{Nowonder}
Nowonder’s first dance single "Manic" might appeal to fans of French dance duo Justice or Brooklyn electro favorites Ratatat.
Have a listen...
September 01, 2010
Nowonder’s first dance single "Manic" might appeal to fans of French dance duo Justice or Brooklyn electro favorites Ratatat.
Have a listen...
August 31, 2010
{FYF Fest}
Attention locals...the FYF Fest goes down this weekend (September 3rd) in the Los Angles Historic State Park. On the bill are: The Rapture, Panda Bear, the recently reunited Sleep, the not retired Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, !!!, Dead Man’s Bones, Unbroken, Man Man, Delorean, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, AA Bondy, The Mountan Goats, Wavves, Best Coast, Abe Vagoda, The Soft Pack, Washed Out, School of Seven Bells, Titus Andronicus, Warpaint, Magic Kids, Let’s Wrestle, and many more.
I put a little mix together of some of my favorite acts.
Have a listen...
Best Coast - "When the Sun Don't Shine"
Dead Man's Bones - "My Bodies A Zombie for You"
The Mountain Goats - "Woke Up New"
AA Bondy - "There's A Reason"
Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti - "Round and Round"
Warpaint - "Billie Holiday"
Washed Out - "Belong"
Man Man - "Top Drawer"
!!! - "AM/FM"
The Soft Pack - "Nightlife"
Visit the official site for more info.
{Junip}
Singer-songwriter José González and friends are set to release Fields on Sept. 14th, but you can stream the album right now over on NPR.
Their sound has Gonzalez's trademarks but with the addition of organs, synths and drums from Elias Araya and Tobias Winterkorn.
Stream the album in it's entirety right here
August 30, 2010
{Seapony}
{Cotton Jones}
I've had Cotton Jones latest album Tall Hours in the Glowstream on constant rotation lately. My instant favorite is the album opener “Sail Of The Silver Morning”, which has an oldies (think ‘50s) vibe to it complete with crooning and sweet melody.
Have a listen...
"Sail of the Silver Morning"
Order the album right here
{The Clientele}
I recently got my grubby paws on The Clientele's new mini-album Minotaur. The thirty minute mini album features eight new tracks. Physical copies are limited to one thousand copies.
Have a listen...
"As the World Rises and Falls"
Order the album right here
August 26, 2010
{Telenovelas}
I got this catchy lo-fi tune from Brooklyn's Telenovelas.
Have a listen...
"One and Only"
Hear more right here
{Film School}
Film School are set to release their fourth studio album, Fission, next week, (August 31 on Hi Speed Soul). I got this track to post.
Have a listen...
"Heart Full of Pentagons"
Pre-order the album right here
August 24, 2010
{Miami Horror}
This week only Melbourne Australia's psychedelic indie-electronic outfit Miami Horror are streaming their forthcoming debut album Illumination (out August 24th) over on their website.
Have a listen right here
{Savoir Adore}
I just got this 5 track MP3 bundle (free tracks from the album and other remix/ B-side goodies) from Savoir Adore. Their debut album In the Wooded Forest is out now via Cantora Records.
Have a listen right here
Order the album right here
{Aleon Craft}
Aleon Craft's Stargazing Soundtrack hosted by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban have just released The Stargazing Soundtrack for free. The Stargazing Soundtrack combines the Southern-fried hip hop influence of OutKast with spacey funk reminiscent of Parliament Funkadelic and Bootsy Collins.
Stream or download right here or here
{Best Coast}
August 18, 2010
{Savoir Adore}
I received a song off Savoir Adore's debut album titled In the Wooded Forest to share with you all.
Have a listen...
"Honestly"
I was recently sent the B-Side to the single "We Talk Like Machines".
Have a listen...
"The Cave of Good Secrets"
Also, download three tracks off the album (for the price of a working email) right here
{Geographer}
San Francisco's electro rock group Geographer's have just released Animal Shapes EP (via Tricycle Records) and includes a new remix of "Kites" by The Limousines.
Have a listen...
"Kites" (The Limousines Remix)
Order the EP right here
{Wild Nothing}
I just can't get enough of Wild Nothing. After releasing their debut album Gemini, they released a very limited three-song EP titled Evertide.
Here's one of the songs off the EP...
"Golden Haze"
Wild Nothing's album Gemini is perfect hazy summer listening from a Virginia band that draws inspiration from 80's British bands (Cocteau Twins, Tears For Fears, The Smiths, Factory label bands).
Here's the lead track "Live in Dreams" with the infectious hook 'Because our lips won't last forever and that's exactly why/ I'd rather live in dreams and I'd rather die'.
"Live in Dreams"
Order the album right here
{Ra Ra Riot}
Ra Ra Riot's forthcoming album The Orchard is streaming over on NPR!
Stream the album in it's entirety right here
Pre-order the album here
Watch the new video for "Boy"...
{Apache Beat}
I received a link to share a brand new remix of indie dance act Apache Beat's single “Another Day” remixed by Blood Diamonds.
Have a listen...
"Another Day" (Blood Diamonds Remix)
{Ray LaMontagne}
I posted about Ray LaMontagne's forthcoming album God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise (due Aug. 17th) last week, but I felt compelled to mentioned one of my favorite tracks. As the title would suggest, it's a little more country-tinged than anything he's done prior. There are however, still standouts such as "New York City's Killing Me" and "Old Before Your Time".
Have a listen...
"New York City is Killing Me"
Stream the album in it's entirety here
Pre-order the album right here
August 17, 2010
{Eels}
Eels forthcoming album album Tomorrow Morning drops August 24th, but you can stream "That's Not Her Way (courtesy of EW) right now.
Have a listen...
"That's Not Her Way"
{David Gray}
I received a link to stream David Gray's new single "A Moment Changes Everything" from the forthcoming album Foundling (out August 17th). David Gray is set for a summer co-headlining tour with Ray LaMontagne scheduled to kick off on August 15th. Visit his website for tour dates.
Have a listen to the first single "A Moment Changes Everything" below...
This week you can stream the album over on Spinner
Order the album right here
{Rooftop Vigilantes}
This year's Scion Garage Fest is taking place in Lawrence, KS on October 2, 2010. The Oblivians, The Gories, The Raveonettes, The Greenhornes, The Ponys and King Khan & The Shrines, Cloud Nothings, Best Coast and Thee Oh Sees are amongst the headliners of the FREE festival, being held at a handful of Lawrence venues. The entire festival is free with RSVP (visit www.scion.com/garagefest for more info).
I got this song to post...
Rooftop Vigilantes - "Seth No Jump"
{Wild Beasts}
Mercury Prize Nominees Wild Beasts are releasing a 10" featuring "We Still Got The Taste Dancin' On Our Tongues" from their acclaimed sophomore album, Two Dancers (via Domino). The track is b/w a very rare B-side "Through The Iron Gate" (previously only released in Japan), as well as "Two Dancers ii" remixed by label mate Jon Hopkins.
Stream the EP above or download right here
August 16, 2010
{Wale}
D.C.-based rapper Wale has just released a follow-up to his 2008 Seinfeld-themed mixtape titled More About Nothing.
Download the mixtape right here
{Drake}
Drake dropped his Young Sweet Jones mixtape last week. The compilation features guest spots from Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Sean Garrett, Lloyd, Bun B just to name a few. I would just go straight for "The Resistance" (Remix).
Download the mixtape right here or listen right here...
Drake - Young Sweet Jones (Mixtape) by Hypetrak
August 12, 2010
{We Are Hex}
Goth rockers We Are Hex are giving away their debut release Gloom Bloom for free via their bandcamp for the rest of the week.
