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New Music: Alabama Shakes – Boys & Girls

9 Apr

Every music fan should be excited this week as the Alabama Shakes release their debut album, Boys & Girls (available for iTunes download now).  From the first moment I heard Brittany Howard’s voice I was infatuated and just loved her band’s sound.  To me, Alabama Shakes are a throwback to an era when the best music was being made and creativity was at an all time high.  Do yourself a favor, get this album, crank it up and just listen.  This is what rock and roll is!

They are the up-and-comers with the biggest buzz right now (I told you to hop on the train last November) and if you have the opportunity to catch them live this summer, do not miss out (I’m getting mine finally, at Bonnaroo).

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New Music: Foster The People, Kimbra, A-Trak – “Warrior”

5 Apr

Top of the morning and here’s a new track for you to be hitting repeat on all day, “Warrior” featuring Mark Foster of Foster The People, rising songstress Kimbra and DJ/producer genius A-Trak.  This collaboration is the latest from Converse’s three artists, one song series.  The video is pretty cool too so don’t just listen, watch. Added bonus, the song is available as a free download by clicking here.

You may recall a Converse collaboration earlier this year “DoYaThing” featuring Gorillaz, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem and Andre 3000 of Outkast.  Two more previous installations included “All Summer,” featuring Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast, Kid Cudi and Rostam Batmanglij from Vampire Weekend and “I’m A Goner” featuring Matt and Kim, Soulja Boy and Andrew W.K.

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New Music: Reptar – “Orifice Origami”

30 Mar

Fans of Reptar head to their Facebook page for a free download of “Orifice Origami” off their upcoming LP, Body Faucet, which was produced by Ben Allen and is due out May 1.

If you haven’t yet listened to the Athens, Georgia group you are sorely missing out.  Last summer/fall they toured with Foster The People and Cults gaining plenty of notoriety and just recently crushed SXSW.  I highly suggest you get your hands on their EP from last year, Oblangle Fizz Y’all.

Even more exciting news, they are hitting the road with GROUPLOVE in May!

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New Music: Alex Clare – “Too Close” aka Microsoft Internet Explorer Song

27 Mar

If you’ve seen the new Microsoft Internet Explorer commercials and wondered what that song is that you find yourself enamored with, it’s “Too Close” by Alex Clare.  Yes, me, a person who is not a fan of dubstep actually enjoys this track.  But really it is the soulful voice of the British singer-songwriter throughout his record, The Lateness Of The Hour, that has me constantly listening to the disc that dabs all over from soul, dubstep, electronic and jazz.  Personally I dig “Hands Are Clever,” “I Love You” and “Whispering” plus he covers Prince’s “When Doves Cry” but what really is a HUGE bonus on the record is it was produced by Diplo and Switch aka Major Lazer.  How wicked awesome is that!

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New Music: Buxton – Nothing Here Seems Strange

23 Mar

Everyone should be heading into this gorgeous weather weekend with some good tunes so this Friday I bring you, Buxton and their third record and first on New West Records, Nothing Here Seems Strange.

All week I’ve been holding out on posting this and I think it’s because of how much I sincerely love this album and their folk-rock sound, I wanted to keep it a secret but what fun would that be.

The album starts off with some slow harmonies (but in a good way – “Wolves & Owls” and “Fingertips”) before ratcheting it up and kicking some serious butt.  Just give “Blown A Fuse” a listen and it will all make sense, I promise.  For whatever reason the harmony on “Broken From Bread” makes me think of the Grateful Dead, but the best of the album I believe is with the single, “Boy of Nine” and “Down In The Valley.”

If you are fan of White Denim, DAWES, Middle Brother, Ryan Bingham, Fleet Foxes, The Avett Brothers, Ryan Adams and the likes, you are definitely going to be digging the Buxton sound.

 

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New Music: Royal Teeth – “Wild”

19 Mar

Ah yes, the buzz about bands that lit up SXSW has begun flooding the internet. Glad to have read on numerous sites/blogs that two bands we have been high about for some time, Alabama Shakes and The Lumineers, rocked it down in Texas and since I didn’t have the chance to make it this year, I’m going to be bringing you a recount from a buddy who was on the ground last week.

But in the meantime, thanks to a little appearance on CNN over the weekend (they had a big time setup on site), I’m pushing my hand towards another Louisiana group to make some noise this year (last year was GIVERS), Royal Teeth.  If seeing them perform on television was enough to convince me, listening to their Act Naturally EP gave me more reason to give some additional spins.  Give a listen below to the indie-pop band and if you like them, head to their website and explore a bit more and download their music.

 

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New Music: Dead Fingers

16 Mar

It’s Friday and why not kick the weekend off with some new tunes!  Coming to you from husband and wife due, Taylor Hollingsworth and Kate Taylor, here is Dead Fingers.  And while it may sound like a punk or metal band, it’s the complete opposite. The couple released their self titled debut album a couple of weeks ago and if you are a fan of guy-girl duos like I am (think Jenny & Johnny, The Civil Wars, She & Him, Sam & Ruby), you should really dig their work.  Give a spin, if you like, listen to more and snag yourself the album as this could very well become the album on repeat for you this spring.

New Music: The Dirty Heads -“Spread To Thin”

15 Mar

New music from the Dirty Heads, “Spread To Thin” which was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas and is part of the the long awaited new album, Cabin By The Sea, which will be released this summer!  Give a listen and share your thoughts below.

 

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New Music Tuesday: WZRD (Kid Cudi and Dot da Genius)

28 Feb

This New Music Tuesday brings us the anticipated release of WZRD from the duo of Kid Cudi and Dot da Genius.  Taking a slight detour from his hip-hop focus, Cudi teams with Dot da Genius to put out an “alt rock” album that still has me wondering is that how to really categorize it and why for some reason I like it.  Give a listen and judge for yourself.

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New Music: “DoYaThing” – Gorillaz, Andre 3000, James Murphy

23 Feb

It’s finally here, the official release of “DoYaThing” featuring Gorillaz, Andre 3000 and James Murphy.  As part of Converse’s three artists, one song campaign in conjunction with a limited edition Check Taylor Gorillaz collection, the track is a powerhouse of talent and a good one!  Bonus: click HERE to download the song courtesy of Converse.

 
Until the official video is released, here is a behind the scenes look at the making of it.

 

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