Sorry about the lack of posts over the past few days, Google's automated web scanning misidentified the site as a bag of spam and quarantined me for a few days until they could verify it was really legit. Back today with a special treat, a Bag Of Songs exclusive from Philadelphia's Canadian Invasion who have taken the track Public Witness Program from Fugazi's
In On the Kill Taker and covered it with their own decidedly cool Brit Rock spin. Brilliant.
Keep your eyes peeled as well for their upcoming full length, Three Cheers For The Invisble Hand, I've heard it, and it's one of the year's best records on it's way to a release date real soon.

Canadian Invasion - Public Witness Program (Fugazi cover)

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Shawn Fogel Live At The M Room 5-25-08
Shawn Fogel's excellent One Day In The Desert EP has been in the constant rotation here at Bag Of Songs since I got a hold of it last fall. Shawn was also one of the artists who played for us at a recent Bag Of Songs Presents night which happen monthly at The M Room in Philadelphia. So needless to say, we love us some Shawn Fogel here.

So I'm proud to bring you an exclusive track today from Shawn's upcoming as-yet-unnamed new album which was mixed by Peter Katis, who has also worked with artists such as Spoon, The National and Interpol.

Shawn Fogel - The Fight At The End Of The Tunnel
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Some brand new music today from one of my favorite Philadelphia bands. The jangly guitars and sweet sounding harmonies of Canadian Invasion. You may have heard the song My Swashbuckling Days are Over played on WXPN recently. BIG thanks to Andy from the band for supplying me with the "exclusive internet premiere" of the track for you all. It's from their upcoming cd recorded with Philadelphia's amazing producer Brian McTear (also responsible for last year's brilliant disc from the Philly's A-Sides). Based on what I've heard so far it's going to be a power pop gem and a surefire contender for one of 2008's best discs. Check it out.

MP3: Canadian Invasion - My Swashbuckling Days Are Over
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