caffeine-headache: Music Archives

{Jason Collett}

Jason Collett (Broken Soical Scene) is back with a new album titled Rat A Tat Tat. He's still in that Bob Dylan/Neil Young territory, but it seems like he's branched out a little more this time around.

Listen to "Love is A Dirty Word"

Also, this is one of my favs... "Bitch City"

You can listen to the new album in it's entirety from Jason Collett's MySpace

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Casper Bangs}

I got this Casper Bangs remix in my inbox.

Have a listen...

"Always On" (Spirit Animal Remix

Also, hear "Kiss Me Goodnight" and "Skylark"

Download Casper Bangs self-titled EP Right Here

Hear for from Casper Bangs MySpace

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{Mimicking Birds}

Lately I've been listening to the mellow sounds of Portland, OR trio Mimicking Birds self-titled debut album, which was produced by Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock.

Listen to "Burning Star" and "Cabin Fever" over at Captain Obvious

Also, here's some home recordings (not included on their debut album). Listen here

You can hear more from Mimicking Birds MySpace

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{Andy Clockwise}

Andy Clockwise is an Australian singer/songwriter living in LA and I am currently obsessed with his song "Cassanova (I Remember Love)" off his Australian version of his Are You Well? EP

"The Casanova" (I Remember Love)

Here's the video...

You can hear more from Andy Clockwise

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{Rockie Fresh}

I recently got a mixtape from Chicago rapper Rockie Fresh in my inbox.

The free mixtape features tracks from: Kid Cudi, Aloe Blacc, Chromeo, Phoenix, Duck Sauce, Junkie XL, Holy Smoke!, Florence & The Machine and more.
Download it Right Here

Posted by jay at 07:13 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{How To Make it in America Mixtape}

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HBO's new show How to Make It in America follows several young New Yorkers as they make moves in the Big Apple. How to Make It in America airs on HBO every Sunday at 10pm.

The free mixtape features tracks from: Kid Cudi, Aloe Blacc, Chromeo, Phoenix, Duck Sauce, Junkie XL, Holy Smoke!, Florence & The Machine and more.
Download the free mix Right Here

Posted by jay at 06:57 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Pharrell vs Chromeo}

I got this Pharrell vs Chromeo bootleg from DJ Bence.
Have a listen...

"Can I Bone It Like That? (Bence’s Bootleg)"

Posted by jay at 06:19 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Electric President}

Jacksonville, Florida indie duo Electric President have just released their latest album, mixing folk and indie pop with electronic elements. I haven't had a chance to listen to the album in it's entirety yet, but I have listened to the catchy first single "Safe and Sound" numerous times already.

Have a listen...

"Safe and Sound"

Hear more from Electric President's MySpace

Order the album Right Here

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{Aloe Blacc}

I got the lead single off Aloe Blacc’s forthcoming album, Good Things. The song as it debuted as the theme song for HBO’s How to Make It in America.

Have a listen...

"I Need A Dollar"

Order the digital 12inch from Stones Throw

Hear more from Aloe Blacc's MySpace

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{Royksöpp}

Royksöpp continue their new series of free, unreleased material with a track they’ve done that samples Gustavo Santaolalla’s De Ushuaia a La Quiaca – as heard in the film The Motorcycle Diaries.

Have a listen...

Royksöpp - "De Ushuaia a La Quiaca"

Also, (in the same email) I got these tracks from Alex Patterson (aka The Orb) and Dom Beken together as HFB. The duo celebrate a BAFTA nomination for Best Original Video Game Score for their HFB project’s soundtrack to the video game Shooter, by giving away their remixes of The Nextmen’s Lion’s Den and Talvin Singh’s Decca.

Talvin Singh - "Decca (HFB Remix)"

HFB vs. The Nextmen - "Lion's Den"

Hear more from Royksöpp's MySpace

Hear more from Talvin Singh's MySpace

Hear more from HFB's MySpace

Posted by jay at 05:06 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Frankmusik + Computer Club}

I got the track "Losing Streak", the musical lovechild of Frankmusik + Computer Club, in my inbox this week (plus a bonus). Frankmusik’s debut album, Complete Me, was released on August 3,09 and made it to number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. Computer Club is known for his many remixes including artists such as Mr. Oizo, Jewel Kid, and New Order.

