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One of the more outstanding January releases catching our attention this new year is Chairlift 's Something. Even its album title, which refuses to define it as a single concept, acknowledges the sophomore effort's diverse tracks, stretching from funk-inspired pop of witchy sentiments to acoustic bed warmers. As undefinable as the album is, it stands as a defining moment in the band's career - of not needing to adhere to one certain sound but having fun with trying on different ones. Something seems to define what Chairlift is as a band whereas their debut album [...]

We've been fans and friends of Jangula since early 2011 and have written about them several times here on The Morning After Pills. Those who have caught on early know them as a band who throws wild shows and inspires spontaneous dance circles, with a growing, loyal following. But everything they've put out thus far pales in comparison to their forthcoming EP, which I've previewed and cannot describe it in any other way than sooooo jang . I can tell 2012 is gonna be their year and it's time you REALLY get to know these fellows. Firstly, enjoy a new video of their new [...]

The latest issue of Mojo features new wavers New Order on the cover along with a compilation album of Power, Corruption & Lies covers by various artists. Not sure if this is just from a lack of material to kick off 2012, but I get pretty excited about classic album tributes (except those Nevermind covers - Newermind or whatever - were absolute shite). Here's the tracklist for Power, Corruption & Lies: COVERED : 01 The Golden Filter – "Age of Consent" 02 Tarwater – "We All Stand" 03 Errors – "The Village" 04 S.C.U.M. – "586″ [...]

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I recently saw The Cure on their Reflections Tour and got yelled at for standing up in the balcony seating (sorry but when The Cure is on, my body's not telling me to glue ass to seat). Sheesh. Anyway, I also realized how freaking loveable Robert Smith is. Is he not? The band just released a live album, The Cure: Bestival Live 2011 , and all proceeds from its sales go to Isle of Wight Youth Trust (case and point). In accordance with the live record, they also released this live video of "A [...]

I've had Twin Sister 's "Bad Street" stuck in my head for the majority of this past summer. I remember strolling through McCarren Park with a friend and going like "I WANT IT BAAAAD I WANT IT BAD" with what I thought was a seductive stare but probably wasn't. "Bad Street" got remixed by Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas (you probably already know what it will sound like) so now it's an 8-minute long disco track. The "I want it bad" parts are golden and the extended little bits are heavenly. Get into it: [...]

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The new Chairlift album, Something , takes a different turn from their cutesy "I got bruises on my knee for you" debut... and it RULES. I'm still obsessed with t his ... and have you heard " Sidewalk Safari "? This is Chairlift 2.0, and we're digging it. Something drops on January 24th, but meanwhile, you can listen to another new track, "Met Before" below: Technorati Tags: Chairlift

Whoa, we've been MIA for some time. Apologies - blame that damn bird and the "Congratulations, you won an iPad!" pop-ups that keep clouding my screen (pop-ups, I know *eyeroll*). But maybe these new Black Keys tracks will wake you up on this sleepy Tuesday (I'm about to barf from fatigue). Just plug in your email addy, plug in your zip code and country, and voila! Preview five tracks from the duo's forthcoming new album El Camino , out December 6th. Enjoy. [...]

Most mash-ups are shit. They're the product of two unrelated and uncomplimentary forms of expression combined together in unholy matrimony to create a hairlipped, club-footed harlequin of a baby that should have been aborted before it ever saw the light of day. But, occasionally, some geniuses manage to pull these things off; SoulKlapp and Mick Boogie's The Blue Throne is one of those rare occasions. The new mixape takes the vocals of Jay-Z's The Blueprint and combines it with new beats produced by SoulKlapp, which are made from famous samples used by Kanye West. It sounds [...]

On the MGMT -curated compilation album LateNightTales that dropped a month ago, the band included a cover they did of the Bauhaus song "All We Ever Wanted Was Everything." It was a loyal interpretation and a beautiful homage to the post-punk band - grand and sensual, reserved yet explosive. Ned Wenlock made an animated music video for it and judging by its industrial gloom, the inspiration seems to have been Northhampton, UK rather than Middletown, Connecticut. Enjoy: Technorati Tags: Bauhaus [...]

The new Crystal Stilts EP Radiant Door drops tomorrow via Sacred Bones. It's certainly no In Love with Oblivion but this EP sounds like its deleted scenes counterpart. Stream, stream away and download "Dark Eyes" here . Crystal Stilts - Radiant Door by sacredbones Technorati Tags: Crystal Stilts

As I'm a big fan of Ministry and not as big of a fan of the new Holy Ghost! album, I listened to this cover of "I Wanted to Tell Her" with a ready-to-cringe curiosity. It actually stays true to original form (listen to Ministry's version here ) and features fellow DFA staples Nancy Whang and Juan Maclean. Oh, and look - they even covered the album cover ! Download below. Technorati Tags: Holy Ghost! , Ministry

Watch The Horrors cover - and master - Bowie 's classic Ziggy Stardust track "Suffragette City" in a decked out studio in London. It was shot stylistically - not to mention, the band's super stylish also - giving this video an extra retro, post-punk feel. We were all meh about their latest album but we can't seem to get enough of this cover/video. Oh, and Faris Badwan's voice - seriously? Technorati Tags: David Bowie , The Horrors

Cape Dory , the debut LP from married couple/nautically nectarous group Tennis dropped earlier this year with track after track of sweeter than fiction, sailing with no care in the world-type tunes. They announced a follow-up album - Young and Old - which was produced by Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney. Oh, and the album is dropping on Valentine's Day 2012. Go figure. Listen to "Origins" below, the first taste of what seems like will be another album full of irresistibly sweet songs. The little jam bit in the middle is absolutely delicious. [...]

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A curious little album found its way into our inbox last week - Sacrifice , by a band named Koko and the Sweetmeats , which kind of sounds like the title of a Hayao Miyazaki film (or was that Kiki's Delivery Service ). Anyway, the band explains: "It's a concept 'double EP' with the six songs on side A reinterpreted on side B, " which we thought was a really rad idea. Side A is good ol' garage rock while Side B is its comedown. LISTEN/DOWNLOAD here . [...]

Here is the new video for The Kills ' "Baby Says," directed by Ben Cook. The clip follows around a cross-dresser in the midst of decadence and the strange morning-after haze. Alison and Jamie of The Kills are also in the clip, but they too have cross-dressed - as each other! Enjoy: Technorati Tags: The Kills

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Happy Halloween! Today's day of spookiness doubles as the EP release of The Soft Moon 's Total Decay , which is 15 minutes of unrelenting chill and gothy goodness. The video for title track "Total Decay" is as granite as its sound, outlining Luis Vasquez in a ghostly frame. Download the MP3 here and stream the EP here . Technorati Tags: The Soft Moon