caffeine-headache: Music Archives

February 13, 2012

{The Devil in Me}

I just put this mix together for my buddies over at Robotepec. The mix includes a new Miami bass-inspired tune from World Beat, indie-pop from Seattle's Craft Spells, a new grunge rock song from Brazil's Le Almeida, classic '90s alt. rock from Edwin Collins, a '70s psychedelic tune from Jean Jacques Perry (hip-hop heads will instantly recognize Gangstarr's "Just To Get A Rep"), classic hip-hop from Oakland's now defunct The Coup, a new garage rock tune from Portland's The Maxines, a reissued track (via Daptone Records) from African soul legend El Rego et ses Commandos, dream pop from one-man band Wild Nothing (aka Jack Tatum), electronic spoken word from England's Dan Le Sac, and to cool things down with a lowrider oldie from Big Jay McNeely.
Enjoy!

Have a listen...

"The Devil in Me"

Here's the track listing:
World Hood - "Mundo Libre"
Craft Spells - "After the Moment"
Le Almeida - "Micropontes"
Edwin Collins - "Never Met A Girl Like You"
Jean Jacques Perry- "E.V.A."
The Coup - "Laugh, Love, F**K"
The Maxines - "Hang Around"
El Rego - "Feeling You Got"
Wild Nothing - "Take Me In"
Dan Le Sac - "Get Better"
Big Jay McNeely - "Something On Your Mind"

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February 08, 2012

{The Cranberries}

Irish alt-pop veterans The Cranberries have just released their catchy new single “Tomorrow” of their forthcoming album Roses (out February 13th), their first record in over a decade.

Stream "Tomorrow" right here

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

Pre-order the album here

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{The Twilight Sad}

This is the third album from Scots The Twilight Sad (via Fat Cat Records). For this album, the trio worked with legendary producer Andrew Weatherall and added darker synth elements to color their moody shoegaze. The dramatic opener "Alphabet" contains the line "So sick to death of the sight of you now/ Safe to say I've never wanted you more". The love/hate theme carries over on "Don't Move" with two parallel instincts of "I want you more than you will ever know/I'll hurt you more than you will ever know". Key tracks: "Alphabet", "Dead City", ""Sick", "Don't Move", and "Another Bed".

I just can't get enough of this song, in particular... Stream the album in it's entirety right here

Here's the video for "Another Bed" (*Warning this one is kinda creepy)...

TWILIGHT SAD: ANOTHER BED (2011) Official from Craig Murray on Vimeo.

Order the album here

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{Heartless Bastards}

Austin Texas' Heartless Bastards are set to release their next album Arrows, which is full of beautiful bluesy Southern rock.

I just can't get enough of this song, in particular...

Stream the album in it's entirety right here

Pre-order the album here

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{El Guincho & Javiera Mena}

Chile (Javiera Mena) and Spain (El Guincho) pop stars come together to record a new version of "Novias", a track that is originally off El Guincho's 2010 album Pop Negro.
Have a listen...

"Novias"

Or stream it below...

El Guincho & Javiera Mena "Novias" by Está Pasando

in case you missed it, here's the video for "Bombay" (*Warning this video contains nudity, therefore may not be suitable for work)...

EL GUINCHO | Bombay from MGdM | Marc Gómez del Moral on Vimeo.

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February 07, 2012

{Frankie Rose}

Onetime member of Dum Dum Girls and Vivian Girls' self-titled 2010 debut (made with her touring band, the Outs) Frankie Rose returns with Interstellar. This album is less lo-fi C86-inspired past and more on par with the synth pop of 4AD's early years.

Stream the album right here (via Spin)

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{Makina Del Karibe}

La Makina del Karibe is one of the first and few champeta bands from Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. The Kosmik Chankleta EP, released on La Chusma Records, brings together Berlin baile funk producer Daniel Haaksman, electro-soukous tinkerers Moroka and AJ Holmes from London and ourselves, Hat+Hoodie, for an awesome EP full of afro-caribbean energy.

Stream the EP below...

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{Mark Lanegan}

Former Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan is set to release his latest Blues Funeral on February 7th via 4AD. The album, full of dark bluesy rock, includes guest spots from Josh Homme, Greg Dulli and Jack Irons.

Stream the album right here (via Exclaim!)

Here's the video for "The Gravedigger's Song"...

Pre-order the album here

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{Dr. Dog}

Philadelphia rockers Dr. Dog return with their much anticipated seventh album Be The Void (via ANTI- Records).

Stream the album right here (via Team Coco)

Here's the video for "That Old Black Hole"...

Pre-order the album here

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{Late Night Tales}

The Late Night Tales artist-curated compilation series will issue a second mix by Belle & Sebastian on March 26th.

Here's the track listing:
01 Broadcast: "Ominous Cloud"
02 The Wonder Who?: "Watch the Flowers Grow"
03 Joe Pass: "A Time for Us"
04 Mulatu Astatke: "Yekermo Sew (A Man of Experience and Wisdom)"
05 Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges: "Tudo Que Você Podia Ser"
06 Marie Laforêt: "Et Si Je t'aime"
07 Bonnie Dobson: "Bird of Space"
08 Dorothy Ashby: "Soul Vibrations"
09 McDonald and Giles: "Tomorrow's People"
10 Gold Panda: "Quitters Raga"
11 Broadcast: "Chord Simple"
12 The Pop Group: "Savage Sea"
13 Stan Tracey Quartet: "Starless and Bible Black"
14 The Lovin Spoonful: "Darlin Be Home Soon"
15 Belle and Sebastian: "Crash" (The Primitives cover)
16 Roland Vincent: "L.S.D. Partie"
17 Toro Y Moi: "Still Sound"
18 Ce'cile: "Rude Bwoy Thug Life"
19 Remember Remember: "Scottish Widows"
20 Trees: "Streets of Derry"
21 Blood, Sweat & Tears: "Spinning Wheel"
22 Pete Shelley: "Homosapien (Dub)"
23 Steve Parks: "Still Thinking of You"
24 David Behrman: "On the Other Ocean"
25 Paul Morley: "Lost for Words [Part 3]"

Have a listen to the teaser here or see who sings what songs below...

Pre-order the album here

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January 30, 2012

{Late Night Tales}

The Late Night Tales artist-curated compilation series will issue a second mix by Belle and Sebastian on March 26th.

