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VIDEO: CSS "Rat Is Dead (Rage)"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:26:00 +0000

ARTIST: CSS
TRACK: "Rat Is Dead (Rage)"
ALBUM: Donkey
LABEL: Sub Pop
NOTES: This video was apparently shot in one take with the cameraman wearing a jet pack. Oh yeah, and Lovefoxxx is hot!

MP3'S: NEW STEREOLAB!

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:03:00 +0000

Organs + 60's pop + french vocals + disco drums = STEREOLAB. 16 years and counting, Stereolab are back with a brand new album full of newly recorded material called Chemical Chords. The sound of Chemical Chords is essential Stereolab. Nothing really new here, just Stereolab being Stereolab. And thats the way I want it. Their sound is extremly unique. If any change at all, there are more strings on the tracks, and of course organ, always organ. Badical Beats is stoked to have an advanced copy of the LP, which means free downloads for our loyal readers! Make sure to pick up Chemical Chords when it hits stores August 19th. In the meantime enjoy the tracks below!

MP3: Stereolab - "Silver Sands"

MP3: Stereolab - "Self Portrait with Electric Brain"

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New MP3s from The Walkmen

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:19:00 +0000

The sun will shine a little brighter on August 19th. Why? Why because The Walkmen have a new album silly. It's called You & Me and may be The Walkmen's finest hour. On You & Me The Walkmen have mellowed some, but have not lost any intensity. "In the New Year" is the stand out track of the album, but that is just on first listen. Like most Walkmen albums, the tracks creep up and grow on you with every repeat visit. Badical Beats has two tracks from the new LP for download below, including "In the New Year" and the album opener "Dónde está la Playa." Happy Friday!

MP3:The Walkmen - "In the New Year"

MP3:The Walkmen - "Dónde está la Playa"

MP3: Living Ears Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:45:00 +0000

My boy Scotty up in SLC recently launched his blog LIVING EARS which is super rad. He's doing podcasts every week with some killer tunes laced with his commentary, rants, and raves in-between. Here are the mp3 downloads and track lists for podcast volumes #1 and #2. If you're down with it, head to Living Ears and subscribe.

MP3: Living Ears Podcast Volume #2

William Shatner - Common People
White Denim - Track 8
White Denim - Track 5
Lykke Li - Dance. Dance. Dance
Takka Takka - Everybody Say
Hot Chip - Ready for the Floor (Smoothed Out on an R&B Tip Version)
Groove Armada - Are Friends Electric (Gary Numan Cover)
Paris Hilton - Turn it Up
Modeselektor - Godspeed
Grizzly Bear - While You Wait for the Others (Live on KCRW)
Titus Andronicus - My Time Outside the Womb
The Hold Steady - Slapped Actress
Kid Sister - Control (JFK Remix)
Yo! Majesty - Hey There Girl
CSS - Left Behind
Sebastien Grainger - American Names
William Shatner - You'll Have Time

MP3: Living Ears Podcast Volume #1

The Dodos - Eyelids
Port O'Brien - I Woke Up Today
Virgins - Rich Girls
Beck - Chemtrails
The Faint - The Geeks Were Right
Battles - Leyendecker
Crystal Castles - Alice Practice
Music Go Music - Light of Love
The Ataris - Boys of Summer
The Hold Steady - Stay Positive
Alkaline Trio - Do You Wanna Know?
MGMT - Time to Pretend
MGMT - Electric Feel (Justice Remix)
Kid Cudi - Day 'N Nite (Crookers Remix)
Busy P - To Protect and Entertain (Crookers Remix)

Badical Find : Letron

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:18:00 +0000

Move over Uffie! Letron is on the scene and she is about to blow that shit up! Straight out of Los Angeles, Letron is the most badical female beat maker/rapper we've heard in sometime. Her tracks are sensual, dirty, and bangin! Below you'll find free downloads of "Don't Need No Man" and "Bandre Bagassi," and you can grab 2 more tracks for free from her myspace. As for Letron in the flesh, if you're in the Southern California area you can catch her live within in the next several weeks. We're super pysched for her July 30th Silverlake Lounge show with Badical Beats artist Afghan Raiders.

