New Tracks

MP3: Dent May – “Best Friend”

"Best Friend" is an outstanding disco-tinged new track from Mississippi-based Dent May, off his new album, Do Things, out June 12th on Paw Tracks. Formerly known for ukulele-led material, May traded it in for some

MP3: Jessie Baylin – “Hurry Hurry”

MP3: Jessie Baylin – Hurry Hurry Jessie Baylin’s “Hurry Hurry” shows love for both ’60s country and contemporary chamber-pop. Polished, string-aided tracks from Camera Obscura (most of Let’s Get Out of This Country)

MP3: Arcade Fire – “Horn of Plenty”

Canadian indie-rock titans Arcade Fire recorded several tracks for The Hunger Games film. "Horn of Plenty" is what they imagine "the national anthem of the fascist Capitol" from the books to sound

MP3: Damon Albarn – “The Marvelous Dream”

Damon Albarn, best known for fronting Blur and Gorillaz, unveiled a track from his latest opera, Dr Dee. "The Marvelous Dream" is an eloquent, acoustic-driven track, eventually guided by handclaps and a

Stream: Sigur Rós – “Ekki Múkk”

hortly after details broke this morning regarding Sigur Rós' upcoming album Valtari, the band premiered a track off it. "Ekki Múkk" is the second track on the album, and features Jonsi reciting

MP3: James Iha – “Summer Days”

Former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha is releasing his first album since 1998. "Summer Days" is a breezy pop track from his upcoming Look to the Sky, which features guest appearances from

MP3: Moonface – “Headed for the Door”

Spencer Krug released another song from his current project, Moonface. "Headed for the Door" is off Moonface's upcoming album With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery, out April 17th on Jagjaguwar. Download the track inside.

Video: ‘Escape to Total Rewards’ Concerts

To supplement the travel mix, here are several video recaps of the concerts and events presented by Caesars Entertainment’s ‘Escape to Total Rewards’ program. I was able to attend the NYC show, and

New Albums

Fortress – ‘Chroma’ EP

A haunting electronic pop infectiousness shows throughout Chroma, the new EP from Antwerp-based trio Fortress. Satiating structural swells are apparent throughout, often

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Erro – ‘Strawberry Moon’

Pittsburgh-based duo Erro craft a heartfelt, nostalgic rock appeal across their new album Strawberry Moon. ’60s and ’70s rock influences pair with

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