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The Rundown: Xiu Xiu, Useless ID, the Used, Halestorm, Fall From Grace

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T21:22:50-04:00

This edition of the Review Rundown features reviews from Xiu Xiu, Useless ID, the Used, Halestorm, and Fall From Grace.
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Free Justin Bieber Concert Causes Chaos In Norway

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T21:15:00-04:00

Justin Bieber kicked off his European tour in Oslo, Norway on Wednesday (May 30), but things didn't go as smoothly as expected.The 18-year-old singer was forced to start 30 minutes early in an ...
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Spanish Pop Star Alejandro Sanz Weds

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T21:08:06-04:00

Spanish pop hunk Alejandro Sanz is no longer single - the 43 year old wed his longtime girlfriend in Barcelona last week. The Grammy Award winner and Raquel Perera exchanged vows in a private cere...
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Concert Preview: Charlene Kaye @ the TLA 6/5

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T20:29:12-04:00

Charlene Kaye will hit Philadelphia?s TLA on June 5th in support of her newly-released sophomore album, Animal Love. She will share a bill with Team StarKid, and will join them on guitar for their headlining ...
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Top 10 Indie Movie Soundtracks

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T19:10:50-04:00

Indie films have always peaked interest among artsy movie goers based on their quirky, raw style and ability to conquer perfection against a small budget. Granted, not all indie films are a great success, but the ones that are have one thing in common; they all have amazing soundtracks that almost become their own character. [...]
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LISTEN: Azealia Banks' Mermaid Ball Mixtape

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T18:48:18-04:00

*Azealis Banks* and *DJ Cosmo *have come together to create an astounding mixtape to showcase the talents of the *Mermaid Ball*, which will be held at Bowery Ballroom, New York on June 3rd.Some of the people who are set to perform are *Wckids, Maluca, House of Ladosha *and *Tigga Calore *and a...
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Loreen - BBC Breakfast Interview

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T18:43:45-04:00

Loreen's international media blitz started today - and wisely she started with BBC's breakfast show! Euphoria is already midweek at #2 in the UK - which is incredible. Last time a Eurovision song was that successful in that market was in 1996 when Gina G competed for the UK and had a #1 single with Oh Ah Just A Little Bit. 16 years is a long time so it's a huge feat. How cool would it be if she went to #1 come Sunday?! Yeah! Check Loreen out below - love her energy! Tweet
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Kylie Minogue: Timebomb (Extended Mix)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T17:17:57-04:00

Grab the extended version of Kylie Minogue's latest single 'Timebomb'.Kylie Minogue: Timebomb (Extended Mix) via Hard Candy. Join us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Odd Future Records have announced the signing of hardcore band Trash Talk to their roster

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T17:17:29-04:00

In a highly censored statement, Odd Future's L-Boy announced "So them muthafu***** ova at Odd Future records done signed a fu***** group of crackas and ni**** in a hardcore punk band called Trash Talk. I mean it makes sense since Odd Future fans is them white ni**** anyway."The Sacramento band will release a new album, 119, through the Odd Future label and also through the band's own Trash Talk Collective label.Kicking off with a performance at Primavera Festival in Barcelona this weekend,
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Matthew Dear announces new album

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T17:17:29-04:00

Mattew Dear has announced the follow up to his 2010 effort Black City. The album is called Beams and will be coming out on August the 27th internationally (the 28th in the US). The album's opening track, 'Her Fantasy' is released as a single on the 5th of June and can be heard below.The track-listing as as follows: 1. Her Fantasy?2. Earthforms?3. Headcage??4. Fighting Is Futile??5. Up & Out??6. Overtime??7. Get The Rhyme Right??8. Ahead of Myself??9. Do the Right Thing??10. Shake Me??11.
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Disclosure - 'Control' ft. Ria Ritchie

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T16:18:11-04:00

When Disclosure aren't defacing photos like a couple of deranged serial killers, they create songs that make people like Zane Lowe shout "this is the hottest record in the world." Zoolander jokes aside, this is pretty hot. 'Control' features on their forthcoming new EP The Face, which is released on June 4th via Greco-Roman. The EP also houses the wonderful 'Boiling'.
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Strangeways Here We Come ? The VPME Joins Strangeways Radio!

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T15:52:43-04:00

The VPMEExciting news from Von Pip Towers, we will be hosting a weekly show on Strangeways Radio very soon. Strangeways is a commercial free internet radio station and blog celebrating under-appreciated music in the genres of Synthpop, Dream Pop, Brit Pop, Shoegaze, Cold Wave, Post Punk, Trip Hop, Dream Pop, Goth, Dark Wave, Indie Rock, Indie
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COVES / She?s So Rad / Modern Borders ? Live: Coves? EP Launch at Power Lunches, London. 29/05/2012

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T15:47:04-04:00

The VPMEWords by David Cross-Kane. Walking into to Power Lunches, I was greeted by a friendly promoter who seemed psyched to be hosting tonight?s event ? COVES? EP Launch. Looking over his shoulder I thought to myself the gig can?t possibly be up here, where would the band go? There is barely enough room to swing
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Swedish Death Metallers Entrails prepare for live offensive this summer!

