i'm a big indie fan too, i've listened to some of beach house but I haven't heard of grouper, i'll have to check them out :) and I go through blues phases, it's not something I constantly have on my ipod, but liking classic rock so much, you kinda have to have SOME appreciation for blues music.
oh no worries at all, I know how it goes with forgetting about vms too :P especially with university included. ten days overdue? ouch.
yep :) and I love it! My favorite would definitely be Last Known Surroundings, it's a perfect intro to the album imo. The other songs are all really good too, I was impressed with it.