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ALBUM STREAM: Laura Marling "Once I Was An Eagle"

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:37:00 +0100

NPR have are streaming Laura Marling’s latest album Once I Was An Eagle.

Listen via NPR here.

Once I Was An Eagle is out May 28.

**Everytime it surprises me that SHE IS STILL ONLY 23**

LIVE: Kanye West on SNL ("Black Skinhead" & "New Slaves")

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:06 +0100

“Black Skinhead”

When I first the snippet of new Kanye song “New Slaves” I wasn’t too fussed. That changed when he performed that and other new track “Black Skinhead” over the weekend on SNL. The energy and the attitude that ‘Ye delivered made these songs and now I’m excited about the new album Yeezus, its going to be like nothing he has done before.

“New Slaves”

disCOVER: Wilsen "Oblivion (Grimes cover)"

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:09:20 +0100

(via Gold Flake Paint)

Wilsen turns Grimes’ electric “Oblivion” into a stripped down, quiet dream pop version and if you don’t think that will work…well listen, cause it does.

“Oblivion” is the b-side to to new single “Dusk”, from the mini-album Sirens.

Wilsen: Website…Facebook…Twitter…Soundcloud

Sunny & Gabe: "Clouds"

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:56 +0100

(via Pigeons and Planes)

This is shimmery summer perfection.

Flipping the drum beat of Q-Tip’s “Breathe and Stop”, Sunny & Gabe’s “Clouds” is a hazy dream pop esque track that is optimism in music. This is end credits kind of music.

Sunny & Gabe are from Norfolk, VA and “Clouds” is from the upcoming release #FreeCandy.

Sunny & Gabe: Website…Facebook…Twitter…Soundcloud

Smallpools: "Dreaming"

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:29:11 +0100

(via Mostly Junk Food)

OMG, its like MGMT, Passion Pit, Neon Indian, Grouplove, Yeasayer, Owl City all just had a sexy time together and made this.

HAPPY SUMMER

Smallpools are an indie band from LA and “Dreaming” is available for FREE DOWNLOAD.

Smallpools: Website…Facebook…Twitter…Soundcloud

The Weeknd: "Kiss Land"

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:18:06 +0100

Here is the title track for The Weeknd’s new album Kiss Land and as good as you expected it would be. Its withdrawn, lovelorn, dark, ominous, hazy and turns on its head in the middle. With three mixtapes worth of music already, a proper full length debut album from Abel Tresfaye and The Weeknd crew is very exciting.

Lana Del Rey: "Queen of Disaster"

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:55:59 +0100

Well, this is delightful isn’t it?

This is slightly different from the usual Lana Del Rey sepia tinged nostalgic epic songs, its light and fluffy sixties pop with a Del Rey twist. Apparently recorded back in 2011, no one really knows why or where this is from but hey, its quite nice and thats all that matters.

Big Deal: "Dream Machine"

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:26 +0100

Shoe gazey and good, here’s “Dream Machine” from duo Big Deal.

“Dream Machine” is from June Gloom out June 4th. Available for pre-order.

Banks: "Warm Water"

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:47:34 +0100

This sounds like when you go under the water in the bath and just block out everything. That’s what Banks’ “Warm Water” sounds like, except for those vocals which break through the fuzzy warm beat like a ray of sun through some rain clouds. Yeah.

“Warm Water” is available May 27th on Good Years Recordings.

BANKS: Website…Facebook…Twitter…Soundcloud

French Montana: "Gifted ft. The Weeknd"

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:38:00 +0100

(via Pretty Much Amazing)

Coming off of a snippet of new Weeknd material, “John Carpenter” from the upcoming Kiss Land, this guest spot on a French Montana track just dropped. The first minute or so is pure Tresfaye/Weeknd and when French Montana turns up it feels like he’s the guest…

“Gifted” appears on French Montana’s new album out May 21st. The Weeknd’s Kiss Land is due later this year.

Remix Baby: NoNoNo "Like The Wind (D. Lissvik Remix)"

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:41:40 +0100

(via The Guardian)

Swedish Producer Dan Lissvik has come along and dubbed out NoNoNo’s “Like The Wind” and its really very good.

VIDEO: Phoria "Red"

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:41 +0100

Last month I discovered Phoria who do that lo-fi, fuzzy music thing very well. Their Bloodwork EP is a perfect escape so of course the visuals are a little getaway too, a rainy one sure, but a getaway nonetheless.

Phoria: Website…Facebook…Twitter…Soundcloud

Solange: "Looks Good With Trouble ft. Kendrick Lamar"

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:10:18 +0100

Watch out Bey, your sisters nipping at your heels.

On “Looks Good With Trouble”, with Hip Hop’s golden boy Kendrick Lamar over a Dev Hynes beat, it almost feels like Solange and co are coming through to set up camp as the new kids on the block.

That’s a killer K dot verse.

Download from iTunes.

Chapter House: "Getaway"

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:49:46 +0100

Have to thank my pals Seasfire for putting me onto fellow Bristol artist Joshua Vincent aka Chapter House.

“Getaway” starts off quiet and then launches into the first big moment of the track. Verses recall Mystery Jets, Bon Iver, U2, New Wave all in one go and then the chorus hits and I just had to sit back and say wow, that’s big.

Excited to hear more things? Check out the equally wonderful “Blood Sweat and Tears” and prepare yourself to hear more from Chapter House.

Chapter House: Facebook…Soundcloud

LIVE: Sam Smith "Latch (Acoustic)"

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:20 +0100

Sam Smith owns one of the most disarming and beautiful voices in music right now. Whatever he does is going to be simply out of this world good. For now, we have this beautiful acoustic version of “Latch”, the Disclosure track that Smith featured on. It turns the house-garage groove on its head and makes it a straight up love song.

Sam Smith: Website…Facebook…Twitter

WATCH: Fan Made Kanye West Documentary

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:10:00 +0100

Where The Lonely Kids Go When The Bell Rings from JW on Vimeo.

(via Complex)

However you feel about Kanye West, you can’t deny he is one of the most dynamic and creative figures in the industry right now. While he shies away from press interviews and magazine features, West remains outspoken at shows and in his creative outlets. One fan over at kanyetothe.com has collected all the old interviews, the outbursts, the ramblings and the rhetoric of one of the most important musicians today in this 45 minute documentary. Definitely worth a watch.

Album Stream: Daft Punk "Random Access Memories"

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:56:48 +0100

It’s here, the iTunes stream of Daft Punk’s new album Random Access Memories.

LISTEN HERE.

*It starts off pretty freaking fantastic*

disCOVER: Night Beds "Dancing On My Own (Robyn Cover)"

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:48:02 +0100

Night Beds cover Robyn

Its been a while since I checked out The A.V. Club’s Undercover Sessions (bands come in, pick a song, cover it) but tonight I did and found this charming cover of Robyn’s best known song. Night Beds put a 90s melancholic spin on the track and make it work.

Janelle Monae: Q.U.E.E.N. ft. Erykah Badu

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:13:13 +0100

Oh summer just got extra cool with this addition in the playlist. Janelle Monae is Q.U.E.E.N. of cool and she brings along Erykah Badu to make it known.

Out on iTunes now. Watch the hella cool video here.

NoNoNo: "Down Under"

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:01:14 +0100

(via Pigeon and Planes)

Swedes do pop good.

NoNoNo’s catchy as hell whistle filled “Pumpin’ Blood” was get in your head good, but now they’ve slowed it down a bit for “Down Under” that gives you a bit of time to get your breath back. Enjoy.

NoNoNo: Website…Facebook…Twitter…Soundcloud