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VIDEO:: Hollerado ride ostriches in “Good Day At The Races”

VIDEO:: Hollerado ride ostriches in “Good Day At The Races” Earlier this month, the group of childhood friends from Ontario, Canada who form the band Hollerado  released their latest single "Good Day At The Races," along with the b-side "Walkin Out On Daytime." Additionally, a music video for "Good Day At The Races" is currently available for your viewing pleasure, and features footage of the band partaking in an ostrich riding race at a farm in Kansas. After considering the addition of riding an ostrich to your bucket list, pick up a copy of "Good Day At The Races" through iTunes . [...]

WATCH:: Bon Iver – “Towers” [Live on Later with Jools Holland]

WATCH:: Bon Iver – “Towers” [Live on Later with Jools Holland] Tonight in Manchester, UK, Bon Iver will kick off their tour of Europe, which is almost entirely sold-out already. In case you were unable to get tickets, check out Justin Vernon as he is joined by his eight man band to perform the track "Towers" on Later with Jools Holland . "Towers" is from Bon Iver's self-titled release, which is currently available though  Jagjaguwar .

DOWNLOAD:: Tiësto – “Maximal Crazy” [Derek Sabiston REMIX]

DOWNLOAD:: Tiësto – “Maximal Crazy” [Derek Sabiston REMIX] Check out the latest release from Derek Sabiston , which comes in the form of a remix of  Tiësto 's single "Maximal Crazy." According to Sabiston, the remix "keeps all the energy of the original electro house banger, but a little wobble and drum work make it a great addition to any dubstep set." DOWNLOAD ::   Tiësto - "Maximal Crazy" [Derek Sabiston REMIX]
Artist:Tiesto
Title:Maximal Crazy (Derek Sabiston REMIX)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Dubstep

DOWNLOAD :: Michael Jackson – “Thriller” [Wick-It Remix]

DOWNLOAD :: Michael Jackson – “Thriller” [Wick-It Remix] It seems that Wick-It is an artist who doesn't sleep. Just last week he released his moombahton remix of The Heavy 's funk single "How You Like Me Now," and today, we have his massive "halloweenbahton"/"trick or treat step" remix of Michael Jackson 's hit "Thriller." Keep an ear out for the 2 minute mark when the remix transitions the tempo from 108 BPM to 72 BPM.
Artist:Michael Jackson
Title:Thriller (Wick
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Halloweenbahton/Trick or Treat Step

ALBUM STREAM:: Tom Waits – ‘Bad As Me’

ALBUM STREAM:: Tom Waits – ‘Bad As Me’   Starting yesterday, Tom Waits began streaming his forthcoming effort Bad As Me , which isn't due out until October 24th. Members of Tom Waits' mailing list were e-mailed a uniqe code that gave access to the stream.  If you did not receive a code, you can request one here . The stream will only be available this week and will stop on Friday so get moving! ALBUM STREAM :: Tom Waits - Bad As Me

LISTEN:: Suuns ready “Bambi” 12”

LISTEN:: Suuns ready “Bambi” 12” On November 15th, Suuns will release their "Bambi" 122 ', which features two new singles the band recorded this past summer while they weren't busy touring. As the band explains: “Stark and futuristic, these are extended jams that may or may not materialize as condensed versions of themselves on records to come. Open air textures, repetition and exploration were the name of the game for us on this one, and the finished product is a refined mining of the ideas that came out. “Bambi” is a creepy story of [...]
Artist:Suuns
Title:Bambi b/w Red Song
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Indie

DOWNLOAD:: Justin Miller [LIVE at Le Bain]

DOWNLOAD:: Justin Miller [LIVE at Le Bain] Justin Miller from DFA records has recently released a live set that he performed at Le Bain in NYC. Enjoy a solid hour and a half of funk, house and disco jams.
Artist:Le Bain
Title:Le Bain, Live with Justin Miller
File Name:SoundCloud

DOWNLOAD:: Cerrone – “Back Track” [AIMES Bootleg]

