In breaking sports news, the World Snowboarding Championships, kicking off today in Oslo, Norway, has tapped the Party Caveman himself, Andrew W.K. , to act as "rock 'n' roll ambassador." In honor of this sacred charge, W.K. has written a brand new song for the championships entitled "My Time". The anthemic cut is a bit of classic punk rock, a bit of heavy-handed Meatloaf piano ballad, and every bit of inspiration a snowboarder would ever need to do a 900 or whatever. Stream it now at Noisecreep . "My Time" is actually the second song W.K.'s [...]
On Valentine's Day, Brooklyn's Your 33 Black Angels returns with their fifth full-length installment of psychedelic rock, Moon and Morning Star . Known for their rowdy live shows, this band of self-described "musical lunatics" can range in size from a core group of eight (with appropriately strange names like S. Sunshine, J. O!, and D. Zots) to "countless others." The organs backing Y33BA's rock and roll texture coupled with singer Josh Westfalt's languid delivery recall the early psych-rock of Roky Erickson and The Seeds. Check out the album's first single, "Patient Love", below. [...]
New Brunswick punk outfit Screaming Females recently stopped by NPR for a Tiny Desk Concert performance of "It All Means Nothing", the lead single from their upcoming Steve Albini-produced fifth LP, Ugly . Now, the album version is available for streaming below (via RollingStone.com ). As the live acoustic preview indicated (you can re-watch it below), the album version is centered around a thick, vintage-y guitar sound and frontwoman Marissa Paternoster's jagged yet captivating vocal performance. Here's the NPR Tiny Desk performance: [...]
Chairlift and Das Racist 's Kool A.D. were the latest participants of triple j radio's Like a Version series, contributing a cover of Beyoncé's "Party" . Watch the replay below (via Listen Before You Buy ). Chairlift's sophomore LP, Something , arrived last month via Columbia.
Chairlift and Das Racist 's Kool A.D. were the latest participants of triple j radio's Like a Version series, contributing a cover of Beyoncé's "Party". Watch the replay below (via Listen Before You Buy ). Chairlift's sophomore LP, Something , arrived last month via Columbia.
Brooklyn baroque five-piece Ravens & Chimes ' sophomore album almost didn't happen. According to MTV Hive, it took almost three years of in-band fighting, lack of funds, and working around day jobs to finish what would be known as Holiday Life . But like any band worth its salt, Ravens & Chimes incorporated these setbacks into their songwriting, whose morose arrangements focus on loss and expectation. Holiday Life 's first single, "Night", opens with a flutist backing frontman Asher Lack's piano-driven plea to spend the night. Drum brushes and Lack's croon soften the idea of [...]
Following up Franz Ferdinand's recent Covers EP, Domino Records will soon release two 123 EPs feature remixes of those covers. The second of the two EPs packs Brennan Green's remix of "Live Alone," "gathering together Debbie Harry, LCD Soundsystem & Franz Ferdinand for the first time," as to Domino's SoundCloud notes . On the flipside is a dOP remix of the original Harry and Franz Ferdinand's "Live Alone" collaboration . You can stream both remixes below. The other EP comprises remixes by Toby Tobias, Wild Geese, and David Maloso. You can listen to that [...]
For the past 11 years, French house producer Kavinsky has been issuing EPs, remixing artists, and scoring films. His recent work (see: "Nightcall" ) for Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive - hands down the best picture of 2011, despite what the Academy thinks - has turned countless heads and brought him long-deserved acclaim. Now he returns with a new track, titled "Road Game", off his forthcoming, currently untitled project. If you've worn down his past work, or you're just not feeling too bad ass anymore walking to "Nightcall", here's your free recharge. Stream it below (via Prefix ), find [...]
Battles is following up last year's Gloss Drop with a four-part remix series, aptly entitled Dross Glop . As previously reported, part one features contributions from The Field and Gui Boratto. Today, the lineup for part two was revealed: Side A features remixes of "Futura" by The Alchemist and "White Electric" by Shabazz Palaces, and Side B packs a remix of "Africastle" by Kode9. As an early taste, Shabazz Palace's track is streaming below. Both Dross Glop 1 and 2 will be released on 123 vinyl by Warp [...]
As previously reported , 71-year-old professional crooner/knight, Sir Tom Jones , is the latest participant of Third Man Records' Blue Series. On March 5th, he'll release a two-song, Jack White-produced single, featuring a new rendition of "Jezebel" from his 2002 album Mr. Jones , along with a cover of Howlin' Wolf's "Evil" . Both tracks also feature White's Raconteurs bandmates Patrick Keeler and Jack Lawrence, as well as My Morning Jacket's Tom Jones. As Tom Jones International points out, Jones' version of "Evil" was premiered on BBC Radio yesterday, and you can stream it below.
