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  • Jul 12 2015

    Xiu Xiu - "Desistance" / "Mine"

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    Here’s a short preview of Xiu Xiu’s new album Respectful & Clean. Although being released under the Xiu Xiu name, it sounds to be more of a solo electronic endeavor by frontman Jamie Stewart. At any rate, the project will be available July 15 via Fnord Tapes as

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  • Jul 12 2015

    Black Wing - "If I Let Him In"

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    New track from Black Wing, the solo shoegaze project of Dan Barrett (aka Giles Corey and half of Have a Nice Life). From his debut full-length under this name, Black Wing Is Doomed, out September 25 via The Flenser. Anthony has loved Barrett’s Giles Corey work and the latest

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  • Jul 10 2015

    The Underachievers - "Take Your Place"

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    Hear a track from Brooklyn hip hop duo The Underachievers’ new album Evermore – The Art of Duality, out fall via RPM MSC.

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  • Jul 10 2015

    Lil Wayne - FWA

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    Despite its title, FWA doesn’t exactly make a case for Lil Wayne’s freedom.

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  • Jul 10 2015

    Frank Zappa Starter Pack

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    In honor of the recent release of Frank Zappa’s 100th and final album Dance Me This, Anthony and I have compiled a career-spanning playlist to act as a gateway to the man’s music — or if you’re already into it, a celebration. For his imaginative and lighthearted approach

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  • Jul 9 2015

    The Internet - Ego Death

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    The Internet’s latest album includes vast improvements on the production and instrument front. However, their songwriting and vocal skills makes Ego Death far from a great record.

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  • Jul 9 2015

    Julia Holter - "Feel You" (Video)

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    Experimental singer-songwriter Julia Holter has a new album called Have You in My Wilderness out September 25 via Domino. She has just shared the lead single “Feel You,” which is accompanied by a video starring a cute pooch. Anthony’s review of Holter’s 2013 effort Loud City Song, one

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  • Jul 8 2015

    Chelsea Wolfe - "After the Fall"

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    Darkened singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe is dropping a new album called Abyss August 7 on Sargent House. It’s definitely one of our most anticipated releases of the year. For now, check out this awesome new single “After the Fall” — hopefully it’ll tide you over.

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  • Jul 8 2015

    Destroyer - "Girl in a Sling" (Video)

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    New song and video from Vancouver indie pop act Destroyer, from the album Poison Season, out August 28 via Merge. Anthony’s rave review of the project’s 2011 effort Kaputt:

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  • Jul 8 2015

    Venetian Snares - "Your Face When I Finally"

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    Winnipeg breakcore luminary Venetian Snares has a new EP called Your Face out July 22 via Planet Mu. Stream the characteristically frenetic opening track above and enjoy!

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