..i am not batman

Pretty Lights

2012-01-30T22:40:00.002+01:00

New Navy x Flume

2012-01-25T11:49:00.000+01:00

Nice video, awesome remix. Enjoy.

New Navy - Zimbabwe (Flume Remix)

Lemaître

2012-01-25T11:16:00.001+01:00

Here's one of my favorite tracks from Lemaître's latest Ep, Relativity.

Lemaître - Coffee Table

Miike Snow feat. Lykke Li

2012-01-25T11:09:00.000+01:00

The third single from Miike Snow's upcoming album, Happy To You, features Lykke Li.

Miike Snow - Black Tin Box (Ft. Lykke Li)

Me And My Drummer

2012-01-22T17:42:00.000+01:00

Nice new video to Me And My Drummer's big track, You're A Runner.

Tourist

2012-01-22T17:06:00.001+01:00

I first discovered the sounds from the Brighton based producer William Phillips through his former stage name, Little Loud, who's remixes I've featured here several times. After being away from the scene for some time, Phillips is now back with the first single under his new moniker, Tourist. Placid Acid was released earlier today and will be featured on Tourist's debut Ep coming out sometime soon.

Tourist - Placid Acid

Clock Opera - Once And For All (Little Loud Remix)

Yeasayer - Madder Red (Little Loud Remix)

Party Supplies

2012-01-21T21:58:00.000+01:00

Not the typical upload. Simply a track for the weekend from the Fool's Gold producer, Justin Nealis.

Party Supplies - Guy Friends

Fool's Gold - Surprise Hotel

Miike Snow

2012-01-19T23:18:00.000+01:00

Miike Snow just released a new single from their upcoming, second album, Happy to You, which is due out on March 27.

Miike Snow - Paddling Out

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

2012-01-19T01:00:00.000+01:00

Here's the excellent closing song (recorded by Julio Iglesias in 1976, originally performed by Charles Trenet) from the just as brilliant thriller, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - see it if you haven't.

Julio Iglesias - La Mer

MIXTAPE pt. 4

2012-01-18T13:28:00.000+01:00

Kimbra

2012-01-18T01:38:00.001+01:00

Most of you probably know Kimbra from her appearance on the critically acclaimed collab with Gotye on the hit Somebody That I Used To Know. Here is the latest single from the New Zeeland singer.

Kimbra - Two-Way Street

Lana Del Rey - Born To Die (Woodkid Remix)

2012-01-18T01:01:00.000+01:00

Nice remix from Woodkid, aka Yoann Lemoine, who also directed the music video for Lana Del Rey's title track Born To Die.

Lana Del Rey - Born To Die (Woodkid Remix)

Nils Frahm

2012-01-18T00:40:00.002+01:00

Here's the opening track from the new mixtape by Bag Raiders, released earlier today. The track by Nils Frahm isn't like anything I've ever posted before. The amazing ambient sounds from the German composer speak best for themselves.

Nils Frahm - More

More is taken from Frahm's latest album, Felt. It appears that Frahm stumbled upon the ideal sound for the pieces while trying to be a good neighbor. In his attempt to work late into the night, yet respect his neighbours, Frahm designed methods of dampening the sound of his piano. Using the damper pedal, placing fabric over the strings of the piano, playing very lightly so as not to disturb his neighbours slumber. Doing so, he created the sound for this record. And it’s stunning.

Nils Frahm - Familiar

Bon Iver

2012-01-17T00:06:00.000+01:00

Thought I should repost one of last years most stunning acoustic performances. This little piece of magic by Bon Iver is well worth seeing over and over again.

All.I.Can x LCD Soundsystem

2012-01-16T12:15:00.003+01:00

The above segment is taken from the award-winning ski movie All.I.Can, featuring rider JP Auclair - accompanied by the phenomenal tunes from LCD Soundsystem.

The Rapture x Aeroplane

2012-01-15T00:28:00.000+01:00

Aeroplane does it again. This time Vito takes on The Rapture's spellbinding song, Sail Away, and the result is an undeniable hit.

