Looks like whomever crossed Rocco got fucked up.
Trolley Snatcha – Rocco’s RevengeTrolley Snatcha: (Myspace) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Rating: 8.0
Looks like whomever crossed Rocco got fucked up.
Trolley Snatcha – Rocco’s RevengeTrolley Snatcha: (Myspace) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Rating: 8.0
So as I started writing this blurb for Mini Mansions’ (a band I had heard of in passing but not really digged into yet) track for “Monk”, I was thinking… “UK band Mini Mansions sound like Supergrass” (or something like that.) So I go to look up what town English town these Mansions blokes are from and lo and behold, suprise surprise, they’re actually from L.A. AND is fronted by Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman. That’s a pretty nice pedigree. “Monk” is a great tune, somewhere between the dusty blues-inspired sounds of 60’s bands like The Zombies or The Hollies or the dusty blues-inspired sounds of 90’s-00’s bands like, yes, Supergrass.
Mini Mansions – MonkMini Mansions: (Myspace) (Official)
Rating: 8.5
Chase & Status collaborator Delilah recently dropped the fresh “Breathe” on her Soundcloud. The song’s dreamlike feel is well complimented by Delilah’s soft as a feather vocal; a stunning string figure further frames the beautiful track.
Delilah – BreatheRating: 8.3
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One of our favorite newer discoveries London singer Michael Kiwanuka recently cut this spare, gorgeous version of his as of yet unreleased “Home Again” in Paris a few weeks back. Kiwanuka’s talent for melody and lyric writing aside (both awesome), the man’s vocal quality is really really great. Withers, Otis, Marvin, Donny, those influences are all there but there’s a uniqueness to his voice, an honesty of melodic communication that really separates him from most contemporary singers that cut from a similar sort of cloth. Take a listen below and let us know what you think.
Michael Kiwanuka – Home Again (Live in Paris)Michael Kiwanuka: (Myspace) (Facebook) (Blog)
Rating: 8.3
Track to Jeremih. “That Way” is the latest leak from Self Made.
Wale – That Way (Feat. Jeremih & Rick Ross)Maybach Music: (Twitter)
Rating: 7.5
Black Lips’ new Mark Ronson-produced LP Arabia Mountain is due June 7 on Vice. Shake it fast. Show us what you’re working with.
Black Lips – New DirectionBlack Lips: (Official) (Myspace)
Rating: 7.8
More like it. This Goldfrapp remix of Gaga’s “Judas” is at the very least less annoying than the original record.
Lady Gaga – Judas (Goldfrapp Remix)Goldfrapp: (Official) (Myspace) (Twitter)
Rating: 7.7
Khaled hooks up a heater with a cast of usual Khaled suspects, Rozay Weezay and Drizzay. The beat is ace and is the definite highlight of the track.
DJ Khaled – I’m On One (Feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil’ Wayne)DJ Khaled: (Myspace)
Rating: 7.9
German producer Essáy’s meticulously crafted dub-influenced techno is stunning and “Love & Air” is sublime.
Essáy – Love & AirEssáy: (Soundcloud) (Facebook)
Rating: 8.5
Just beautiful! On “Northern Wind” City and Colour’s sound, a.k.a. Alexisonfire’s Dallas Green, reminds us in the best ways of some of our current favorite singer-songwriters. He’s got the soul of James Vincent McMorrow and the subtle quality of Benjamin Francis Leftwich but too he’s got his own unique melodic sense that is excellent. And no better is that melodic sense most realized than on the gorgeous “Northern Wind”.
City and Colour – Northern Wind via SKOA
City and Colour: (Official) (Myspace) (Facebook)
Rating: 8.7
Rick Ross may be a disgustingly overweight guy but the dude can pick beats, and his choice to go in on Trae tha Truth’s “Inkredible” is no exception. Jadakiss also features, chipping in with a nice set of on point bars. Trae is still tops on the track though, his hushed cold as hell flow wraps up the remixed track like a too tight Isotoner.
Trae tha Truth – Inkredible (Remix) (Feat. Rick Ross & Jadakiss)Trae tha Truth: (Myspace) (Official) (Twitter)
Rating: 8.4
Contributed by Bruce Rave
With iconic UK hits like “Let’s Dance to Joy Division” in their past, it’s almost hard to believe this is only the second Wombats album. Their cool melodies and humorous lyrics return, but the musical edges are smoother on the follow-up. “Schumacher the Champagne” is nothing like what you’d expect from them. The frenetic synth intro moves into a cool groove, sing-along choruses, a metal riff, and more. Definitely worth a listen, and it just might become a current fave for you. The entire album is one of my tops in 2011 so far.
The Wombats – Schumacher the ChampagneThe Wombats: (Official) (Myspace)
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Rating: 8.2