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T15:37:50-04:00

Metal Blade's latest signing, Swedish death metal masters *Entrails*, are preparing for a devastating live offensive in the summer and fall.The live run includes prestigious appearances at renowned festivals such as *Party.San *and *Summer Breez*e as well as support slots for German death metal...
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Listen to Silver Jews' "Secret Knowledge of Back Roads"

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T15:33:38-04:00

Come June 19th, Drag City Records will be releasing *Silver Jews' Early Times*, an album comprised of recordings made when *David Berman, Stephen Malkmus*, and *Bob Natasnovich* were merely muppet-baby versions of themselves, young post-collegiates who were footloose and fancy-free, to say the...
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Kitsuné club night at London's XOYO

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T15:17:37-04:00

To celebrate the release of their Soleil Mix CD on July 2nd 2012 French label Kitsuné are hosting a Summer party at XOYO, London on Saturday 23rd June 2012 featuring the best electro, disco and house. Performing at the party will be French synth duo Housse De Racket and Jupiter who are known for their outstanding remixes of Two Door Cinema Club and Metronomy. The CD is a one hour mixtape that can either be danced or chilled out to, conceived and mixed by Kitsuné boss Gildas Loaec and longtime
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#394 Allo Darlin? ? Some People Say

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T14:21:18-04:00

Another wonderful release from the Slumberland Records roster: The breezy charm and sheer exuberance of Europe, the second album by Allo Darlin’, would be hard to resist for any indie-pop fans. Elizabeth Moss and her band mates have this effortless … Continue reading →
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Lil B - 'Water Is D.M.G.' Pt.1 [Mixtape]

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T14:16:14-04:00

Lil B answers the age-old question of "how do you follow up a rare classical album?" by releasing a 32-track mixtape called 'Water Is D.M.G.' Pt.1. It features the track 'Robbin and Shoppin', which he released a video for earlier today.The 'best title' (or 'based title') award goes to 'Yes Im Geeked' VERY RARE SONG EXTREMELY BASED.Free Mixtapes
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Stereophonics Announce Intimate July Tour

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T14:09:43-04:00

*Stereophonics *one of Britains best-loved bands will perform four intimate warm up shows before their highly anticipated set at the Olympic Opening Ceremony Concert in Hyde Park July 27th. Starting out at *Llandudno Venue Cymru*, taking in *Derby Assembly rooms,* *the Grimsby Auditorium*...
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Miike Snow, Took Me Awhile

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T14:00:41-04:00

Once upon a time I listed Miike Snow’s debut album as my favorite album of the year. After taking two years to tour like mad-men, they released their second album; Happy to You. The album surprised a lot of people with the notably absent house-heavy drums. It was like they replaced the steady deep kick [...]
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Scissor Sisters: Baby Come Home (Video Premiere)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T13:57:44-04:00

Watch the official video for Scissor Sisters 'Baby Come Home' from 'Magic Hour'Scissor Sisters: Baby Come Home (Video Premiere) via Hard Candy. Join us on Twitter and Facebook.
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The Sea release new single 'Shake Shake' on June 25th as a free download

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T13:57:00-04:00

London based duo *The Sea* are pleased to announce the release of their forthcoming single *Shake Shake* on June 25th as a free download through Lusty Records. The band are currently on an extensive solo UK tour and are set to perform on a series of dates with multi-platinum selling artist*...
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Remix of the Day: Band Of Horses - The Funeral (Sound Remedy Remix) // Issue #6

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T13:54:05-04:00

After the recent polarising opinions thrown up by the *Death Cab For Cutie *remix in this feature, I thought it would be interesting to get an opinion on this outstanding remix of another one of America's beloved Alt-rock masters.By rights, any messing about with *Band Of Horses*' immense wonky...
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Video: M83 ? Reunion

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T13:36:26-04:00

Part Two of the M83 video movies for 2011′s Hurry Up We’re Dreaming released today. The track for this episode featured “Reunion”, while the previous video came from “Midnight City.”The story behind the videos seems ...
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Katie Kate's "Houses" Gets RCRD LBL Premiere

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T13:33:58-04:00

*Katie Kate*, aka, *Kate Finn*, is a dynamic rapper, producer and vocalist who has secured for herself a prominent spot in* Seattle* hip hopʼs increasing crowded upper echelon. (*The Stranger*) Her recent release, debut album* Flatland*, has been lauded as one of the best offerings all...
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Atomic Books Comics Preview - May 30th, 2012

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T13:15:55-04:00

In the weekly Atomic Books Comics Preview, Benn Ray highlights notable new comics and graphic novels. Benn Ray is the owner of Atomic Books, an independent bookstore in Baltimore. The Mobtown Shank is his blog, and his comic Said...
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QuickFire Competition: Win tickets to see Mumford & Sons

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T13:15:26-04:00

On 18th May, *Mumford and Sons* visited *Huddersfield* prior to their *Gentleman Of The Road Stopover* show at Greenhead Park on 2nd June to meet local businesses, the council and the local community. *Gentleman Of The Road Stopover* shows are a series of one-day, outdoor events and...
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Justin Bieber Pleads With Norway Fans To Stay Calm

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T12:29:41-04:00

Justin Bieber has pleaded with fans in Oslo, Norway to obey local authorities after police chiefs threatened to declare a state of emergency and shut down his plans to stage a surprise concert in t...
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As Gotye breaks 1 million UK single sales he announces his return this November

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T12:27:15-04:00

Following Februarys sold out UK tour, *Gotye* is thrilled to announce his return to British soil this *November* for a show at the *HMV Hammersmith Apollo*, *London* on the *12th November*, followed by the *Manchester Apollo* on the *15th*. When *Gotye* was last in the UK his single '*Somebody...
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Zimmer: Sage Paradis (May Tape)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T12:22:05-04:00