Included is the single version of Losing Steak PLUS a DJ edit, and as a bonus check out Computer Club's edit of The Human League's perennial electro classic "Don't You Want Me". This updated jaunt down memory lane should be fun for everyone from entry level alt-kids to the most jaded of old indie-rockers.

Have a listen...

"Losing Streak" (Single)

"Losing Streak" (DJ Edit)

"Don't You Want Me (Computer Club Remix)"

Hear more from Frankmusik's MySpace

Hear more from The Computer Club's MySpace

Posted by jay at 07:29 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{The Postelles}

NYC buzz band The Postelles have just released their White Night EP (Astralwerksl) and are offering the title track for FREE!. White Night includes three brand new songs, “White Night,” “Sleep on the Dance Floor,” and “Looking Glass,” which were produced by The Strokes Albert Hammond Jr.

Download "White Night" below...

Previously mentioned...

Listen to their insanely catchy S/T EP courtesy of Rjominn

Here they are playing "Boys Best Friend"...

Here's they are playing for "123 Stop"...

Order the EP Right Here

Posted by jay at 06:52 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{The ABC Club}

I got an email about this Leeds-based band The ABC Club's new double A-side "Theiving Magpie"/"Friend Of Mine" (hear both over on their MySpace), which are being offered as a limited 500 vinyl run. The band draws influence from both The Smiths and The Strokes, with circling guitars and snapping rhythms.

This is a standout is from a previous compilation. Have a listen...

"Get Set Go

Hear more from The ABC Club's MySpace

Posted by jay at 06:10 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Pretty Lights}

Pretty Lights' first EP in the trilogy to be released in 2010, Making Up A Changing Mind, is out now and available for download (for a pay-what-you-like charge) at PrettyLightsMusic.com.

Since he started touring in 2008, Pretty Lights’ mix of electro beats, vintage samples, and DJ Shadow-esque throwbacks have earned a dedicated following across the country.

Have a listen to a standout track...

"I Can See It In Your Face"

Posted by jay at 07:32 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Field Music}

Stream Field Music's latest album, titled Measure, courtesy of KCRW. The album will be streaming til it's release date on March 16th.

Stream the album in it's entirety Right Here

Here's an old video for "You're Not Supposed To"...

Pre-order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 06:05 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Broken Bells}

Broken Bells (aka Dangermouse and The Shins frontman James Mercer) is set to drop a full length album March 9th. You can stream the album in it's entirety courtesy of KCRW.

Stream the album in it's entirety Right Here

Hear the first single "High Road"...

Pre-order the album Right Here

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{Gorillaz]

Stream the new album from animated supergroup Gorillaz, titled Plastic Beach, it it's entirety courtesy of NPR.

Guests include: Lou Reed, De La Soul, Snoop Dogg, Mark E. Smith, Gruff Rhys, Mick Jones & Paul Simonen, Bobby Womack, and Mos Def. The album officially releases on March 9th.

Stream the album in it's entirety Right Here

Order the album here

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{The Morning Benders}

Stream The Morning Benders new album titled Big Echo, which will be released on March 9th via Rough Trade. Look for the band to hit the road this March on their first proper headlining tour.

Watch the Yours Truly Session of "Excuses"...

Listen to the album in it's entirety here or right here...

Order the album Here

Posted by jay at 04:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Nada Surf}

Nada Surf announce they will release their forthcoming covers album If I Had A Hi-Fi on CD/LP and digitally June 8th via the bands own label, Mardev Records, with distribution through ADA. To give fans a preview of the new album Nada Surf are made their take on Bill Fox's "Electrocution" available for free download.

If I Had A Hi-Fi is full of inspired, unexpected choices: from avant-pop Kate Bush to underground power-pop classicist Dwight Twilley. There are some intriguingly obscure numbers, like Spanish band Mercromina's "Evolution" and under-documented Bill Fox's "Electrocution." The as yet little known Fox, of Cleveland cult band The Mice, inspired local groups like Guided by Voices and Death of Samantha. Doug Gillard, who was in both of them, lends his highly evolved guitar skills to "Electrocution" as well as the Twilley and Go-Betweens songs.