Here's the track listing:
01 Broadcast: "Ominous Cloud"
02 The Wonder Who?: "Watch the Flowers Grow"
03 Joe Pass: "A Time for Us"
04 Mulatu Astatke: "Yekermo Sew (A Man of Experience and Wisdom)"
05 Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges: "Tudo Que Você Podia Ser"
06 Marie Laforêt: "Et Si Je t'aime"
07 Bonnie Dobson: "Bird of Space"
08 Dorothy Ashby: "Soul Vibrations"
09 McDonald and Giles: "Tomorrow's People"
10 Gold Panda: "Quitters Raga"
11 Broadcast: "Chord Simple"
12 The Pop Group: "Savage Sea"
13 Stan Tracey Quartet: "Starless and Bible Black"
14 The Lovin Spoonful: "Darlin Be Home Soon"
15 Belle and Sebastian: "Crash" (The Primitives cover)
16 Roland Vincent: "L.S.D. Partie"
17 Toro Y Moi: "Still Sound"
18 Ce'cile: "Rude Bwoy Thug Life"
19 Remember Remember: "Scottish Widows"
20 Trees: "Streets of Derry"
21 Blood, Sweat & Tears: "Spinning Wheel"
22 Pete Shelley: "Homosapien (Dub)"
23 Steve Parks: "Still Thinking of You"
24 David Behrman: "On the Other Ocean"
25 Paul Morley: "Lost for Words [Part 3]"

Have a listen to the teaser...

Or see who sings what songs here...

Pre-order the album here

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January 25, 2012

{Cloud Nothings}

I'm currently digging this rock album Attack on Memory from Cleveland's Cloud Nothings. The album was produced by Steve Albini, who has produced classics for Nirvana and the Pixies.

"No Future/No Past"...

Cloud Nothings - No Future/No Past by Carpark Records

"Stay Useless"...

Cloud Nothings - Stay Useless by Wichita Recordings

"Forget You All The Time"...

Cloud Nothings 'Forget You All The Time' by Wichita Recordings

Order the album right here

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{Blue Sky Black Death & Nacho Picasso}

I think this drug'n thug hip hop is my new guilty pleasure. This new mixtape Lord of the Fly from Blue Sky Black Death & Nacho Picasso is on repeat tonight. Have a listen below or download the mixtape from their Bandcamp

Have a listen...

Here's the video for "Naked Lunch"...

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January 24, 2012

{Wilhelm and the Dancing Animals}

I got a link to this three track EP titled The Forests Have no Name from Pamplona, Spain's folk pop band Wilhelm and the Dancing Animals.

Have a listen...

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January 23, 2012

{First Aid Kit}

Swedish teenage siblings First Aid Kit have just released their album The Lion's Roar, which was recorded by Mike Mogis. The girls father Benkt takes the bass, Mattias Bergqvist drums, while Mogis and Nate Walcott (of Bright Eyes) round out the band. The catchy album closer features Conor Oberst.

Have a listen...

"King of the World"(Featuring Conor Oberst)

Stream the album below...

right here

Order the album here

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{Active Child}

I can't get enough of Active Child's new album You Are All I See. The Denver-based singer and producer full-length debut has been described as a cross between R. Kelly, Bon Iver and Sigur Ros. The song "Playing House" features How To Dress Well (experimental pop/R&B artist Tom Krell).

Have a listen...

"Playing House"(Featuring How To Dress Well) Courtesy of Frank N Beats

Stream four tracks below...

Order the album here

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{Gotye}

I can't stop listening to Gotye's (featuring Kimbra) insanely catchy tune "Somebody That I Used To Know". NPR is streaming the album, which is heavily influenced by '80s pop.

Have a listen...

"Somebody That I Used To Know"

Stream the album right here

Or stream selected tracks below...

Gotye - selected Making Mirrors tracks by Gotye

Here's the video for "SomebodyThat I Used To Know"...

Order the album here

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{Russian Red}

Spain's Russian Red (aka Lourdes Hernandez) returns with her second album Fuerteventura. This album is chalk full of catchy folk pop.

Here's a few of my favs "I Hate You But I Love You"...

Russian Red - I Hate You But I Love You by nude-p

"Cigarettes Revisited"...

"Conquer The World"...

Stream the album right here

Order the album here

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{Ana Tijoux}

NPR is streaming La Bala (The Bullet), the new album from Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux.

Here's one of my favs "Si Te Preguntan"...

Anita Tijoux - Si Te Preguntan (con Los Aldeanos) by elbauldelrap

Stream the album right here

Order the album here

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January 17, 2012

{Howler}

British music weekly NME named Howler the third-best new band of 2011. The young Minneapolis power pop punk outfit have just released their debut album America Give Up and it's streaming over on NPR.

Here's one ('I Told You Once') from their EP...

Stream the album right here

Order the album here

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{Fela Soul}

Gummy Soul artist Amerigo Gazaway blends afrobeat legend Fela Kuti with rap pioneers De La Soul on this cool mixtape.

Have a listen (or download)...

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{ASAP Rocky}

Harlem up-and-comer ASAP Rocky got signed to a record deal on the strength of his mixtape LIVELOVEA$AP. He recently released a new song called "Celebrate".

Have a listen right here (Courtesy of Stereogum)

Download the LIVELOVEA$AP mixtape here

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

Here's the video "Purple Swag"...

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{Nada Surf}

NPR is streaming indie rock veterans Nada Surf's new album The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy. I haven't really absorbed the album mostly because I can't stop listening to "When I Was Young" and "Waiting For Something".

Stream the album right here

Have a listen to "When I Was Young"...

When I Was Young by Barsuk Records

Have a listen to "Waiting For Something" (get the download for the price of an email)...

Here's a classic...

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{Nicolas Jaar}

I'm digging this new Nicolas Jaar tune, which features some sultry vocals from Bruce Willis/Demi Moore’s daughter Scout Larue.

Have a listen right here (Courtesy of Gorilla vs Bear)

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{Kathleen Edwards}

Kathleen Edwards seamlessly blends folk and pop and country on her excellent new album Voyageur. NPR is streaming the album (co-produced by Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon) in it's entirety.

Here's the video for "Change the Sheets"...

Stream the album right here

Order the album here

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{Alabama Shakes}

I would've included Alabama Shakes rock & soul self-titled EP on my albums of the year if I had listened to it before the cutoff date. If that first track "Hold On" doesn't get you, then don't even bother with the rest.

Have a listen...

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December 30, 2011

{Favorite Albums of 2011}

These are my picks for top 25 albums of the year. I put them loosely in order of albums that got the most play in my ipod. I managed to find links to stream most of 'em, so knock yourself out!