DOWNLOAD:: Cerrone – “Back Track” [AIMES Bootleg] Even though Aman Ellis has been busy with the release of his latest effort  The Cacti EP, Vol. 2 , the Brooklyn producer has found time to create music for his disco-oriented sideproject  AIMES . Check out AIMES' bootleg of Cerrone 's 1982 hit "Back Track," which slows the original jam down a bit and really dives deep into a funky groove. Here is the original track:
Artist:Cerrone
Title:Back Track (AIMES' Bootleg) FREE 320 DL
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Disco

DOWNLOAD:: Pretty Lights – “I Know The Truth” + “How We Do” [Pretty Lights Remix] + Sneak Peak inside the PL Tour Bus Studio

DOWNLOAD:: Pretty Lights – “I Know The Truth” + “How We Do” [Pretty Lights Remix] + Sneak Peak inside the PL Tour Bus Studio A few weeks back, Pretty Lights   released a new single "I Know The Truth," along with a recap of his 2011 Bonnaroo performance. In regards to the track, Pretty Lights said "I wanted to try to fuse the emotion of dark 602s soul music with the energy of raw bass heavy dubstep. All the instruments were recorded to tape and then pressed to vinyl and then sampled for the sole purpose of attaining a warm organic timbre, and all the bass and synth sounds were reprocessed through analog synth modules to get a dirtier [...]

Kimya Dawson releases “Driving Driving Driving”

Kimya Dawson releases “Driving Driving Driving” On October 18th, ex- Moldy Peaches member Kimya Dawson will release her eighth studio album,  Thunder Thighs , which was produced by  Aesop Rock . Featuring Dawson's somber yet humor-filled vocals, "Driving Driving Driving" perfectly fits her flow of words over the mellow sounds of an acoustic guitar. Make sure to pre-order Thunder Thighs   here .
Artist:FILTER Magazine
Title:Kimya Dawson, "Driving Driving Driving"
File Name:SoundCloud

ALBUM STREAM:: Icebird – ‘The Abandoned Lullaby’ + “Charmed Life” Remix Competition

ALBUM STREAM:: Icebird – ‘The Abandoned Lullaby’ + “Charmed Life” Remix Competition Earlier this week, DJ/Producer   RJD2  and vocalist   Aaron Livingston  premiered The Abandoned Lullaby , which is the duo's debut release as Icebird . Whether he is operating solo, as The Insane Warrior , or now as Icebird, RJD2 never fails to serve up delicious beats that showcase his unique style of production. Add the smooth vocals of Livingston and you've got yourself a solid record, which cannot be missed. ALBUM STREAM:: [...]
Artist:i am rjd2
Title:Icebird (rjd2 & Aaron Livingston) "Charmed Life" Remix Contest
File Name:SoundCloud
Year:2011

ALBUM STREAM:: JUSTICE – ‘Audio, Video, Disco’

ALBUM STREAM:: JUSTICE – ‘Audio, Video, Disco’ On October 24th, JUSTICE will release their long-awaited Audio, Video, Disco , which serves as a follow-up to the band's highly praised debut  † . Pre-order Audio, Video, Disco   here , and get ready for the duo's blend of electro and 702s arena rock!
Artist:Justice
Title:Audio, Video, Disco
File Name:SoundCloud

DOWNLOAD:: The Heavy – “How You Like Me Now” [Wick-It's Moombahton Remix]

DOWNLOAD:: The Heavy – “How You Like Me Now” [Wick-It's Moombahton Remix] Ever since The Heavy 's single "How You Like Me Now" appeared in a KIA commercial , which featured the adventures of a sock monkey and other random creatures, we have been hooked on the band's fresh take on funk. It should come as no surprise that "How You Like Me Now" has received the remix treatment, and lucky for us Wick-It just released his moombahton remix of the track.
Artist:The Heavy
Title:How You Like Me Now (Wick
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Moombahton

Loyal Divide release ‘Bodice Ripper’

Loyal Divide release ‘Bodice Ripper’ Earlier this month, Chicago's  Loyal Divide released their debut LP Bodice Ripper  on Kilo Records . The standout track on the LP is "Vision, Vision," which is perfect baby-making music and features a deep bass groove, haunting vocals, and a pulsating synth line. Overall,  Bodice Ripper  is a combination of electro and indie rock, which results in a dance party that one cannot help but be sucked into. Currently,  Bodice Ripper  is available through Kilo Records on a gorgeous blue vinyl, which also includes a CD version of the LP. Order your copy  here . [...]