These tracks have been on heavy rotation in our offices and in my new corolla. You'll soon know why!

MP3:Letron - "Don't Need No Man"

MP3:Letron - "Bandre Bagassi"

MP3: Go Kart Champion - "Cranberry and Vodka"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:37:00 +0000

Here at Badical Beats we believe a healthy breakfast comes first and foremost. That's why we've started today out with fresh fruit, yogurt, toast, and a tall glass of "Cranberry and Vodka." This refreshment was made possible by our good friends and local Vegas talent Go Kart Champion. Go Kart Champion is comprised of Keith and Josh, and their music is written bi-coastal. Josh being in Ohio, and Keith being here in Vegas, they've managed to accomplish their tracks through internet and snail mail. We're keeping our fingers crossed for a reunion of the two, so we can throw them on stage and throw our panties at em. Until then, we're suggesting you start your morning off right and grab a free serving of "Cranberry and Vodka" below!

MP3:Go Kart Champion - "Cranberry and Vodka"

MP3: Koushik - "Lying in the Sun"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:01:00 +0000

From the inbox comes a track called "Lying In The Sun" from a Canadian artist called Koushik. He's got his "official" debut coming out on Stones Throw Records September 30th, 2008. The record is called Out My Window, and is a follow up to his "unofficial" releases of Madvilliany (Koushik Remixes) and Be With, which both dropped in 2005. I love this track because it's not your typical Stones Throw hip-hop-jazzy-sample-laced bumper. It's coming from a different place, and it's living proof of how the label loves to take risks and branch out with their artists.

MP3: Koushik - "Lying in the Sun"

LATE OF THE PIER VIDEO AND MP3

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:47:00 +0000

Last summer belonged to those feisty nu ravers Klaxons. This summer will be owned by Castle Donington's very own, very weird, and very badical, Late Of The Pier. Their debut album Fantasy Black Channel will be released on Parlophone Records August 12th. Badical Beats has recieved an advanced copy, which I might add has been inducing eargasms all over our office. The single "Heartbeat" will be released a week prior to the LP on August 5th. We just so happen to have the video for "Heartbeat" as well, which is nothing short of amazing. Loaded with fun effects, Space Odyssey-ish visuals, and even exploding heads! Yes! And if that ain't enough, grab a free download of the track "Whitesnake" below as well. We know... and we love you too!

VIDEO: "Heartbeats" from Late of the Pier's upcoming LP Fantasy Black Channel

MP3: Late of the Pier - "Whitesnake"

VIDEO: Radiohead - "House of Cards"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:13:00 +0000

ARTIST: Radiohead
TRACK: "House of Cards"
ALBUM: In Rainbows
LABEL: ATO / Maple Music / XL Recordings
NOTES: This video is your typical Radiohead craziness... made with 3D plotting technology. If you're a total video-tech nerd, "Geometric Informatics and Velodyne LIDAR were used to capture the 3D images" for this video.
BONUS:If you're bummed about YouTube's quality, you can watch a slightly better quality version of the video HERE.

MP3: Sebastien Grainger - "Map of the World"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:13:00 +0000

The ex-DFA1979 thrasher, drummer, and vocal genius Sebastien Grainger is back in the spotlight, having inked a deal with Saddle Creek Records. His debut full length is set to release in October, but to hold the fans over, dude has released a four track EP dubbed American Names. If you're already sold on it, you can purchase the Digital EP on iTunes HERE, otherwise, you find the tracklisting and download below. Three cheers for new music.

American Names EP
1. American Names
2. Ways to Come Home
3. Map of the World
4. Epilogue

MP3: Sebastien Grainger - "Map of the World"

MP3: Digitalism "Kitsuné Tabloid Micromix"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:16:00 +0000

You might have noticed Digitalism on the front page of Myspace when you logged in this morning to check if you're blowin' up. The German electronic masterminds are giving away a free "Micromix" download of their new mix for Kitsuné Maison Records called "Kitsuné Tabloid". The full version is mmm mmm good, so when you get the chance grab it, but for now, enjoy a download of the teaser below.