Zimmer drops the 'Sage Paradis' May mixtape.Zimmer: Sage Paradis (May Tape) via Hard Candy. Join us on Twitter and Facebook.
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King Tuff - 'King Tuff' [Album Stream]

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T12:16:57-04:00

Sub Pop just released the latest from King Tuff, former Happy Birthday front-man?s solo effort. You can stream the entire West coast modern glam-garage rock album below, courtesy of the aforementioned Sub-Pop label.
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Dum Dum Dum Girls - 'I Don't Care' [Listen]

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T12:16:57-04:00

Dum Dum Girls have created the May 2012 theme song for the beautiful Rookie Mag, and it's called 'I Don't Care', which is held together by the lyrics "I don't care what you think of me." The track is supposed to be "a testament to self-love" - which sounds a bit rude - but probably quite innocent. You can check out the track by heading here.
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Blood Diamonds feat. Grimes - 'Phone Sex'

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T12:16:57-04:00

Blood Diamonds (aka Mike Tucker) and Grimes have collaborated on a track which came about after they decided they wanted "to do a big pop song." 'Phone Sex' was initially recorded in Tucker's bedroom before being re-recorded and beefed up a few weeks later."The song came after a sleepless night in Mike's room, sipping gin and reading Nabokov over the holidays in Vancouver. It's our ultimate pop fantasy brought to life," says Grimes.The Phone Sex 12" EP is released on July 16 in the UK and July
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Modcast #234: The Best of Days

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T12:16:28-04:00

It is the best of days when you've got a mix like this one to keep you company. From to new to old with a few stops in between, I think you'll dig this week's modcast. And it only gets better when you add a delicious summer cocktail. This week's concoction: Italia LiberaIngredients1 ounce overproof (150 proof alcohol) white rum1 ounce amaro1/4 ounce lemon juice3/4 ounce simple syrupChilled seltzer1 lime wedge, for garnishCombine the rum, amaro, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail
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Largehearted WORD Books of the Week - May 30th, 2012

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T12:16:28-04:00

In the Largehearted Word series, the staff of Brooklyn's WORD bookstore highlights several new books released this week. WORD is an independent neighborhood bookstore in Greenpoint, the northernmost neighborhood of Brooklyn, that recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. Our primary...
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Little Boots: Headphones (Todd Edwards Vocal Remix)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T12:09:55-04:00

Little Boots releases the Todd Edwards Vocal Remix of her next single Headphones.Little Boots: Headphones (Todd Edwards Vocal Remix) via Hard Candy. Join us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Rihanna Reportedly Dating Another Bad Boy-- New York Knicks Player J.R. Smith

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T12:07:20-04:00

Rihanna has reportedly found love again - this time with another alleged bad boy. Less than a year after ending her relationship with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp the "We Found Love" s...
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Taken with instagram

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:59:07-04:00

Taken with instagram
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M83 ? ?Reunion?

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:58:58-04:00

Official Music video for M83, ‘Reunion’ follow up to ‘Midnight City taken from the new album ‘Hurry Up We’re Dreaming’
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Gossip ?A Joyful Noise? Informericial

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:47:05-04:00

Gossip release 'A Joyful Noise' infomercial.Gossip ‘A Joyful Noise’ Informericial via Hard Candy. Join us on Twitter and Facebook.
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WATCH: Drifter (ft P Money) - Only If You Knew

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:42:02-04:00

In the past six months grimes most exciting new talent,* Drifter*, has achieved a lot having recorded a highly successful Warm-Up Session with SB.TV (http://SB.TV) that garnered over 18,000 views in its first month alone, securing him a place on the line-up for SB.TV (http://SB.TV)s stage at...
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Jessie Ware performs ?Running? in Ibiza with Disclosure and 'Devotion' album cover

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:39:42-04:00

Jessie Ware joins Disclosure on stage at IMS Festival in Ibiza to perform 'Running' and reveals the cover for her debut album 'Devotion'Jessie Ware performs ‘Running’ in Ibiza with Disclosure via Hard Candy. Join us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Justin Bieber Tweets Free Show Details, Stresses Concern For Safety

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:31:04-04:00

Its seems as life as usual for Justin Bieber who currently is on ?PHASE 1 of operation secret concerts? in Europe after an alleged fight with a photographer over Memorial Day weekend. Bieber sent a...
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Little Boots - Headphones (Todd Edwards Vocal Remix) - Premiere

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:27:14-04:00

Little Boots drops her new single Headphones on Sunday but has us gagging and drooling already. We're in nu-disco heaven and don't wanna be disturbed, haha. Actually, we're listening using our headphones right now! Soooo curious what the single version will sound like, but this remix by Todd Edwards is sooooo frickin' tasty. Boots' vocals are fierce over a dreamy stompy disco beat with - HORNY HORNS! Dying. Listen + enjoy below! And so ya know Todd Edwards co-produced and sings on one of our
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Concord Music Group introduces The Very Best Of Jazz Series

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:26:08-04:00

*Concord Music Group* launches a new series of jazz compilations for the summer of 2012 that showcases the very best tracks culled from the recordings of some of the most influential artists in the history of the genre. The first five titles in the *'The Very Best Of'* series which highlight...
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The Cribs ? ?Glitters Like Gold?