Bon Iver - S/T

Ryan Adams - Ashes & Fire

Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues

Adele - 21

The Weeknd - House of Balloons

Noah & The Whale - Last Night on Earth

Yuck - S/T

SBTRKT - S/T

Bright Eyes - The People's Key

Blue Scholars - Cinemetropolis

The Black Keys - El Camino

Drake - Take Care

Frank Turner - England Keep My Bones

Owen - Ghost Town

Francisca Valenzuela- Buen Soldado

The Roots - Undun

Washed Out - Within and Without

Low Anthem- Smart Flesh

Coldplay- Mylo Xyloto

The Decemberists- King is Dead

Zola Jesus - Conatus

Common -The Dreamer, The Believer

Radiohead - King of Limbs

John Maus - We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves

Gira Peonza - Las Estaciones

And here's 25 more that are not to be missed...

Wilco - The Whole Love

Kurt Vile - Smoke Ring For My Halo

ASAP Rocky - LiveLoveA$AP

Beirut - The Rip Tide

Big Troubles - Romantic Comedy

Little Dragon - Ritual Union

Telekinesis - 12 Desperate Straight Lines

Metronomy - The English Riviera

Naturalesa Salvatge - Una llum infinita

Teddy Thompson - Bella

Dolorean - The Unfazed

Youth Lagoon - The Year of Hibernation

The Horrors - Skying

Joseph Arthur - The Graduation Ceremony

Lisa Hannigan - Passenger

The Pains of Being Pure At heart - Belong

Cut Copy - Zonoscope

Kathleen Edwards - Voyageur

The Rapture - In the Grace of Your Love

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - S/T

Jay Sean - The Mistress

WU LYF - Go Tell Fire To The Mountain

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - S/T

M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming

Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm

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December 29, 2011

{Helado Negro}

Latin electro-folk project is the one man band of Roberto Carlos Lange, who is going under the alias Helado Negro ('Black Ice Cream'). Asthmatic Kitty just released his album Canta Lechuza.

Stream the album...

Here's the video for the infectious single "2º Dia"...

Order the album right here

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{Common}

Rapper Common is set to release his latest album The Dreamer, The Believer on December 20th.

My favorite tune features a Curtis Mayfield falsetto in the backround...

Stream the album...

Pre-order the album right here

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{Canon Blue}

Nashville natives Canon Blue released their indie pop album Rumspringa a couple month's back, but I am just getting now acquainted.

Here's a couple of my favs...

Canon Blue "Honeysuckle (Milwaukee)" by SmilingEars

Canon Blue - Indian Summer (Des Moines) by littlestsounds

Stream the album...

Order the album right here

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{All Dust/All Stars: A Winter Mix}

Here's my winter mix, not really sure what makes it wintery, but I know that I wanted plenty of strings and horns. I guess strings and horns remind of winter somehow, or not. I'm not really sure how this works, but it does, trust me. More mixes to come next year, enjoy!

Have a listen...

"All Dust/All Stars"

Here's the track listing:
Jonsi - "Gathering Stories"
Jane Monheit - "Never Let Me Go"
Sean Hayes - "Here We Are..."
Ornella Vanoni - "L'Apuntamento"
Nujabees + Fat Jon - "Aruarian Dance"
Chet Baker - "Look For The Silver Lining"
Ron Sexsmith - "On A Whim"
Chavela Vargas - "Tu Me Acostumbraste"
Beirut - "Vagabond"
Patrick Wolf - "This Time of Year"

(Cover art by No Moda)

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{Please Please Please}

On December 13, American Laundromat will release Please, Please, Please: A Tribute to The Smiths. The double CD featuring covers by the Wedding Present, Built to Spill's Doug Martsch, Vivian Girls/La Sera's Katy Goodman, Tanya Donelly, Telekinesis, and many more.

Here's a few of my favs...

"Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before"

Sara Lov - "Well I Wonder"...

Well I Wonder by sara lov

Elk City - "I Know It's Over...

Pre-order the album right here

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December 08, 2011

{The National}

Two great new tunes from The National are streaming over on CBC Radio. The band performed o Q Live in Toronto and played these unreleased songs: "Rylan" and "I Need My Girl".

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December 07, 2011

{Roman Candle}

Just got this great xmas tune in my inbox! Roman Candle released a free download of their new holiday song "It's Christmas. Go On and Say Hello". Written with and featuring Keegan DeWitt.

Have a listen (and download)...

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December 05, 2011

{Patrick Wolf}

London electro singer-songwriter Patrick Wolfis set to release his Brumalia EP on December 4th.

Here's a few of my favs...

"Bitten"

Pre-order the EP right here

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{Nacho Umbert & La Compania}

I've been digging Barcelona pop act Nacho Umbert & La Compania's new album No Os Creáis Ni La Mitad. The title track and "El Mort I El Degollat" are a couple of my favs.

Have a listen...

Order the album right here

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{Perfume Genius}

Singer/songwriter Perfume Genius (aka Mike Hadreas) will return early next year with his sophomore LP Put Your Back N 2 It (February 21st via Matador).

Have a listen...

"All Waters"

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{L'Orange}

North Carolina based beatsmith L'Orange's latest project is a free album titled Old Soul, an audio tribute to jazz legend Billie Holiday.

Have a listen...

Download the album right here

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December 01, 2011

{The Do}

The Dø are a moody French pop duo with a new album Both Ways Open Jaws. I got a link to stream the album, but I haven't really gotten past "Too Insistent" because I keep listening to it over and over.

Have a listen...

"Too Insistent"

Here's the video...

Stream the album right here

Order the album here

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{Sean Hayes}

Sean Hayes has been one of my favorite singer/songwriters for years. He's just released Outtakes & Alternatives, a collection of songs recorded from 2005 to 2011. One of my favorites ("My Lady") has got to be a leftover track from the Big Black Hole & the Little Baby Star session (without a doubt my favorite Sean Hayes album). Another standout is the short and sweet song that he usually plays live called "Looped Inside". The last line of the song always gets a laugh from the audience... 'You don't buy my music tonight/ You will surely die'. The last three tracks are alternate versions of songs that have been released on previous albums.

Here's a few of my favs...

"My Lady"

"Looped Inside"

"When We Fall In" (Featuring Frazey Ford)

Order the album right here

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{Mike G}

Mike G (of the Odd Future crew) has just released a free 26-minute rap tape called Award Tour.

Download the mixtape right here

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{Hotel Lights}

Hotel Lights is an indie rock band that features singer-songwriter and former Ben Folds Five drummer Darren Jessee (vocals, guitars, piano, keyboards), guitarist/engineer Alan Weatherhead (Sparklehorse, A Camp), Jay Brown (bass) and Zeke Hutchins (drums), both of Tift Merritt's band.

Have a listen to "Dave Sharkey To The Dance Floor", "Super 8MM", "Headboards and Aspirin", and "Through the Crowd" from their Soundcloud

Listen to the title track...

