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Mint Tracks: June Edition

Passion Pit - "I'll Be Alright"


Well, the Pit are back with another indie-pop anthem this summer. "I'll Be Alright" follows closely in the path set so strongly by their previous efforts. Maximalist production serves as the foundation of Angelakos's sweet vocals, serious pop hooks dance around pseudo electronic breakdowns. All in all, another great offering; definitely worth a listen.



GLAM DAMN IT
Berlin Police Adopt Fashion Band

Berlin police officers have been banned from wearing their favorite designer duds. Yep, that’s right – such names as Fred Perry, Ben Sherman, ACAB, Alpha Industries, Consdaple, Lonsdale, Pit Bull, Outlaw, Troublemaker and Thor Steinar have all been ‘outlawed’ so to speak.

Why might you ask? According to authorities, such labels are apparently popular among neo-Nazis with right-wing extremist views - which disciplinary action is taken against anyone with such ideologies. With the new rule in effect there has been an outpouring of negative press pegged to the say so. Union reps say that undercover officers will not feel as safe and feel they are surely at risk as they will not be doning such wears as those of the neo-Nazi groups. Furthermore, while Thor Steiner is strongly associated with these groups, both Fred Perry and Ben Sherman have spoken out about their clear efforts to distance themselves from such types.

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January 9th and 10th CD Releases

Monday, February 9th

Lily Allen It's Not Me, It's You
Courtney Love Nobody's Daughter
Mos Def The Ecstatic

Tuesday, February 10th

Dan Auerbach Keep It Hid
Busta Rhymes B.O.M.B. (Back On My Bullshit)
Dex Romweber Duo Ruins of Berlin
Missy Elliott Block Party
Warren G The G-Files
India.Arie Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics
Ben Lee The Rebirth of Venus
Miranda Lee Richards Light of X
Mistress Stephanie & Her Melodic Cat Take That!
Red Innocence & Instinct
Barbara Trentalange Awakening, Level One.
Trouble Andrew Trouble Andrew
The Vox Jaguars The Vox Jaguars [EP]