Blog: Music for Perfect People

VIDEO :: LCD Soundsystem – “Live Alone” [Franz Ferdinand cover]

Dec 23, 2011, 11:55am Music for Perfect People

Well over a year ago, Franz Ferdinand released a Covers  EP for Record Store Day  that just so happened to feature an  LCD Soundsystem  cover of the single "Live Alone." As a little holiday treat, check out the video for the James Murphy & Co. cover.

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Good Old War share new single “Calling Me Names”

Dec 13, 2011, 5:52pm Music for Perfect People

On March 6, 2012, Philly's folk-rock trio Good Old War will release their third full-length  Come Back as Rain  through  Sargent House . Below, we have the single "Calling Me Names" for you to enjoy, which happens to be the first track the band is sharing from the forthcoming LP. Additionally, we have the track list for Come Back as Rain . [...]

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[LIVE] :: AIMES to perform at Glasslands Gallery on December 14th w/Trippple Nippples, Knife City, Bermuda Bonnie

Dec 9, 2011, 9:15am Music for Perfect People

Since the debut of his Your Floor Is Now A Tree  LP a few months back, AIMES (aka Aman Ellis ) has released a number of remixes, bootlegs, and other various edits, which all showcase his throwback space disco vibe. To help spread the word about his music, AIMES will be performing on Wednesday, December 14th at the Glasslands Gallery in Brooklyn. Here is the info: When ::  Wednesday, December 14th at 8:30 PM [...]

• ModyWorks - AIMES: Your Floor Is Now a Tree

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Title:	AIMES: Your Floor Is Now a Tree
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Indie Dance
Year:	2011

VIDEO :: The Phenomenal Handclap Band debut new single “The Unknown Faces at Father James Park”

Dec 8, 2011, 9:28am Music for Perfect People

On their latest single "The Unknown Faces at Father James Park", the Phenomenal Handclap Band continue to showcase their blend of psych, soul, and disco. According to PHB: "As a teenager, Father James Park was the local park where my friends and I were able to go and not be bothered by our parents or other authority figures. We used to meet there as often as possible to hang out and clear our minds, and since there were no adults around, it also became the place we'd go [...]

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Hand Drawn Dracula releases free ‘Vicious Circles’ EP Vol. 1. [ft. Black Moth Super Rainbow, Holy Fuck, Shugo Tokumaru]

Dec 7, 2011, 8:43am Music for Perfect People

For volume one of their Vicious Circles  EP,  Hand Drawn Dracula has brought together Black Moth Super Rainbow , Holy Fuck , and Shugo Tokumaru 's interpretations of each other's work. The result is five "cover" songs that are filled with "a unique blend of krautrock, psychedelic and electro-pop." [ via ] Oh, did we mention the release is free? Just follow the link below and make sure to hit "like." DOWNLOAD :: Hand Drawn Dracula's 'Vicious Circles' EP Vol. 1. [...]

• Hand Drawn Dracula - Shugo Tokumaru performs 'Lovely Allen'

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Artist:	Hand Drawn Dracula
Title:	Shugo Tokumaru performs 'Lovely Allen'
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Year:	2011

Miike Snow releases new single “Devil’s Work” + film accompaniment

Dec 6, 2011, 2:42pm Music for Perfect People

From their forthcoming LP, which should be released at some point in 2012, the Swediesh trio Miike Snow has released a new track titled "Devil's Work", along with a film accompaniment.

• miikesnow - Devil's Work

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Title:	Devil's Work
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[ELECTRO] DOWNLOAD :: Robotic Pirate Monkey – ‘Colors in Disguise’

Dec 6, 2011, 9:15am Music for Perfect People

Boulder, CO's three man electro tag team known as Robotic Pirate Monkey has released its fourth album Colors in Disguise , which being offered as a free download. If you are a fan of Pretty Lights or that style of electro, RPM is a perfect addition to your music library. DOWNLOAD :: Robotic Pirate Monkey - Colors in Disguise  [ via ]

• RoboticPirateMonkey - Colors In Disguise

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Artist:	RoboticPirateMonkey
Title:	Colors In Disguise
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Electronic
Year:	2011

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross release 6-track sampler from ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ Soundtrack + cover of “Immigrant Song” [ft. Karen O.]

Dec 2, 2011, 9:09am Music for Perfect People

On Decmeber 9th, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross   will release their 37-track soundtrack for 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' , which is in theaters December 21st. From the 3 hour soundtrack, Reznor and Ross are currently offering a 6-track sampler, which clocks in around 35 minutes, and features the tracks "Hidden In Snow", "People Lie All The Time", "What If We Could?", "Oraculum", "Please Take Your Hand Away", and "Under The Midnight Sun." To recieve the sampler, just enter your e-mail below.

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MUST LISTEN :: Nicolas Jaar + Dave Harrington release EP as DARKSIDE

Dec 2, 2011, 8:10am Music for Perfect People

Nicolass Jar and Dave Harrington have recently joined forces under the name DARKSIDE to release a self-titled EP through Jar's label Clown and Sunset . After seeing the EP pop up on Gorilla vs. Bear , and discussing the EP and how it should be pressed on vinyl with the folks over at I Guess I'm Floating , I can say that this is one of the "must listen" EPs of 2011. It is very rare that I listen to EP on repeat over and over again for a day or two, [...]

• DARKSIDE - DARKSIDE EP

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Title:	DARKSIDE EP
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Portugal. The Man perform acoustic set at The Ace Hotel [Baeble Session]

Dec 2, 2011, 7:39am Music for Perfect People

During this year's CMJ in NYC, Portugal. The Man stopped by The Ace Hotel for a semi-acoustic performance of a handful of tracks. In the interview portion, Zach Carothers and Ryan Neighbors discussed where the name for their latest LP  In The Mountain, In The Cloud   came from, how their acoustic performances are different from their electric performances, along with some other questions pertaining to the band's move from Alaska to Portland, and when they knew they "made it." Setlist :: [...]

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Pretty Lights teams up with BitTorrent to share FREE music worldwide

Dec 1, 2011, 3:11pm Music for Perfect People

If you have attended a music festival in the United States over the last year or two, odds are you have experienced Pretty Lights or heard about his music and live show. His unique soulful electronic music has spread like wildfire through the blogosphere and has resulted in a massive U.S. fanbase, which is evidenced by the large number of sold out tour dates. Today, Pretty Lights has teamed up with the technology behemoth BitTorrent to release a media bundle that contains PL's  Glowing [...]

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VIDEO :: McKenzie Eddy – “Bees”

Dec 1, 2011, 10:57am Music for Perfect People

Singer/songwriter McKenzie Eddy has released a new video for her single "Bees," which will be featured on her forthcoming release Slow Your Horse Down . Enjoy McKenzie's poetic singing style over the mellow guitar line from her BluRoc labelmate Sean O'Connell . Keep up to date with McKenzie Eddy over on her website !

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WATCH :: Manu Chao performs “Clandestino” outside a jail in Arizona

Dec 1, 2011, 10:30am Music for Perfect People

Manu Chao 's "Clandestino" is such a gorgeous track. That being said, here is some background info of the performance: "While in Arizona, Manu Chao visited the perimeter fence of the notorious jail facility known as ‘Tent City’, which was conceived by Sheriff Arpaio, and where inmates are forced to suffer degrading treatment and to endure the extreme temperature range of the desert by living outside in tents. Manu Chao, along with bandmate Madjid Fahem, serenaded the walls of the jail with a heartfelt rendition of his song ‘Clandestino’. This version was captured on film [...]

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VIDEO :: Little Tybee bring puppets to the “Boxcar Fair”

Dec 1, 2011, 10:07am Music for Perfect People

After running a successful kickstarter project that raised around $11,000, Little Tybee have released their video for "Boxcar Fair." Featuring a puppet who stumbles upon a magical fair in the desert, "Boxcar Fair" is an impressive showing of artistry. What is most impressive is the fact that the video was shot in one take with no edits! According to Paper Garden Records , Little Tybee will have a new LP that is set to be released some time in March 2012!

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The Polyphonic Spree return with “It’s Christmas” + “Bullseye”

Nov 30, 2011, 5:26pm Music for Perfect People

As The Polyphonic Spree   celebrates its 11th year in existence, they have released the single "It's Christmas," which was recorded in 2003 around the same time as Together We're Heavy. The track somehow got lost in the shuffle but was recently found and mastered. Additionally, the band has another brand new track "Bullseye," which is "the first single released from a collection of songs from the forthcoming label, Good Records Recordings ."

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[Holiday Dubstep] :: Hedegaard – “Scary Christmas”

Nov 30, 2011, 5:16pm Music for Perfect People

  Make your Christmas tree shake with the new single "Scary Christmas" from Hedegaard . This is the perfect stocking stuffer for any dubstepper as I can almost guarentee you've never heard "Carol of the Bells" with so much bass!

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The White Stripes [ft. 2Pac, Biggie, Big L] – “In The Cold, Cold Night” [Voodoo Farm REMIX]

Nov 30, 2011, 4:46pm Music for Perfect People

I hope y'all are ready to jam out because  Voodoo Farm has released his latest remix, which mashes up  the White Stripes single "In The Cold, Cold Night" with the vocals of  2Pac , Biggie , and Big L . Check out the track below, and make sure to peep the video, which was directed by Voodoo Farm and features footage/animation from Beeple.

• VOODOO FARM - The White Stripes ft. 2pac, Biggie, Big L- In The Cold Cold Night (VOODOO FARM REMIX)

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Yellow Ostrich share new track “‘Til I Disappear”

Nov 21, 2011, 1:49pm Music for Perfect People

Earlier today, YANP premiered the brand new, unreleased Yellow Ostrich track "'Til I Disappear." While the single starts off with a lonely guitar line and the vocals of frontman Alex Schaaf, it slowly increases its pace into an all-out rock jam. After the combination of fuzzy effects and hard hitting drums takes hold of yours ears, all the sound drops out, and Yellow Ostrich finishes off the track with an excellent build-up of layered vocals.

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Primus haven’t released a music video in years. Until now …

Nov 17, 2011, 9:03am Music for Perfect People

It has been eleven or so years since Primus released a music video. That is, of course, until  IFC premiered Primus' visuals for the single "Tragedy's a' Comin'", which comes off the band's latest LP  Green Naugahyde and features an up-beat sound along with lyrics from Les Claypool that speak of an impending doom. So, how did Primus go about giving the single the video treatment? Well, the band decided to go the lobster route since a lobster about to be dropped into a boiling pot of water is as clear an example of [...]

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The Rapture hold “How Deep Is Your Love?” remix competition

Nov 17, 2011, 8:25am Music for Perfect People

As a follow-up to yesterday's post regarding The Rapture 's new video for "Sail Away," and a bonus track that was included on the Japanese release of In The Grace Of Your Love , we wanted to let everyone know that the band is holding a remix competition for the single "How Deep Is Your Love?" Check out the info below and start remixing! From DFA Records : "How Deep Is Your Love?" by The Rapture - if we [...]

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