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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqd-xQXo7nc British alternative R&B trio Until the Ribbon Breaks (notably featured on the first Run the Jewels album) is preparing to drop their debut album A Lesson Unlearnt in January. Above you can watch the mannequin-filled video of the outfit’s new
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Ever since the sudden breakup of Canadian noise rock band Women, and the untimely passing of member Chris Reimer, there’s been a lo-fi-shaped hole in my heart few bands have been able to fill. Many have tried, but no group has successfully balanced catchy and subversive in the way
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Spooky Black’s Leaving EP delivers another set of trendy, reverb-drenched alternative R&B tracks.
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R&B and art pop princess Janelle Monáe drops a new single featuring Miguel singing wonderfully on the second verse here. It’s a sensual, pretty, and melodic slowjam whose only sin is being so short! Look for this track and others on the new Janelle Monáe album dropping
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Laura Marlin’s Once I Was An Eagle shows the British singer-songwriter moving even further away from her folk pop roots, and embracing a moodier sound. Not only that, but Laura’s battles with love seem to take center stage as this album’s prime subject matter. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Janelle Monáe drops some stellar visuals for her funky, strange, and eccentric new single, “Q.U.E.E.N.,” which has me absolutely psyched to hear her new full-length when it drops. Enjoy!
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R&B singer and Odd Future member Frank Ocean is having a big month. Last week, admitting to having a sexual orientation other than hetero made Frank the subject of numerous articles around the blog-o-sphere, and while I’m skeptical of the placement of this announcement, it is pretty
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The Tallest Man On Earth proves the power of consistency on his third full-length album. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Swedish Folk duo First Aid Kit will be dropping its next album in January 2012. The title: The Lion’s Roar. I gotta admit, it’s been a while since I’ve been excitedly anticipating music of this style. Of course, I’ve got nothing against contemporary folk music. Y’