I'd recommend...
"Tired of White Nights"
"Serious Sedatives"
Download/stream the album right here
{Strider Hero}
Strider Hero are a Toronto-based indie rock duo (two brothers of Filipino decent) who have just released a 7-track EP and are giving it away free.
I'd recommend these two...
"Take it Slow"
"Future Wife"
Download/stream the EP right here
{N.A.S.A.}
For DR. Martens 50th Anniversary they asked 10 bands to record their version of cult classic tracks that represent the spirit of the brand over the past five decades. N.A.S.A. chose to re-interpret Max Romeo and The Upsetterss classic reggae anthem "I Chase the Devil".
Download the track (for an email)...
"Chase the Devil"
Watch the video...
EThe eectro mixmasters N.A.S.A. (North America/South America) have recently released the track “Gifted (Boombotz Remix)” featuring guest vocals from Kanye West, Santigold, Lykki Li and Maximum Hedrum as a free download. The song comes from their new album The Big Bang (released June 30th through Spectrophonic Sound).
Have a listen...
"Gifted" (Boombotz Remix)
"I Wanna Be Your Lover"
Take a look at the number of guest spots on The Big Bang, it's really quite ridiculous.
track listing:
The Big Bang feat Maximum Hedrun
Gifted (Boombotz Remix) feat Kanye West, Santigold, Lykki Li and Maximum Hedrum
Samba Soul (Ape Shit Brothers Remix) feat Del the Funkee Homosapien
I Wanna Be Your Lover feat Max Hedrum and Barbie Hatch
Whachadoin? (Boombotz Remix) feat Spankrock, MIA and Santigold
Gifted (Treasure Fingers Epicwave Remix) feat Kanye West, Santigold & Lykke Li
There’s A Party (Ben Crea Funkgloriusmix) feat George Clinton and Chali 2na
Way Down (Squeak E. Clean Jupiter Remix) feat RZA and Barbie Hatch
A Volta (J.O.B. Remix) feat Sizzla. Amanda Blank & Lovefoxx
Whachadoin? (Villains Remix) feat Spank Rock, MIA, Santigold, Nick Zinner
Money (The Count’s Dungeon Remix) feat David Byrne, Chuck D, Seu George & Ztrip
Gifted (Steve Aoki Remix) feat Kanye West, Santigold & Lykke Li
N.A.S.A. Music (LA Riots Remix) feat Method Man, E40 & DJ Swamp
Bonus Tracks
Electric Flowers (Mario C Remix) feat Nina Persson & RZA
Gifted (The Ashton Shuffle Remix) feat Kanye West, Santigold & Lykke Li
Strange Enough (Mr. Oizo Remix) feat Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Karen O & Fatlip
Whachadoin? (DJ Chernobyl Remix) feat Spank Rock, MIA & Santigold
Order the album right here
August 11, 2010
{The Qemists}
Dance act The Qemists return with their second album Spirit In The System (out 31st via Ninja Tune). To celebrate they are giving away the Cutline Remix of their brand new single 'Renegade' 'and 'Hurt Less (Hot City's Mega Vocal Bang)' together in one nifty zip file.
Download the zip file right here
Pre-order the album right here
{Azure Ray}
Have a listen to pop duo Azure Ray’s first single “Don’t Leave My Mind” (for the price of an email) from their forthcoming album Drawing Down the Moon (out September 14th via Saddle Creek).
Pre-order the album right here
{Don Diablo}
I recently got Redial and Rubix remixes of Don Diablo's "Who's Your Daddy" in my inbox.
Download "Who's Your Daddy" (Redial Refix)
Stream "Who's Your Daddy" (Redial Refix)
Download "Who's Your Daddy" (Rubix Remix)
Stream "Who's Your Daddy" (Rubix Remix)
August 10, 2010
{Jeuce}
Jeuce just completed a remix for Mr.Fogg's single "Stung" (due out August 23rd).
Download Mr. Fogg - "Stung" (Jeuce Rework)
Stream Mr. Fogg - "Stung" (Jeuce Rework)
I also received a link to a new summer mixtape with Jeuce remixes and also some older releases (including Daft Punk, Jose Gonzalez, Logistics. Bat For Lashes, The Streets, Plan B an more).
Stream the mixtape right here
Download the artwork right here
{Mirror People}
Influenced by Factory Records, DFA and Italians Do It Better - Mirror People the latest project from producer Rui Maia is synth-heavy dark disco. The name 'Mirror People' comes from the song by the 80's band Love & Rockets. Night Impact will be released on the 9th of August on Brilliantine via all your favorite digital stores. The single comes with 4 remixes by Pelifics,CRYSTAL (Institubes), Cosmonaut Grechko and Sweet Track - along with another original 'Diamonds' as a B-side.
Have a listen...
"Diamonds"
"Night Impact" (Cosmo Black Remix)
Stream the EP right here
Pre-order the EP right here
{Ray LaMontagne}
Ray LaMontagne's forthcoming album, God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise (due Aug. 17th), is now streaming over at NPR.
As the title would suggest, it's a little more country-tinged than anything he's done prior. There are still standouts such as "New York City's Killing Me", in which he sings "I was just kicking along the sidewalk / No one looks you in the eyes / No one asks you how you're doing / Don't seem to care if you live or if you die". "Old Before Your Time" finds him contemplating "It's not living your doing if it feels like dying".
Stream the album in it's entirety here
Pre-order the album right here
August 04, 2010
{Dean & Britta}
I've been enjoying this collection of tunes from Dean Wareham (former Galaxie 500 frontman) and his wife Britta Wareham (former Luna bandmate), inspired by Andy Warhol's short film series, Screen Tests. The two-disc set includes covers of Bob Dylan's "I'll Keep It With Mine" and the Velvet Underground's "I'm Not a Young Man Anymore". Some work great as stand alone tracks, others (like some below) seem more interesting with the visual.
Here's a highlight...
Velvet Underground - "Not A Young Man Anymore" (Original Mix)
Order the album right here
Here's some screen tests from the dvd.
Nico screen test...
Dennis Hopper screen test...
Ann Buchanan screen test...
Ingrid Superstar screen test...
{Cut Copy}
Aussie ance/rockers Cut Copy have been finishing their third album (due in January). In celebration, they debuted a brand new song last month (why am I barely finding out about this) called "Where I'm Going" (available for the price of an email address).
Have a listen...
Get the download right here
{Mikey Rocks}
Two tracks from Mikey Rocks (half of the Chicago based hip-hop duo The Cool Kids) have surfaced.
Have a listen...
"The Deal Went Sour"
"Bat Phone"
Links via 2dopeboyz
August 03, 2010
{Stornoway}
Scottish folk pop band Stornoway make accessible tunes that fans of The Decemberists or Mumford & Sons would likely fall for! Their debut album came out in the UK back in May, but now it's got a stateside release (August 10th via 4AD).
Here's the lead track, which I think highlights their best...
"Zorbing"
Order the album right here
{Wild Nothing}
I can't get enough of Wild Nothing's new album Gemini. Perfect hazy summer listening from a Virginia band that draws inspiration from 80's British bands (Cocteau Twins, Tears For Fears, The Smiths, Factory label bands).
Here's the lead track "Live in Dreams" with the infectious hook 'Because our lips won't last forever and that's exactly why/ I'd rather live in dreams and I'd rather die'.
"Live in Dreams"
Order the album right here
August 02, 2010
{Arcade Fire}
Arcade Fire's forthcoming album The Suburbs is now streaming at NPR. If you haven't already heard it, I suggest you give it a listen!
