Blog: Rock Insider

Video: M.I.A. – Bad Girls

Feb 6, 5:23pm Rock Insider

Life fast. Die Young. Bad Girls Do It Well When she's not busy flipping the bird at the Superbowl - M.I.A. has started the campaign for her new single "Bad Girls." Watch her stunning new video above. Tweet

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Video: Chelsea Wolfe – Demons

Jan 31, 3:21am Rock Insider

I got called out for not updating my site tonight. So sorry guys! Life happens! Please enjoy this AWWWWWWESOME video for Chelsea Wolfe put together by the fine folks at Incase's Room 205 . Tweet

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Azealia Banks – 212 Ft. Lazy Jay

Dec 19, 2011, 5:50pm Rock Insider

Azealia Banks : Oh hai 2012. Ima gunna OWN YOU. Check out a new track "Liquorice" below LIQUORICE by Azealia Banks Tweet

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Video: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Bicycle

Dec 8, 2011, 3:30pm Rock Insider

Hot chick driving a beautiful muscle car, destroying things, and smoking. Sometimes the simplest video concept can be fucking awesome. Watch Unknown Mortal Orchestra's video for "Bicycle" below. Directed by Michael James Johnson. Unknown Mortal Orchestra: 'Bicycle' from michael james johnson on Vimeo . ALSO LISTEN TO: MP3: Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Ffunny Ffrends Tweet

• Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Ffunny Ffrends

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Artist:	Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Title:	Ffunny Ffrends
Link Text:	MP3: Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Ffunny Ffrends
File Name:	08 Ffunny Ffrends.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps
Year:	2011

Video: Korallreven – As Young As Yesterday

Dec 8, 2011, 1:48pm Rock Insider

Swedish duo Korallreven released one of my favorite albums of 2011. Today their new Marcus Söderlund directed video for "As Young As Yesterday" premiered. Personally I think this track deserved a little better treatment than slow motion skateboarding through a cityscape but the vid still works and the song stands on its own. Watch above. MP3: Korallreven - As Young As Yesterday Tweet

• Korallreven - As Young As Yesterday

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Artist:	Korallreven
Title:	As Young As Yesterday
Link Text:	MP3: Korallreven - As Young As Yesterday
File Name:	01 As Young As Yesterday.mp3
Genre:	Electronic

Video – The Weeknd – The Knowing

Dec 7, 2011, 3:30pm Rock Insider

The Weeknd - The Knowing (Official Video) from xoxxxoooxo on Vimeo . How am I just now seeing this video? The Weeknd certainly knows how to put a unique stamp on things. Visually stunning and absolutely incredible. This is a TOTAL MUST WATCH . Tweet

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Cool Show Alert: Chevy Sonic + Stereogum Present Caveman, RACES, Hands at The Echo Tomorrow

Dec 7, 2011, 2:39pm Rock Insider

I would be remiss not to inform Los Angeles readers of the awesome and TOTALLY FREE show happening tomorrow night at The Echo . Caveman all the way from New York City will be performing live with RACES , Hands , The Bins , and Keegan Dewitt . I had the pleasure of seeing Caveman live at CMJ this year and they are a truly wonderful band. Download music from all the acts below! To RSVP for next Thursday's show [...]

• Caveman - My Time
• Hands - Warm Night Home
• Keegan DeWitt - Colour
• Races - All For You
• The Bins - 1. Dear Jane, feat. Bobby Blunt and Danny!

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Artist:	Caveman
Title:	My Time
Link Text:	MP3: Caveman - My Time
File Name:	03 My Time.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps
Year:	2011

Artist:	Hands
Title:	Warm Night Home
Link Text:	MP3: Hands - Warm Night Home
File Name:	Hands-WarmNightHome.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps

Artist:	Keegan DeWitt
Title:	Colour
Link Text:	MP3: Keegan Dewitt - Colour
File Name:	Colour.mp3

Artist:	Races
Title:	All For You
Link Text:	MP3: Races - All For You
File Name:	02 All For You 1.mp3
Genre:	Indie Rock
Year:	2011

Artist:	The Bins
Title:	1. Dear Jane, feat. Bobby Blunt and Danny!
Link Text:	MP3: The Bins - Dear Jane Feat Bobb Blunt and Danny!
File Name:	1. Dear Jane, feat. Bobby Blunt and Danny!.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps

I Break Horses Announces U.S. Dates Supporting M83

Dec 7, 2011, 2:06pm Rock Insider

Well today is seemingly all about I Break Horses - the Sweden based project of Maria Lindén and her musical partner Fredrik Balck. I haven't been able to stop listening all morning. Today the duo announced they will be playing their first U.S. shows supporting M83 in April/May. Really tremendous stuff. I encourage you to watch the video for wired and download "Winter Beats" below! I Break Horses - Wired from Bella Union on Vimeo . MP3: I Break Horses - [...]