The Rapture - Sail Away (Aeroplane Remix)

Newtimers

2012-01-14T14:05:00.002+01:00

The Swedish crooners of Newtimers are back with the second tease from their upcoming debut, Ego. January Love proves this duo is definitely something to look out for. With a production just as slick as on the previous track, Falling - snappy beats, catchy lines and an infectious melody, Newtimers are maintaining the much prestigious comparisons with big acts like Prince(!).

Newtimers - January Love

Listen to Newtimers previous single, Falling, HERE.

Poliça ft. Mike Noyce

2012-01-14T12:52:00.001+01:00

Remember Poliça, the four piece electronic outfit from Minneapolis. I just realized I never posted the visuals to their collab with Bon Iver and GAYNGS' Mike Noyce. So, here it is - enjoy Lay Your Cards Out below, as well as the two other singles Dark Star and Wandering Star. Poliça's debut album will be out on February 14.

Poliça - Dark Star

Poliça - Wandering Star

Beat Culture

2012-01-14T08:15:00.000+01:00

Watch the new visuals to Beat Culture's track, Before You Go, taken from BC's upcoming new full-length Tokyo Dreamer, which drops on January 15 via his Bandcamp. If you like the sounds you can also check out Midori below, which is based on a sample from Beyoncé's Halo.

Little Dragon

2012-01-13T17:01:00.002+01:00

Little Dragon recently visited the Guardian's studios to perform Shuffle a Dream, taken from their latest album Ritual Union.

Friendly Fires x Tensnake

2012-01-13T15:54:00.000+01:00

Friendly Fires - Hurting (Tensnake Remix)

Francis

2012-01-13T13:06:00.000+01:00

Swedish indie pop act Francis are, after an eventful year of touring with The Tallest Man On Earth and releasing their warmly received debut album Lekomberg, We Were Kin, already back with new sounds. The first single Traktor is taken from the forthcoming EP, This Must Be Blood (out February 27). Francis has its origins in the stomping folk and blues, now morphed into a more rhythmic and experimental pop sound.

Francis - Traktor

Blackbird Blackbird

2012-01-13T12:56:00.000+01:00

Here's the latest single from San Francisco's Mikey S. Maramag, better known as Blackbird Blackbird. Probably his most experimental track so far.

Blackbird Blackbird - New Leaf

If you've missed BB's beautiful, previous single, Tear:

Blackbird Blackbird - Tear

ROXY MUSIC x Todd Terje

2012-01-12T14:23:00.000+01:00

More Todd Terje? Yes, please. The disco fever rises as the Norwegian takes on Roxy Music's classic tune, Love Is The Drug.

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (Todd Terje Disco Dub)

Loyal Divide

2012-01-12T13:40:00.000+01:00

Hypnotizing, spellbinding... Call it what you want - this track from Chicago's Loyal Divide is good. Otto features fellow Chi-city resident Rachel Sarah Thomas, of Automata.

Gang Colours

2012-01-12T13:12:00.001+01:00

Here's a sweet, whispery Blake-esque track. Fancy Restaurant is the latest single from Gang Colours, the musical project of the UK producer Will Ozanne. Debut album out in a couple of weeks.

Gang Colours - Fancy Restaurant

Michael Kiwanuka

2012-01-12T11:33:00.003+01:00

2012 will be Michael Kiwanuka's year - that I promise you. Here is the latest addition to Kiwanuka's growing collection of soul-gems. Just reminding you - this British wonderchild is just 24 years old...

Michael Kiwanuka - Home Again

Michael Kiwanuka - They Say I'm Doing Just Fine

If you've missed out on the beautiful visuals from Kiwanuka, make sure you check them out HERE.

Thieves Like Us

2012-01-12T11:19:00.000+01:00

Here is the first tune from Thieves Like Us' upcoming album, Bleed Bleed Bleed, which will see the light of day on March 20.

Thieves Like Us - Marie Marie

Todd Terje

2012-01-11T15:18:00.000+01:00

Here's a sweet tune from the Norwegian dj Todd Terje. Inspector Norse is taken from his upcoming Ep, It's The Arps, which will be out next week on January 16. Enjoy!

