Local band New Shouts is new, fresh and most importantly, this week's MP3 Monday!

New Shouts is made up of former members of Camera and Derek White & the Monophobics, who sought to put together more of a soul sound than their previous bands had. They have a few downloads available Bandcamp, but for now we've got "Answers on a Postcard" for you as this week's delectable download.

Singer Cor Allen says the tune is about a long-distance relationship, and the correspondence between two people who care about each other. It's a jaunty and energetic number with hints of '70s soul and Cali surf music, and on the whole pretty sweet.

The band's first show is October 8 at Brillobox with Mariage Blanc.