Hotel Lights-Falling Down by BarNoneRecords

Order the album right here

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{Alex Turner}

So I'm very late on this one, but I recently watched Richard Ayoade’s coming-of-age film Submarine. The film is excellent and the soundtrack is provided by Alex Turner (of Arctic Monkeys) and it finds him in a nice folk groove.

Have a listen...

"Glass in the Park"

Hiding Tonight"

Watch the trailer for the film right here

Order the album here

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{The Roots}

NPR is streaming The Roots forthcoming album Undun. The album is an existential re-telling of the short life of one Redford Stephens. Through a reverse narrative arc, the album begins as the listener finds Redford disoriented -postmortem- and attempting to make sense of his former life.

Have a listen right here

If you only listen to one tune, groove to this...

"Kool On"

Order the album here

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{Frank Turner}

British folk punk artist Frank Turner has just released a rarities collection titled Second Three Years.

Here's a few of my favs...

"The Next Round"

"Wanderlust"...

"Rock & Roll Romance"...

"Thunder Road" (Bruce Springsteen cover)...

Previously mentioned...
Frank Turner released his album England Keep My Bones earlier this year. Again this was one that will likely end up somewhere on my favorite albums of the year list.

Have a listen...

"Redemption"

Here's another...

Frank Turner - I Am Disappeared by Epitaph Records

Order the album right here

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{Jay Sean}

UK R&B singer Jay Sean released a free mixtape titled The Mistress earlier this year. I'm re-posting this because it might just crack my top twenty five favorite albums of the year. The mixtape features guest spots from Lupe Fiasco, Birdman and Tyga.

Stream the mixtape below...

Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Or download the mixtape right here

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{Black Magik}

I was asked to put a mix together for my buddies over at Robotepec. Like the designs that they do, I wanted it to be real eclectic. I think I hit the mark and I liked it so much that I had to throw the link out on my own site. Enjoy!

Have a listen...

"Black Magik"

Here's the track listing:
Naturalesa Salvatge - "Ancestros"
Sonny & The Sunsets - "Too Young To Burn"
Orange Juice - "Rip It Up"
Violeta Castillo - "Mi Carcel"
Blue Scholars - "Seijun Suzuki"
Raphael - "Cierro Mis Ojos"
Surfer Blood - "Drinking Problem"
Richard Hell & The Voidoids - "Blank Generation"
Gira Peonza - "El Camino Hasta Tu Casa"
Les Miserables - "Miserablement"
Nite Jewel - "It Goes To Your Head" (Remix)
Kim Weston - "Love Me All The Way"

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November 28, 2011

{Bon Iver}

Bon Iver is set to release a deluxe edition of his self-titled album that will feature video accompaniments for each of the 10 songs on the album. This one got my nod for album of the year, so I'd call this a must listen if you haven't yet done so.

Here's the video for "Hinnom, TX"...

Order the deluxe edition of the album right here

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{The Weeknd}

If you didn't hear Toronto-based R&B project The Weeknd's mixtape House of Balloons then you're missing out on one of the best albums of the year. He just put out a trippy video for the atmospheric album closer "The Knowing".

Watch the video...

Download the mixtape right here

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{Okkervil River}

Austin indie rock band Okkervil River have just released a free-for-download, five-song covers EP called Golden Opportunities 2.

Download the EP right here

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{The Black Keys}

I've pretty much secured a spot for The Black Keys' forthcoming seventh studio album, El Camino, in my top ten albums of the year list. Stream a couple of tracks below. El Camino officially hits stores on December 6th via Nonesuch Records.

Have a listen to "Gold on the Ceiling" and "Hell of A Season" right here

Pre-order the album here

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November 16, 2011

{Big Troubles}

Big Troubles latest album Romantic Comedy is likely to be one of my top ten albums of the year. It's lo-fi pop with bursts of jangly guitars, feedback, with some early ’90s alternative rock flavor. They just released the single "She Smiles For Pictures" with the b-side “Polyommatus Blue”. Have a listen below.

Have a listen...

Big Troubles, "Polyommatus Blue" by matthewschnipper

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{Fred Falke}

French House legend Fred Falke is set to release his debut artist album, Part IV, on December 5th.

Here's a few highlights...

"Back To Stay"

"Last Wave"

Fred Falke - 808pm At The Beach by Fred Falke

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{Kimya Dawson}

Anti-folk veteran Kimya Dawson (half of The Moldy Peaches) tackles motherhood on her latest album Thunder Thighs. The album is half children's songs and half self-reflection and it's got it's share of gems. The album features guest performances by rapper/producer Aesop Rock plus members of the Strokes, Mountain Goats, and more.

Here's one my favs...

"Driving Driving Driving"

Hear "Same Shit/Complicated"...

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November 15, 2011

{Snow Patrol}

Irish pop band Snow Patrol have just released their latest album Fallen Empires.

Have a listen to a couple of standouts...

"This Isn't Everything You Are"

Here's the video for "Called Out In The Dark"...

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{Kathleen Edwards}

I've been digging Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards' new album Voyageur. The album was produced by Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver).

Here's one my favs...

"A Soft Place To Land"

Hear "Change The Sheets"...

Kathleen Edwards - Sidecar by Kathleen Edwards

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{Crystal Stilts}

Brooklyn moody rockers Crystal Stilts new EP, Radiant Door, is now streaming online.

Have a listen...

Crystal Stilts - Radiant Door by sacredbones

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November 07, 2011

{Drake}

Canadian rapper Drake's new album Take Care will release November 15th. The album features guests: Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Andre 3000, Nicki Minaj, and Rick Ross. In addition, four of the tracks were co-written with Toronto singer the Weeknd, and he is featured on one.

Have a listen to a few of the opening tunes...

"Over My Dead Body"

"Shot For Me"

"Crew Love" (featuring: The Weeknd)

Pre-order the album right here

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{Blouse}

Portland's Blouse are streaming their shoegazer/synth pop self-titled debut album.

Have a listen...

Blouse's S/T LP by The FADER

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{Jens Lekman}

Swedish pop artist Jens Lekman is the latest participant in NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts.

Watch the Tiny Desk performance right here

Here's a couple tunes from Jens' latest EP...

"An Argument with Myself"

"Waiting for Kirsren"

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{Band of Bees}

British psych-folk band A Band Of Bees have just released their new album Every Step’s A Yes. Stream it below!

Have a listen...

The Bees/A Band Of Bees - Every Step's A Yes (Deluxe Edition) by Consequence of Sound

Here's a couple of downloads...

