Monthly Archives: August 2010
Check ‘Em Out: The Gay Blades
Two piece band from NYC, The Gay Blades, have a new album called Savages that’s set for release in October. If you like the Black Keys, definitely give this duo a listen. The tracks all have a little something that … Continue reading
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Ou Est Le Swimming Pool Suicide
I am very saddened to hear of the death of Charles Haddon, the lead singer of UK synth pop band Ou Est Le Swimming Pool. This past Friday night he jumped from a telephone mast behind stage at the Belgian … Continue reading
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NAPT vs. Miike Snow
Following their sell out Australian tour NAPT are giving away their N-Funk DJ battle weapon remix of Miike Snow’s “Black And Blue“, which also features Passion Pit’s “Sleepyhead”, as part 2 of their Contraband series. Hold tight for their forthcoming … Continue reading
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OMD is Back
We’ve all swooned over OMD’s hit “If You Leave” (at least, if you’re normal you have); well now Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphrey are back for the first time in 15 years with new album History of Modern. In these … Continue reading
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First Listen: Ra Ra Riot’s new album in its ENTIRETY
Starting today, NPR is streaming Ra Ra Riot’s entire new album for your listening pleasure! The album will be available for purchase August 24th…next week! Go check out Ra Ra Riot’s The Orchard here. Oh, and recently I posted about … Continue reading
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Need Smoking Music?
Check out Lance Herbstrong. From electro to dubstep to drum-and-bass and electronica, Herbstrong’s mixes are as inventive as their name. These guys played at Lollapalooza last week (anyone see them?), and they’re giving away a couple free tracks of some reggae … Continue reading
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