Have a listen...

"Electrocution"

Get more info Right Here

Posted by jay at 08:37 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{BUL!M!ATRON!}

I got this electro fidget/dirty dutch house track from L.A.'s BUL!M!ATRON!

Have a listen...

"The Things That Go Bump in the Night"

Hear more Right Here

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{Olney Clark}

Written during Olney's Ph.D. in algorithmic algebraic geometry in Edinburgh, Scotland and Clark's lost months of limbo and relocation from Los Angeles to Texas following the death of his father and grandfather, best friends Grant Olney and Barry DeBakey (Clark) wrote the songs that would become the self-titled album as both a celebration of the gifts of solitude and a warning of their costs.

RIYL: The Magnetic Fields, Rufus Wainwright, Nick Drake, Sondre Lerche

Have a listen...

"Josefin The Writer"

Here's the video for "Josefin The Writer"...

Order the album/hear more Right Here

Posted by jay at 06:44 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{K'NAAN}

Somali-born K’NAAN latest album Troubadour features the uplifting song “Wavin’ Flag” which has just been selected by Coca-Cola as the official theme song of the global marketing campaign to for their sponsorship of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Rolling Stone wrote - “K’NAAN sees the utopia of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ through a hip-hop lens”

Have a listen...

"Wavin' Flag"

Order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 06:23 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Robert Francis}

Robert Francis is just 22 years old and he displays talent that far exceeds his young age, and has prompted National Public Radio to compare him to classic American songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle. After self-producing and playing nearly every instrument on his 2007 independent release One by One Robert now makes his Atlantic debut with Before Nightfall.

I'm currently obsessed with this first single. Have a listen...

"Mescaline"

Stream Before Nightfall in it's entirety Right Here

Here's the video for "Junebug"...

Order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 05:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Pretty Lights}

Download Pretty Lights “I Can See It In Your Face”, a New Track Off the forthcoming Making Up A Changing Mind EP.

Since he started touring in 2008, Pretty Lights’ mix of electro beats, vintage samples, and DJ Shadow-esque throwbacks have earned a dedicated following across the country.

Have a listen to his latest dancefloor banger...

"I Can See It In Your Face"

Have a listen to Pretty Lights - "Finally Moving"...

Hear more from Parenthetical Girls MySpace (they've got a pretty cool cover of The Smiths "Handsome Devil")

Order Pretty Lights albums (for a pay-what-you-like fee) Right Here

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{Parenthetical Girls}

Portland, Oregon's Parenthetical Girls are an experimental pop band whose latest album, Privilege, ignores the album structure by dropping their album as five limited-edition vinyl EPs, signed in blood by the band.

The first part, Privilege, Pt. 1: On Death & Endearments released as a limited edition (only 500-copies) piece of vinyl or as an infinite supply of mp3’s. The album starts things off with the pop perfection of the tale of the famed Empire State Building jumper “Evelyn McHale”.

Have a listen...

"Evelyn McHale"

Also, stream the EP in it's entirety courtesy of Flavorpill

Here's the video for "Evelyn McHale"...

Here's the video for "A Song for Ellie Greenwich"...

Hear more from Parenthetical Girls MySpace (they've got a pretty cool cover of The Smiths "Handsome Devil")

Order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 06:09 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Fran Healy & Andy Dunlop}

Last year Fran Healy & Andy Dunlop of Travis performed a few shows billed as "A Chronological Acoustical Journey Through The Travis Back Catalogue". They recorded the album titled An Evening with Fran Healy & Andy Dunlop and I have pretty much had this thing on regular rotation since I got it.

Here's a couple of highlights. The first is the opening number and also the very first song they wrote. The other is one of my favs from later in their career...

"20" (Acoustic)

"Love Will Come Through (Acoustic)

Here's Travis playing 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me' live in Seattle...

Order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 07:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Shout Out Louds}

I got a Passion Pit remix for Sweden's Shout Out Louds "Fall Hard" in my inbox today.The album titled Work is out February 23rd.

Have a listen...