"Winter Rose"

"I Really Need Love

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November 02, 2011

{Goodnight Gun: A Fall Mix}

Fall mixes are amongst my favorite to put together. They are arguably gloomier than other mixes, so it gives me a chance to put something different together. I'm hoping I didn't overdo it with the moody tunes. I think I'm trying to tell a story, but I dare call this a 'concept mixtape'. I'll save that for another time. Get comfortable for a half an hour, grab a seasonal pumpkin ale and enjoy!

Have a listen...

"Goodnight Gun: A Fall Mix"

Here's the track listing:
Timber Timbre - "Black Water"
The National - "Think You Can Wait"
John Maus - "Hey Moon"
Frightened Rabbit - "The Work"
Richard Hawley - "Born Under A Bad Sign"
Los Amparito (feat. Carla Morrison) - "Cuatrocienegas"
The Raveonettes - "Last Dance"

(Reprise)

Radio Dept. - "Me and You Then?"

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November 01, 2011

{Lila Downs}

Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, Downs is the daughter of Mixtec singer Anita Sanchez and Allen Downs, a Scottish-American art professor and filmmaker. Her latest album Pecados y Milagros is a mix of original folk songs with newly remade Mexican classics. The album is currently streaming over on NPR.

Listen to the album right here

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{Immanu El}

This Swedish band's new album, In Passage, is full of atmospheric pop. Give it a listen below.

Immanu El "In Passage" (2011) by Immanu El

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October 31, 2011

{Girl in A Coma}

Texas alt-rock trio Girl in A Coma are set to release their album Exits and All the Rest, but NPR is streaming the album right now.

Have a listen to the poppy lead single "Smart"

Listen to the album right here

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{Soft Moon}

Bay Area darkwave outfit The Soft Moon chose to release their EP titled Total Decay today. Spin is streaming the EP, which is fitting halloween music.

Listen to the EP right here

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{David Lynch}

Crazy Clown Time is the debut album from filmmaker/artist/living legend David Lynch. The album is out on November 8th via Sunday Best Recordings/PIAS America, but you can stream the album in full courtesy of NPR.

Lynch said the album was “inspired by modern blues, folk, indie, dance music, and the work of Lynch’s longtime collaborator, Angelo Badalamenti.”

Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ front woman Karen O. appears on the opening track “Pinky’s Dream”, which you can hear below...

David Lynch - Pinky's Dream (feat. Karen O) by Pretty Much Amazing

Listen to the album right here

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October 27, 2011

{Lushlife}

Philly experimental hip-hop artist Lushlife just released a mixtape for free titled No More Golden Days.

Have a listen...

Download No More Golden Days for free right here

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{R.E.M.}

R.E.M.’s greatest-hits collection Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982- 2011 arrives next month. It features the new single “We All Go Back To Where We Belong” (they recorded just before their break up). They posted two videos, one with Kirsten Dunst, and the other with veteran artist and poet John Giorno.

Kirsten Dunst version...

John Giorno version...

Stream the song right here

Pre-order the album here

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October 26, 2011

{Surfer Blood}

Indie rock band Surfer Blood have just released a 4 track EP titled Tarot Classics. I mentioned this last week, but I've only recently had time to give it a listen. Tracks 3 ("Voyager Reprise") and 4 ("Drinking Problem") are the real highlights.

Stream the EP right here

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{Fernando Milagros}

I've been enjoying Chilean singer/songwriter Fernando Milagros' new album San Sebastian.

Have a listen...

"Piedra Angular"

Hear "Carnaval" (featuring Christina Rosenvinge)...

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{The Black Keys}

The Black Keys are previewing the first single, “Lonely Boy”, off the forthcoming album El Camino.

Have a listen...

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{Kurt Vile}

On November 8th Matador Records will be releasing Kurt Vile's new EP titled So Outta Reach, featuring brand new tracks taken from the Smoke Ring For My Halo album sessions.

Here's my fav tune...

"The Creature"

Listen to a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Downtown Train" courtesy of Some Velvet Blog

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October 25, 2011

{Nada Surf}

Brooklyn indie veterans Nada Surf are gering up to release a new album titled The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy (out early next year). They are now offering up an early preview called “When I Was Young.”

Get the download for the price of an email (trust me it's worth it)...

Here's a classic...

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October 24, 2011

{Neon Indian}

Some folks who purchased the deluxe edition of Neon Indian’s Era Extraña album also got a bonus disc that was simply labeled “Neon Indian Mixtape”, with no tracklist or extra information attached. The 48-minute mix includes a whole lot of random new wave and synthpop, much of which is in French.

If you're in the mood to hear something wild, give it a listen below...

Neon Indian - Era Extraña Mixtape by disconaivete

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{Los Rakas}

I recently got a link to this remix of Goapele’s most recent single “Play”, featuring Oakland hip-hop duo by way of Panama Los Rakas.

Have a listen...

Goapele f. Los Rakas, "Play (Rakas Remix)" by The FADER

Here's one of Los Rakas latest...

"Vengo de Panama"

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{Yuck}

For their Japanese edition of their self-titled album British rockers Yuck included a cover of “Natsu Nandesu,” a 1971 song from the Japanese folk-rock band Happy End.

Have a listen...

Natsu Nandesu by Yuck

Previously mentioned...

UK 90's rock revivalists Yuck are releasing a deluxe version of their self-tiled album, which will include six extra tracks.

Have a listen to five of them...

"Coconut Bible"

Cousin Corona by Yuck

Milkshake by Yuck

The Base Of A Dream Is Empty by Yuck

Doctors In My Bed by Yuck

Pre-order the deluxe edition of their self-titled album (out October 10th via Fat Possum) right here

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{Ryan Adams}

If you pre-ordered the deluxe edition of Ryan Adams' excellent new album Ashes & Fire, then you got a Flexi-Disc with an acoustic tune called “Petal In A Rainstorm".

Have a listen"...

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{Damien Rice}

Damien Rice's cover of U2′s classic track "One" for Q Magazine compilation gives me goosebumps. I love the way he changes a few words around to shift the entire blame on himself.

One by u2mexico

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{Rihanna}

I'm going to go ahead and call this a guilty pleasure. I blame Calvin Harris for that sick 90's house beat.

Here's the video...

Or just listen...

	Rihanna - We Found Love .mp3

	Found at bee mp3 search engine

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{Diamond Rings}

Canadian synthpop act Diamond Rings (aka John O’Regan) recently released a limited edition 7' single “You & Me”, but the b-side steals the show. It's a cover of “Mellow Doubt” by the criminally underappreciated Scots Teenage Fanclub.

Diamond Rings - Mellow Doubt (Teenage Fanclub cover) by diamondringsmusic

Here's the original in all it's glory...

Teenage Fanclub - Mellow Doubt from Terje Lynnebakken on Vimeo.

Oh yeah, here's the a side of that single...