LA dream-pop duo Magic Wands , comprised of the totally unrelated Chris and Dexy Valentine, have spent the last several years releasing their hazy blend of boy-girl pop exclusively through singles and EPs. On April 24th, the pair will at last release their debut full-length, Aloha Moon , via Bright Antenna. The lead single, "Space", is a sexy, synth-y ride through outer space on the wings of Dexy Valentine's sultry vocals and a driving guitar part. Stream it at SoundCloud . Aloha Moon Tracklist: 01. Aloha Moon [...]
As reported, L.A.-based electro-pop darling Ramona Gonzalez (aka Nite Jewel ) releases her sophomore LP, One Second of Love , on March 6th via Secretly Canadian. The sensual album track "In the Dark" is our latest preview and it sets the mood right, filling the sonic bedroom with lush synths, some lightly pulsating beats, and Gonzalez's sultry cooing. Stream it now at SPIN.com . In case you missed it, check out a stream of "One Second of Love" below. Nite Jewel - "One Second of Love"
Late last month, Brooklyn sludge rockers Mr. Dream previewed their upcoming seven-track EP, Fatherland , with two thrash-tastic cuts, "What a Mess" and "The Room" . Now, as Stereogum points out, the group have have unveiled that effort's title track. Akin to its predecessors, this latest cut is a harsh blast of screechy guitars and cutting bass that swells and swells, growing angrier and more intricate with each passing note. Stream it below. Mr. Dream - "Fatherland" Fatherland is in stores on [...]
Oakland haze-rap duo Main Attrakionz , who've been rolling with ASAP Rocky, Clams Casino, and Danny Brown of late, dropped a new single today, "Focalin" produced by Tyler Bisson. MondreM.A.N. and Squadda B. want to get all inspirational on the track, but when ensconced in a veritable cloud of smoke, what comes out on the hook is "Get high/reach high 'til you're on the moon." Now that's motivation. The duo will also be heading out on the road this Spring with mostly East coast dates running up to several performances at South by Southwest . Check the dates [...]
Brooklyn's ethereal R&B artist Tom Krell (aka How To Dress Well ) has recorded a cover of Xiu Xiu's "Clowne Towne" (from their 2004 LP Fabulous Muscles ). This reworked version focuses solely on Krell's voice, which shifts back and forth between squeaky and emotional and low and brooding. Stream it below (via FACT ). " Fabulous Muscles is one of my all-time fave records, and 'Clowne Towne' is definitely in my top 10 all-time songs," Krell told FACT . "I love the musical composition so much, but I'm especially attracted [...]
As reported, The Ting Tings will release their long-awaited sophomore LP, Sounds From Nowheresville , this March via Columbia. We've already heard the lead single, "Hang It Up" , and now Spinner reveals another album track, "Soul Killing". This latest offering is a funky reggae jam that bubbles over with a low-key, ultra cool energy, all on the back of some simple horns and Spanish rocking chairs. Stream it now at Spinner . Sounds From Nowheresville Tracklist: 01. Silence 02. Hit Me [...]
Sacramento punk-rap outfit Death Grips will follow up last year's Exmilitary by releasing two new albums in 2012. The first as-yet detail-less effort, set to surface sometime in April, will feature the track "Blackjack". The bass-heavy, dubstep-ian number is available for streaming below (via Pitchfork ). Death Grips - "Blackjack" Stay tuned for more on both records as it's announced.
Oupa , AKA Yuck frontman Daniel Blumberg, recently teamed with Lambchop pianist Tony Crow for a stripped-down cover of Porcelain Raft's "Backwords" . Stream it below. Recorded at Mark Nevers' Beech House Studios in Nashville, the track will also be released as a limited-edition 73 vinyl on March 12th. Click here to pre-order your copy.
Out of nowhere, singer-songwriter Josh Ritter has announced a new EP, Bringing in the Darlings , as BPM points out. Taken from a writing session for his upcoming LP, and then recorded in Brooklyn in just three days, the six-track effort is described by Ritter as his "version of lullabies." Each track makes use of the word "darling" - hence the title - and it's especially unmissable in the opener "Why". An unusually sparse song from the folk songwriter known for his often grand stylings, the track features a few well-plucked guitars and a fair amount [...]
Toronto retro-rock outfit Zeus has shared the lead single from its upcoming sophomore LP, Busting Visions , due out March 27th via Arts & Crafts. Whereas the LP's first track to surface ( "Are You Gonna' Waste My Time?" ) was more intricate and grandiose, "Anything You Want Dear" is a straight-forward blast of call-and-response pop-rock with a huge funk edge. Stream it below. "The song was spawned from a guitar hook that had been kicking around in my brain for at least a couple of years," frontman Mike O'Brien recently told [...]
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