This week: Pay attention, and play along at home, as three contestants compete for your text vote. Who would you rather be stranded on the moon with? The answer may not be as simple as it seems! Text your vote and see how much of a waste of time it’s all been!

PopMatters offers exclusive early looks at new episodes of Backpack Picnic, an online sketch comedy show from ON Networks.

—PopMatters Staff

Sebadoh
Soul and Fire” (acoustic demo) [MP3] (from Bubble and Scrape Deluxe Edition (Domino/Sub Pop), releasing 8 July 2008 in the US)
     

Apollo Sunshine
666: The Coming of the New World Government [MP3] (from Shall Noise Upon, releasing 2 September 2008 in the US)
     

Amplive vs. MGMT
Of Moons, Birds & Monsters [Communication Edit ft. Mistah Fab] [MP3]
     

Modey Lemon
“A fuzzed-out, driving masterpiece with catchy hooks beaten to death by guitar/synth mayhem by Pittsburgh’s most-loved sons. Equal parts sci-fi darkness, garage angst-ridden wreckage, and kautrock brilliance.”—Birdman Records

Become a Monk [MP3]
     
Ice Fields [MP3]
     
Buy at iTunes Music Store

Tilly & the Wall
Pot Kettle Black [MP3]
     

The Gang
“Formed out of a love for playing music for people, Brooklyn-based The Gang is trying to lend form to a feeling through their own brand of rock. Recommended if you like Mission of Burma, Le Savy Fav, The Go! Team, and Fugazi.”—Absolutely Kosher

One Up the Sun [MP3]
     
Sea So [MP3]
     

The Melvins
Nude with Boots [MP3]
     

—PopMatters Staff

The Notwist
Where in This World [Video] (from The Devil, You + Me, releasing 17 June in the US)

Supergrass
Diamond Hoo Ha Man [Video]

The Futureheads
Broke Up the Time [MP3]
     

Jaguar Love
Bats Over the Pacific Ocean [MP3]
     

Ed Harcourt
Revolution in the Heart [MP3]
     

Bottle Up and Go
Wayword Son [MP3]
     

Frog Eyes
Bushels [MP3]
     

—PopMatters Staff

The Dandy Warhols
The World Come On [MP3]
     

N.E.R.D.
Everyone Nose [Streaming]

Coldplay
Viva La Vida (Live) [Video]

Love Psychedelico
Standing Bird [MP3]
     

From Bubblegum to Sky
Even the Sunbeams [MP3]
     

The Baseball Project
Past Time [MP3]
     

—PopMatters Staff

This week: As Pa finishes grace over a sparse dinner table obviously devoid of a main course, he vents frustration toward his younger son. Pa’s misdirected anger nearly boils over and quickly turns to tears. But all is forgiven when their eldest son appears with a huge salmon. A lovely evening of family time follows but is cut short by yet another tantrum. All that’s missing is a sappy country song… no wait, there it is.

PopMatters offers exclusive early looks at new episodes of Backpack Picnic, an online sketch comedy show from ON Networks.

—PopMatters Staff

Sigur Rós
Gobbledigook [MP3] (from með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust, releasing 23 June worldwide and 24 June in North America)
     

Chuck Prophet
Doubter Out of Jesus (All Over You) [MP3]
     

Ready Fire Aim
So Fine (Plus Move Remix) [MP3]
     
So Fine (Radio Edit) [MP3]
     

James Pants
We’re Through [MP3]
     

Black Kids
Hurricane Jane [Video]

Dosh
If You Want To, You Have To [MP3]
     

The Hood Internet
Watch My Big Feet Jump (Dude N M + Twista vs. Office) [MP3]
     

RZA
You Can’t Stop Me Now [Video]

—PopMatters Staff