Jonah Matranga/Frank Turner :: Split 12"

I have my man Kevin solely to thank for turning me on to Jonah Matranga earlier in the week. Matranga's upcoming Split 12" with Frank Turner features a cover of Billy Bragg's "New England" from his first solo release, the 1983 EP Life's a Riot. It blew me away -- I have probably played Bragg's original 10 times in the last few days comparing the two. Taking a completely different approach, Matranga adds a naivete and acoustic sweetness to the track in sharp contract to the abrasive punky energy Bragg originally envisioned. Both are fantastic.

DOWNLOAD:
MP3: Jonah Matranga :: New England (cover)
MP3: Billy Bragg :: New England
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You can purchase the vinyl 12" Split @ Welcome Home Records.
www.jonahmatranga.com
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+ Billy Bragg available through eMusic's 25 Free MP3 offer.

ALSO: Go visit Gorilla vs. Bear and check out this GvB exclusive re-mix of Ratatat's "Wildcat." This album and three cups of potent coffee is what has been getting me up in the morning lately.