The latest from Rave On the big Buddy Holly covers project. Following joints by The Black Keys, Florence and the Machine, and My Morning Jacket, here’s everybody’s favorite red & black-adorned Voice judge. We love it. You love it. But what would Xtina A. think? We know Blake Shelton’s feeling it. Argggggghhhh
Cee-Lo Green – Baby I Don’t Care (Buddy Holly Cover)Cee-Lo Green: (Official) (Myspace) (Facebook)
Rating: 8.5
Album closer on Cults’ self-titled debut. Word to our buddy Bruce.
Cults – Rave OnRating: 8.0
Brand new SBTRKT c/o Gilles Peterson. Possible next single??
SBTRKT – Something Goes Right (Feat. Sampha)SBTRKT: (Myspace) (Official) (Soundcloud)
Rating: 7.8
Ahhh wah, make my day.
Dashius Clay – Pump It Up (Just Dance)Dashius Clay: (Official) (Myspace) (Twitter)
Rating: 7.9
One of the freshest rock and roll noises we’ve heard in a minute. Check out “These Kids” from Vancouver’s The High Drops. Tip Rollo & Grady.
The High Drops – These KidsThe High Drops: (Myspace) (Facebook)
Rating: 8.2
Here’s your after work jam status for a Tuesday. On “Wolves”, by Devon UK singer-songwriter Ben Howard, clattering acoustic strums support a percussive but beautiful series of melodies. Get a sample below.
Ben Howard – The WolvesBen Howard: (Ben Howard) (Facebook)
Rating: 8.2
Here goes a bit more bothered take on the DJ Khaled/Drake blog jam. Wobbly in all the right ways and laced with some most excellent synth flourishes, Lisbon-based duo Karetus’ remix of “I’m On One” is a keeper.
Drake – I’m On One (Karetus Remix)Karetus: (Official) (Facebook) (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.1
A murder’s row of collaborators. 3 Stacks links up with Bey on this new Kanye produced track. But does the track add up? Is this a Top 40 hit? Prob not. Is it an ace track? Check back. p.s. Peep the Slick Rick/Doug E. Fresh sample on the beat, straight sick.
Beyonce – Party (Feat. Andre 3000) (Prod. Kanye West)Beyonce: (Official) (Twitter) (Facebook)
Rating: ??
NEW Kasabian!! Get psyched. Track 1 off the quartet’s upcoming 4th LP Velociraptor. Produced by Dan the Automator. Yeahhhhhhhhhh!
Kasabian – Switchblade SmilesKasabian: (Official) (Myspace) (Facebook)
Rating: 8.5
Dope vid. Dope song. Big step up for Nipsey.
Nipsey Hussle – Keys to the CityNipsey Hussle – Keys To The City from Nipsey Hussle on Vimeo.
Nipsey Hussle: (Official) (Twitter) (Myspace)
Rating: 8.0
Straight out the slums of Youtube, we trashbagged this slick little Star Slinger mix done by Youtuber MikeyW. Dave Chappelle, that ain’t your wife.
2Pac x Star Slinger – I’m Gettin Innocent (MikeyW Mix)Rating: 8.0