• I Break Horses - Winter Beats

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Artist:	I Break Horses
Title:	Winter Beats
Link Text:	MP3: I Break Horses - Winter Beats
File Name:	01 Winter Beats.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps

Win Tickets To See Girls TONIGHT at The Music Box in Los Angeles

Dec 6, 2011, 2:12pm Rock Insider

San Francisco based retro rock outfit Girls have arguably released the best album of 2011 in Father, Son, Holy Ghost . Their set at FYF Fest early this year showcased a larger band and more well rounded sound. I think its more than a little obvious that Girls show incredible promise to being a career band with may more to offer in the years to come. Tonight they will perform live at the Music Box in Los Angeles, CA with Support from The Tyde , and Rock Insider Favs Melted [...]

• Girls - Vomit
• Melted Toys - Come On

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Artist:	Girls
Title:	Vomit
Link Text:	MP3: Girls - Vomit
File Name:	06 Vomit.mp3
Year:	2011

Artist:	Melted Toys
Title:	Come On
Link Text:	MP3: Melted Toys - Come On
File Name:	Come On.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps

The Echo Turns The Big 1-0!

Dec 2, 2011, 3:25pm Rock Insider

The Echo has been my home away from home for the past 6 years and a huge part of my life in Los Angeles since moving here in 2003. This month the venue turns the BIG 1-0! The Echo was the original home of HELL YA! Nights which hosted artists such as Sam Sparro , Chain Gang of 1974 , Cold War Kids, Pop Levi, Foreign Born, 3 Oh 3, and Metro Station over the years. For many it was their first time ever playing the venue. The team [...]

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My Morning Jacket At The Gibson Ampitheatre TONIGHT

Dec 1, 2011, 6:13pm Rock Insider

I have been silently sitting on My Morning Jacket 's latest album Circuital all year. Yesterday the band recieved a Grammy Nod for Best Alternative Album. Congrats!!! Tonight My Morning Jacket stop in LA to play the Gibson Ampitheatre with support from Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings . Watch the video for "Holding On To Black Metal" below! Tweet

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Video – Still Corners – Into The Trees

Dec 1, 2011, 1:27pm Rock Insider

I have a soft spot for psychadelic leaning rock with whispy vocals - ESPECIALLY around this time of year. Which is why my discovery of Still Corners video for "Into The Trees" could not have come at a better time. The trippy kaleidoscopic video is the perfect way to start a morning. MP3 Still Corners - Into The Trees Tweet

• Still Corners - Into the Trees

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Artist:	Still Corners
Title:	Into the Trees
Link Text:	MP3 Still Corners - Into The Trees
File Name:	04 Into the Trees.mp3
Genre:	12
Year:	2011

Video: The Dodos w/ Neko Case On Fallon Last Night

Nov 30, 2011, 2:34pm Rock Insider

If you have been reading my site for the last 6 years (WOW. 6 YEARS!) You know how thoroughly obsessed I am with both The Dodos and Neko Case . Finally FINALLY I got to see the pairing in action as The Dodos performed "Dont Try And Hide It" last night on Jimmy Fallon with assistance from the firey songstress. My only gripe is Neko Case sat down for the entire performance! Watch the performance at STEREOGUM and enjoy a free download of "So Cold." MP3: The [...]