The Shins

2012-01-11T14:28:00.001+01:00

Finally, after five years of being away from the scene (while frontman James Mercer released an LP and EP with producer Danger Mouse under the moniker Broken Bells.) - The Shins are back with the first single from their upcoming album, Port Of Morrow. Listen to the first single, Simple Song, below.

The Shins - Simple Song

Port Of Morrow is set to be released on March 20.

Blood Diamonds

2012-01-11T14:06:00.001+01:00

Blood Diamonds is the alias of Vancouver-based musician Mark Tucker. The genre-blending sounds coming from this dude are quite unique. With samples and influences from electronic pop, tropicalia, rnb etc. Tucker has created his own distinctive sound.

Mark Ronson ft. Erykah Badu

2012-01-11T13:46:00.001+01:00

Mark Ronson teams up with Erykah Badu, Trombone Shorty, Mos Def, Zigaboo Modeliste, and members of The Dap Kings for A La Modeliste, a smooth and jazzy track. It’s part of RE:GENERATION, a documentary which follows several producers.

Mark Ronson - A La Modeliste (ft. Erykah Badu, Mos Def & Dap Kings)

Lana Del Rey - National Anthem

2012-01-06T18:49:00.000+01:00

Yet another track from the super hyped singer Lana Del Rey's upcoming album dropped last night. Listen to National Anthem below.

Lana Del Rey - National Anthem

AM & Shawn Lee

2012-01-04T14:07:00.000+01:00

One of last year's most interesting collaborations is definitely the electro-soul-duo-turned-four-piece AM & Shawn Lee. The talented beat maker, Shawn Lee, always has his hand in the cookie jar when it comes to collaborating with musically talented people. His partner in crime this time is, AM, a vocalist from L.A. The two worked on this album by sending the tracks back and forth over the internet. Celestial Electric is the result of this match made in cyber heaven.

AM & Shawn Lee - Somebody Like You

AM & Shawn Lee - Dark Into Light

Midi Matilda

2012-01-03T18:51:00.001+01:00

The San Fransisco-duo Midi Matilda deliver some sweet electro-pop sounds reminiscent of Wolf Gang and Foster The People.

Midi Matilda - Day Dreams

SBTRKT

2012-01-03T18:07:00.000+01:00

Hold On is the upcoming single from SBTRKT, which will include the b-side Ride To Freedom.

SBTRKT - Ride To Freedom

Adventure Galley

2012-01-02T17:01:00.000+01:00

Listen to the big synth sounds, much reminiscent of The Killers and Cut Copy, coming from Portland, Oregon's Adventure Galley.

Adventure Galley - Weekend Lovers

Daughter

2012-01-02T16:46:00.000+01:00

Daughter - Youth

Granit

2012-01-02T16:34:00.000+01:00

The Barcelona duo, Granit, is set to release their debut Ep next month. Here's a little sneak peek of their dreamy pop. Aresta sounds a lot like something that could've come from Beach House.

Granit - Aresta

The xx

2011-12-27T19:55:00.001+01:00

The xx are currently in the making of their new album - here's a demo the trio just put up on their website. Time will tell if Open Eyes ends up on the upcoming album.

The xx - Open Eyes

Frank Ocean

2011-12-27T15:04:00.001+01:00

Frank Ocean - Four Tears

Lana Del Rey - Yayo

2011-12-27T14:46:00.000+01:00

The tracks from Lana Del Rey keep dropping, despite the fact that her debut, Born To Die, is set to be released a month from now. Yayo is the sixth single from the upcoming album, so far...

Lana Del Rey - Yayo

Parachute Youth

2011-12-27T14:27:00.001+01:00

JJ

2011-12-24T21:09:00.001+01:00

Last year JJ gave us KILLS for christmas - this year the Swedish duo treat us on a new video/song VI. The video was directed by Olivia Kastebring.

JJ - VI

The Weeknd

2011-12-22T12:26:00.001+01:00

Here is this year's third and final mixtape from the Toronto-bred crooner Abel Tesfaye aka The Weeknd. Download Echoes Of Silence for free here. Listen to D.D. below and don't miss Loft Music from House Of Balloons.

