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Well, it doesn’t get any cooler than this. Astronaut Chris...

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:41:04 -0700

Well, it doesn’t get any cooler than this. Astronaut Chris Hadfield playing Bowie’s “Space Oddity”… in space.

Laura Marling - Once From her forthcoming album, Once I Was An...

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:25:44 -0700

Laura Marling - Once

From her forthcoming album, Once I Was An Eagle, due May 27. So much love for this artist.

Natalie Maines - Mother (Pink Floyd cover) It’s Cover...

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:01 -0700

Natalie Maines - Mother (Pink Floyd cover)

It’s Cover Friday and my Mother’s visiting. Voila!

I’ve always been a fan of the Dixie Chicks, and I like this new solo album a lot. Give it a spin on Rdio or Spotify.

nprfreshair:

Our pop music critic Ken Tucker on the title track from Natalie Maines’ new solo album, Mother:

Natalie Maines doesn’t hesitate to make audacious moves, and wresting away “Mother” — Roger Waters’ hymn to oppressive maternal authority figures from Pink Floyd — is the biggest one on her first solo album. Maines takes the “Mother” from Pink Floyd’s The Wall and deconstructs it, emotional brick by emotional brick. She rebuilds the melody and radically alters the vocal intonation of the lyric to render it resilient enough for new interpretations. “Mother” becomes a plea for understanding; to come to terms with difficult relationships through love and trust. Which, among other things, could be heard as Maines’ attempt to reach out to Dixie Chick fans, both present and former, loyal and hostile.

Beyonce ft. Andre 3000 - Back To Black (Amy Winehouse...

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:35:52 -0700

Beyonce ft. Andre 3000 - Back To Black (Amy Winehouse cover)

Best track on the Gatsby soundtrack. That beat is raunchy.

Lauryn Hill - Neurotic Society NEW Lauryn Hill! This...

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:05:00 -0700

Lauryn Hill - Neurotic Society

NEW Lauryn Hill! This doesn’t sound the way I expected, but it’s 100% on-message.

Hello All:

Here is a link to a piece that I was ‘required’ to release immediately, by virtue of the impending legal deadline. I love being able to reach people directly, but in an ideal scenario, I would not have to rush the release of new music… but the message is still there. In light of Wednesday’s tragic loss (of former label mate Chris Kelly), I am even more pressed to YELL this to a multitude that may not understand the cost of allowing today’s unhealthy paradigms to remain unchecked!

- MLH

How to destroy angels_ - Between the Spaces (SONOIO...

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:53:03 -0700

How to destroy angels_ - Between the Spaces (SONOIO rework)

Allessandro Cortini reworks this track from HTDA’s 2010 album.

Fleetwood Mac - Without You From the new EP — their first...

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:16:00 -0700

Fleetwood Mac - Without You

From the new EP — their first new music since 2003. Buckingham Nicks recorded a demo of this song before they joined Fleetwood Mac, so it’s not 100% new, but it’s my favorite track on the EP. A classic Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham duet. It doesn’t get any better than that.

Mark Kozelek & Jimmy...

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:52:49 -0700

Mark Kozelek & Jimmy Lavalle - Caroline

newspeedwayboogie:

A new collaboration between, basically, Sun Kil Moon and The Album Leaf.

And an incredible song. At one level a typical acoustic guitar Kozelek song. Listen deeper - the texture, organs, drums, the vocals - the way the song moves like a wave, not a big wave, but one that takes a long time to break. Wonderful.

Daughter - Get Lucky (Daft Punk cover) I think I missed cover...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:59:06 -0700

Daughter - Get Lucky (Daft Punk cover)

I think I missed cover Friday, so here we go! Daughter does this right.

Junip - Your Life, Your Call If you haven’t yet listened...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:51:00 -0700

Junip - Your Life, Your Call

If you haven’t yet listened to the new Junip album, you should do it right now. It’s on Rdio (here) but not Spotify. The band dropped this track a few weeks ago. Now that I’ve heard it in the context of the album, I like it even more.

No point in looking back over your shoulder
Leave your worries behind for a while
You’ll forget everything as you get older

Junip on Rdio

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:34:17 -0700

Junip on Rdio:

The new Junip album is out now. Listen to it!

Ásgeir Trausti - Going Home (live at Toe Rag Studios, London)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:02:55 -0700

Ásgeir Trausti - Going Home (live at Toe Rag Studios, London)

Richie Havens - Just Like A Woman Goodbye to one of the all-time...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:26:00 -0700

Richie Havens - Just Like A Woman

Goodbye to one of the all-time greats. This performance nearly brings me to tears every damn time. Today they’re flowing freely. Rest in peace.

Steve Earle & The Dukes (and Duchesses) - The Low...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 08:23:50 -0700

Steve Earle & The Dukes (and Duchesses) - The Low Highway

Via gbabuts

Laura Mvula - Green Garden Lots to love on Laura Mvula’s...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:09:00 -0700

Laura Mvula - Green Garden

Lots to love on Laura Mvula’s debut album, Sing To The Moon. Highly recommended.

LANA DEL REY : SUMMER WINE (NANCY SINATRA...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:30:31 -0700

LANA DEL REY : SUMMER WINE (NANCY SINATRA COVER)

Via losangeleslovesyou

Bonobo - Cirrus [Official Video]

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:08:42 -0700

Bonobo - Cirrus [Official Video]

The Fox Must Pay - Xtraordinary Things (Valida remix) Remix of...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:37:25 -0700

The Fox Must Pay - Xtraordinary Things (Valida remix)

Remix of this great track from KCRW DJ Valida.

Dinosaur Jr - Watch The Corners It’s always great to see...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:31:18 -0700

Dinosaur Jr - Watch The Corners

It’s always great to see Dino Jr. I’m a big Lou Barlow fan and was happy to catch them in the desert this weekend. All the kids new this tune.

Pretty Lights - Around The Block feat. Talib Kweli NEW from...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:02:31 -0700

Pretty Lights - Around The Block feat. Talib Kweli

NEW from Pretty Lights! Full album coming in July. As always, you can download this from prettylightsmusic.com.

Check out the dope video below: