MUSIC BUZZ: Thao Nguyen and her band the Get Down Stay Down is getting tons of buzz (from Nina Garcia, even) for her brand of poppy folk and introspective lyrics. Her songs are surprisingly palatable for a Kill Rock Stars artist. Are indie chanteuses like St. Vincent and Feist the new generation of riot grrrls?

The Best Links:

1. YouTube - Watch the Thao Nguyen podcast
2. Get 3 Mp3s Here
3. Quirkier than Chan Marshall, This Album Is Filled with Joy and Childlike Eccentricity
4. Photos from the Knitting Factory Show
5. Listen to Thao Talk about Kill Rock Stars, Her New Album, and Her Last Name
6. She’s Our Hero! Check out the Tour Dates
7. YouTube - Listen to “Fear and Convenience” (There’s Handclaps in this Song!)
8. Get Two Mp3s
9. Watch: Thao Nguyen Covers Aretha Franklin At Sea
10. Thao Nguyen Essays on The State of Feminism, Her Love for Health Food, Band Stuff