MP3: Digitalism - Kitsuné Tabloid Mircomix

MP3: CSS "Jager Yoga"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:30:00 +0000

A is for AWESOME. B is for BADICAL. C is for CSS. D is for DONKEY. As in, BADICAL BEATS has an AWESOME mp3 from the new CSS album DONKEY! Yes, those crazy Brazilians that got you all like "Alala Alala" are back with their second release, Donkey, due out on Sub Pop/Warner July 21st. "Jager Yoga" is the intro track on the new album, and we're not exactly sure what it's about, but we think it has something to do with being sexy and party'n. Donkey has the perfect amount of dance, rock, sex, and trash. Lets make love and listen to the track from below!

MP3: CSS - "Yager Yoga"

VIDEO: Bloc Party - "Mercury"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:27:00 +0000

ARTIST: Bloc Party
TRACK: "Mercury"
ALBUM: Mercury Single
DIRECTOR: Ace Norton
LABEL: Atlantic Records

4th of July MP3s from BIKINI

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:16:00 +0000

Yesssss... 4th of July weekend is here and a great way to get in the summer spirit is to download some new BIKINI tracks on BADICAL BEATS. The first is a cover of Feist's "one two three four", which I think they do justice, and the second is an original doowop called "I Remember Being Young". The tracks come from the Montreal based duo's new EP, Concerning the Number 7 & Your Love, which will be officially released July 7th. Listen to the good summertime jams below.

MP3: BIKINI - "12:34 (Feist Cover)"

MP3: BIKINI - "I Remember Being Young"

DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist Present "The Hard Sell"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:24:00 +0000

"The Hard Sell" is DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist making music history by performing their set using eight turntables, two guitar loop pedals, and ONLY original 45rmp 7" vinyl singles. It's complex, rare, and legit, and the video below will be of further explanation.

Expect mash-ups, rap mixes with fiddle music, doo-wop mixed with new wave, and everything in between. There are only a handful of lives dates left for "The Hard Sell" tour, so clear up your iCals and be there...

"The Hard Sell" Tour Dates:

16-Jul-2008 - Washington, DC 9:30 Club

17-Jul-2008 - Brooklyn, NY McCarren Park Pool

18-Jul-2008 - Atlantic City, NJ HOB

19-Jul-2008 - Mariaville, NY Indian Lookout Country Club

25-Jul-2008 - Portland, OR Roseland Theatre

26-Jul-2008 - Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo

27-Jul-2008 - Pemberton, BC Pemberton Festival Site

VIDEO: NO AGE "Eraser"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:09:00 +0000

ARTIST: NO AGE
TRACK: "Eraser"
LABEL: Sub Pop
NOTES: We want to hang out with NO AGE.

VIDEO: Free Blood "The Royal Family"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:18:00 +0000

ARTIST: FREE BLOOD
TRACK: "THE ROYAL FAMILY"
LABEL: ADVENTURES CLOSE TO HOME/RONG MUSIC
NOTES: Directed by Elizabeth Seklir & Sonja Kroop. Free Blood are from Brooklyn. Free Blood are amazing! This video is amazing! We are pooping are badical pants!

MP3: MGMT "Electric Feel (Justice Remix)"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:47:00 +0000

The mega Parisian digital duo Justice found time in between ciggs to fashion a remix of Brooklyn's MGMT's "Electric Feel." Yes, the song that sounds like Prince with the bass line you can't get out of your head! The track is BIG, BADICAL, and in every way JUSTICE. The remix was produced for the "Electric Feel" single that was released June 24th on Columbia Records, the second single from the bands chart rising Oracular Spectacular. The single also features a remix of the title track by Rasta Wigs (of Montreal), and on some releases a cover of Soulwax's "Saturday." Get your right click on grab the track below!

MP3: MGMT - "Electric Feel (Justice Remix)"

LIVE: Afghan Raiders @ Beauty Bar Las Vegas

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:16:00 +0000

Last friday the Badical Beats artist Afghan Raiders played their first show ever to a raging crowd at Beauty Bar in Las Vegas. The gig was in support for Broken Spindles, and LA's XrayOK shared the bill as well. XrayOK put on a great show full of swagger and electric rock that really loosened up the crowd. Joel Petersen of Broken Spindles pulled off his set single handedly, playing keys, guitar, and singing with a laptop backing him up. It was a very intimate and intense performance. The closing set was by Afghan Raiders whose energy really set the crowd off. Beach balls, solid gold balloons, flying confetti and crazy stage antics (see Bean's tambourine on head dance sesh) were just part of the set, while Mikey's vocals and movements were non stop bliss. You can see all the pics of the show at Robot Report and Mojo Republik.