ALBUM STREAM:: Absofacto – ‘Sinking Islands’

ALBUM STREAM:: Absofacto – ‘Sinking Islands’ Over the past year or so, Jonathon Visger (of  Mason Proper ) has released a number of experimental pop singles under the name Absofacto . Back in August, he compiled 8 of these singles, remastered them to flow as an album, and added two new tracks, "Feathers (Don't Change on Me)" and "I'm Gonna Make My Move." The end result is his Sinking Islands  LP, which can be streamed below. [...]
Link Text:Feathers (Don’t Change on Me)
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Portugal. The Man perform “So American” and “Floating” LIVE on Carson Daly + “Helter Skelter” cover

Early this morning, Portugal. The Man  appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly for an interview and a performance of the first two tracks from their latest effort In The Mountain, In The Cloud . Additionally, we have some live footage of PTM performing their b-side "The Devil," along with a very energetic rendition of "Helter Skelter."

LISTEN:: Major Lazer – “Original Don”

LISTEN:: Major Lazer – “Original Don” Earlier today, Diplo  and  Switch  teamed up, once again, as Major Lazer to premier their  latest single "Original Don" on Zane Lowes' BBC Radio 1 show. How do y'all think this compares to Major Lazer's previous tracks? For the studio version of the track, head here .
Artist:Hypetrak
Title:Major Lazer – Original Don
File Name:SoundCloud

CONTEST:: Win A Pair of Tickets to See Chromeo at Terminal 5 in NYC on 11/5

CONTEST:: Win A Pair of Tickets to See Chromeo at Terminal 5 in NYC on 11/5 On November 5th, Chromeo will continue their Night Falls tour with a performance at Terminal 5 in NYC, which will feature Mayer Hawthorne & The County , breakbot , and Sammy Bananas as the opening acts. Want to win a pair of tickets? Here's how to enter: Head over to the  MFPP facebook page  and click the "LIKE" button. While on the MFPP facebook page , comment on this post and tell us why YOU should get the [...]

STREAMING:: The Parallax View – ‘Hip Slop’ EP + “Aging” [ft. Bluebird Handwriting] video

STREAMING:: The Parallax View – ‘Hip Slop’ EP + “Aging” [ft. Bluebird Handwriting] video A few months ago, we introduced you to The Parallax View at a time when Tyler Koykas' musical project was new to the world. Since signing with the Woozy Tribe, TPV has released a number of EPs, all of which show a constant progression in his creation and assemblage of unique sounds. The Parallax View comes up with a concept, idea, or feeling for a release by making some art.  When I last spoke with TPV, he felt that "a lot of people use photos as covers, [which are] pretty plain and [...]

DOWNLOAD:: Aman Ellis – ‘The Cacti EP, Vol. 2′

DOWNLOAD:: Aman Ellis – ‘The Cacti EP, Vol. 2′ As a follow-up to 20102s The Cacti EP, Vol. 1 , the Brooklyn by way of Alabama DJ/Producer Aman Ellis has released The Cacti EP, Vol. 2 . According to Ellis, one should "expect loose wonk drifting beats with a heavy dose of melody and scratchy samples." Overall, the EP is chock-full of delicious samples, which blend perfectly with Ellis' style of production and music. DOWNLOAD :: Aman Ellis - The Cacti EP, Vol. 2  [c/o ModyWorks ] For those of you [...]
Artist:Aman Ellis
Title:The Cacti EP, Vol. 2
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Beatstramental
Year:2011
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