The Joys of Molokini

I believe in the concept of net labels. I really do. The problem is that most of the good net labels are either ambient or electronica, and my tastes lean towards indie (okay, I realize that sounds pretentious). The problem is that while indie should stand for "independent", most of the indie rock crowd seems a little too satisfied with hanging around MySpace.

Well, indie kids, if you are pining for the day when you can stick it to the RIAA (legally) while still looking for some truly catchy songs, look no further than to Molokini Records. Certainly, their releases haven't been plentiful, but what they lack in quantity, they more than make up in quality. How good are their artists? Let me gave you a rough guide.

Elfi is a sweet pixie of a woman who chirps along with a danceable beat. She's the kind of girl that evokes nerdboy sighs with her saffron-tinged voice that simultaneously whispers sweet nothings into your ear and declares she is better off without you.

Download: Elfi - All By Myself

On the other side of the spectrum is Lashing Patsy, a jittery, almost convulsive outfit that makes you want to shake uncontrollably on the floor. Yet, what keeps their nervous outbursts in check is a consistent, driving beat that heimlich's your consciousness. This is, in short, the antidote for narcolepsy.

Download: Lashing Patsy - Hand of God

Then there is Stars in Coma, a project by Andre Brorsson. This guy conjures up all the fun of Saturday morning cartoons. Put bluntly, it is music that complements a bowl of Fruit Loops. So while you are busy on your way to work, listening to that iPod, regretting that you didn't call in sick, a nice dose of Stars in Coma will brighten up your day and make you see the positivity life has to offer.

Download: Stars in Coma - The Sun Burns Crimson Bright

So kids, while you are contemplating the fate of music, and if it is possible to live in a world where music is RIAA free and catchy as hell, look to further than Molokini Records, a net label that does the indie connoisseur proud.

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