Diamond Rings "You & Me" by GrillMarketing

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{Coldplay}

After that great last album (Viva La Vida) Coldplay are set to release Mylo Xyloto on October 24th. It appears I now have to accept the fact that these guys have become a damn good band.

Stream the album right here

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{Frightened Rabbit}

Frightened Rabbit are offering their new EP simply titled A Frightened Rabbit EP for the price of an email. You can listen to all three tunes below

Frightened Rabbit - The Work (Featuring Archie Fisher) by ListenBeforeYouBuy

Frightened Rabbit - Scottish Winds by ListenBeforeYouBuy

Frightened Rabbit - Fuck This Place (Featuring Tracyanne Campbell From Camera Obscura) by ListenBeforeYouBuy

Download the EP right here

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{Radical Face}

I've been digging the new album from Radical Face (aka Ben Cooper) titled Family Tree - The Roots. This is the first album of three in the Family Tree-project that follows the tale of a fictional family, the Northcotes, through its generations. It is dedicated to the first two generations of the Northcotes' family tree and is narratively based in the 1800s.

This one is my fav track...

"Family Portrait"

Hear more right here

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{Gira Peonza}

I've been enjoying Argentina's Gira Peonza's new album Las Estaciones. It's melancholy pop that's perfect for fall.

Have a listen to the first track...

"Trapecio"

Stream the album below...

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October 20, 2011

{Surfer Blood}

Indie rock band Surfer Blood has just released a 4 track EP titled Tarot Classics.

Stream the EP right here

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October 19, 2011

{Noel Gallagher}

The solo debut from former Oasis guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, officially releases on November 8th via Island/Merucry. You can stream the 10-track effort in full on PIAS Germany’s SoundCloud.

Listen to the album right here

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October 12, 2011

{Murs}

Underground rapper Murs returns with his latest project Love & Rockets 1: The Transformation, produced by Ski Beatz.

My fav track is his ode to West Coast rap titled "Eazy-E". Have a listen...

"Eazy-E""

Here's the first single...

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[Erasure}

Flamboyant synthpop duo Erasure return with their 14th album, which was produced by Frankmusik.

The album opener is classic Erasure. Have a listen...

"Be With You""

Here's the first single...

Erasure - When I Start To (Break It All Down) by Mute UK

Stream (and order) the album right here

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{Big Troubles}

I can't stop listening to Big Troubles latest album Romantic Comedy. It's infectious lo-fi pop with bursts of jangly guitars, feedback, and an early ’90s alternative rock badge of honor.

Have a listen...

Stream the album in it's entirety right here

Order the album here

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{Pieta Brown}

Lately I been digging the folk blues of Pieta Brown's new album Mercury.

Have a listen...

"Butterfly Blues"

Mercury by Pieta Brown - with Bo Ramsey by leefarer

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October 10, 2011

{M83}

French electropop band M83's new double album titled Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is now streaming over on Urban Outfitters site.

Here's a couple of standouts...

"Midnight City"

"Reunion"

Stream the album right here

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October 04, 2011

{Norman Soundtrack}

Forthcoming coming-of-age film Norman features an original score by Andrew Bird, as well as songs from Wolf Parade, Chad VanGaalen, Richard Swift and more. You can stream the album in it's entirety below.

Listen to the soundtrack (and pre-order) right here

Watch the trailer here

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October 03, 2011

{Drive Soundtrack}

I recently watched the film Drive, about a stunt driver who moonlights as a wheelman that discovers that a contract has been put on him after a heist gone wrong. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston. I can't get enough of the soundtrack. The score was done by Cliff Martinez, but there are a few proper songs as well.

Here's a couple of standouts...

Nightcall (feat. Lovefoxxx) by Kavinsky

College feat. Electric Youth - A Real Hero [music from the Motion Picture, Drive] by Electric Youth (Official)

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Watch the trailer here

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September 28, 2011

{Bjork}

Bjork returns with Biophilia, her first record of new material in over four years. Not only does the Icelandic pop star continue to push musical boundries, but she is also at the forefront of technology, releasing the album at the same time she releases each song as an “app” from Apple. Fans can hear the songs, explore their origins and, in some cases, remix the tune itself.

Have a listen to "Virus", "Cosmogony" (courtesy of Consequence of Sound), or my fav "Moon" (courtesy of Pick Up the Headphones)

Get the app right here

Order the album here

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{Los Rakas}

I recently picked up Oakland hip-hop duo by way of Panama Los Rakas' latest EP Chancletas y Camisetas Bordada.

Have a listen...

"Vengo de Panama"

Los Rakas - Ta Lista by isaray

Order the EP right here

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{Feist}

Feist's new album Metals ( the follow-up to her 2007 breakout The Reminder) is now streaming on her site. Nuff said.

Listen to the album right here

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September 26, 2011

{Modeselektor}

Spin magazine is streaming Berlin-based electronic duo Modeselektor's new album Monkeytown, which features Thom York on a couple tracks.

Listen to the album right here (Note that the album plays as one single track)

Order the album here

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{Dum Dum Girls}

Dum Dum Girls new album Only In Dreams is streaming online. Give it a listen below.

Dum Dum Girls - Only in Dreams by subpop

Here's the video for "Bedroom Eyes"...

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{Zola Jesus}

You can listen to goth pop sensation Zola Jesus new album Conatus over on The Guardian.

Listen to the album right here

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{Ryan Adams}

Alt country troubadour Ryan Adams' excellent new album Ashes & Fire (due out on Oct. 11th) is now streaming over on NPR.

Have a listen to "Lucky Now"...

Lucky Now by ryanadams

Listen to the album right here

Pre-order the album here

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{Mariachi El Bronx}

Mariachi El Bronx is the alter ego of L.A. punk band The Bronx. Their new album titled Mariachi El Bronx II could have easily come off as gimmicky, however they manage to prove they've studied up on mariachi music.

Have a listen to some standouts...

"Great Provider"

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September 21, 2011

{Lisa Hannigan}

Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan returns with her sophomore album Passenger.

I can't get this song out of my head...

"A Sail"

Stream the album right here

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{Twin Sister}

New York dream pop band Twin Sister will release their debut full-length In Heaven through Domino Records on September 27th, but the album is currently streaming in its entirety courtesy of Stereogum.

This one was my instant favorite song...

"Stop"

Stream the album right here

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{The-Dream}

The-Dream’s next album, The Love, IV (Diary of a Mad Man) has now been pushed back, but fear not, the r&b whiz released an “internet album” called 1977 for free. He released this break-up album under his real name, Terius Nash, due to record label conflicts.

Here's the new video (with plenty of bad acting) for "Long Gone"...

Here's a couple of standouts...