AFGHAN RAIDERS

BROKEN SPINDLES

XRAYOK

MP3: Santogold, Pharrell, J. Casablancas - "My Drive Thru"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:26:00 +0000

The power of fashion has pulled together Santogold, Pharrell Williams, and Julian Casablancas to make an original track in the name of shoes. "My Drive Thru" was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Converse and definitely features an ALL-STAR cast. The song is badical in every sense, funky, rockin, and sure to get your kicks on the dance floor. A free online download is in the works for the masses, but for now Badical Beats has our loyal readers covered with a free download below.

MP3: Santogold, Pharrell Williams, Julian Casablancas - "My Drive Thru"

VIDEO: WALLPAPER - "T REX"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:41:00 +0000

ARTIST: WALLPAPER
TRACK: "T REX"
LABEL: Eenie Meenie Records
NOTES: Directed by Andre Hyland / bLoNd cHiLi. "T REX" is the first single from Oakland's WALLPAPER released April 29th on Eenie Meenie Records. Catch WALLPAPER in Las Vegas August 10th at The Beatles Revolution Lounge in the Mirage Hotel & Casino with Badical Beats artist AFGHAN RAIDERS.

MP3: THE FAINT - "THE GEEKS WERE RIGHT"

noreply@blogger.com (Beans) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:06:00 +0000

The dark and synthful punk outfit The Faint are back with a new LP of dance filled fun. Fasciinatiion is due out August 5th on the band's very own Blank.wav imprint. Badical Beats just happened to get their paws on the single "The Geeks Were Right" which you can grab below. The Faint kick off their international tour (dates can be seen at their myspace) in support of Fasciinatiion on July 27th. Only a geek would sleep on this!

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MP3: The Faint - "The Geeks Were Right" (LINK REMOVED)

VIDEO: Hercules and Love Affair - "You Belong"

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:25:00 +0000

ARTIST: Hercules and Love Affair
TRACK: "You Belong"
ALBUM: Hercules and Love Affair
LABEL: EMI / DFA
FUN FACTOIDS: 1) The lead singer Nomi is rumored to be transgender. 2) The next single entitled "You Belong", from the band's critically acclaimed self-titled debut, will be released on July 7th, 2008. 3) The band is from Brooklyn, NYC, which is the coolest place on earth. FACT.

Sunny Day Sets Fire Video Series and MP3

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:32:00 +0000

Not too long ago, Badical Beats was all over the Sunny Day Sets Fire Brainless EP and Stranger Remix EP, which included remixes of the single "Stranger" by CSS, XXXChange of Spank Rock, The Cool Kids, and Mad Decent/Diplo. And now, just a couple months later, Sunny Day Sets Fire is back with their debut full lenght LP from IAMSOUND called Summer Palace (out now on iTunes; In stores July 8th). If you're down with the music in the vein of The Beach Boys, The Flaming Lips, Architecture in Helsinki, and Of Montreal, then you'll be down with SDSF.
Also, in conjunction with the new LP, the band has worked with 10 different directors to release a new video for each track on the album. All 10 videos will be released one by one on a weekly basis, and can be seen through the VIDEO widget below. Also, check out the FREE MP3 download of their single "Stranger" just below.

VIDEO: From Sunny Day Sets Fire's Summer Palace LP:

MP3: Sunny Day Sets Fire - "Stranger"

AFGHAN RAIDERS LIVE @ BEAUTY BAR LV

noreply@blogger.com (Mikey) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:22:00 +0000

TONIGHT... if you're in Vegas, Badical Beats' artist AFGHAN RAIDERS will be performing live at BEAUTY BAR (517 Fremont St). They will be going on at 1am, right after BROKEN SPINDLES (Joel Petersen of THE FAINT). Come show Afghan Raiders some love and come prepared to dance your little heiney's off.