I got hooked on Metric when iTunes gave away “Combat Baby” as a free track four or five years ago. That song alone keeps me a dedicated fan, even if they never put out another good album again. Thankfully they continue to, and now even without label support, they’re doing well. In fact, no surprise, they’re doing better without a label. Read about it in this LA Times story.

Curiously, “Combat Baby” is no longer on iTunes. You can still find it on Amazon. Here’s the video, though I prefer what the song does to my mind on its own…

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