The Weeknd - Loft Music

The Weeknd - D.D.

Lykke Li - The Lost Sessions

2011-12-22T00:36:00.001+01:00

Lykke Li just shared some proper recordings of the acoustic Lost Sessions. Listen and download below.

Lana Del Rey - Off To The Races

2011-12-20T23:52:00.000+01:00

Listen to the latest release from Lana Del Rey, the track called Off To The Races. LDR’s highly anticipated Born To Die album is due out January 31.

MIXTAPE pt. 3

2011-12-20T14:08:00.000+01:00

For previous mixtapes - click the tag below.

Common - Celebrate (Video)

2011-12-19T21:59:00.000+01:00

Today's second video drop is delivered by Common, who is about to release the full length, The Dreamer/The Believer, tomorrow.

James Blake - A Case Of You (Video)

2011-12-19T21:34:00.001+01:00

James Blake ends this year with the amazing new video for A Case Of You, from his latest EP, Enough Thunder.

Flight Facilities ft. Jess

2011-12-17T19:19:00.000+01:00

Flight Facilities - Foreign Language (ft. Jess)

Arcade Fire

2011-12-17T19:07:00.000+01:00

Here's the new video from Arcade Fire for their amazing tune Sprawl II. Go to Sprawl2.com for an interactive version of the video.

NO CEREMONY///

2011-12-15T14:22:00.000+01:00

Can't seem to get enough of the Manchester outfit No Ceremony///. The band announced earlier this week that they are releasing a limited edition 10" Vinyl, including the two singles Hurtlove and Wearme. In my opinion, the best track (of the three that have been released to date) is still Deliverus. So, once again, here it is. Enjoy!

NO CEREMONY/// - Deliverus

Download Deliverus, check out some visuals for Hurtlove and Wearme or order the exclusive 10" on the bands website.

WhoMadeWho

2011-12-15T13:09:00.001+01:00

Here's some Danish dynamite for you. Inside World is the first single from WhoMadeWho's upcoming album, Brighter, out February 27th 2012 on Kompakt.

WhoMadeWho - Inside World

Common - The Dreamer/The Believer (Album Stream)

2011-12-15T11:45:00.000+01:00

The influential Chi-town emcee Common's ninth studio album The Dreamer, The Believer, is only five days away from release (Dec.20th). However, already today, you can listen to a full preview/stream of the album below.

Fibes, Oh Fibes!

2011-12-15T01:45:00.000+01:00

Listen to the brand new single, Cerahtonia, from the Swedish outfit Fibes, Oh Fibes!. The quartet will release their fourth album, produced by Pontus Winnberg of Miike Snow, in April.

Fibes, Oh Fibes! - Cerahtonia

Popular Computer

2011-12-15T00:09:00.000+01:00

Lontain, the latest single from the french producer, Popular Computer, gets a little remix treatment from the Swiss duo Pharao Black Magic. Banger!

Popular Computer - Lontain (Pharao Black Magic Remix)

Jonas Rathsman

2011-12-13T21:55:00.000+01:00

Watch the new video for Jonas Rathsman's tropical hook, Tobago.

The Phenomenal Handclap Band

2011-12-13T21:51:00.000+01:00

The Unknown Faces At Father James Park is the first single out of the The Phenomenal Handclap Band’s upcoming album Form & Control. The LP will be released sometime in February 2012.

Air - Le Voyage Dans La Lune

2011-12-13T21:47:00.000+01:00

Finally, we get to see the first sample of the new, hand colored version of the short film, Le Voyage Dans La Lune, (the first science fiction film ever made) from 1902, accompanied by the brilliant sounds of Air. If you've missed the beautiful collab, Seven Stars, with Victoria Legrand of Beach House - check it out HERE. The complete album, inspired by their work with the soundtrack, will be released on February 6.

Goldfrapp

2011-12-10T22:09:00.001+01:00

The electro-pop project of Allison Goldfrapp and her band will release The Singles, an impressive, career-spanning retrospective of their hits to date, on February 6, and it’ll also include two new songs, including the stunning Yellow Halo, which you can listen to now. Posted below you'll also find my favorite Goldfrapp remix by the phenomenal producer, Little Loud.

Goldfrapp - Believer (Little Loud Remix)

Juveniles

2011-12-10T17:19:00.001+01:00

Watch the latest visuals from Juveniles. The Rennes, France based trio recently released their EP, We Are Young, via Kitsuné. Don't miss the excellent remix by Sferro.

Juveniles - We Are Young (Sferro Remix)

Young Empires

2011-12-10T17:02:00.001+01:00

Here's the latest single from Toronto-based Young Empire's upcoming debut Ep. Wake All My Youth is out January 31 in Canada and February 21 in the rest of the world including 6 tracks. Don't miss out on the German producer, Digitalfoxglove's midnight burner below.

Young Empires - Doves

Young Empires - Enter Through The Sun (Digitalfoxglove Remix)

Young Magic

2011-12-10T16:54:00.001+01:00

Give this song at least one or two minutes, it's got such nice progression.

Young Magic - Sparkly

C2C

2011-12-09T01:17:00.003+01:00

Watch the awesome video from the Nantes collective C2C, released earlier today, visualizing their latest song, F·U·Y·A. After four years of silence, C2C are preparing their comeback with the release of a new EP scheduled for January.

C2C - F·U·Y·A

Korallreven

2011-12-08T18:31:00.002+01:00

The Swedish balearic pop duo Korallreven end this year with a sweet video for As Young As Yesterday.

Korallreven takes its time. Although the duo debuted its first single two years ago, a first full-length album, the inventively-titled An Album by Korallreven, wasn't released until a few weeks ago. Everything about the video for their first single, "As Young As Yesterday," directed by Marcus Söderlund, reflects this disregard for the ticking clock: the laid-back synth-pop rhythms guided by a faithful 808, repeated lyric "What's age anyway?," and a familiar black-and-white aesthetic. We follow a young skater (played by Nisse Ingemarsoon) wearing an unremarkable white T-shirt as he travels in slow motion. He's going nowhere in particular; every road looks the same, an eerily empty LA highway flanked by palm trees. He passes an occasional high-rise, a pedestrian or two, but everything is slightly out of focus—an ambiguous film set. However old you were yesterday, you'll find something to be nostalgic for in Korallreven's video. Time, geography, and bothersome aging are successfully suspended until the song gradually fades away.

Ifan Dafydd

2011-12-08T01:19:00.000+01:00

Pretty cool sounds from the mystery man behind the moniker, Ifan Dafydd. From what I've heard he is set to release his debut early next year. To Me was released just hours ago, listen to it below.

Ifan Dafydd - To Me

Sinkane

2011-12-07T11:55:00.002+01:00

Here's some original vibes from Ahmed Gallab, a.k.a Sinkane. Gallab currently serves as the drummer/multi-instrumentalist in Yeasayer, but he has also played with acts like Caribou and Of Montreal. The track, Jeeper Creeper, from Sinkane's upcoming Lp, Mars, sounds a lot like Yeasayer, mixed with Ali Farka Toure and the African folk-vibes much associated with him. Listen below!

Nujabes

2011-12-07T11:21:00.001+01:00

Nujabes music is without doubts something out of the ordinary. It's hard to come up with any other beatmaker with such personal sounds. Play a song by the Japanese mastermind and you will know by the first bars that it's made by him. Tragically last year Nujabes died in a car accident, but in 2011 his music lives on with his final album, Spiritual State, that was released on Dec 3rd in Japan. Listen to three samples of the album below.

Nujabes - Far Fowls

Nujabes - Spiral

Nujabes - Prayer

Alex Winston x Black Keys x the Mummers

2011-12-07T02:20:00.000+01:00

I've loved Everlasting Light ever since I first heard it on The Black Keys' amazing album Brothers. Some of you might remember the cinematic remix of the song, by the Mummers, I posted a while back. Well it's time for another brilliant take on the song - this time it's a sweet cover by the american songstress Alex Winston, who recorded the track to promote her upcoming album, King Con, dropping in February next year.