"Work" (Passion Pit Remix)

Previously mentioned...

Watch the video for "Fall Hard"...

Here's the first song off the album...

"1999"

Also, previously mentioned...

"Walls"

Watch the video for "Walls" Here

Hear more from Shout Out Louds MySpace

Pre-order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 08:59 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Sean Hayes}

Singer/songwriter Sean Hayes sent out a couple of promotional tracks from his forthcoming album Run Wolves Run (out March 16th).

Have a listen to "When We Fall In" and "Garden" courtesy of Slowcoustic

Here's the video for "Garden"...

Here's the video for "When We Fall In...

Pre-order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 05:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{The Black Belles}

Just got this music video for “What Can I Do?” out on Third Man Records and directed by Jack White.

Watch the video right here ...

Order the album Here

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{Japandroids}

Vancouver noise-rockers Japandroids will be releasing a five-part series of 7" singles throughout 2010 on Polyvinyl Records. Each limited edition 7" will feature a previously unreleased track from the 'Post Nothing' album sessions alongside a cover. Each two-song 7" will be recorded during the brief period of time the band is at home between tours. Here is the first in the series for you to download for free.

Have a listen...

"Art Czars"

Here they are playing "Young Hearts Spark Fire" ...

Hear more from Japandroid's MySpace

Posted by jay at 07:38 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Preservation Hall Band}

In honor of Mardi Gras I thought I'd show New Orleans a little love and what better a way than to spread the word about Preservation: An Album To Benefit Preservation Hall & The Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program!

Although New Orleans' traditional jazz scene had many top players in the 1950s, there was no one center for the city's veteran greats to play. In 1961, local art dealer Larry Borenstein opened a building in the French Quarter called Preservation Hall. The young tuba player Allan Jaffe ran the hall and organized tours for the musicians who often performed there, naming the band after the venue and the rest, as they say, is history.

Playing with the Preservation Hall Band on this benefit album are: Louis Armstrong, Andrew Bird, Terence Blanchard, Pete Seeger, Dr. John, Blind Boys of Alabama, Brandi Carlile, Cory Chisel, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Richie Havens, Jason Isbell, Jim James, Angelique Kidjo, Amy LaVere, Anita Briem, Del McCoury, Buddy Miller, Paolo Nutini, and Tom Waits.

Watch the excellent trailer for the album Right Here

Have a listen to a couple of highlights...***TRACKS REMOVED PER REQUEST***

"The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" (with Andrew Bird)

"Tootie Ma Is A Big Fine Thing" (with Tom Waits)

Stream the album in it's entirety Right Here

Order the album Right Here

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{Rocky Votolato}

Rocky Votolato's latest True Devotion is now streaming in it's entirety over at Paste Magazine!

Stream the album Right Here (in the Watch and Listen section)

Have a listen to a couple of highlights...

"Lucky Clover Coin"

"Red River"

Here's the video for (one of my favs of his) "White Daisy Tripping"...

Order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 08:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Oakred}

I got an email about this unsigned Swedish band Oakred. The bands influence of Damien Jurado and Fleet Foxes definately strums along into every song. The memorable chorus and thoughtful lyrics on "Bleeding Heart" and "Centuries Too Late" guides the listener through the various chord progression, serving another delight of acoustic-folk music.

Have a listen...

"Centuries Too Late"

"Bleeding Heart"

Here's the video for "Bleeding Heart"...

Hear more from Oakred's MySpace

Posted by jay at 08:07 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{The Morning Benders}

It appears like The Morning Benders will be the next buzz band on everyone's mouth, partly due to the live recording they released of the band performing "Excuses" with a few of their friends.

Their forthcoming album, Big Echo, will be released on March 9th via Rough Trade. Look for the band to hit the road this March on their first proper headlining tour.

Watch the Yours Truly Session of "Excuses"...

Download "Excuses" and "Promises" Right Here

Pre-order the album Here

Posted by jay at 07:24 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Jay Electronica}

I got a link to rapper Jay Electronica's new mixtape. Look out for his album Paid Dues later this year.

Download the mixtape...

