Big congrats to my buddy DJ OB-one and his partner, J. Paul, who make up the dubstep duo HavocNdeeD on their official Linkin Park “Wretches and Kings” remix. The track which will be distributed by Warner Brothers Records doesn’t have an official release date just yet but have no fear, check below to listen to the track. And follow the guys on Twitter to get the latest and greatest.
Wow, I can’t believe its December already but with that comes some great new music. For now the fifth year in a row, The Killers have released a Christmas track with all proceeds going to benefit RED (Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa). This year’s tune is “Boots” and it’s a really great song with some simple yet very meaningful lyrics. Take a listen below and if you like, go purchase it on iTunes or Amazon.
Also if you follow this link to Starbucks’ website and watch the official “Boots” video which was directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite), the coffee company will donate five cents for each view. I promise it will be worth it and every click counts so please share with your friends and family as well.
If you are a Ben Harper fan and you haven’t already, check out his latest project, Fistful of Mercy. Consisting of Harper, Dhani Harrison (George Harrison’s son) and Joseph Harper, the trio released their debut album, As I Call You Down this past October. The first single off the album is well, “Fistful of Mercy” but check out the video below of the band performing “Father’s Son” with special guest Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine on Conan earlier this month.
The weekend is coming to a close but there is nothing that should stand in the way of listening to house music and with that, I wanted to share a track that a good friend of mine, DJ Roger Gangi has been working on: “Unleash The Fucking Dada (I’m In Miami Bitch) Vocal Mix” – Dada Life vs LMFAO.” Follow this link to download the track and enjoy!
I’m totally digging this band, The Parties. The quartet is from San Francisco and their sound definitely is a throwback to 60s rock and roll/pop. The band just release their latest work call Coast Garde and I’ve found it to one of those all around great discs. I think if you give it a listen you will find that each song sounds like bands we have all grown up loving or at least have helped shape my musical tastes (think The Beatles, The Byrds, CSN, etc.).
As I’ve clearly stated on the blog before, I’m a huge Lupe Fiasco fan. As for John Legend, he’s very talented and has a ton of great songs but I’ve never really been into him. Well, I just listened to Lupe Fiasco’s new track “Never Forget You” featuring John Legend and this may slowly start turning that dial for me. I’m addicted to this song which is definitely a bit of a change for Lupe’s style but wow how Legend’s voice impacts this great tune. Let’s all hope that it makes it onto Lasers due out next year. Check it out below and also take a look at the lyrics.
I’m a huge G. Love fan and if you are too this video below will definitely get you amped up for his new album, Fixin’ to Die due out February 22, 2011. Adding to the spectacular for this blues heavy disc, The Avett Brothers are producing it!
And for all my Denver peeps, make sure you grab Dec. 30 and 31 tickets to see G. Love and Widespread Panic! Sounds like one heck of a way to ring in the New Year.
First time I ever heard about Gregg Gillis aka Girl Talk I was fascinated how he was a biomedical engineer by day and DJ by night; how he would frequently hop on a plane to London after work on Friday and be back in the office Monday morning without anyone knowing that he was moonlighting as a DJ. Well of course he blew up as a DJ and has released four very memorable mixes including Night Ripper and Feed The Animals. On Monday, he dropped his fifth, All Day which in typical Girl Talk fashion is one heck of a mash-up/sample album. You can grab yourself a copy of it HERE. Also you have to check out the Wikipedia page for All Day which breaks down the staggering 372 samples used to create the record.
Another CD that has been on heavy rotation for me as of late is The Golden Year by Ou Est Le Swimming Pool. Their debut album is great and you may know them from the song posted below, “Dance The Way I Feel.” Unfortunately the lead singer, Charles Haddon committed suicide over the summer so unless there are works hiding in the archives, this is all we’ll get out of the synthpop group Camden, London.
Well that didn’t take too long, Liam Gallagher and a few members of Oasis (aka all but Noel Gallagher) are back as Beady Eye. Thanks to New York Magazine for the tip on “Bring the Light” the first tune from the new rock band. Not overly convinced just yet but it’s catchy and some good clean rock and roll. You can download the track for FREE on their website here. Two cool things to note about Beady Eye, Jeff Wootton from Gorillaz sits in on bass and the full length studio album is being produced by music wonder Steve Lillywhite! So yeah, I’m excited and can’t wait to hear more.
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