Alex Winston – Everlasting Light

The Black Keys - Everlasting Light

The Black Keys - Everlasting Light (The Mummers Remix)

Air ft. Victoria Legrand

2011-12-07T01:19:00.001+01:00

As mentioned earlier, the French musical masterminds of Air are planning to release a soundtrack made for a hand coloured version of Georges Méliès 1902 silent film Le Voyage Dans La Lune. Listen to the stunning track Seven Stars, on which the duo join forces with Victoria Legrand from Beach House. Magnificent, absolutely gorgeous, etc.

Air - Seven Stars (ft. Victoria Legrand)

Miike Snow

2011-12-07T01:03:00.002+01:00

The first taste from Miike Snow's upcoming album, set to be released next year, surfaced earlier today. Listen/watch below.

Miike Snow - Devil's Work

The Roots

2011-12-06T10:38:00.001+01:00

It's here - The Roots' tenth studio album, Undun, is out.

“At this point in our career we’d like for our work to have a unifying theme, and an experiential quality. We’ve been intentionally making our albums shorter in length so that they can be experienced as a continuous work. The music is band-oriented with an eye on the moody cinematic. As a DJ, I am the King of playlists, but I don’t want our albums to feel like a playlist or a mixtape for that matter. We want to tell stories that work within the album format and we want the stories to be nuanced and useful to people. Undun is the story of this kid who becomes criminal, but he wasn’t born criminal. He’s not the nouveau exotic primitive bug-eyed gunrunner likeTupac’s character Bishop in Juice… he’s actually thoughtful and is neither victim nor hero. Just some kid who begins to order his world in a way that makes the most sense to him at a given moment… At the end of the day… isn’t that what we all do?”

The Roots - The OtherSide (featuring Bilal & Greg Porn)

Common ft. John Legend

2011-12-05T21:57:00.001+01:00

The anticipation and expectations keep growing. Here's the latest release from Common. Album drops on the 20th.

Common - The Believer (Ft. John Legend)

Frank Ocean

2011-12-05T11:58:00.003+01:00

Frank Ocean - Non Stop

Charlotte Gainsbourg

2011-12-05T01:42:00.001+01:00

Here's the latest track from the French actress-turned-singer, Charlotte Gainsbourg. Gainsbourg just released Stage Whisper, a double album of live and unreleased material, produced by Beck.

Charlotte Gainsbourg - Paradisco

Jazzanova

2011-12-04T16:39:00.000+01:00

While digging through the archives earlier this week I rediscovered the soulful gem, I Can See, delivered by the Berlin-based DJ/producer collective Jazzanova. Listen to the original track below, and make sure not to miss one of the jazzy remixes from the competition.

Jazzanova - I Can See

Jazzanova - I Can See (YE:SOLAR Remix)

Blackbird Blackbird

2011-12-04T12:19:00.000+01:00

Lana Del Rey - Born To Die

2011-12-04T02:01:00.001+01:00

Just a couple of days after releasing the news of her forthcoming Lp , Lana Del Rey drops the title track, Born To Die.

Lana Del Rey - Born To Die

Plej

2011-12-02T15:36:00.000+01:00

Just discovered the Swedish duo Plej. These tunes below actually date back a couple of years. Never heard of the duo before - not even sure the outfit still exists. Anyway, check them out below.

Plej - SafePlace

Plej - Exit Anywhere

Plej - Freaks

Chairlift

2011-12-01T23:38:00.000+01:00

The third outtake from Chairlift's upcoming Lp, Something, is here. Met Before is Chairlift's most bombastic song so far - big synths and thumping beats, listen below.

Chairlift - Met Before

Foster The People

2011-12-01T14:10:00.001+01:00

Foster The People return with this quirky cover of The Strokes' song Machu Picchu, my favorite track from Angles.