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:18:27-04:00

If you click on the “band fact pop-ups” that appear during the video, it will open other videos related to those facts
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Metric - 'Synthetica' [Full Album Stream]

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:17:29-04:00

Metric have decided to stream their new album a couple of weeks prior to its release, which is probably a good idea considering the level of interest in its inevitable leak. Have a listen to Synthetica by heading here, and if you like it, go buy it when it it hits the stores on June 11th.
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Little Boots - 'Headphones' (Todd Edwards vocal remix)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:17:29-04:00

Little Boots is no stranger to disco, but Todd Edwards has taken it to the extreme with his vocal remix of her latest single, 'Headphones', which is released on June 3rd. The single is backed with this remix, as well as a dub remix from Edwards, and a few others.Until the single release, and her EP release on July 16th, enjoy the remix below. We also recommend you check out her video for 'Every Night I Say A Prayer' too.
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King Tuff - 'King Tuff' [Album Stram]

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:17:29-04:00

Dead Space 3 Teaser

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:17:29-04:00

The official EA Dead Space website updated its main page yesterday with a graphic novel style short video, perhaps paving the way for Dead Space 3. What's more, the three characters just above the video frame appear to be written in the same alien script found on the series' iconic markers. What do they mean? Destructoid seems to think they signify a countdown to the game's release. Check out the vid below.
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Shorties (Manhattan's Literary Bars, Regina Spektor, and more)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:16:36-04:00

Shelf Awareness recommends 10 literary bars in Manhattan. Regina Spektor visits WNYC's Soundcheck for an interview and live performance. At BOMB, Patrick Somerville interviews Lauren Groff about her latest novel, Arcadia. 77-square profiles singer-songwriter Kelly Hogan. The Chicago Tribune recommends...
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Tune of the Day: M83 - Reunion // Issue #41

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:15:28-04:00

*M83* are back with a blistering track that cascades pulsing bass and thundering beats that is truly breathtaking. The video for *'Reunion'* leads on from *'Midnight City'*, where the adventure of the children continues into a new realm filled with urban secrets and the chilling neon glow, which...
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Taylor Swift Lands Country Hall Of Fame Exhibit

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:11:31-04:00

Taylor Swift is to be the subject of a new exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. The singer, who recently announced a $4 million donation to the institu...
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Florence + The Machine: Spectrum (Video Premiere) + Calvin Harris Mix

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:08:54-04:00

Watch the new video for Florence and the Machine's latest single Spectrum and listen to the Calvin Harris remix.Florence + The Machine: Spectrum (Video Premiere) + Calvin Harris Mix via Hard Candy. Join us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Faye unveils video for 'Water Against The Rocks'

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:06:17-04:00

An artist whose sound is described as understated, evocative, catchy and commanding, *Best Fit Recordings* are extremely proud to announce the signing of Swedish siren *Faye* to their family of artists, a songstress whose perfect blend of electronica and pop leaves an indelible impression upon...
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Spotifried Issue #7 // My Morning Journey #5

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:02:14-04:00

4HZVfNhFMjpaNT1qOJMK9rSo I was back in the office yesterday and, as such, back with this feature. Yesterday was so hot, I went to Home Depot at lunch and bought an air conditioner for my Living Room so I won't sweat to death any more cause, trust me, it gets hot as hell in New York in the midst of...
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For Todays Release New Album 'Immortal'

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T11:00:35-04:00

*For Today*s latest studio album *Immortal* (*Razor & Tie*) was released *May 29th* both in stores and on all digital service providers. The album crashed into the iTunes charts today at #10 on the overall chart and #2 on the rock chart- Produced by Will Putney (Lamb Of God,...
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FORSS unveils Regulus and Somnio Somnium from the album

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:52:15-04:00

Following acclaimed reviews from the worlds of technology, music and art, *FORSS* unveils the next two tracks from the *Ecclesia* album, titled *Regulus* and *Somnio Somnium*. *Ecclesia* is fast becoming something of a phenomenon amongst this years releases, with tracks from the audio-visual...
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Louise Latham releases debut album

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:50:22-04:00

Gifted singer-songwriter *Louise Latham*s evocative debut album *Reclaimed *will be released on *Monday, 25th June*. For every waking hour while recording the album, Louise was consumed by the project. I slept next to the Telefunken analogue machine in the studio for the entire two-month...
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Rowdy Superstar Joins Atari Teenage Riot

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:41:18-04:00

*Rowdy Superstar* has been busy lately - between completing his debut album *'Battery' (out 11th July)* and working alongside legendary producer *Matthew Herbert*, Rowdy has managed to find time to join the celebrated digital hardcore marvels, *Atari Teenage Riot*. As part of the new incarnation...
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Pixie Lott Launches Samsung Galaxy S III In The UK

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:38:12-04:00

*Samsung Mobile* today announced the arrival of the *Galaxy S III* in shops across the UK, with the help of pop princess *Pixie Lott* who made an appearance at the *Samsung* brand store at *Westfield Stratford City*. The singer was on hand to celebrate the new smartphone going on sale to the...
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Kitsune announce Kitsune Soleil Mix released July 2nd

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:35:08-04:00

Its Summertime! *Kitsune Club Night* series returns to London..To celebrate the release of their* Soleil Mix* CD on July 2nd 2012 French label extraordinaire *Kitsuné* are hosting a summer party in London at XOYO on Saturday 23rd June 2012. * Kitsuné Soleil mix* is very much a musical...
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I Like Trains reveal new video for 'Mnemosyne'

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:26:50-04:00

I Like Trains have revealed the video and artwork for *'Mnemosyne', *the first single taken from critically acclaimed third album, *The Shallows*. *'Mnemosyne'* is part of a trilogy of videos reflecting how technology has taken over peoples lives, showing the emergence, the boom and predicting...
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Crystal Palace Garden Party cancelled

