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The Walkmen ft. Robin Pecknold “We Can’t Be Beat”

The Walkmen’s new album Heaven drops tomorrow and in celebration I’m posting this, my favorite track I’ve heard from the album so far, which features Sir Robin Pecknold on backing vocals. Reminds me of the time last fall, when I saw The Walkmen and Fleet Foxes in one beautiful show. Oh, I also commonly refer to that as the “best night of my life.”

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Black Cab Sessions: Chairlift

Whether you’ve never heard of them or you’re already a big fan, watch this Black Cab Session featuring Chairlift. It will make you a believer.

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Lolla 2012 - My Top 10, er, Top 15

I haven’t really looked at the Lolla line-up since it first came out, so the other night I had to revisit it to reminisce on just how good the festival looks to be this year.

Here are some of the acts I’m most excited to see. Confession: This was supposed to be a top 10. I’ve just never been good at editing for length.

(In no particular order)

1. Jack White*
2. Florence + the Machine
3. The Shins
4. Bloc Party*
5. Delta Spirit
6. Metric
7. The Head and the Heart*
8. The Tallest Man on Earth
9. Of Monsters and Men
10. Alabama Shakes*
11. Givers*
12. Polica
13. First Aid Kit
14. Miike Snow
15. Bombay Bicycle Club

*Seen them before - good enough to see again.

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Asa “Preacher Man”

Oooooh. This. Track. Is. So. Good.

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Yellow Ostrich “Whale”

Part of me really likes this song. Part of me is really frustrated because their singer sounds like someone else and I can’t quite place it.

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The Tallest Man on Earth “1904”

I’m a huge fan of this guy and really excited for the new album, There’s No Leaving Now due June 12th. What’s not to like about this single?

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Patti Smith “April Fool”

I have been boundlessly obsessed with Patti Smith ever since reading Just Kids this past winter. If you have not had a chance to read it, grab a copy today.

She released this single, which features Tom Verlaine on guitar, in April (obviously) as the first from her upcoming album Banga due June 5th. I AM SO EXCITED.

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Two Inch Punch ft. Mikky Ekko “Paint it Red”

I was lucky enough to hear this song a few months ago when it was in consideration for a compilation I was working on and I have been waiting and waiting for it to be released so I could share it.
It’s been awhile since I pushed the insanely talented Mikky Ekko on you, so here ya go. Enjoy this.

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Suckers “Roses”

Don’t worry if you think I’m an ass for saying things like this (because I feel like an ass for saying things like this) but since I fancy myself a screenwriter I really love songs that drip with the perfect amount of melancholy so that they inspire movie scenes flashing through my head as I listen. This song does that for me.

Check out the entire new album Candy Salad while you’re at it.

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Nathan Reich “Somewhere in Colorado”

Nathan Reich is an insanely talented and great guy currently living in Nashville and playing guitar for Foreign Fields. I have loved this song from the first time I heard it, and all his music is equally lovely and addicting.

He’s doing a Kickstarter for his new album All Night Pharmacy and it’s my opinion that we should all want to see that album made.
If you care to check it out and/or donate head here.

At minimum, check his music out here.

In the words of Drake, you can thank me now.

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