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tUnE-yArDs and ?uestlove team up to cover Fela Kuti

Matt — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:07:52 +0000

Oh man, this is too good to actually exist in real life. tUnE-yArDs, the Roots’ drummer ?uestlove, Angélique Kidjo and Akua Naru teamed up to cover Fela Kuti’s “Lady” for a Red Hot Organization fundraiser. Read more about the project here and actually BUY the song via one of these links: US iTunes Canada iTunes [...]

[video] the Black Keys: “Gold on the Ceiling”

Matt — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:10:07 +0000

This isn’t one of the weirdest music videos ever, but when you consider how incredibly popular the Black Keys and this song are… you’ve got to admire their guts. Here’s “Gold on the Ceiling,” directed by Harmony Korine.

[mp3] Dan Deacon: “Lots”

Matt — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:41:44 +0000

Dan Deacon is back! His new album America will be released in the US on August 28. Check out “Lots” below. MP3: Dan Deacon – Lots

[video] Chris Dennison: “I Don’t Know Why I Love You” (10 in 20 session)

Matt — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:00:46 +0000

Chico Fellini frontman Chris Dennison turned in this month’s excellent 10 in 20 session. Enjoy the video below, then go buy it at 10 in 20′s bandcamp if you enjoy it.

[mp3] Childish Gambino: “Silk Pillow” (feat. Beck)

Matt — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:40:21 +0000

Beck sure has gone from 0 to 60 this week what with the release of his new single and this guest appearance on Childish Gambino’s mixtape. Gambino’s no slouch either; this is the fourth song we’ve heard off his upcoming record, and the fourth one that kills. MP3: Childish Gambino – Silk Pillow ft Beck [...]

[stream] Beck: “I Just Started Hating Some People Today”

Matt — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:09:52 +0000

We got these in at the record store yesterday just as I was leaving work; hope there are still some left today! This is Beck’s Jack White-produced single on Third Man Records. Beck’s youtube page says it was “recorded spontaneously by Beck,” so that might explain the song’s goofy change-ups.

[video] Hundred Waters: “Sonnet”

Matt — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:54:37 +0000

If you like Seven Swans- through Illinois-era Sufjan Stevens (and who doesn’t?), you’ll want to press play on this video. Hundred Waters have crafted a beautiful, slow folk song that makes use of the production and arrangement lessons in Sufjan’s mid-career albums. Top it off with a great recording by Portals and you’ve got a [...]

Memorial Day @ CD Central 5.28.12

Matt — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:54:13 +0000

Ancient Warfare CD Central’s Memorial Day party kicked off yesterday with performances by Ancient Warfare and Sundown Service. The third group of the day had to cancel, but these two brought out enough sunny tunes to last the entire afternoon. Thanks to everyone who attended! Sundown Service

[mp3] Amanda Mair: “House”

Matt — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:12:30 +0000

Amanda Mair’s debut album is out June 5 on Sweden’s Laborador Records. I’ve covered the lead up to this album quite a bit, but you can now download her track “House” below. MP3: Amanda Mair – House If you haven’t caught any of the other posts on Amanda Mair, all you really need to know [...]