It’s here! “So American”, the lead single from P. The Man’s upcoming In the Mountain, In the Cloud LP, may sound like an outtake from a David Bowie Ziggy Stardust session, but we still love it! Get sucked up into Portugal’s mind below.
Portugal. The Man – So AmericanPortugal. The Man 
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Rating 9.2
Might suck not to be human in a human-dominated society. (Unless you’re a dog or a penguin or some other creature humans are into.) The bunny-masked (humans (non-farmers) also love bunny rabbits) members of Sleep Party People produce some pretty rad shit. “I’m Not Human At All” serves as a great introduction to the band’s cosmic compositions.
Sleep Party People – I’m Not Human At AllSleep Party People 
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Rating 8.2
Best feature by a girl named Charli since Charli Baltimore! Alex Metric’s “End of the World” is equally dope beats and dope vocals. The moment that build in the prechorus resolves into the tune’s mega chorus, any pretenses you had about not breaking out your chair into some sort of spontaneous dance throwdown are likely disposed with. We are INTO IT.
Alex Metric – End of the World (Feat. Charli XCX)Alex Metric 
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Rating 8.5
“The Only Thing That Won’t Fit In Your Bag” is that song title. (rimshot). The Wandering Bears are (what appears to be from their photos) a six piece out of Iowa City, Iowa. And with that, are easily our favorite band from Iowa City, Iowa. “Bag” caught our ears with its catchy melodies, playful lyrics, and sweet syrupy harmonies. Sort of in line with the sound of a band like Belle Brigade, “Bag” would totally fit on a daytime KCRW playlist in the not so far off future.
The Wandering Bears – The Only Thing That Won’t Fit In Your BagThe Wandering Bears 
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Rating 8.0
Is Ifan Dafydd James Blake? Maybe. From the promo emails we’ve been getting, one would think no. If you listen to Gilles Peterson, one probably think yes. If you read these sorts of things, one would probably think yes. Still nothing definitive from Mr. Dafydd (or Blake lol) himself. That not settled, this new track from the Ifan camp is really really good. Turn it up.
Ifan Dafydd – TreehouseIfan Dafydd (Twitter)
Rating 8.7
People are hot for this next Kooks album, and I’m really liking the first official single “Junk of the Heart”. It’s pure pop with a huge hook. Singer Luke Pritchard says “I Wanna Make You Happy”, and this tune will do exactly that for pop fans. Contributed by Bruce Rave
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The Drums drop their latest for all the world to hear. We’ve gotta say this track is definitely better than we thought it’d be. A smooth hook there, an organ flourish here. This is a sound that looks good on The Drums. What do y’all think?
The Drums – Money
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Rating 7.7
Lapalux, a producer out of Essex UK, takes fellow Briton Tawiah’s “Breakaway” for a spin here positively blows the doors from the track. Lapalux comes with a really special remix, blending layer upon layer of disparate yet complementary sound together to create something that is really really moving. Feel like making your Tues afternoon more moving? more precise? more emotionally connected? Spin below.
Tawiah – Breakaway (Lapalux Remix) Tip to Abeano Music
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Rating 8.5
That’s why we hear your music in fast for. Cause we don’t want to hear that weak shit no more.
Kanye West – Get ‘Em High (Big Gigantic Remix)
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Rating 8.5
“Rifle Sight” the lead track from Cymbals Eat Guitars’ sophomore LP Lenses Alien is reallllllly big. The track knocked us clear off our chair, clear across the room, implanted us into the opposite wall, all that stuff. Kinda like a ’90s ad for Doritos or SNES or something. This track will knock you into next week. Big shoegazey atmospheres, mountainous layers of percussion. Big! REAL BIG! REAL REAL BIG!
Cymbals Eat Guitars – Rifle Sight (Proper Name)
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Rating 8.1
The Tallest Swede on Earth, Kristian Matsson dropped off “Weather Of a Killing Kind”, a new track released as part of the Adult Swim Singles Program. We loved Matsson’s The Wild Hunt LP from last year we put it in our Top 50 Albums of 2010. “Weather of a Killing Kind” continues that high bar of quality with incisive lyrics and a desolate, spare instrumental. Stream and download the track below.
The Tallest Man On Earth – Weather Of A Killing KindThe Tallest Man On Earth 
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Rating 8.5
Now that’s what we’re talkin about. Black Milk recently cut this “Royal Mega” record in Nashville at Jack White’s Third Man Studios. Jack, not only is co-producer on the record, but also played the drums. Jack, buddy, that is one hell of a pocket you put on. That’s like some Isley Brothers shit or the band that did “Shout”. Too real.
Black Milk & Jack White – Royal MegaBlack Milk (Official) (Twitter) (Bandcamp)
Rating 8.5