Right Here

Posted by jay at 08:57 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Josh Ritter}

I'm really excited about Josh Ritter's forthcoming album and I got a free download in my inbox for the new song “Change of Time” off So Runs The World Away (out May 4th).

Have a listen below...

Here's the video for (one of my favs of his) "Girl in the War"...

Pre-order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 08:29 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Andreas Tilliander}

This one's for electronica fans. Andreas Tilliander just released a new 12” vinyl titled Showtime, featuring 2 original tracks and 2 remixes, including one from techno stars Minilogue.

Digital version (including 2 bonus remixes from Minilogue) will be out 1st of March on Beatport.

Have a listen to this killer track...

"Medication"

Order the EP Right Here

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{Rocky Votolato}

This is a repost from last week, in case you missed it. Just dedicate "Lucky Clover Coin" to your lover and all will be well.

I recently got an advance copy of Seattle musician Rocky Votolato's forthcoming album True Devotion (out February 23rd on Barsuk Records). I really like the first half of this album. The first track in particular, which is a ballad with this wonderful line at the end of the song where he sings "I only wanna walk the way you showed me". It might not sound like anything special, but in the context of the song it's subtle greatness.

Anyone who pre-orders the record before the release date will get immediate exclusive digital access to the album plus a bonus 7" single with two non-album tracks (while supplies last). The bonus 7″ single includes the two non-album tracks “Rushing To The Ending” (with James Bowman of Against Me! on guitar) and “Connections”, both featuring label-mate David Bazan on drums. You will also be entered automatically to win a private house show performance by Votolato.

Have a listen...

"Lucky Clover Coin"

Also, I received this one to post...

"Red River"

Here's the video for (one of my favs of his) "White Daisy Tripping"...

Pre-order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 07:09 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Valentines Day Songs}

I don't really celebrate V Day, I recommend treating your lover special on a daily basis. I did however, get this mix of Valentines Day Songs from the artists on the Cheap Lullaby roster.

Personally, I'm not a fan of all of these songs. I would go straight for Joan As Policewoman's (pictured above) "Happy To Be Loved", Tobias Froberg's "Blissful", Ivan & Alyosha's "Easy To Love", and David Mead's "Love Don't Leave Me Now".

Download the mix Right Here

Hear more from Cheap Lullaby artists Right Here

Posted by jay at 06:04 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Body Language}

Got this Toro Y Moi Remix of Body Language's "At A Glance" in my inbox.

Body Language are the production/writing team (worked on Passion Pit's debut LP - Manners) have just dropped a remixed EP of their debut, Speaks, with treatment from the likes of Yes Giantess, Machinedrum, Shuttle, Toro Y Moi and more...

Have a listen...

"At A Glance (Toro y Moi's Remix)"

Order the EP Right Here

Posted by jay at 05:48 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

{Daptone Gold}

Daptone Gold is a collection of hits, obscurities, and unheard exclusives from the Daptone Records catalog. With a library of albums and 45’s spanning from rhythm and blues, afrobeat, gospel, or funk, Daptone has established a sound that is consistently sincere, heavy, and soulful.

As Gabriel Roth (Daptone Records co-owner, engineer and bass player for Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings) sees it, “Over the past decade, a lot of blood and sweat was shed in this little house in Bushwick, and when people experience all these recordings together in a package like this, they are really going to feel what the “Daptone Sound” is all about.” Roth continues, “I’m very proud of this record. It’s hard evidence of what the Daptone family has accomplished. I’m also excited to finally have so many of my favorite Daptone cuts, many of which were previously only available on vinyl seven inches, included on a proper album. People should really hear this.”

The sampler features some of the most popular songs such as Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings’ “How Long Do I Have To Wait” and Antibalas Afro Beat's “Che Che Cole” (both regulars on mixes I often make), alongside some deeper selections such as Lee Fields’ “Could Have Been” and Charles Bradley’s “The World (Is Going Up In Flames)”, which have previously only been released as 45 rpm singles.

Here's a couple that were only previously available on vinyl...

Charles Bradley & Menahan Street Band - "The World (is Going Up in Flames)"

Lee Fields - "Could Have Been"

Order the album Right Here

Posted by jay at 06:39 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)