"Wake Me When It's Over"

"Long Gone"...

Download the album right here

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September 14, 2011

{Bei Maejor}

Bei Maejor has produced for some of the biggest names in hip hop and R&B and now he's making his own musical creations. He has just put out his fourth mixtape, maejorMaejor, which features original tracks, remixes, and others such as Frank Ocean’s “Swim Good” (“Swim Well”) and Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks” (“Little Haters”).

Have a listen to the first track...

"They Call Me"

Download the mixtape right here

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September 13, 2011

{Craft Spell}

A little late on this one, but I recently picked up Idle Labor, the debut album from Stockton, Calif. bedroom pop duo. The album has a synth-heavy '80s indie sounds that might appeal to fans of Wild Nothing or Twin Shadow

Here's some standouts...

You Should Close the Door by CraftSpells

Scandinavian Crush by CraftSpells

Beauty Above All by CraftSpells

The Fog Rose High by CraftSpells

Order album right here

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{Drake}

Toronto's own Drake is set to release his forthcoming album Take Care (due in October). He recently released the slow burner “Club Paradise” and the banger “Free Spirit”.

LIsten to both songs courtesy of Stereogum.

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{Ryan Adams}

We heard the excellent first single "Lucky Now" off the alt. country singers' forthcoming album Ashes & Fire (due out on Oct. 11th). Next was an acoustic version of the title track, and now the song "Invisible Riverside" was featured on KCRW today.

Have a listen to "Lucky Now"...

Or listen right here. Watch him perform an acoustic version of "Ashes & Fire" right here

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{Yuck}

UK 90's rock revivalists Yuck are releasing a deluxe version of their self-tiled album, which will include six extra tracks.

Have a listen to five of them...

"Coconut Bible"

Cousin Corona by Yuck

Milkshake by Yuck

The Base Of A Dream Is Empty by Yuck

Doctors In My Bed by Yuck

Pre-order the deluxe edition of their self-titled album (out October 10th via Fat Possum) right here

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September 12, 2011

{Satellite Stories}

Satellite Stories are an unsigned indie-pop quartet out of Finland. They currently have four tracks available and they are all upbeat and catchy as hell.

Have a listen to the songs on the EP...

"Family"

Satellite Stories - Kids Aren't Safe In The Metro by satellitestories

Satellite Stories - Mexico by satellitestories

Satellite Stories - Helsinki Art Scene by satellitestories

Purchase the EP right here

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{Jay Sean}

UK R&B singer Jay Sean just released a free mixtape titled The Mistress, before dropping his forthcoming album Freeze Time. The mixtape features guest spots from Lupe Fiasco, Birdman and Tyga.

Stream the mixtape below...

Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Or download the mixtape right here

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September 08, 2011

{Jens Lekman}

Swedish pop maestro Jens Lekman released the song "An Argument with Myself" off his forthcoming EP of the same name (out Sept. 23rd). Now I'll pass along another funny little gem about Jens trying to meet Kirsten Dunst.

Have a listen...

"An Argument with Myself"

Here's another standout...

"Waiting for Kirsren"

Pre-order the EP right here

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September 07, 2011

{Ryan Adams}

After hearing Ryan Adams' first single "Lucky Now" off his forthcoming album Ashes & Fire (due out on Oct. 11th), and now, this acoustic version of the title track I am excited to hear the rest of the album

Have a listen to "Lucky Now"...

Lucky Now by ryanadams

Watch him perform an acoustic version of "Ashes & Fire" right here

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{Jose Conde}

on Jose Conde's new self titled album shows that he experiments with rumba, salsa, and funk. In addition he plays multiple instruments, and he sings in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Tsonga (a South African language). "El Vestido" (Le Katz Remix) is a sexy tango set to a trip-hop beat, I just can't enough of this tune

Have a listen to "El Vestido" (Le Katz Remix)...

Stream the album...

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{M83}

i've been digging French electropop band M83's forthcoming double album titled Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming (to be released on October 18th on Mute Records).

Here's a couple of standouts...

"Midnight City"

"Reunion"

Pre-order the album right here

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{The-Dream}

The-Dream’s next album, The Love, IV (Diary of a Mad Man) has now been pushed back, but fear not, the r&b whiz released an “internet album” called 1977 for free.

Here's a couple of standouts...

"Wake Me When It's Over"

"Long Gone"...

Download the album right here

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{Clap Your Hands Say Yeah}

Brooklyn indie rockers Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are set to release their first album in more than four years with Hysterical (due out September 20th).

Here's a couple of standouts...

"Same Mistake"

"Misspent Youth"...

Clap your hands say yeah -03 Misspent Youth by wilcow

Stream the album right here

Pre-order the album here

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September 06, 2011

{Yuck}

UK indie rockers Yuck just released a catchy new B-side called “Cousin Corona".

Have a listen...

Cousin Corona by Yuck

Pre-order the deluxe edition of their self-titled album (out October 10th via Fat Possum) right here

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{Kurt Vile}

On November 8th Matador Records will be releasing Kurt Vile's new EP titled So Outta Reach, featuring 6 brand new tracks taken from the Smoke Ring For My Halo album sessions, including a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Downbound Train".

Have a listen...

"The Creature"

Pre-order the EP right here

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{Neon Indian}

NPR is streaming Neon Indian's (aka Alan Palomo) forthcoming electropop album Era Extraña (to release September 13th).

Listen to the album right here

Pre-order the album right here

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September 01, 2011

{Pequena Orquesta de Trovadores}

I've had Buenos Aires indie-folk band Pequena Orquesta de Trovadores' new self-titled album on repeat lately.

Have a listen to the album right here...

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{Matthew Vincent McMorrow}

I been digging Irish singer/songwriter James Vincent McMorrow's debut album Early In The Morning. Here's a couple of standouts.

Here's "We Don't Eat"...

James Vincent McMorrow - We Don't Eat by Vagrant Records

Here's "Hear That Noise That Moves So Soft and Slow"...

James Vincent McMorrow - Hear The Noise That Moves So Soft And Low by rslblog.com

Also, he's giving away a cover of Steve Winwood's "Higher Love"...

"Higher Love"

Order the album right here

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{Lo-Fi-Fnk}

Swedish indie/electro-pop duo Lo-Fi-Fnk have just released their latest album The Last Summer. Pretty darn catchy stuff. Have a listen to a few standouts below.

Here's "Last Summer"...

Last Summer by Lo-Fi-Fnk by musicmasala

"U Can Have It"...

Lo-Fi-Fnk - U Can Have It by Arsène

Here's "Boom"...