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:26:11-04:00

It is with great disappointment to announce that the *Crystal Palace Garden Party *will not now be able to go ahead.When it was realised that a 1.5 ton scissor lift truck must come on to the stage to erect the sails and rigging some cursory tests were made to the structure. There was some obvious...
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Mogwai to headline friday night at Green Man 2012

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:20:07-04:00

We are delighted to welcome the quite frankly immense instrumental rock juggernaut that is *Mogwai to Green Man 2012*. They join co-headliners* Van Morrison *and *Feist* in Wales breathtaking *Black Mountains* from August 16th-19th. We're also thrilled to announce that *Dexys, Benjamin Francis...
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Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Presents 'House The House' DJ Competition

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:20:03-04:00

Charitable foundation, *Last Night A DJ Saved My Life* (LNADJ), has announced *House The House*, a new nationwide competition to discover the UKs best young DJ talent, officially sponsored by NAP energy drink. The winner will get the chance to play a DJ set in the House of Commons terrace bar on...
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Maybe Ween haven't broken up...

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:17:28-04:00

Earlier today we reported that Ween had broken up, but it seems that might not be the case. Aaron Freeman (aka Gene Ween) stated that "it's time to move on," yet Mickey Melchiondo (aka Dean Ween) and Ween's publicist both seem to be in the dark over the situation, with the former claiming "[the breakup] ss news to me, all I can say for now I guess."Is the party over?
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Los Campesinos! - 'Tiptoe Through The True Bits' [Listen]

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:17:28-04:00

Los Campesinos! have unveiled a new track called 'Tiptoe Through The True Bits', and you can download it here."'Tiptoe Through The True Bits' was recorded at the same time as latest album Hello Sadness, but never found a home on the album. 'Tiptoe Through The True Bits' acts as an appropriate bookend to what happens within Hello Sadness, both musically and personally." Gareth Campesinos!The lyrics for the track can be found below in case you want to start a Los Campesinos! karaoke club.You
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Field Day 2012 // The 405 Preview and Playlist

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:17:28-04:00

Wow, has it already been a year since the last Field Day? Well, no it hasn't actually, for it has been brought forward by two months due to everyone's favourite obese draconian entity, the Olympics.Pedantry aside, June 2nd sees some of the finest up-and-coming acts, with a handful of more established and respected elders, squeeze into a hipster-patrolled Victoria Park. Last year's bill was pretty shit-hot (see some photos at the base of the article for examples of this) and once again the
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Bob Dylan is given Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:17:28-04:00

The legendary Bob Dylan has been granted a Medal Of Freedom by his adoring fan, Barack Obama. Dylan was granted the award during a ceremony at the White House, along with a number of other civilians."By the time he was 23, Bob's voice, with its weight, its unique, gravelly power was redefining not just what music sounded like, but the message it carried and how it made people feel," said Obama. "Today, everybody from Bruce Springsteen to U2 owes Bob a debt of gratitude." The President also
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Toddla T's "Watch Me Dance: Agitated by Ross Orton & Pipes" out 13th August

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:13:05-04:00

When * Toddla T* was asked if he fancied the label commissioning producers for a remix album of *Watch Me Dance* he had a much better idea. He asked two legends of the Sheffield underground music scene * Ross Orton and DJ Pipes* to agitate, smash and rebuild his album in the manner of the scene...
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Maximo Park announce UK Tour in November

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:05:41-04:00

As *Maximo Park* get ready to drop their much anticipated fourth album *The National Health* on June 11th, the quintet are also just now announcing their first full UK tour in three years, to take place in November.Listen *Maximo Park 'Hips And Lips'* ...
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Nicki Minaj's Backup Dancer In Custody Following Sexual Assault, Death Of Girl

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T10:04:19-04:00

A purported backup dancer for Nicki Minaj is being held by Tokyo police in connection with the death and sexual assault of an Irish student.
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The Walkmen release Heaven

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:55:47-04:00

Fat Possum Records is excited to release the *Walkmes*'s latest album *Heaven*. To celebrate the release, the *Walkmen* will play a rare, intimate hometown show at the *Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday, June 6th at 9pm EST*. The band has partnered with Spotify to provide a worldwide live stream of the...
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Skinny Lister Announce Major UK Headline Summer Tour

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:54:54-04:00

The hardest working in band in Britain, who last year clocked up more festival appearances than any other artist, are proud to announce the AA single *Rollin Over/Colours* to be released on Monday 18th June. Coming out a week after *Skinny Lister*s debut album *Forge & Flagon* (Monday 11th...
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Mumford & Sons add US dates to Gentlemen Of The Road tour

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:43:33-04:00

Mumford & Sons have added a US leg to their ‘Gentlemen Of The Road’ touring schedule, whose two UK dates will begin on June 2nd at Huddersfield?s Greenhead Park. The band, who this week revealed their second album will be released in September, have unveiled gigs in Portland on August 4th, Bristol (August 11th), Dixon [...]
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Art By Numbers debut 'Reticence: The Musical' album

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:40:14-04:00

*Art By Numbers* havent even released their debut album, and theyre already receiving a lot of attention. This attention probably initially stemmed from the bands connection with *The Human Abstract*, but theres definitely more to it than that. For those that are curious, *Brett Powell*...
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Process Of Guilt - Full Album Streaming Via Bandcamp!

