You’re Just A Face Muscle

Whitey “Just Another Animal” – This is much less guitar-heavy and oppressive than Whitey’s previous singles, which were quite good but lack the relative sophistication of this composition. Whereas “Twoface” and this single’s a-side, “Why You Have To Be Me” sustain tension, “Just Another Animal” builds up to a catharsis of distorted guitar riffing, and the song is much better for having that structure and release. This may not fully sink in right away, so give it a few listens – it’s a major grower and benefits from being played on repeat. (Click here to buy it from Kudos Records.)

Mocky (featuring Jamie Lidell) “How Will I Know You” – If you can forgive the cheesy, smirky white-guy rapping, this is a pretty solid bit of smooth quasi-r&b. Mocky is in with the Peaches and Gonzales/Kitty-Yo crowd, and so it should come as no surprise this collaboration with Jamie Lidell ends up sounding as though it could be the work of Gonzales’ understudy. (Click here to buy it from Juno Records.)