Stream the album right here
{Victor Villarreal}
Chicago indie rock veteran/guitar virtuoso Victor Villarreal (Cap'n Jazz, Owls, Ghosts and Vodka) and DeKalb, IL's math rock wunderkids Loose Lips Sink Ships are gearing up for the pressing of a split 7" record, entitled Eating Happens. The album is set for release August 27th on Chicago newcomers Whaleplane Records.
Have a listen (or pre-order) right here
{Rubix}
I got three new dance remixes + a mixtape in my inbox. Have a listen below.
Stream Solo - "Rawmania (Raw Remix)"
Download Solo - "Rawmania (Raw Remix)"
Stream Don Diablo- "Who's Your Daddy (Rubix Remix)"
Download Don Diablo - "Who's Your Daddy (Rubix Remix)"
Stream Flinke Namen - "Flexican Beat (Rubix Dub Remix)"
Download Flinke Namen - "Flexican Beat (Rubix Dub Remix)"
Also have a listen to the "Girls Love Dj's Minimix"
July 29, 2010
{The Black Angels}
Austin qintet The Black Angels premiered their catchy new single “Telephone” on Spin.com today, and they’ll be selling it exclusively on iTunes starting next Tuesday. “Telephone” is the second track that the psych-rock group has offered from their forthcoming third album Phosphene Dream, which hits U.S. stores September 14th from Blue Horizon.
Have a listen...
"Telephone"
{Meridene}
Eau Claire four piece Meridene are set to release their sophomore album Something Like Blood, which was recorded by Meridene at the home studio of Bon Iver. The power pop first single "Gone Baby Gone" was produced and mixed by Brian Moen of Peter Wolf Crier, and mastered by T.W. Walsh (Pedro The Lion, The Soft Drugs).
Have a listen...
"Gone Baby Gone"
{Frazey Ford}
Here's the first single from Frazey Ford's (of The Be Good Tanyas) debut solo record titled Obadiah (via Nettwerk).
Have a listen...
"Blue Streak Mama"
Order the album right here
{Four Tet}
Jon Hopkins remixed Four Tet's "Angel Echoes" awhile back, and now Four Tet have done a remix of one of his tracks to return the favour. The track will be released on 12" by Domino in a few weeks with a Nathan Fake remix on the other side.
Have a listen...
John Hopkins "Vessel" (Four Tet Remix)
{Tallest Trees}
Tallest Trees are a Nashville duo that have been mentioned with the likes of Animal Collective, YACHT and Yeasayer. Their debut The Ostrich or the Lark is due out August 17th.
Have a listen...
"Skinny Little Wrists"
"Alouette"
Watch the video for "Learn"...
Tallest Trees - Learn from Digital Bohemia on Vimeo.
{Fran Healy}
Travis frontman Fran Healy is set to release Wreckorder, his first solo album, October 5th. The star-studded affair features collaborations with Neko Case and Paul McCartney. Spin has the lead single, "Buttercups".
Listen to the single right here
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
July 28, 2010
{Jens Lekman}
Yay! Jens Lekman returns with a new single "The End Of The World Is Bigger Than Love".
Listen below...
July 27, 2010
{Arcade Fire}
Montreal finest Arcade Fire prepare for their big August 5th concert at Madison Square Garden and they've decided to let fans who don't live in NYC see the show as well. Everyone will be able to check out the complete concert via live stream via Arcade Fire's Youtube. The band has hired director and Monty Python member Terry Gilliam to direct the webcast.
Listen to a few ("The Suburbs", "Rococo", and "Ready To Start") from their forthcoming album courtesy of Treeswingers
{David Dondero}
Considered by some to be one of the greatest living songwriters the Austin, Texas-based singer/songwriter David Dondero takes a shot at his own obscurity on his latest album, Number Zero With a Bullet (Team Love Records). The title suggesting that Dondero's years of hard work have catapulted him straight to the bottom.
Listen to "Wherever You Go"
Stream the album right here
Hear more from David Dondero's MySpace
{Adam Haworth Stephens}
received the new song from Adam Haworth Stephens (of Two Gallants) called The Cities that You've Burned, which is from Adam's upcoming debut album We Live On Cliffs (out September 28th on Saddle Creek).
Stephens recruited My Morning Jacket’s Bo Koster and Patrick Hallahan, ex-Whiskeytown member Mike Daly, Atoms For Peace/Beck drummer Joey Waronker, Vetiver’s Andy Cabic, former Nine Inch Nails touring bassist Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Blood Brothers’ Cody Votolato, and others for a solo record. Download below (for price of an email).
Or listen right here
{Diplo & Don Diablo}
The (co)producers behind two of the biggest underground hits of 2009, Pon di floor (Diplo) and Hooligans (Don Diablo), get together to make the instant club smash 'Make You Pop'. They are sharing Don Diablo's Dubstep Mix.
Stream the song here
Download the song right here
{Clubfeet}
Filter wrote- "Comparisons are widely drawn between Clubfeet and Hot Chip, The Teenagers and Junior Boys, the parallels short change the band’s salient ability to knock a pop song out flat."
Download five free Clubfeet tracks (for the price of an email) right here
July 26, 2010
{Ali Love}
Ali Love has just released his infectious dance club single as a free download, along with a brand new Bottin remix. Ali Love releases his anticipated debut album Love Harder in August.
Have a listen...
"Smoke and Mirrors" (Radio Edit)
"Smoke and Mirrors" (Bottin Remix)
{Junip}
Swedish singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez's band Junip are streaming a new song titled "Always" over on their MySpace.
Listen to the new song right here
{Don Diablo's Klassroom Mix}
Don Diablo takes you on a trip down memory lane! Last week Don did an interview with BBC Radio 1 and dropped a Klassroom mix for Kissy Sell Out's radioshow. Check out what Don was bobbing his head to in highschool! From Massive Attack to The Smashing Pumpkins and from Prince to Bruce Springsteen and way beyond that...! In short: 40 classics in 20 minutes.
The tracklist (although most are just snippets):
1 Ace of Base - All that she wants
2 Melodie MC - Dum Dam Dum
3 Yello - Oh yeah
4 Babylon Zoo - Spaceman
5 TQ - West side
6 Smashing Pumpkins - 1979
7 Kriss Kross - Jump
8 Jurassic 5 - What's golden
9 Moby - Honey
10 Smash Mouth - All Star
11 Felix - Don't u want me (Classical Cover)
12 The prodigy / Lisa Stansfield - No good (Start the dance)
13 Oasis v.s. Queen - Wonderwall will rock u (Don Diablo MashUp)
14 Moby - Feeling so real (Don Diablo Remix)
15 Marusha - Over the rainbow
16 Sunbeam - Outside world
17 Bertocucci Feranzano - XTC Love
18 Westbam - Mayday Anthem
19 Soul II Soul - Back to life
20 Daft Punk - Aerodynamic (Don Diablo Refix)
21 Skee-Lo - I wish
22 New Radicals - You get what u give
22 Salt-n-Pepa - Push it
23 Prince - I wanna be your lover
24 De la Soul - Me, myself & I (Don Diablo Refix)
25 Wildchild - Renegade Master
26 Massive Attack - Unfinished symphony
27 Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Philadelphia
28 System of a down - Chop Suey
29 EMF - Unbelievable
30 Weirdo & Sim - Go get busy
31 Mainx - 88 to Piano
32 Natural Born Chillers - Rock the funky beats
33 Roni Size - Brown Paper Bag
34 Fatboy Slim - Don't let the man get you down
35 Dr. Dre - Keep their heads ringin'
36 Warren G ft. Nate Dogg - Regulate
37 Eric B & Rakim - Pump up the volume
38 2Unlimited - Let the beat control your body
39 Michael Jackson- Remember the time (Don Diablo Remix)
40 Ryuichi Sakamoto - Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence
Stream the mix here or in mp3 format right here
{Daft Punk}
Listen to six Daft Punk instrumentals from the upcoming soundtrack to Tron Legacy.
listen via the Official Site or in mp3 format right here.