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:27:30-04:00

Portuguese doomsters *Process Of Guilt* are currently streaming their forthcoming new album *FÆMIN* in its entirety through their bandcamp page. Check it out here:
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Tina Turner: What?s Love Got To Do (Zimmer Rework)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:17:25-04:00

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xxyyxx - 'About You' [Track Of The Day]

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:16:58-04:00

Our boy xxyyxx, aka Marcel Everett, has unveiled his most blissed out tune to-date. Sounding like James Blake minus the auto-tune (especially around the 2:33 mark), this boy wonder from Florida just keeps getting better and better.Expect 90% of all decent hip-hop to be produced by him come 2013. Check out the mix he did for us back in March right here.
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Pitchfork Festival Paris unveils initial line-up

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:16:58-04:00

Pitchfork Festival Paris has unveiled its initial line-up, plus a pretty cool looking trailer.M83, Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear, Robyn and Sébastien Tellier will play the festival, which takes place at Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris November 1-3.More acts will be announced in the coming months, but until then, check out the trailer.
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Dirty Three announce London show for November

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:16:58-04:00

Dirty Three are following up on their successful trip to the UK for I'll Be Your Mirror by announcing a London show for November.The show takes place at London's Shepherds Bush Empire on November 28th, with tickets going on sale this Friday (1st June) at 9am.If you want to see them before then you can always catch them at Cargo next week, though tickets are already sold-out for that show (obviously), so you might need to make friends with some influential people, or touts.
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405 Fashion: Fashionable Economics

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:16:58-04:00

The closure of the vast majority of freestanding ?Betsey Johnson? stores is well underway. Though it may come as a shock to many of us, Betsey?s fate serves to highlight not only the effect the economic downturn has had on many fashion houses but also the future of similar niche market brands. A long time coming, the company first aired its financial problems in 2010, when Steve Madden bought their outstanding debts in the hope of breathing life into the ailing brand. Filing for bankruptcy in
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Daily Downloads (Kathy Acker and The Mekons, Piano Magic, and more)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T09:16:33-04:00

Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet. Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Broken Water: "Underground" [mp3] from Tempest Broken Water: "Drown" [mp3] from Tempest search...
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Mary J. Blige Says She's 'Fixing' Her Charity's Financial Issues

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T08:57:08-04:00

R&B star Mary J. Blige has addressed reports her charity is facing financial problems, insisting she is working to fix any "outstanding issues." The Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for t...
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Blood Red Shoes are made for walking. Or touring.

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T08:35:45-04:00

Anton CoeneRemember, not so long ago, when big-ass bands with memberships numbering in the double-digits were all the fuss? Me neither. Seems two is all you need to make a racket and an impression, as yesterday’s post can attest and today’s can reinforce. What sets Brighton two-piece Blood Red Shoes apart from most of the [...]
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The Darkness confirm new album details

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T08:30:35-04:00

The Darkness have confirmed the details of their comeback album ‘Hot Cakes‘. The band’s third studio album and first since 2005′s ‘One Way Ticket To Hell and Back‘ will be released on August 20th via Play It Again Sam, and has been produced by Justin and Dan Hawkins along with Nick Brine. “‘Hot Cakes’ has [...]
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Moonrise Kingdom OST

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T08:17:33-04:00

The soundtrack to Wes Anderson?s Moonrise Kingdom has been created to perfectly fit with the childish themes of the film. From the first track, Britten?s Young Person?s Guide To The Orchestra, complete with a young boy?s narration, you are thrown into the world Anderson has created. Even if you haven?t seen the film a picture of the narrative and Anderson's world is painted for you immediately. With a mix of blues and orchestral music plus original music from Alexandre Desplat (Fantastic Mr.
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Weekly Download 5/30/2012 (Husky, One Era, The Thieves from the North and more)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T08:07:06-04:00

Each each we get some out-of-the-blue tracks to share with you and we think most of these are quite good. This week we think a couple are great and deserve a closer look at their ...
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Video Du Jour: Primus

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T08:06:20-04:00

Don’t know if you’ve ever heard of the rock band Primus … they’re a band that’s really out there. Primus is a trio led by singer/bassist Les Claypool, and he’s backed by drummer Jay Lane and guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde. Primus’ music reminds me of the cracked weirdness of Frank Zappa and the Mothers, and [...]
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Admiral Fallow - Tree Bursts in Snow (2012)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T08:05:39-04:00

Artist: Admiral Fallow Album: Tree Bursts in Snow Release date: 26.06.2012 Tracklist: 1. Tree Bursts2. The Paper Trench3. Guest Of The Government4. Beetle In The Box5. Old Fools6. Isn't This World Enough?7. Brother8. The Way You Were Raised9. Burn10. Oh Oscar Style: Alternative Rock Indie read more
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The Enemy - Streets in the Sky (2012)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T08:04:47-04:00

Artist: The Enemy Album: Streets in the Sky Release date: 29.05.2012 Tracklist: 1. Gimme the Sign2. Bigger Cages (Longer Chains)3. Saturday4. 1-2-3-45. Like a Dancer6. Come Into My World7. This Is Real8. 2 Kids9. Turn It On10. It's a Race11. Get Up and Dance12. Make a Man Style: Britpop Indie read more
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Julia Stone - By the Horns (2012)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:46:45-04:00

Artist: Julia Stone Album: By the Horns Release date: 29.05.2012 Tracklist: 1. Let's Forget All The Things That We Say2. Bloodbuzz Ohio3. It's All Okay4. I'm Here, I'm Not There5. Justine6. Break Apart7. With The Light8. I Want To Live Here9. By The Horns10. The Line That Ties Me Style: Folk Indie read more
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Alyssa Reid's UK tour Postponed

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:42:55-04:00

Due to promotional commitments *Alyssa Reid*s UK Tour in June has been postponed. Fans are advised to keep onto their tickets as the dates will be rescheduled soon. Original tickets will remain valid.*Alyssa Reid* took Canada by storm in 2011 with her debut album *The Game*, featuring the double...
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Emma Soup gallery show with The Gooch Palms, Polyfox & Amateur Drunks!

