Tag: MP3

iLiKETRAiNS to release new single

There’s not too much to say here, as information is pretty scarce, but according to the website of iLiKETRAiNS, the band will be releasing their new single “Sea of Regrets” on October 12. This is hugely exciting for two reasons: first off, new material from the band is always very welcome, especially considering this will… Continue reading iLiKETRAiNS to release new single

Sea Wolf makes artsy video explaining new song “Wicked Blood”

It’s a video titled “White Water, White Bloom Vol. 1” (named after their upcoming album) and it’s only 58 seconds long. But oh is it chock-full of artistic merit (a wobbly record spinning alone atop a grassy hill, paintings of dogs hung on trees). And it explains a little bit about the band’s new track,… Continue reading Sea Wolf makes artsy video explaining new song “Wicked Blood”

Jay-Z is old and cranky, but still shows off talent on The Blueprint 3

Jay-Z is old! Get the man a pair of too-short shorts and loafers, stat. Maybe a “compact disc player” on which to play “compact discs.” The Best MC Of All Time is on his 11th album in 13 years, making him one of the biggest veterans in the game. It’s easy to gush over Jay-Z’s… Continue reading Jay-Z is old and cranky, but still shows off talent on The Blueprint 3

[MP3] Tim Williams – “I Hit Another Wall”

Want a nice little ditty? Well, I got a nice little ditty, just for you. It comes courtesy of Tim Williams, the NYC-based songwriter. The song moves along behind what sounds like a constant drum machine and a bunch of assorted guitar and synth tones, combined with Williams’ agreeable voice. It’s pretty neat. I have… Continue reading [MP3] Tim Williams – “I Hit Another Wall”

[MP3] New The Most Serene Republic: “Aveern”

Along with a slew of tour dates, The Most Serene Republic have offered up a B-side from their latest album, the critically acclaimed …And The Ever Expanding Universe. The song, “Aveern,” is easily good enough for an album (as we so often say about B-sides in general), but its raw tendencies and jagged guitar probably… Continue reading [MP3] New The Most Serene Republic: “Aveern”

Neon Indian announces North American tour dates

Neon Indian (aka Alan Palomo), our favorite new bedroom electronica project (who isn’t Washed Out or Toro Y Moi) is touring the continent this fall on his upcoming album, Psychic Chasms. Is this promising? Yes. The first released singles from the album are good, not mind-blowing, but very good. Palomo has already impressed with material… Continue reading Neon Indian announces North American tour dates

[MP3] Los Campesinos: “The Sea Is A Good Place To Think About The Future”

Oh, Los Campesinos… Why can’t you make song titles a normal length, hmm? Do they all need to be sentences? Regardless, here’s another from the overachieving twee group. I’d say it’s a promising improvement on material from their last album, but they still have a way to go to escape the bubbly twee pigeonhole they’ve… Continue reading [MP3] Los Campesinos: “The Sea Is A Good Place To Think About The Future”

Vivian Girls miss it by THAT much

It’s easy to get caught up in a trend. Remember when pogs were in and you totally bought a purple slammer with a skull and “Poison” on it? I don’t think I ever actually used that slammer. In the last couple years, a lo-fi trend has been sweeping the music world, with blogs giving great… Continue reading Vivian Girls miss it by THAT much

Speech Debelle wins 2009 Mercury Prize

British rapper Speech Debelle just won the Mercury Prize, you guys! I’d rattle off some information on the award-winner including background information and hot tracks, but I have NO idea who this is. I’m a bad music blogger, I guess. I looked at their list of nominees for the best album of the year (from… Continue reading Speech Debelle wins 2009 Mercury Prize