Spinner's "Full Album Listening Party" is just about the best shindig in town. I've had some good luck finding musicians I otherwise wouldn't have known about. This week, I've been blowing up the debut LP from Hockey, "Mind Chaos". These guys could totally kick Vampire Weekend's ass.

There are some sexy sexy bass lines mixed with dance rock and funk sensibility. The first track on the album, "Too Fake" is a perfect opener, setting the tone for an all-out raucous party time throughout the rest of the album. Each track is different enough to set it apart and be a standout from the next.

They're currently touring Europe but will be headed stateside next month with Portugal the Man.

Oct 8 2009 8:15P Majestic Theatre w/ Portugal The Man Madison, Wisconsin

Oct 9 2009 8:00P Turner Hall w/ Portugal The Man Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Oct 10 2009 8:00P Schubas Tavern w/ Portugal The Man Chicago, Illinois

Oct 11 2009 8:00P Schubas Tavern w/ Portugal The Man Chicago, Illinois

Oct 13 2009 8:00P The Magic Bag w/ Portugal The Man Fernadale, Michigan

Oct 14 2009 8:00P Horseshoe Tavern w/ Portugal The Man Toronto, Ontario

Oct 16 2009 8:00P Maxwell’s w/ Portugal The Man Hoboken, New Jersey

Oct 18 2009 8:00P Paradise Rock Club w/ Portugal The Man Boston, MA

Oct 19 2009 8:00P ABSOLUT FREE-QX Concert Series- Jillian’s Albany, New York

Oct 20 2009 8:00P Higher Ground w/ Portugal The Man South Burlington, Vermont

Oct 21 2009 8:00P Pearl Street w/ Portugal The Man Northhampton, MA

Oct 30 2009 8:00P EMU Ballroom-U. of Oregon-FREE SHOW w/ Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head Eugene, Oregon