Foster The People - Machu Picchu (The Strokes Cover)

The Black Keys

2011-12-01T13:49:00.001+01:00

The fact that The Black Keys are releasing their second album soon AND that it's, once again, being produced by Danger Mouse (Gnarls Barkley, Broken Bells, Gorillaz etc.) is two of the best news in a while. Look out for the long awaited, El Camino, set to be released next week, on December 7.

The Black Keys - Gold On The Ceiling

The Internet x Little Dragon

2011-12-01T12:06:00.002+01:00

In September, First Lady of Odd Future, Syd the Kyd, remixed Little Dragon's Seconds into faded sweetness. Here, LD returns the favor, flipping Syd and OF producer, Matt Martians’ duo, The Internet's Cocaine into something bell-laden and thumping with Syd’s vocals floating over the beat like fairy dust. The Internet are set to release their first album, Purple Naked Ladies, digitally on Odd Future Records on December 20th.

The Internet - Cocaine (Little Dragon Remix)

Little Dragon - Seconds (Syd The Kyd of OFWGKTA remix)

Prince - Extraloveable 2011 version

2011-11-29T21:16:00.000+01:00

Prince recently returned to the vault to re-record the tune Extraloveable (the original track was recorded back in '82.) The result can be heard below. Enjoy.

La Shark x Get People

2011-11-29T20:47:00.000+01:00

Sweet tropical remix from London based trio Get People.

La Shark - Magazine Cover (Get People Remix)

Jono Mccleery

2011-11-29T14:08:00.007+01:00

Got this little gem sent over by a friend. Can't believe I've missed out on all the goodness delivered by the Londoner Jono Mccleery. Don't know where to start describing Mccleery's sounds. There's bits of Nick Drake and James Buckley, hints of Fink (who's backing up on the album) and James Blake, at times resembling with Grizzly Bear - but essentially it's all done in a very personal manner. Listen to Tomorrow and Fears below, taken from Mccleery's latest album, There Is, released via Ninja Tunes - available in its entirety on Spotify.

Oh, I forgot to mention - Jono has toured with the likes of Gil Scott Heron, Bonobo, Fink, Jose Gonzales, Little Dragon, Jamie Woon, Portico Quartet...

Jono Mccleery - Tomorrow (Radio edit)

Jono Mccleery - Fears

Don't miss this delicate remix by Fybe:one (who produced the album).

Jono Mccleery - Tomorrow (Fybe:one Remix)

Bon Iver

2011-11-29T11:08:00.002+01:00

It's here! Watch all the beautiful visuals from Bon Iver's deluxe edition, released today.

Bon Iver

2011-11-28T23:24:00.004+01:00

Here is the first visuals from Bon Iver's upcoming digital re-release of his sophomore album which drops tomorrow. Instead of including bonus tracks and outtakes, the band is throwing in visual accompaniments for each of the 10 songs on the album - "said to be best experienced on a mobile device with headphones on". To better understand it, read the press release below:

Comprised of individual visual works that both complement and enrich the audio on the album, the video accompaniment was in itself another year in the making. Featuring work by Dan Huiting, Isaac Gale, David Jensen, JoLynn Garnes and Justin Vernon, the video work is meant to be consumed as a visual extension of the music, to enhance each listener’s experience with one of the year’s most acclaimed albums. While not music videos per se, these visual accompaniments are striking in their distinctive atmosphere, and compelling works in their own right.

The Weeknd

2011-11-26T02:06:00.002+01:00

Watch the first official video from Toronto's super hyped The Weeknd, directed by Mikael Colombu. I'm definitely not a big fan of the visuals below, however The Weeknd is a must to check out for those of you who haven't. The Knowning is of the Canadians critically acclaimed mixtape House Of Balloons released earlier this year. Download House Of Balloons and the latest addition, Thursday, HERE.

The Weeknd - The Knowing

The Weeknd - Wicked Games

James Vincent McMorrow

2011-11-26T01:20:00.001+01:00

Listening to Oliver Tank (two posts back) made me think of this subtle cover from James Vincent McMorrow.

James Vincent McMorrow - Higher Love (Steve Winwood Cover)

Amy Winehouse - Halftime

2011-11-25T15:55:00.005+01:00

Listen to the latest leak, Halftime, from Amy Winehouse's upcoming, posthumous album Lioness: Hidden Treasure.