Lo-Fi-Fnk - Boom (Out now on iTunes!) by Lo-Fi-Fnk

Order the album right here

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{Owen}

Owen's (Mike Kinsella) forthcoming album Ghost Town will release November 8th (pre-order limited edition 180-Gram Clear or Black Vinyl / CD / T-Shirt + MP3 through Polyvinyl Records). The first single, "I Believe", is a slow building tune about spiritual longing and introspection that seems to be centered around the verse- “Have I been saved? ‘Cause I feel the same”. Ghost Town also includes live favorites “The Armoire” and “O, Evelyn”.

Listen to the album below...

Here's "The Armoire" (Nervous Energies session)...

Pre-order the album right here

Here's the track listing:
Toomy Disco - "Outstanding" (Gap Band)
Los Rakas - "Abrazame"
(Uproot Andy Remix)
Alfonzo - "Don't Stop"
Cicada- "Psycho Thrills"
Liquid Liquid - "Cavern"
Artful Dodger (ft. Craig David)- "Re-rewind"
Mike & Cody - "Let's Go"
Adrianigual - "Me Gusta La Noche"

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August 31, 2011

{Cansei de Ser Sexy}

Brazilian electro-dance-rock band Cansei de Ser Sexy or CSS (Portuguese translation 'I'm tired of being sexy') have just released their third full-length album La Liberación (via V2).

Here's the first single...

"Hits Me Like A Rock"

Order the album right here

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{Korallreven}

To celebrate their debut album by Korallreven, 'An Album By Korallreven', the Swedish duo have put out a free mixtape titled A Dream Within A Dream. There's a Brittany Spears remix, a Velvet Underground remix, as well as some lesser known tunes.

Download the mixtape (or purchase the album) right here

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{Blind Pilot}

NPR is streaming Portland, Ore alt-country band Blind Pilot's new album We Are The Tide.

Stream the album right here

Purchase the album here

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{Husky}

Monterrey, Mexico band Husky has been religiously touring the indie circuit. The song "Miami" is the catchy first single off their EP Weekend Lovers.

Have a listen...

"Miami"

Pre-order the EP right here

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August 25, 2011

{Summer Dance Mix '11}

I meant to put this out after my original Summer Mix, but hey better late than never!

Have a listen...

"Summer Dance Mix '11"

Here's the track listing:
Toomy Disco - "Outstanding" (Gap Band)
Los Rakas - "Abrazame"
(Uproot Andy Remix)
Alfonzo - "Don't Stop"
Cicada- "Psycho Thrills"
Liquid Liquid - "Cavern"
Artful Dodger (ft. Craig David)- "Re-rewind"
Mike & Cody - "Let's Go"
Adrianigual - "Me Gusta La Noche"

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August 24, 2011

{Ryan Adams}

Ryan Adams' put out the first single "Lucky Now" off his forthcoming album Ashes & Fire (due out on Oct. 11th). I just can't stop listening to this song.

Have a listen...

Lucky Now by ryanadams

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{Youth Lagoon}

With simple melodies and slow building lo-fi anthems Youth Lagoon gets comparisons to something of a cross between Perfume Genius and Washed Out. Fat Possum signed the Boise-based singer/songwriter (Trevor Powers) and are set to re-release his full-length debut, The Year of Hibernation, on September 27th. This album sort of sneaks up on you, and it just might land in my top ten of the year.

They are giving away two tunes "July" and "Cannons"...

Here's one more "Daydream"...

Youth Lagoon - Daydream by bangkokerror-2

Pre-order the album right here

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August 23, 2011

{Andrea Echeverri}

Andrea Echeverri's (of Colombian rock band Aterciopelados) new album Dos is now streaming over on NPR.

Lsten to the album in it's entirety right here

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{Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin}

Springfield, Missouri indie pop band Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin have released a new double album called Tape Club (via Polyvinyl Records). It's a 26 song collection of unreleased songs, B-sides, and remastered rare recordings that span the length of their 10-year career. You can stream the whole album over on SSLYBY Bandcamp page.

Lsten to the album in it's entirety right here

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{The Rapture}

NY post punks The Rapture are set to release In The Grace Of Your Love (via DFA Sept.25th). I've spent some time with the album and it's grown on me quite a bit. There are however, a few standouts for me that I feel compelled to mention.

There’s the house piano driven single “How Deep Is Your Love?”...

The Rapture - How Deep Is Your Love by DFA Records

The accordion driven dance tune (with a breakdown at the 2:50 mark)...

The Rapture - Come Back To Me by hugsandgus

The laidback and insanely catchy mid-tempo tune...

"It Takes Time To Be A Man" (courtesy of Fluxblog)

Pre-order the album right here

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{Naturalesa Salvatge}

I'm really digging lo-fi Barcelona group Naturalesa Salvatge's ('Wild Nature') new EP titled Una llum infinita. The '90s indie rock spirit is alive and well with them.

Here's a couple standouts...

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February 13, 2012

{The Devil in Me}

February 08, 2012

{The Cranberries}

{The Twilight Sad}

{Heartless Bastards}

{El Guincho & Javiera Mena}

February 07, 2012

{Frankie Rose}

{Makina Del Karibe}

{Mark Lanegan}

{Dr. Dog}

{Late Night Tales}

January 30, 2012

{Late Night Tales}

January 25, 2012

{Cloud Nothings}

{Blue Sky Black Death & Nacho Picasso}

January 24, 2012

{Wilhelm and the Dancing Animals}

January 23, 2012

{First Aid Kit}

{Active Child}

{Gotye}

{Russian Red}

{Ana Tijoux}

January 17, 2012

{Howler}

{Fela Soul}

{ASAP Rocky}

{Nada Surf}

{Nicolas Jaar}

{Kathleen Edwards}

{Alabama Shakes}

December 30, 2011

{Favorite Albums of 2011}

December 29, 2011

{Helado Negro}

{Common}

{Canon Blue}

{All Dust/All Stars: A Winter Mix}

{Please Please Please}

December 08, 2011

{The National}

December 07, 2011

{Roman Candle}

December 05, 2011

{Patrick Wolf}

{Nacho Umbert & La Compania}

{Perfume Genius}

{L'Orange}

December 01, 2011

{The Do}

{Sean Hayes}

{Mike G}

{Hotel Lights}

{Alex Turner}

{The Roots}

{Frank Turner}

{Jay Sean}

{Black Magik}

November 28, 2011

{Bon Iver}

{The Weeknd}

{Okkervil River}

{The Black Keys}

November 16, 2011

{Big Troubles}

{Fred Falke}

{Kimya Dawson}

November 15, 2011

{Snow Patrol}

{Kathleen Edwards}

{Crystal Stilts}

November 07, 2011

{Drake}

{Blouse}

{Jens Lekman}