New Tracks

New Shabazz Palaces Video + Tour Dates

Shabazz Palaces had a great 2011 with one of the year’s most inventive hip-hop releases, Black Up (2011: #7). The duo of Ishmael Butler (‘Butterfly’ from Digable Planets) and Tendai Marair aren’t stopping

Video: Eleanor Friedberger – “Heaven”

Fiery Furnaces' Eleanor Friedberger released her first solo album, Last Summer, this past July to glowing reviews. It featured an all-star cast of Matt Asti (MGMT), Ahmed Gallab (touring member of Yeasayer

Stream: Fair Ohs – “Salt Flats”

Fair Ohs have been drumming up some press lately with a plethora of East African-inspired garage punk releases, ranging from 7" singles to distributed cassettes. Despite their East African influences, Fair Ohs'

Album Stream: of Montreal – Paralytic Stalks

of Montreal are offering a full stream of their upcoming album Paralytic Stalks, out February 7th. Check out Spin for the stream, and a very helpful track-by-track account by frontman Kevin Barnes.

MP3: Lambchop – “Gone Tomorrow”

Lambchop released a track last week off their upcoming album Mr. M, out February 20th. “Gone Tomorrow” is a pleasant seven minute epic of two parts, the latter half more subdued and

Video: Kate Bush – “Lake Tahoe”

Kate Bush’s video for “Lake Tahoe” is highly consistent with the remarkable album it was on, 50 Words for Snow. It’s heavy on imagery and barren landscapes, though this time led by

Stream: Dr. Dog – “Lonesome”

Dr. Dog released another new track from their upcoming album, Be the Void. "Lonesome" is the second made-available song off the album, after "That Old Black Hole" was unveiled in November -

Video: Xiu Xiu – “Hi”

Xiu Xiu released the video for “Hi”, the first track off their upcoming album Always. Directed by David Horvitz and Jamie Stewart, the video features footage of a “crazed” road trip through

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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