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:37:22-04:00

The Gooch Palms – upbeat semi-nude garage/powerpop Polyfox – loose, jangly guitar-pop Amateur Drunks – smiley pop-punk! Thursday 31 May at Emma Soup, 523 Hunter St Newcastle Doors 8pm All Ages $5 Entry – all proceeds from the door go … Continue reading →
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PS I Love You release official video for 'Princess Towers'

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:36:53-04:00

*PS I Love You*'s second long-player, *Death Dreams*, was released earlier this month and has received rave reviews from critics in North America and Europe. Last week they premiered the Nevan Lochhead-directed video for *Death Dreams*' relentless '*Princess Towers*'. The band's *Paul Saulnier*...
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I Like Trains ? ?Mnemosyne?

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:32:58-04:00

I Like Trains have revealed the video and artwork for Mnemosyne, the first single taken from critically acclaimed third album, The Shallows.
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Marissa Nadler - The Sister (2012)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:32:06-04:00

Artist: Marissa Nadler Album: The Sister Release date: 29.05.2012 Tracklist: 1. The Wrecking Ball Company2. Love Again, There Is A Fire3. Christine4. Apostle5. Constantine6. To a Road, Love7. In a Little Town8. Your Heart Is A Twisted Vine Style: Acoustic Folk Indie read more
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2:54 ? ?Creeping?

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:30:40-04:00

To mark the release of their highly anticipated debut album, out today, 2:54 unveil the video for their forthcoming single ?Creeping?, released on June 18th on Fiction.
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Panic: A Homage to The Smiths @ Proud Camden

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:28:52-04:00

Proud Camden is preparing itself for a Mancunian invasion *on Thursday 31st May* when it hosts a unique tribute night to The Smiths to coincide with the opening of photography exhibition, *Manchester: So Much To Answer For.* Promoters, All Night Long, have lined up The Smiths drummer *Mike...
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The White Stripes ? ?Death Letter? (Glastonbury 2005)

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:28:28-04:00

The White Stripes giving a storming, bluesy strung out performance of ‘Death Letter’ while headlining Glastonbury in 2005
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PS I Love You ? ?Princess Towers?

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:25:03-04:00

PS I Love You unveil new music video for ?Princess Towers? from sophomore LP ?Death Dreams?
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Dan Le Sac ? ?Play Along?

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:22:43-04:00

Set for release on July 9th, his debut solo album Space Between The Words written and produced by Dan
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Beck - 'I Just Started Hating Some People Today' [Listen]

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:17:06-04:00

Before listening to 'I Just Started Hating Some People Today' by Beck, it's pretty easy to figure out what the song will sound like. Firstly, it's released via Third Man Records, which suggests Beck will be leaning more towards the acoustic/country side of his tastes. Secondly, the title is 'I Just Started Hating Some People Today', which gives you a clue as to the lyric direction/stance of the track, and thirdly it's Beck. A curveball is likely to appear.Are we right? Of course. "Oh yeah, I'm
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Beacons Festival add final acts, including Japandroids and Veronica Falls

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:17:06-04:00

Beacons Festival have unveiled the final 30 acts for this year's line-up, which takes place 17th ? 19th August 2012 in Skipton.The new additions are as follows:Admiral Fallow / B>E>A>K> / Disclosure / Double Muscle / Filthy Dukes - Djs / Fun Adults / Goodnight Lenin / Hawk Eyes / Hey Sholay / Holograms / Imp / Japandroids / Juffage / Lanterns On The Lake / Luvjam / Magnetic North / Marcus Worgull / Nope / Pale Seas / Pins / Plank / Post War Glamour Girls / Runners / Soul Jazz Soundsystem /
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MIDI in the Browser: HTML5 + MIDI Document Up for Review, Audio Improving, Too

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:16:34-04:00

Hey, why the heck not? (CC-BY-SA) farnea.Imagine connecting to MIDI gadgets – inputs and outputs – and sequencing musical patterns from a browser. (As a developer, imagine doing that from JavaScript. As a user, imagine doing that right inside your browser window with a music app.) For now, such things exist only on a document, but they could be coming to a browser near you.Not bad for a standard that dates back to 1983.The W3C has a document up for discussion, for those of you
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It’s Official: Multi-touch Pioneer, Apple Supplier Partnering on “Disruptive Touch Tech” [Analysis]

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:16:34-04:00

Behind this tech are some essential building blocks. And the vendor of one of those, a key component in the touchscreen, has some news next week. Photo (CC-BY) Ken Hawkins.Let’s do some quick math: put together the first maker of a consumer multi-touch product (also the first real multi-touch music product), and one of the world’s biggest suppliers of touch tech, who sells to companies like Apple. Mark your calendar for the first of June. That adds up to … something,
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Little Comets ? ?Jennifer?