{Cheyenne Marie Mize and Bonnie “Prince” Billy}
Cheyenne Marie Mize and Bonnie “Prince” Billy are releasing Among the Gold, their rendition of a collection of 19th Century American parlor music handpicked by the duo, and it is available to enjoy for everyone for free.
Download the album right here
{Ra Ra Riot}
Last month, Ra Ra Riot teased fans eagerly anticipating their forthcoming LP, The Orchard, with a two-minute preview of the album-closing “Keep It Quiet.” Yesterday, the band added yet another vignette to RaRaRiot.com, this time previewing the propulsive pop of “Too Dramatic.” The brief preview – directed by Taryn Gould and Emily Kowalczyk – couples live footage of the band performing the track with images of muddy boots, peach trees and picaresque scenery from the orchard where the album was recorded. The album will release August 24th on Barsuk Records. Today Stereogum premiered the first song titled"Boy"!
Listen to "Boy" right here
Ra Ra Riot will be heading out on the road to promote their new album. Get the tour dates, listen to a preview of "Too Dramatic" right here
Previously mentioned, here's a preview of "Keep it Quiet"...
Ra Ra Riot "Keep It Quiet" (Preview) from Barsuk Records on Vimeo.
{Amanda Palmer}
Stream Amanda Palmer Performs The Popular Hits Of Radiohead On Her Magical Ukulele. Nuff said.
Have a listen to the EP below...
Order the EP right here
{FYF Fest}
The festival goes down September 3rd in the Los Angles Historic State Park and will feature: The Rapture, Panda Bear, the recently reunited Sleep, the not retired Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, !!!, Dead Man’s Bones, Unbroken, Man Man, Delorean, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, AA Bondy, The Mountan Goats, Wavves, Best Coast, Abe Vagoda, The Soft Pack, Washed Out, School of Seven Bells, Titus Andronicus, Warpaint, Magic Kids, Let’s Wrestle, and many more.
I put a little mix together of some of my favorite acts.
Have a listen...
Best Coast - "When the Sun Don't Shine"
Dead Man's Bones - "My Bodies A Zombie for You"
The Mountain Goats - "Woke Up New"
AA Bondy - "There's A Reason"
Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti - "Round and Round"
Warpaint - "Billie Holiday"
Washed Out - "Belong"
Man Man - "Top Drawer"
!!! - "AM/FM"
The Soft Pack - "Nightlife"
Visit the official site for more info.
July 19, 2010
{Alex Winston}
21 year old singer/songwriter Alex Winston's The Basement Covers EP (available for an email) consists of five covers of tracks from; Mumford & Sons, Teddy Bears, The Rolling Stones, Jack Penate and Francis and the Lights. She has just finished putting the finishing touches on her debut, Choice Notes, to release on on August 2nd.
Download The Basement Covers EP (for the price of a working email_ right here
Hear more right here
{Savoir Adore}
After releasing their limited edition debut UK single 'Bodies' earlier this year (receiving support from Radio 1 and NME Radio), Savoir Adore announce their debut album In the Wooded Forest will be released through Cantora Records (the New York label who helped launch MGMT, Violens and Bear Hands) and their next single 'We Talk Like Machines'. I was recently sent the B-Side to the single to post for all to share!
Have a listen...
"The Cave of Good Secrets"
Also, download three tracks off the forthcoming album (for the price of a working email) right here
{Kelis}
I tuned in to Kelis' new album (her first in four years) half expecting to hear some new hip-hop driven sexy romps like "Blindfold Me" or "Bossy", but instead she's moved into electronic/dance territory. Kelis worked with plenty of producers to helm her sound (Boyz Noize, Switch, David Guetta, DJ Ammo, Jean Baptiste, Diplo). I just got this club remix of "22nd Century" to post!
Stream "22nd Century (Blaze Tripp Remix)"
Download "22nd Century (Blaze Tripp Remix)"
Also, here's one of my favs off the album...
"4th of July (Fireworks)"
Here's the video for "Acapella"...
Pre=order the album Right Here
{Alejandro Escovedo}
The 59-year-old singer/songwriter Alejandro Escovedo signed on with Bruce Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau, and it seems to have had an effect on his music. My favorite comes on the album opener, with it's happy, life-affirming , “I’m in love with love” chorus on on “Anchor.”
Have a listen...
"Anchor"
Order the album right here
{Inception}
For no other reason than it was featured during integral parts of Christopher Nolan's Inception!
Have a listen (and get ready for the kick out)...
Edith Piaf- "Non Je Ne Regrette Rien"
View the trailer again right here...
July 15, 2010
{Jens Lekman Mix}
Last week Swedish crooner Jens Lekman made a new great mix perfect for summer.
In his words: “I got the opportunity to remix my favourite song from Au Revoir Simone’s beautiful album ‘Still Night, Still Light’ . While listening to the song I realised how nice it’d be to transform their straight 4/4 time synthpop into a whirlwind waltz or maybe a barcarole if you will. It took a long time to chop up all the syllables and the tiny tiny samples, but I think the result got the song into a whole swirling new direction. While making the remix, my mind started working in 3/4 and 6/8 time. I started looking around for tracks in that time signature to make a mix, I wasn’t intending to but I couldn’t help it. It was all a big swirl. After a while I heard it everywhere. In soul ballads, in polyrhythmical african pop, in old movies. In the ocean waves tumbling in against the shore, in the beat of a lovers heart. One two three, one two three…”
Have a listen:
‘Summer in 3/4 Time Mix’
{DJ Jazzy Jeff & Questlove}
This is a live performance featuring drummer/producer ?uestlove & DJ Jazzy Jeff. Recorded at The Roots Picnic is an outdoor festival in Philadelphia the hometown of The Roots, on June 05th. The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff spins classic Hip Hop while Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson plays some funky drum patterns with Mad Skillz on the mic. Yeah, I'd call it a must listen.
Have a listen:
"The Roots Picnic Mix"
July 14, 2010
{The Gaslight Anthem}
Working class rock band The Gaslight Anthem just released a new video for the title track of their new album American Slang.
Here's the video...
Have a listen:
"American Slang"
Also, have a listen to one of my other favs off the album...
"Bring It On"
Hear more from The Gaslight Anthem's MySpace
{Eyes Lips Eyes}
LA based band Eyes Lips Eyes are releasing a new single every month for the next 11 months as part of a no-album concept. "Pretty" is the catchy first dance pop track, which kind of reminding me of an Elefant song.
Have a listen...
"Pretty"
Get more info Right Here
{DELS}
I got a sweet remix of 'Shapeshift' to share with y'all. The beat is courtesy of long-time collaborator Joe Goddard, better known for his work as part of Hot Chip. Kieren Dickens (aka DELS) has been creating a buzz ever since John Peel heard him as a teenager and put him on the radio.
Have a listen...
"Shapeshift" (Eli T Remix)
Here's the video for "Shapeshift"...
Order the track Right Here
{Ola Podrida}
I just got a catchy little remix of a track from Austin-based musician David Wingo. The track is "Monday Morning of his recently released Belly of the Lion album. Belly of the Lion follows up the textured acoustic melodies of his self titled debut and expands on them a little. His music is often compared to M. Ward, Bon Iver, or Iron & Wine so if you like them, then give this one a listen.
