Of Montreal is many things. of Montreal is one of the stalwarts of the Athens, Georgia pop scene. of Montreal is the recording and performing ... (more) project of one Mr. Kevin Barnes. And of Montreal is one of the many bands still in operation with a tie to the loose Elephant Six collective of the late '90s, a group of like-minded bands centered around that incredibly fertile Southern college town. of Montreal is not, however, predictable

It’s been nearly a year since YACHT released their critically acclaimed album See Mystery Lights for James Murphy’s DFA Records, so the always-busy electronic-pop duo are getting ready to write and record their follow up for the label. Before heading back into the lab, the pair wanted to share a cover of “Nausea” by X that they did for the BBC. Click HERE to stream/download the track (and feel free to post and share!) There are also a few more chances to catch YACHT live with their backing band, The Straight Gaze, including a free show at NYC’s South Street Seaport and an LA date opening for Chemical Brothers and Chromeo at the Hollywood Bowl.

Everyone likes a pop song. At least, everyone we want to hang out with does. Not everyone likes atonal riffing, though some people, most of whom think Sonic Youth is the greatest band of all time (worthy choice, but nope), love it reverently. Calgarian foursome Women basically split the difference–their wiry rock is likable but not easily navigable, standing right in that magical middle-ground between straightforward and difficult that so many others have tried and failed to locate.