• The Dodos - So Cold

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Artist:	The Dodos
Title:	So Cold
Link Text:	MP3: The Dodos - So Cold
File Name:	02 So Cold.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps

Video: Peaking Lights – Hey Sparrow

Nov 28, 2011, 4:00pm Rock Insider

Sparrows seem to be the bird of choice for most musicians. Wonder why that is? Peaking Lights unveiled their new video for their track "Hey Sparrow" today. I absolutely love the saturated color and imagery in this vid. Watch above. MP3: Peaking Lights - Hey Sparrow Tweet

• Peaking Lights - 05 Hey Sparrow

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Artist:	Peaking Lights
Title:	05 Hey Sparrow
Link Text:	MP3: Peaking Lights - Hey Sparrow
File Name:	05-05-Hey-Sparrow.mp3
Bitrate:	160 kbps

Sharon Van Etten – Serpents

Nov 28, 2011, 2:27pm Rock Insider

I have eaglerly been awaiting Sharon Van Etten 's follow up to her debut "Epic" - Which described pretty much exactly how I felt upon hearing it for the first time. "Serpents" is the first track to be unveiled from her new album Tramp - due out Feb 7th on Jagjaguwar . The album was recorded with The National 's Aaron Dessner is his studio. Um...... GORGEOUS. MP3: Sharon Van Etten - Serpents [...]

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Title:	Track 03
Link Text:	MP3: Sharon Van Etten - Serpents
File Name:	Sharon_Van_Etten_-_Serpents.mp 3
Bitrate:	192 kbps

Video: Batwings Catwings – Radio

Nov 17, 2011, 3:00pm Rock Insider

Batwings Catwings debuted their new video for "Radio" starring none other than Kid Static . You have two opportunities to see them live this week TONIGHT at Origami Vinyl (Free. All Ages .7PM) and tomorrow at Alex's Bar supporting Future Islands . "Radio" is off Batwings new 7 inch which can be purchased at either of these shows. MP3 Batwings Catwings - Radio Tweet

• Batwings Catwings - Radio

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Artist:	Batwings Catwings
Title:	Radio
Link Text:	MP3 Batwings Catwings - Radio
File Name:	batwingscatwingsradio.mp3
Bitrate:	192 kbps

Kodak To Graph – Visio'l EP

Nov 17, 2011, 1:25pm Rock Insider

Ive been sitting on posting Kodak To Graph 's amazing debut EP Visio'l until I could get my head around writing something. I usually find that when I enjoy an album immensely it becomes very difficult for me to articulate into words why I feel my readers should give it a chance. Well ladies and gents - You really want to give this one a chance. Kodak To Graph is the brainchild of Pensacola, Florida's Michael Maleki. He creates lush electronic landscapes with sparse vocals. This EP is broad and sweeping. An album [...]

• Kodak To Graph - Express / Cause
• Kodak To Graph - Zolembu

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Artist:	Kodak To Graph
Title:	Express / Cause
Link Text:	MP3: Kodak To Graph- Express/Cause
File Name:	01 Express _ Cause.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2011

Artist:	Kodak To Graph
Title:	Zolembu
Link Text:	MP3: Kodak To Graph - Zolembu
File Name:	05 Zolembu.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2011

Races – Big Broom EP

Nov 14, 2011, 6:01pm Rock Insider

I would be remiss not to inform you that RACES will celebrate the release of their debut EP TONIGHT at The Echo in Los Angeles. Show is Free, 21 yrs+, and the band plays at 10pm! Chain Gang of 1974 (residency) and Polaris At Noon will also play. Want the dirt? Check out Kevin Bronson's write up on the band over at Buzz Bands [ link ]. Their debut EP is available digitally tomorrow via Frenchkiss Records . PS. that cute fuzzy bunny - that actually is RACES member [...]

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Video: Sepalcure – Pencil Pimp

Nov 9, 2011, 4:00pm Rock Insider

Kind of weirdly entranced by Sepalcure's video for "Pencil Pimp." It made me go back and listen to pretty much every minimal bass influenced track I could find online. Sepalcure is a project of Brooklyn native Travis Stewart of Machinedrum fame and Braille . Look out for Sepalcure 's debut album out in January on Hotflush Recordings (Home to Scuba and Mount Kimbie ). Sepalcure - Pencil Pimp (Official Music Video) from Hotflush Recordings on [...]

• Sepalcure - See Me Feel Me

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Artist:	Sepalcure
Title:	See Me Feel Me
Link Text:	MP3: Specalcure - See Me Feel Me
File Name:	04-See-Me-Feel-Me.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps
Genre:	Other
Year:	2011

Video: T.I. – I'm Flexin Feat big K.R.I.T

Nov 9, 2011, 2:44pm Rock Insider

Fresh out of prison T.I. debuts the video for "I'm Flexin" his stellar collab with Big K.R.I.T . Can't wait for the album. Bitch you ain't know. Tweet

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