Brooklyn based MC and producer Ohmega Watts is getting geared up to release his sophomore album with Ubiquity Records . The album, entitled Watts Happening , will be released October 9th, 2007. The new record is a follow-up to his amazing debut, The Find (which put Ohmega on the rader with the underground hip-hop scene), as well as his collaborative album, 4 Days in Geneva . Though there are no details or updates about [...]
I remember the first time I heard Bloc Party 's raw, energetic, danceable rock music. Their catchy riffs and unique approach to songwriting set them leagues apart from others. The music was ahead of its time, but if the rest of their new stuff sounds like the single, I'd say their time is up. After listening to the band's new single, "Flux", I couldn't stop convincing myself that this was some horrible techno remix done by some amateur DJ who stayed up all night [...]
Just before a harsh winter struck the flat abandoned woodlands of Wisconsin, a singer/songwriter named Justin Vernon moved to a remote log cabin in the woods seeking a quiet, peaceful workspace in order to do one thing... hibernate. What came of his excursion was unexpected. A new project by the name of Bon Iver , a refined skill for splitting wood, and five beautiful tracks that encompass the heart and soul of a single man with an acoustic guitar. When Justin Vernon sings his poetic lyrics and thoughtful melodies, he opens a door that provokes the [...]
I want you to remember two words today... Hello, Avalanche . Curiously enough, those two words make up the title of the new full length record from The Octopus Project , which will be officially released on October 9th, 2007. Hailing from the live music capital of the world (that would be Austin, Texas for the slow ones), The Octopus Project bring us up with their high energy synths and wailing guitars, and then immediately bring us back down again [...]
The Stones Throw Records crew have put together another ingenious podcast for your downloading pleasure. The new podcast is called "The Zombie Playoffs", and it was released in an effort to help promote Peanut Butter Wolf 's new compilation album, Peanut Butter Wolf presents B-Ball Zombie War, which features material from J Dilla , Madlib , Talib Kweli , MF Doom , Guilty Simpson , and more. Below you'll find the podcast track list, a promo video, and a link to download the new podcast. [...]
Everyone's favorite cartoon monkey band (I think the only cartoon monkey band), Gorillaz , have announced that they will be releasing a b-sides, remixes, and rarities album on November 5th called D-Sides . Here is the tracklisting. Disc One "68 State" "People" "Hongkongaton" "We are Happy Landfill" "Hong Kong" "Highway" "Rockit" "Bill Murray" "The Swagga, Murdoc is God" "Spitting Out the Demons" "Don't Get Lost in Heaven" "Stop the Dams" [...]
In light of Britney losing custody of her kids to "rapper" K-Fed, and the rumors that she's been hitting the crystal meth one too many times, I couldn't resist posting this classic video of Britney Spears debut into the lovely world of pop culture with "Hit Me Baby One More Time".
Mirror Mirror on the wall, who has the most badical mustache of all? Carlos D of Interpol of course... Interpol - "No I in Threesome" Our Love to Admire (Capitol / Parlophone) Directed by Patrick Daughters
It was just announced that Radiohead 's new album, In Rainbows , will be released as a digital download on October 11th through the band's official website . For those of you who are all about the old school, they will also be releasing a vinyl version and a CD and bonus disc version this December. In true Radiohead fashion, the digital version of the album can be purchased by the listener paying however much they think it's worth.... seriously people... don't take advantage. Thom Yorke is watching. [...]
A new side project called Jaguar Love has surfaced in the rock n' roll world. The new group consists of Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato of The Blood Brothers and Jason Clark of Pretty Girls Make Graves . The band is currently writing and recording songs in Portland, Oregon, but in the meantime, you can stream the following tracks from Jaguar Love's Myspace Page or purchase the mp3's through the Crystal City Clothing website here . 1. The Man With The Plastic [...]
Los Angeles indie rockers Earlimart are giving the Badical Beats readers a chance to win a new EXCLUSIVE Earlimart EP, some Earlimart stickers, and a poster. Simply be the first person to send an email to BadicalBeatsContests@gmail.com with the subject "Earlimart and Badical Beats" and you will win the prize. Easy as 1-2-3... Be sure to stream various songs from their Myspace Page and check them out live on their US tour. Dates below... [...]
Stones Throw Records newest UK-based invention, The Heliocentrics , have a new record out. The new jam combines an impressive laundry list of ecletic instruments to make some truly psychedelic, jazzy, 60's inspired funk music with a modern Thievery Corporation -esk twist. Check out the personnel on this puppy... Malcom Catto - Drums & Piano Jake Ferguson - Bass & Thai Guitar Mike Burnham - Modular Synth & Effects Jack Yglesias - Flutes, Percussion & Santur Adrian Owusu - Guitars, Oud & Percussion James Arben - Clarinet, Tenor & Baritone Sax [...]
We don't usually veer off the path of music too much, but ohhhhh this one is gonna be a goodie, so here we go. The Comedians of Comedy are doing a uncut and uncensored "Live at the Troubadour" show that will air on Comedy Central's "Secret Stash" this Friday, September 29th, at 1:00am (technically it's Saturday). For all the slackers who will miss the show, fret no more... it will be magically released in DVD format on October 2nd, and will feature some [...]
It's genious... Pete Doherty was probably too smacked out to show up for the music video shoot, so they made a cartoon of him instead! All that aside, it looks like The Libertines frontman has been busy with his side project Babyshambles , because their highly anticipated new record from Parlophone , Shotter's Nation , will be hitting stores October 1st. In the meantime, enjoy a FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD of the single "Delivery" and this badical new music video for "French Dog Blues".
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Chicago Hip-Hop artist Bless 1 of the has released his first full length album, entitled Starving Artist . The record was produced by the Parisian producer Powell , and was released independently. Bless 1 is part of Digital Invaders Team which is the "home" for several international hip-hop artists, electronic artists, and beat makers who release the majority of their music for FREE via the internets. All these dudes make incredible music, so I highly suggest you check out everyone involved with the D.I. Team. In the meantime, enjoy the [...]
San Francisco indie rockers Deerhoof are following up their 2007 Friend Opportunity release from Kill Rock Stars with an option click freebie!! For a limited time only, visit the band's HOME PAGE and download 13 free mp3 tracks which include rarities, live recordings, and remixes. You might have seen this band open for The Flaming Lips or Radiohead in the last year, but if you haven't seen them live yet, you can watch a video of the band performing "+81" on the tele. [...]
This Tuesday, September 25th, MF Grimm will be releasing a new record, The Hunt for the Gingerbread Man , through his own label, Day by Day Entertainment . Tattood with fresh beats, geniously placed samples, and beautiful flows, The Hunt for the Gingerbread Man is a dark concept album based around the adventures of MF Grimm's criminal alter-ego (the Gingerbread Man) in the metaphorical world of Candyland. I knew this album [...]
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