Sample these tracks and let us know what's in your iPod playlist this week.
 | Mike Viola and the Candy Butchers |Local Rock Hang on Mike [download] Bostonist Stefan lists The Candy Butchers among his favorites and although had issues narrowing his track choice down to one, recommends "What to Do with Michael" as your first download. Boston shout out: Mike Viola, lead singer, grew up in Stoughton. |
 | Various Artists |International Funk Rio Baile Funk: Favela Booty Beats [Purchase] Highly recommended from both Bostonist Josh and Joel, Rio Baile Funk: Favela Booty Beats is a great album for bicycle riding in heavy traffic or cruising. Bostonist Joel particuarly recommends "Bate la Palme de Mao", its his "jammmm" of choice. |
 | Andrew Bird |Alternative The Mysterious Production of Eggs [Download] As featured on Friday's Upcoming Music Events & Concerts, Andrew Bird will be playing Downstairs @ the Middle East on Tuesday. Bostonist Alex recommends "Masterfade" and "A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Left" as your first downloads. Oh so chill, oh so good. |
 | Emergency Music | Local Rock Kiss the Culprit [Download] We are always striving to bring the music scene local, so for our last essential listen of the week Bostonist Joel recommends Emergency Music, who were voted Improper Bostonian's "Best Rock Band" in 2005. IB described them as "The Love child of Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson" - we love them for their track "What We're Heading For". |
A big thanks goes out to Nicholas over at LAist for the inspiration (and formatting assistance) for Bostonist to start our very own "Essential Listens" posts.
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