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:15:40-04:00

Following their acclaimed ?Worry? EP released in December, Little Comets are set to return to the fold with vibrant new single ?Jennifer?, released on June 11th through Dirty Hit Records.
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Review: Skinny Lister ? ?Forge & Flagon?

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T07:00:39-04:00

When you?ve a band name that sounds like an outside favourite in The Grand National, you?d think it would perhaps be difficult harnessing much attention as a traditional folk outfit. But when you?re officially crowed 2011?s Hardest Working Band in Britain by PRS things then begin to make sense. The Skinny Lister sound, one that [...]
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XO Man releases Unwrap the Club EP on 6th of June

blogdig.net — 2012-05-30T06:55:10-04:00

After the success of his last single* Follow Fashion* ft. *Ed Sheeran, Mikill Pane, Sincere *and *Master Shortie*, *XO Man* is at it once again. The new five-track EP, showcases the 6ft10 moustache clad musician who has shared the stage with the likes of *Jessie J, Tinie Tempah,* *Major Lazer*...
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The Rundown: Xiu Xiu, Useless ID, the Used, Halestorm, Fall From Grace

Free Justin Bieber Concert Causes Chaos In Norway

Spanish Pop Star Alejandro Sanz Weds

Concert Preview: Charlene Kaye @ the TLA 6/5

Top 10 Indie Movie Soundtracks

LISTEN: Azealia Banks' Mermaid Ball Mixtape

Loreen - BBC Breakfast Interview

Kylie Minogue: Timebomb (Extended Mix)

Odd Future Records have announced the signing of hardcore band Trash Talk to their roster

Matthew Dear announces new album

Disclosure - 'Control' ft. Ria Ritchie

Strangeways Here We Come ? The VPME Joins Strangeways Radio!

COVES / She?s So Rad / Modern Borders ? Live: Coves? EP Launch at Power Lunches, London. 29/05/2012

Swedish Death Metallers Entrails prepare for live offensive this summer!

Listen to Silver Jews' "Secret Knowledge of Back Roads"

Kitsuné club night at London's XOYO

#394 Allo Darlin? ? Some People Say

Lil B - 'Water Is D.M.G.' Pt.1 [Mixtape]

Stereophonics Announce Intimate July Tour

Miike Snow, Took Me Awhile

Scissor Sisters: Baby Come Home (Video Premiere)

The Sea release new single 'Shake Shake' on June 25th as a free download

Remix of the Day: Band Of Horses - The Funeral (Sound Remedy Remix) // Issue #6

Video: M83 ? Reunion

Katie Kate's "Houses" Gets RCRD LBL Premiere

Atomic Books Comics Preview - May 30th, 2012

QuickFire Competition: Win tickets to see Mumford & Sons

Justin Bieber Pleads With Norway Fans To Stay Calm

As Gotye breaks 1 million UK single sales he announces his return this November

Zimmer: Sage Paradis (May Tape)

King Tuff - 'King Tuff' [Album Stream]

Dum Dum Dum Girls - 'I Don't Care' [Listen]

Blood Diamonds feat. Grimes - 'Phone Sex'

Modcast #234: The Best of Days

Largehearted WORD Books of the Week - May 30th, 2012

Little Boots: Headphones (Todd Edwards Vocal Remix)

Rihanna Reportedly Dating Another Bad Boy-- New York Knicks Player J.R. Smith

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M83 ? ?Reunion?

Gossip ?A Joyful Noise? Informericial

WATCH: Drifter (ft P Money) - Only If You Knew

Jessie Ware performs ?Running? in Ibiza with Disclosure and 'Devotion' album cover

Justin Bieber Tweets Free Show Details, Stresses Concern For Safety

Little Boots - Headphones (Todd Edwards Vocal Remix) - Premiere

Concord Music Group introduces The Very Best Of Jazz Series

The Cribs ? ?Glitters Like Gold?

Metric - 'Synthetica' [Full Album Stream]

Little Boots - 'Headphones' (Todd Edwards vocal remix)

King Tuff - 'King Tuff' [Album Stram]

Dead Space 3 Teaser

Shorties (Manhattan's Literary Bars, Regina Spektor, and more)

Tune of the Day: M83 - Reunion // Issue #41

Taylor Swift Lands Country Hall Of Fame Exhibit

Florence + The Machine: Spectrum (Video Premiere) + Calvin Harris Mix

Faye unveils video for 'Water Against The Rocks'

Spotifried Issue #7 // My Morning Journey #5

For Todays Release New Album 'Immortal'

FORSS unveils Regulus and Somnio Somnium from the album

Louise Latham releases debut album

Rowdy Superstar Joins Atari Teenage Riot

Pixie Lott Launches Samsung Galaxy S III In The UK

Kitsune announce Kitsune Soleil Mix released July 2nd

I Like Trains reveal new video for 'Mnemosyne'

Crystal Palace Garden Party cancelled

Mogwai to headline friday night at Green Man 2012

Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Presents 'House The House' DJ Competition

Maybe Ween haven't broken up...

Los Campesinos! - 'Tiptoe Through The True Bits' [Listen]

Field Day 2012 // The 405 Preview and Playlist

Bob Dylan is given Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama

Toddla T's "Watch Me Dance: Agitated by Ross Orton & Pipes" out 13th August

Maximo Park announce UK Tour in November

Nicki Minaj's Backup Dancer In Custody Following Sexual Assault, Death Of Girl

The Walkmen release Heaven

Skinny Lister Announce Major UK Headline Summer Tour

Mumford & Sons add US dates to Gentlemen Of The Road tour

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