Have a listen...
"Monday Morning" (Remix)
Also, previously mentioned...
"The Closest We Will Ever Be"
"Sink or Swim"
Hear more from Ola Podrida's MySpace
Order the album Right Here
{dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip}
I just got a free download of RuN RiOT's Remix of dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip 'Great Britian'
Stream the remix Right Here
Download the remix Here
{Piratas de Sudamerica}
Piratas de Sudamérica is a new series of limited edition EPs, for which El Guincho will rearrange and record various South American standards and lost classics. I recently received a link to stream the first volume, which finds Julieta Venegas and Adrián de Alfonso assisting El Guincho.
Tracklist:
1. Hindou (originally by Orefiche y Valdespi)
2. Cuerpo Sin Alma (traditional)
3. Mientes (originally by Miguel Matamoros)
4. Frutas Del Caney (originally by Felix Benjamin Caignet)
5. Marimba (originally by Miguelito Valdés & Norosbaldo Morales)
Stream the EP "Right Here
Order the EP Right Here
{Reflection Eternal}
Reflection Eternal (rapper Talib Kweli + producer Hi-Tek) dropped their latest album Revolutions Per Minute awhile back. They just put out a video for "Ballad of the Black Gold".The song is about the tension and struggle that oil drilling has brought to Africa, directly inspired by a trip Kweli took to Nigeria.
Have a listen to a couple of standouts...
"Midnight Hour"
"Just Begun" (ft. Jay Electronica, J Cole And Mos Def)
Watch the video for "Ballad of the Black Gold"...
Order the album Right Here
July 13, 2010
{Owen Pallett}
Owen Pallett's new Lewis Takes Off His Shirt EP is available as a complimentary download.
Downlaod the EP "Right Here
Here's the video for "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt"...
{Cherry Ghost}
Cherry Ghost are set to release the follow up to 2007's masterpiece Thirst For Romance. The album is darker than their previous work.
However, the first single ‘Kissing Strangers’ has soaring vocal and string arrangement making it hard not to draw comparisons with Richard Hawley.
Here's the first single...
"Kissing Strangers"
Here's the video for "4am", a standout from their first album...
Order the album Right Here
{Best Coast}
Urban Outfitters is streaming the debut album Crazy For You from lo-fi pop duo Best Coast. This album is filled with insanely catchy pop tunes that all clock in around the two minute mark.
Here's one of my favs...
"When the Sun Don't Shine"
Stream the album in it's entirety "Right Here
Pre-order the album Right Here
{Scissor Sisters}
I just can't get enough of the Scissor Sisters new sleazy disco album, Night Work. This album is just plain naughty fun! My favorite bit comes near the end of "Any Which Way", when Ana Matronic says that she's looking for "A man that smells like coccoa butter and cash".
Here's a couple of my favs...
"Any Which Way" (*Warning this one is explicit)
"Running Out"
Here's the video for "Fire with Fire"...
Purchase the albumRight Here
{Tim Chad & Sherry}
Tim Chad and Sherry (comprised of members of Silver Jews and Lambchop) are set to release their album Baby We Can Work It Out and have sent a preview track. The Nashville Scene described their sound as "lightning bolts of dadaist funk-rock like Zeus in a leisure suit on a lazy summer afternoon".
On a side note lead singer and drummer, Brian Kotzur, played a main character in Harmony Korine's (Kids, Gummo, etc) latest movie, Trash Humpers.
Have a listen...
"The Love I Make"
Hear more from their MySpace
July 12, 2010
{Dawes}
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LA's Dawes recently conducted a studio session, performing their crowd favorite "When My Time Comes" as well as the track "If You Let Me Be Your Anchor" off their 2009 debut album North Hills. Dawes recorded this studio session with pals The Morning Benders.
Have a listen...
"When My Time Comes"
Watch the studio session Right Here
Order the album Here
{R.E.M.}
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the release of R.E.M.'s third album, Fables of the Reconstruction, MOG is now streaming the entire 2-CD reissue exclusively on their site. The album officially releases tomorrow (July 13th).
The new edition features the digitally remastered original album, plus 14 previously unreleased demo recordings, cut prior to the album's studio sessions, including one long-sought track that has never been released. The album will also be released on 180g vinyl.
Stream the double album in it's entirety Right Here
"Turn of the Tides"
Get tour dates "Turn of the Tides"
{C-Mon & Kypski}
Dutch electronic act C-Mon & Kypski return to the States for a string of co-headlining shows with Nobody Beats the Drum. They don't make the trip so often, so be sure to check them out when they're in your city!
Have a listen...
"Bomba" (Daniel Haaksman Remix)
"Turn of the Tides"
Get tour dates "Turn of the Tides"
{Aleon Craft}
Aleon Craft - The Stargazing Soundtrack (SMKA and Craft, hosted by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban) have been working on an album titled The Solar-Hop Chronicles. It's still very much a work in progress, but I got this funky, southern, spacey song to post.
Have a listen...
"Stargazing"
{Ariel Aparicio}
Rocker Ariel Aparicio has just released his latest EP, the bEdRoom tapes. The first single, “People Who Died” is a catchy rendition of the Jim Carroll Band’s 80’s classic, paying homage to the late-great Jim Carroll himself.
Have a listen...
"People Who Died"
June 30, 2010
{Jeremy Messersmith}
I previously called Messersmith's latest album pure pop perfection! Well, now he's taking his new songs out on the road!
Jeremy will make it out to the west coast and the North American tour includes dates with Frightened Rabbit, KaiserCartel and Telekinesis.
The album is the final chapter of what Messersmith calls his "life-cycle trilogy". The series began with his debut The Alcatraz Kid (dealing with the difficulties of coming of age and finding an identity as a young adult), Silver City (concentrating on married life), and now The Reluctant Graveyard which tackles end-of-life issues and the inhabitants of a local historic cemetery. I know sounds a bit morbid, but it's influenced by 60's styled pop (ala The Zombies, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Monkees, The Beatles).
Here's a couple of my favs (the first reminding me so much of Elliott Smith's vocal delivery)...
"Toussaint Grey First In Life And Death"
"Knots"
Also, have a listen to AOL Spinner's song of the day "Organ Donor"
Stream to the album (and pay what you like to download) in it's entirety Right Here
Here he is performing another new tune "A Girl, A Boy, and A Graveyard"...
Get the tour dates (and purchase the album) Right Here
{Chromeo}
New York/Montreal-based electro-funk favorites Chromeo recently premiered their single "Don't Turn The Lights On", off the forthcoming album Business Usual (out Sept. 14th).
They have also just announced that the Business Casual Tour beginning on July 26th. See tour dates here
Have a listen...
Or listen Right Here
In the meantime, here's the old viddy for "Fancy Footwork"...
Order Look Alive People Right Here
June 29, 2010
{Carl Broemel}
All Birds Say (ATO Records) is an intimate collection of musings on life from My Morning Jacket guitarist Carl Broemel.
Deft in its presentation, the songs on the album unfold in a dream-like stream of consciousness with lush and elegant arrangements. Broemel’s modern-folk delivery might attract fans of Ron Sexsmith, Neko Case, Neal Casal, Andrew Bird, Mose Allison, and early Boz Scaggs.
Have a listen...
"Heaven Knows"
{Wake Up Lucid}
Rolling Stone wrote “If their demos are any indication of what’s in store, we’re expecting raunchy rock at its best.” Their self-released Look Alive People EP is out now. Nuff said.
