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Ellie Goulding produced by Xaphoon Jones “High For...

Wed, 30 May 2012 01:01:48 -0500

Ellie Goulding produced by Xaphoon Jones “High For This” (The Weeknd Cover)
via ListenBeforeYouBuy

You had me at Ellie Goulding covering The Weeknd. I didn’t even listen to this. Just kidding. Am I?

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Ween “Stay Forever” Apparently Ween is calling it...

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:51:11 -0500

Ween “Stay Forever”

Apparently Ween is calling it quits after 25 years. Which is probably fine because have you ever heard someone say, “Ween is my favorite band of all time!” Nah, me neither. But we all still like them just enough and I’ll personally never forget the first time I heard and fell in love with this song. It will always be such a perfect little pop tune. And you know what, White Pepper was pretty freaking good.

Farewell, Gene & Dean. It’s been sweet.

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Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros “Man on...

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:41:27 -0500

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros “Man on Fire”

For whatever reason, at some point in the last year or so Alex Ebert and gang have left a bad taste in my mouth. I don’t know why or when it happened (perhaps it was “Home” being pushed on us like our country was a Communist dictatorship and that song was our leader?)
Anyway, first time I heard this song I found myself trying to repel it but it plays constantly on the radio (won’t we ever learn?) and so far, I just can’t help really liking it.

Their new album Here dropped today.

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

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:18:44 -0500

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...

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:57:15 -0500

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

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:08:29 -0500

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....

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:35:27 -0500

Asa “Preacher Man”

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

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Yellow Ostrich “Whale” Part of me really likes this...

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:30:33 -0500

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...

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:41:04 -0500

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...

Sat, 12 May 2012 20:49:55 -0500

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...

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:12:19 -0500

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...

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:47:11 -0500

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...

Sun, 06 May 2012 17:02:11 -0500

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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Ryan Silver (ft. Jung Youth) “Words” If you miss...

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:31:02 -0500

Ryan Silver (ft. Jung Youth) “Words”

If you miss Justin Timberlake and you feel weird that Justin Bieber sounds like him now, listen to this killer new pop track from my crazy talented brother.

I’ve just made your weekend.

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Purity Ring “Obedear” Every once in awhile a track...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:58:17 -0500

Purity Ring “Obedear”

Every once in awhile a track is released in which no matter when you post it, you are wrong. You post it right away, and you’ve apparently just posted it for traffic and you haven’t even listened to it enough. If you post it the next morning, you are just one cattle amongst million of others. If you post it a week later, you are so a week late, fool. Post it a few months later, you’re not a music blogger you’re basically a small-town kindergarten teacher with a penchant for Jodi Picoult.

This is one of those tracks. I wasn’t going to post it at all but man I like it so much.

If you want to know when the album drops, you have to hit up one of the other cattle. I’m so different.

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Wolfgang Schaefer “Pocket Full of Pills” This is...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:41:03 -0500

Wolfgang Schaefer “Pocket Full of Pills”

This is devastatingly wonderful.

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The Band “Ophelia” Rest in peace Levon Helms. You...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:21:17 -0500

The Band “Ophelia”

Rest in peace Levon Helms.
You really, truly were one of the greats.

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The Walkmen “Heartbreaker” (via Prefix) Excited for...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:23:03 -0500

The Walkmen “Heartbreaker” (via Prefix)

Excited for this album. Heaven drops June 5.

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Coeur de Pirate “Verseau” I recently bought Rosetta...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:03:55 -0500

Coeur de Pirate “Verseau”

I recently bought Rosetta Stone for French because I took Latin in high school and I resent not being able to speak any other language. I can’t help but feel like I sound like this. Or I will sound like this very soon. I mean probably. Possibly. Maybe.

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Father John Misty “Nancy From Now On” I have a...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:14:31 -0500

Father John Misty “Nancy From Now On”

I have a creepy affinity for Robin Pecknold, but my favorite Fleet Foxe has always been Josh Tillman. When he left the band to pursue his solo work, it was a bittersweet moment, but the tunes he has been releasing have helped transition that feeling to all sweet. Plus, it’s kind of nice that I can now love him and Robin equally and not feel like an intra-band whore.

His album Fear Fun is out May 1 on Sub Pop.

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