Scarlet Fever was the first of two albums my friend Garr did with Portland, Oregon-based loligo, and it remains a dreadful shame the band never achieved wider acclaim. Although the individual tracks here are superb, Scarlet Fever is best enjoyed as a full album. Even now, years after its original release, it remains one of my favorites, and I dare say that should you give it a chance, it will be one of yours as well. Check it out. [Opens iTunes link]

My good friend Garr has just released his latest album, Universal Star Market. You can buy a copy via iTunes here. My early favorites songs (I just got a copy yesterday) are “Chimpanzee in Me,” “Dungeon on Lankershim,” and “Small, Petty God.” See what you think.