Have a listen...
"Black Hair Woman"
"Words"
"A Minor"
Here they are playing "Words" at pehrspace in LA...
Order Look Alive People Right Here
{Drake}
Word on the web is that this is a reference track for Jamie Foxx. Hmm, if I were Drake I'd keep this one for myself.
Listen to "Fall For Your Type"
Also, listen to "Best I Ever Had" (*Warning-This one contains explicit lyrics)
Here's the video for "Over"...
Order his album Thank Me Later Right Here
June 28, 2010
{The Hold Steady}
Insound's latest installment of their Studio Sessions series features The Hold Steady, who came in to record a session just before they took off on their latest tour. Craig, Tad and Steve stripped back some of the tracks from their latest album Heaven is Whenever in a great acoustic set.
Watch Insound Sessions of "The Weekenders", "Sweet Part of the City", and "Hurricane J" (and get a free download) Right Here
{Violins}
New York's Violens release their new single 'Acid Reign' on July 26th, but I've got a widgets to stream or download the song below.
Ra Ra Riot will be heading out on the road to promote their new album. Get the tour dates Here
Listen to "Acid Reign" below...
Download the song here...
{Weezer}
The men's US soccer team may be out of The World Cup, but Weezer wrote and recorded this track to be used as the "unofficial theme song" for the US men's soccer team, and also to commemorate the historic 2010 rematch of US vs. England in the FIFA World Cup- the first time the two teams have gone head-to-head since 1950.
Watch the video for "Represent" Right Here
{Ra Ra Riot}
Syracuse quintet Ra Ra Riot premiered “Keep It Quiet”, a two-minute preview on the making of their sophomore album, The Orchard. Directed by Taryn Gould and Emily Kowalczyk, “Keep It Quiet” provides a brief glimpse into the idyllic setting in which the new album was written. The album will release August 24th on Barsuk Records.
Ra Ra Riot will be heading out on the road to promote their new album. Get the tour dates Here
Here's a preview of "Keep it Quiet"...
Ra Ra Riot "Keep It Quiet" (Preview) from Barsuk Records on Vimeo.
{Hey Champ}
Hey Champ's forthcoming album Star is due out July 13th, but I got a widget to stream five songs (two of 'em downloads).
Have a listen...
Here's the video for "Cold Dust Girl"...
{Villagers}
Villagers premiered the new music video for "Ship of Promises" the second single from their highly acclaimed and hauntingly beautiful debut Becoming a Jackal (Domino).
Becoming a Jackal debuted at #1 in Ireland and NPR called it "one of the year's most captivating debuts".
Have a listen...
"Becoming A Jackal"
Here's the video for "Becoming A Jackal"...
Here's the brand new video for "Ship of Promises"...
Order the album Right Here
{Fabian}
I got some killer dance tunes from The Binary Collective's Fabian in my inbox today. I was directed towards his new remix of Dragonette's "Easy", but I think his originals ("Heatwave"and "2am") are the real highlights!
Have a listen...
"Heatwave"
"2 AM"
Dragonette- "Easy" (Fabian Remix)
Fre Falke- "Back To Stay" (Fabian Remix)
PPRR- "Walking On A Line" (Fabian Remix)
Oh Shit!- "Everybody Needs" (Fabian Remix)
Phoenix- "1901" (Fabian Remix)
{Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows}
Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine released today (June 22nd). This album celebrates John Prine classics interpreted by Josh Ritter, Deer Tick, Conor Oberst, Drive-By Truckers, The Avett Brothers and more.
Tracklist: Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine
01 Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) - “Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow)”
02 Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band - “Wedding Day in Funeralville”
03 My Morning Jacket - “All the Best”
04 Josh Ritter - “Mexican Home”
05 Lambchop - “Six O’Clock News”
06 Justin Townes Earle - “Far From Me”
07 The Avett Brothers - “Spanish Pipedream”
08 Old Crow Medicine Show - “Angel From Montgomery”
09 Sara Watkins - “The Late John Garfield Blues”
10 Drive-By Truckers - “Daddy’s Little Pumpkin”
11 Deer Tick - “Unwed Fathers” [ft. Liz Isenberg]
12 Those Darlins - “Let’s Talk Dirty in Hawaiian”
Have a listen...
My Morning Jacket - "All The Best"
Here's John Prine with Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket on Letterman...
Order the album Right Here
The album coincides with John Prine's forthcoming album In Person & On Stage (out May 25th).
Have a listen...
"Long Monday"
"She is My Everythng"
Order the album Right Here
{Eli Escobar}
I recently received a link to sample dancefloor friendly Eli Escobar's Love Thing EP (out July 13th). "Love Thing Part 3: Only You" features the inimitable Amanda Blank, who refreshingly trades in her tough-girl bravado and unleashes her inner songstress?!?
This is a more mature Amanda, quite different from the dirty (and equally loved) Blank most of us know through her collaborations with Spank Rock and her own album from last year ("I Love You") which was produced by Diplo, Switch, XXXchange, as well as Eli Escobar. Check out the Love Thing EP sampler via Soundcloud player below.
LOVE THING E.P. by EliEscobar
Pre-order from Beatport
June 22, 2010
{The Black Angels}
Austin-based psychedelic rock band The Black Angels will release their third album, Phosphene Dream, on September 14th in the US and September 13th in the UK. Phosphene Dream marks a giant leap forward for the band. Produced and mixed by Dave Sardy (Oasis, Wolfmother, Black Mountain) over a period of six months in Los Angeles, the album shows off both sonically and musically a bold new direction for The Black Angels.
Have a listen...
Get more info from their Official Site
{RJD2}
RJD2's Inversions of the Colossus, which combines the instrumentals for the tracks with vocals from The Colossus plus a new group of instrumentals, is out today (June 22nd). Have a listen to “The Perfect Occasion” below.
Order the album Right Here
{Steve Mason}
Having previously recorded in Beta Band and both as King Biscuit Time and Black Affair, largely electronic based projects, Steve Mason enlisted the help of producer Richard X and consciously made a decision to go back to basics. For his solo debut, Boys Outside was written entirely on acoustic guitar with many of the finished tracks stripped back to reveal his undoubted songwriting talent.
Stream "All Come Down" (and order the album) Right Here
Hear more from his Mary Anne Hobbs Session
{The Seedy Seeds}
I recently got a link to stream Cincinnati trio The Seedy Seeds' new album Count the Days. They kind of remind me of Postal Service, but with a banjo. Paste Magazine called 'em one of the best of what’s next, see for yourself.
Stream the album from The Seedy Seeds bandcamp
June 14, 2010
{Stripmall Architecture}
As members of San Francisco’s celebrated Halou, Ryan and Rebecca Coseboom built up a remarkable body of material and worked with a wide range of iconoclastic artists including DJ Shadow (on his infamous Radiohead remix), Low, Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie, and the Velvet Underground’s John Cale. When Halou came to an end after a US tour with indie legend Bob Mould, they regrouped quickly and launched their new project, Stripmall Architecture.
Have a listen to "Pripyat" (Mascara Palin Remix) ...
Pripyat - Mascara Palin Remix by CrashAvenue
Have a listen to the original version...
Stripmall Architecture - Pripyat by CrashAvenue
Dominique Young Unique - Domination by Toast Press
Here's the neon friendly video for "Radium Girls"...
Radium Girls from Stripmall Architecture on Vimeo.
{Dominique Young Unique}
I got this mixtape from Dominique Young Unique in my inbox...