Amy Winehouse - Halftime

If you haven't heard previously released, Like Smoke, the collab with Nas - check it out below.

Oliver Tank

2011-11-25T11:34:00.004+01:00

A little James Blakey-vibes here from 21-year old Sydney producer Oliver Tank who just released his debut Ep, Dreams, via Yes Please. Super chilled electronic treats throughout the Ep and at times Tank's voice reminds me of Swedish musician/singer, José Gonzales. Listen to Dreams below and/or go get it over at bandcamp.

Oliver Tank - Last Night I Heard Everything In Slow Motion

&amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://yespleaserecords.bandcamp.com/album/dreams"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Dreams by Oliver Tank&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;gt;

Desert Noises

2011-11-24T13:50:00.000+01:00

Desert Noises blend equal parts of Band Of Horses and Fleet Foxes. Full length Mountain Sea is out this week.

&amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://northplatte.bandcamp.com/track/highway-cars"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Highway Cars by Desert Noises&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;gt;

Saint Motel

2011-11-24T13:34:00.000+01:00

Like every Saint Motel song, the meaning is open to (and encouraged for) interpretation. In some ways, “At Least I Have Nothing” is a fucked up look at the bright side of utter despair. When you have nothing, maybe that nothingness is actually something… freedom. - Saint Motel, LA

Saint Motel - At Least I Have Nothing

MIXTAPE pt. 2

2011-11-24T00:11:00.000+01:00

MIXTAPE pt 1. here.

Hawa

2011-11-23T23:54:00.001+01:00

Some of you might remember Hawa, and her funky cover of Justice's D.A.N.C.E., that I posted last year. This summer, the soulful french singer released her first full length My Little Green Box, through Favorite Recordings. Working together with Patchwork (prod. also working with Mr President), Hawa brings such soulful and timeless vibes. Listen to Catch A Fire, and the old favorite D.A.N.C.E. below.

Hawa - Catch A Fire

Hawa - D.A.N.C.E. (Justice Cover)

Celista

2011-11-23T11:57:00.002+01:00

Not much to be found about this new discovery. However, it seems that whoever embodies Celista is Canadian, and the music coming from the moniker is stunningly beautiful. Listen to the EP below or download for free over at Celista's bandcamp.

&amp;lt;a href="http://celista.bandcamp.com/album/ep"&amp;gt;EP by Celista&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;

CFCF Night Bus ll Mix

2011-11-23T11:10:00.007+01:00

I knew I was missing out on something big not listening to CFCF's mixtape Night Bus II when it dropped early November. Still I was too impatient to listen through it all. Finally I got my senses together, and after hearing it all I must say it's so much better than expected. Night Bus II is the idea of taking a night bus, evoking that certain feeling - long pans of beatiful darkened landscapes passing by, headlights refracting of the window, comfortably tilted seats, alone among other sleepy passengers - transforming it all into a dreamy soundscape, in it's uttermost romantic viewpoint that is. It's a soothing journey you don't want to miss out on. Stream it below or grab the download via Soundcloud.

CFCF - Night Bus ll Mix

CFCF :: NIGHT BUS II

01 wait for me intro (vangelis)
02 this city never sleeps (eurythmics)
03 stranger (jhene aiko)
04 demons/behind the bank (asap rocky/oneohtrix point never)
05 keep the streets empty (fever ray)
06 aventurescence/addiction (beaumont/cassie)
07 here in heaven/one more chance (elite gymnastics/notorious BIG) 08 tongues (d’eon)
09 sappys curry/body count (underworld/meek mill)
10 lowride/unthinkable (autechre/alicia keys)

ceo x D Lissvik

2011-11-23T01:04:00.000+01:00

An hour ago, Sincerely Yours (the lable founded by Tough Alliance) revealed the news of Dan Lissvik's remix of ceo's Illuminata. The track comes along with two more songs from Team Rockit and Sail A Wail, and is available through klicktrack.

ceo - Illuminata (D Lissvik Remix)