Independent Echo Park record store Origami Vinyl carries a strong collection of local music as well as new releases and luxurious reissues. Proprietor Neil Schield told us about their most recent top ten local sellers–as well as a local band he'd like to see make it to the top ten as soon as possible.
1. LA Font – The American Leagues – self-released
2. Warpaint – The Fool – Rough Trade
3. No Age – Everything In Between – Sub Pop
4. Young Hunting – “Into Your Mind” 7″ – self-released
5. Zola Jesus – Valusia – Sacred Bones
6. Jail Weddings – Love is Lawless – White Noise
7. Spain – “I'm Still Free” 7″ – self-released
8. Kissing Cousins – Pillar of Salt – Velvet Blue Music
9. Summer Darling – self-titled – Origami Vinyl
10. Gold Panda – Lucky Shiner – Rough Trade
And now per Neil–what local record is everyone missing out on? You'll hear the entire thing after the jump.
“These guys kinda came outta nowhere to me. I love the early '80s angular guitars mixed in with the dark synth lines. Both Cameron and Sarah's voices play a perfect contrast to each other. They only made 300 copies of their EP on vinyl and I think you'll be bummed if you miss out. If they keep up all their hard work, they will be primed to break out in 2011.”
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