The Boston Phoenix called her Florida’s best new artist. Stereogum called her video for new single Show My Ass “unabashedly catchy and straight-up fun.” The Fader called her “the deffest chica from down south since like JJ Fad.” After her smash-bang set at SXSW, even Rolling Stone raved about her “indescribable, unignorable mix of Miami bass, Neptunes, French house (and) dub-punk.”
Download the mixtape Right Here or stream it below (*Just a note- the mixtape contains profanity)...
Dominique Young Unique - Domination by Toast Press
{Wave Machines}
Got a download and a widget for Wave Machines debut album Wave If You’re Really There. Pitchfork described their sound as “Scattered tracks drop Hot Chip hints, Beta Band Bite and even Bee Gees falsetto. It’s fun. it sticks.”
Have a listen...
"Keep The Lights On" (Artwork Remix)
Stream the album in it's entirety below...
June 09, 2010
{Jaga Jazzist}
Norway's most famous and acclaimed nine-piece jazz/alt.rock/prog/baroque/afro-beat masters return to the fray with a new EP Bananfluer Overalt.
Bananfleur Overalt isn't out til Dec. 7th via Ninja Tune, but I got a minimix teaser for the EP.
Download the minimix Right Here
Here's the video for "Animal Chin"...
{The Dodos}
San Francisco folk duo The Dodos will tour with The New Pornographers for a June/July run, beginning only a few short days after the band’s appearance at Bonnaroo.
To celebrate the dates – and in the time-honored Dodos’ spirit of sharing – the band is offering up a free live album, The Dodos Live From Akropolis, Prague, on their website. The 10-track, hour-long performance comes as an instant download when fans enter to win tickets to any date on the upcoming tour. Doubly generous, huh?! The recording was put to tape in November 2008, and is available courtesy of Radio 1 Prague, Czech Republic.
Click on the link below to get a free live album...
Visit their Official Site for tour dates.
Here's the video for "Fools"...
{Cowboy Junkies}
Very few bands have lasted so long with their original line-up intact, and fewer still have created as consistently satisfying a body of work as Cowboy Junkies. Albums like The Trinity Session (1988), Black Eyed Man (1992), Miles From Our Home (1998), and Early 21st Century Blues (2005) are just a few of the milestones which chronicle a creative path that has remained impervious to trends.
Now, with the release of Renmin Park, Cowboy Junkies are beginning their most ambitious period yet. Inspired by a three-month stay that Michael and his family spent in China—which he describes as "an other-worldly experience"— Renmin Park is the first of four releases planned over the next 18 months, collectively titled "The Nomad Series".
Have a listen...
"Cacadias"
Here's their classic cover of Lou Reed's "Sweet Jane"...
{The Gaslight Anthem}
Working class rock band The Gaslight Anthem forthcoming album American Slang (set to release June 15th) is now streaming over on NPR, do yourself a favor and check it out.
Stream the album in it's entirety Right Here (Courtesy of NPR)
{Andy Bell}
Erasure frontman Andy Bell returns with a new solo album titled Non-Stop. I've got links below to hear the first single "Call On Me" and to steam the album.
Have a listen...
"Call On Me" (Courtesy of The Boy with A Thorn in His Side)
Stream the album in it's entirety Right Here
Here's the video for "Call On Me"...
June 02, 2010
{Jeremy Messersmith}
Pure pop perfection and quite simply one of the best albums I've heard lately!
The album is the final chapter of what Messersmith calls his "life-cycle trilogy". The series began with his debut The Alcatraz Kid (dealing with the difficulties of coming of age and finding an identity as a young adult), Silver City (concentrating on married life), and now The Reluctant Graveyard which tackles end-of-life issues and the inhabitants of a local historic cemetery. I know sounds a bit morbid, but it's influenced by 60's styled pop (ala The Zombies, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Monkees, The Beatles).
Here's a couple of my favs (the first reminding me so much of Elliott Smith's vocal delivery)...
"Toussaint Grey First In Life And Death"
"Knots"
Stream to the album (and pay what you like to download) in it's entirety Right Here
Here he is performing another new tune "A Girl, A Boy, and A Graveyard"...
{Twilight: Eclipse Soundtrack}
The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived! The Twilight Eclipse Soundtrack is streaming in it's entirety.
The soundtrack releases June 8th, which is when the link will expire.
The track listing:
1. Metric – “Eclipse (All Yours)”
2. Muse – “Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)”
3. The Bravery – “Ours”
4. Florence The Machine – “Heavy In Your Arms”
5. Sia – “My Love”
6. Fanfarlo – “Atlas”
7. The Black Keys – “Chop And Change”
8. The Dead Weather – “Rolling In On A Burning Tire”
9. Beck and Bat For Lashes – “Let’s Get Lost”
10. Vampire Weekend – “Jonathan Low”
11. UNKLE – “With You In My Head (featuring The Black Angels)”
12. Eastern Conference Champions – “A Million Miles An Hour”
13. Band Of Horses – “Life On Earth”
14. Cee-Lo Green – “What Part Of Forever”
15. Howard Shore – “Jacob’s Theme”
Stream the album and pre-order Right Here
June 01, 2010
{Audio Bullys}
It's been a four year gap since Audio Bullys dancefloor banging second album Generation. Now Simon Franks and Tom Dinsdale aim to recapture that energy with their new album Higher Than The Eiffel.
Here's one of my favs, which samples One Way's funk classic "Mr. Groove"...
"London Dreamer"
Here's the new video for "Only Man"...
Order the album Right Here
{Born Ruffians}
Ontario-based indie band Born Ruffians return with their second album Say It (just released June 1st).
Here's one of my favs...
"What To Say"
Have a listen to a highlight from their last album titled "Kurt Vonnegut"...
Order the album Right Here
{How To Destroy Angels}
How To Destroy Angels is the new musical project of former West Indian Girl vocalist Mariqueen Maandig, Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The trio are currently offering their new self-titled EP for free.
Download the EP from the widget below...
Visit their site Right Here
{Kelis}
I tuned in to Kelis' new album (her first in four years) half expecting to hear some new hip-hop driven sexy romps like "Blindfold Me" or "Bossy", but instead she's moved into electronic/dance territory. Kelis worked with plenty of producers to helm her sound (Boyz Noize, Switch, David Guetta, DJ Ammo, Jean Baptiste, Diplo). The album will release on July 6th.
Here's one of my favs...
"4th of July (Fireworks)"
Here's the video for "Acapella"...
Pre=order the album Right Here
{Reflection Eternal}
Reflection Eternal (rapper Talib Kweli + producer Hi-Tek) just dropped their new album Revolutions Per Minute. The first single is as catchy as it gets!
Have a listen to a couple of standouts...
"Midnight Hour"
"Just Begun" (ft. Jay Electronica, J Cole And Mos Def)
Watch the "Midnight Hour" Video Shoot...
OkayplayerTV: Reflection Eternal | Midnight Hour Video Shoot from Okayplayer on Vimeo.
Here's the video for "So Good"...
Order the album Right Here
May 26, 2010
{Hey Champ}
Hey Champ's forthcoming album Star is due out July 13th, but I got a widget with downloads of new tracks "Neverest" and "Cold Dust Girl".
Have a listen...
Here's the video for "Cold Dust Girl"...
{Scott Beowulf}
Scott Beowulf sent over his great new electro pop Love Warrior EP.
Download the Love Warrior EP Right Here
{Peggy Sue}
Brighton UK duo Peggy Sue’s first full length release Fossils and Other Phantoms follows in the anti-folk tradition while exploring dark themes of self-worth, regret, and longing.
Have a listen...
"Watchmen"
Here's the video for "Watchmen"...
