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  • Apr 27 colormusic

    Colormusic- "Tog"

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    My _____ is pink. by colourmusic Colourmusic‘s sophomore LP, My __ Is Pink, is set for a May 17th release via Memphis Industries. The single off this vibrant and sexy concept album is “Tog,” which is very reminiscent of Flaming Lips. Here, Colourmusic successfully creates layers of sounds, like Pollock’s

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  • Apr 26 Album Reviews

    Beastie Boys- Hot Sauce Committee Part Two

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    On their latest album, the Beastie Boys still sound like they’re at the top of their game–which is fantastic considering their age. There’s a kinetic energy between the three of them that’s difficult to explain. I know these guys aren’t for everybody, but there’s

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  • Apr 26 atmospheric black metal

    Deafheaven- "Violet" (Edit)

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    Stream: Deafheaven- “Violet” (Edit) Last year, I was loving this demo from the West Coast metal outfit Deafheaven. I even donated some money for the tunes. I’m not completely psyched to hear that they’ve got a new LP out on Deathwish this week. Hear an edit of one

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  • Apr 26 Album Reviews

    CunninLynguists- Oneirology

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    On their latest album CunninLyngusits bring some seriously cinematic production. All of the atmospheric textures make the perfect setting for lyrical themes dealing with dreams. Of course, “dreaming” isn’t limited to what you see in your sleep. This LP delves into fantasies of all shapes and sizes: sexual, violent,

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  • Apr 26 conform

    Nails- "Conform" / "Scum Will Rise "

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    New video for two Nails tracks: “Conform” and “Scum Will Rise,” which was Directed by Joel Perkins. The songs come from the band’s latest album, Unsilent Death.

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  • Apr 26 can't keep johnny down

    Stream New They Might Be Giants Tracks

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    Stream: Four new TMBG songs MP3: They Might Be Giants- Can’t Keep Johnny Down Gearing up for their latest album, Join Us, They Might Be Giants are streaming four tracks from the LP on Spinner. Check ’em out via the link above. I know a lot of people who

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  • Apr 26 (Your Life's Highlights For The) Academy Awards

    Julie's Haircut- "(Your Life's Highlights for the) Academy Awards"

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    (Your Life’s Highlights For The) Academy Awards by Julie’s Haircut Julie’s Haircut makes the kind of music that inevitably gets described as “sunny.” If you listen closely, however, there’s a psychedelic edge, and enough tartness to tone down the sugar. This cut, “(Your Life’s Highlights

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  • Apr 26 album

    Stream the Beastie Boys' New LP

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    Stream: The Beastie Boys- Hot Sauce Committee Part Two The Beastie Boys have been kind enough to stream their latest album in its entirety on their website, so get to clickin’! (Edit: Or just stream it below, duh!)

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  • Apr 25 sea oleena

    Stream Sea Oleena's new LP

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    When Sea Oleena dropped its first few releases, the quiet and understated songwriting of Charlotte Oleena was pretty decent, but nothing to write home about. But now, with a cleaner recording and some extra instrumentation, the project has matured a lot. Sea Loeena’s latest album, Sleeplessness, is both gentle

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  • Apr 25 cut form crunch

    Mophono- "Cut Form Crunch" ft. Flying Lotus

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    A genetically altered hybrid of dubstep and hip hop from the new Mophono album, Cut Form Crush. This particular track features Flying Lotus. Find more clips from this new Mophono album over at CB Records.

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