ LoveLikeFire Site)
7. I Will (MP3 @ LoveLikeFire Site)

National Tour Dates
10/08: Los Angeles, CA @ Viper Room
10/09: Phoenix, AZ @ Casblanca Lounge
10/10: Albuquerque, NM @ Ralli’s 4th Street Pub
10/11: Denver, CO @ Lion’s Lair
10/12: Denton, TX @ Secret Headquarters
10/13: St. Louis, MS @ Way Out Club
10/15: Baltimore, MD @ Lo-Fi Social Club
10/20: Arlington, VA @ Galaxy Hut
10/21: Chicago, IL @ Schuba’s Tavern
10/22: Kansas City, MO @ The Record Bar

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1. Augie March – “Just Passing Through”

   Moo, You Bloody Choir
   Zomba Label Group
   
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2. The Brunettes – “Small Town Crew”

   Structure and Cosmetics
   Sub Pop Records
   
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3. Schooner – “There’s Enough To Do”

   Hold on Too Tight
   54º 40′ or Fight!
   
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   Links: Review | MP3 | MySpace

4. Okkervil River – “Our Life Is Not a Movie or Maybe”

   The Stage Names
   JAGJAGUWAR
   
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5. Stuporhero – “Superball”

   Last Star Shining
   Basement Tape Records
   
   Links: Review | MySpace

6. Nina Nastasia & Jim White – “I Write Down Lists”

   You Follow Me
   Fat Cat Records
   
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   Links: MP3 | MySpace

7. Alina Simone – “Saw Edged Grass”

   Placelessness
   54º 40′ or Fight!
   
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   Links: Interview | MP3 | MySpace

8. Life Without Buildings – “The Leanover”

   Live at the Annandale Hotel
   Absolutely Kosher
   
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   Links: MP3 | MySpace

So if you’re wondering who this band is or why I’m posting it, there’s a simple answer: it’s awesome! Plus, it features The PhiLL(er) writer, Doug Cowie in it – he’s the guy with the ridiculous chops. I came very close to going out and getting Indian buffet this morning because of this video.