Watchman from Peggy Sue on Vimeo.
Here they are live in London...
The Shape We Made: Live In London at the Old Queens Head from Peggy Sue on Vimeo.
Purchase the album Right Here
{Ghosty}
I got a couple of tracks from indie band Ghosty's new Team Up Again EP.
Have a listen...
"Team Up Again"
"Setting Fires"
Here's the video for "Team Up Again"...
TEAM UP AGAIN-GHOSTY from PAT VAMOS on Vimeo.
Purchase the EP Right Here
{Sarah Blasko}
I got this song from Sarah Blasko's latest album, As Day Follows Night, which was produced by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn And John with an almost entirely unplugged palette of strings, piano, banjo, double bass, and percussion.
Have a listen...
"All I Want"
Here's the video for "Bird on A Wire"...
Purchase the album Right Here
{The Chemical Brothers}
I got this Don Diablo remix of the new Chemical Brothers track 'Swoon'.
Have a listen...
"Swoon" (Don Diablo Mix) (Download)
"Swoon" (Don Diablo Mix) (Stream)
May 25, 2010
{Sleigh Bells}
I haven't quite gotten into Sleigh Bells new album Treats like everyone else in the world seems to have, but I can't get enough of this song "Rill Rill". It's probably this guitar Funkadelic groove they sampled that's got me hooked.
Have a listen...
"Rill Rill" (Courtesy of Potholes in my Blog)
Now listen to the tune they sampled. Funkadelic's "Can You Get To That"...
{Gaslight Anthem}
I Am Fuel You Are Friends posted Brian Fallon's (of The Gaslight Anthem) acoustic versions of a few songs off Gaslight Anthem's forthcoming album American Slang (out June 15th) on KEXP studios last week. There is also a cover of Lightning Dust's "Antonia Jane".
Listen to the tunes Right Here
{Kurt Vile}
I received word that Kurt Vile’s seven-song collection Square Shells EP is up for free over at Matador Records site (for the next 24 hours).
Download the EP for free (for a limited time) Right Here
May 24, 2010
{The Roots}
“Dear God 2.0″ uses the hook from Monsters Of Folk’s “Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)”. The track is off The Roots’ forthcoming album How I Got Over (due out June 22nd), which also features a cameo from Joanna Newsom of all people.
Here's the track listing:
1.. Walk Alone (Truck North, Porn, Dice Raw, Mercedes Martinez)
2. Dear God 2.0 (Jim James, MOF)
3. Radio Daze (Blu, Porn, Dice Raw, Mercedes Martinez)
4. Now Or Never (Phonte Coleman, Dice Raw)
5. How I Got Over (Dice Raw)
6. The Day (Blu, Phonte Coleman, Patty Crash)
7. Right On (Joanna Newsom, Sugar Tongue Slim)
8. Doin It Again (John Legend)
9. The Fire (John Legend, Rick Friedrich)
Have a listen...
"Dear God 2.0" (Courtesy of Chrome Music)
Also, here's another standout...
"How I Got Over"
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{Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin}
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin are back with the first single off their forthcoming album Let It Sway. The album was recorded by Chris Walla (of Death Cab for Cutie) and Beau Sorenson and will release on August 17th.
Have a listen...
"Sink/Let it Sway"
Here's the album teaser...
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{True Blood Vol.2}
True Blood‘s third season doesn’t begin until June 13th, but volume two of the soundtrack volume is now streaming exclusively on EW.
The track listing:
1. “Howlin’ For My Baby” – M. Ward
2. “Evil (Is Going On)” – Jace Everett & CC Adcock
3. “Bad Blood” – Beck
4. “How To Become Clairvoyant” – Robbie Robertson
5. “Shake And Fingerpop” – Jr. Walker and The All Stars
6. “Frenzy” – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
7. “Kiss Like Your Kiss” – Lucinda Williams with Elvis Costello
8. “Gasoline And Matches” – Buddy & Julie Miller
9. “You Did (Bomp Shooby Dooby Bomp)” – Chuck Prophet
10. “You’re Gonna Miss Me” – The 13th Floor Elevators
11. “Fresh Blood” – Eels
12. “The Forgotten People (Bon Temps Remix)” – Thievery Corporation
13. “New World In My View” – King Britt & Sister Gertrude Morgan
14. “Beyond Here Lies Nothin’” – Bob Dylan
Have a listen Right Here
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{Delta Spirit}
Delta Sprit’s new sophomore album History from Below is now streaming over on KCRW.
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May 20, 2010
{Grovesner}
While not drumming for Hot Chip, Rob Smoughton moonlights as Grovesnor, blending silky vocals with retro synth melodies. In anticipation of the May 25th release of his Lo Recordings solo debut Soft Return. I got a remix of his first single off Soft Return "Taxi From The Airport".
Have a listen to the original and a remix...
"Taxi From the Airport"
"Taxi From the Airport" (dÉbruit Remix)
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{Tom Petty}
Tom Petty is set to release his next album Mojo (out June 15), which will be his first record in 8 years with the Heartbreakers.
Have a listen...
"First Flash of Freedom"
Here's the video for "I SHouldv'e Known It"...
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{Wave Machines}
After being released exclusively in the UK last year, Wave Machines debut album Wave If You're Really There, has just released in the US and you can listen to the album in it's entirety exclusively via their website.
The bands sound has been described as 'instinctive art-pop rhythms built of melodic ticks and bleeps weaved together beneath Tim Bruzon's falsetto vocals, part Beck part Barry Gibb.'
Listen at their Official Site or right here...
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May 19, 2010
{Teenagersintokyo}
Teenagersintokyo are set to release their debut album at the end of this month. I got a couple of remixes in my inbox.
Have a listen...
"Nightschool" (Disco Hijack Remix)
"We Have Band" (Remix)
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{Smalltown Romeo}
Canada's Smalltown Romeo's first single "Boom Ha" featuring MC Shad K, is a hands-in-the-air party jam with catchy rhymes and old school beats.
Have a listen...
"Boom Ha" (John Roman Remix)
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{Reflection Eternal}
Reflection Eternal (rapper Talib Kweli + producer Hi-Tek) just dropped their new album Revolutions Per Minute. The first single is as catchy as it gets!
Have a listen...
"Midnight Hour"
Watch the "Midnight Hour" Video Shoot...
OkayplayerTV: Reflection Eternal | Midnight Hour Video Shoot from Okayplayer on Vimeo.
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{Soundsuits}
For the locals...
KCRW and the Fowler Museum are hosting a free, all-ages party this Saturday (May 22nd) featuring KCRW DJs Jason Bentley and Garth Trinidad. This special evening is part of the grand finale for the Fowler Museum’s 2010 exhibition “Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth” the largest presentation of the artist’s Soundsuits (10-foot-tall, multilayered, mixed-media suits extraordinarily decorated with ordinary items from everyday life), which is on display through May 30th.
There also will be several food trucks including: The Grilled Cheese Truck, Let’s Be Frank, The Gastrobus and Calbi BBQ.
Visit the Official Site for more info.
{Silver Lake Jubilee}
For the locals...
This weekend (May 22nd and 23rd) the Silver Lake Jubilee will go down. There will be lots of local acts including: Foreign Born, The Growlers, The Like, Eulogies, Voxhaul Broadcast, The Entrance Band, Nico Stai and many, many more.
There also will be merchandise booths, food vendors, and over thirty food trucks (Buttermilk, Canter's, Lomo Arigato, Dim Sum Truck, Papas Tapas, India Jones, World Fare and many more. All this for only $5 general admission!
Visit the Official Site for more info.