7/9/13

Listen: Holy Ghost! - "Teenagers In Heat" (co-produced by James Murphy)

Holy Ghost! are gearing up to release their sophomore album come September 10th, entitled  Dynamics. The album follows the duo's debut self-titled LP in 2011, which was warmly received. After putting out "Dumb Disco Ideas" back in May, a track co-produced by the great James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) that apparently didn't make the cut has circulated. "Teenagers In Heat" has undeniably been touched by Murphy, with a bouncing synth line that recalls something of the 80's. The song is appealingly light, as it breezes through at a floating pace. Unsurprisingly, Holy Ghost! give us another summer jam that begs to be played. Also, check out the track list for Dynamics below.


Dynamics:
01 Okay
02 Dumb Disco Ideas
03 Changing of the Guard
04 Dance a Little Closer
05 It Must Be the Weather
06 1 for Edgar
07 I Wanna Be Your Hand
08 Bridge and Tunnel
09 Don't Look Down
10 In the Red
11 Cheap Shots

7/8/13

Watch: Blue Hawaii - "Try To Be" (via Yours Truly)


Yours Truly has brought us a brilliant performance of Blue Hawaii's "Try To Be", which is off the duo's 2013 sophomore LP Untogether. The tune is barely recognizable in comparison to the album version, as the pacing and clutter of sounds are toned down quite a bit. What results is a beautiful rendition of an inspired track, being performed in an empty room mind you, that does nothing other than reach the audience. 

7/7/13

Watch: The Underachievers - "The Proclamation"


Brooklyn-based duo The Underachievers have put out a video for their first single since turning heads with their Indigoism mixtape, which dropped earlier this year on Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder label. Fans of both Issa Dash and AK already know they can spit, and "The Proclamation" displays their rhyme-firing abilities over a prominent Stones sample (production by Nick Lewis). They also hint at a future EP collaboration between the duo and producer Lex Luger. Sounds good. [Directed by Yashana]

5/27/13

Listen: CHVRCHES - "Gun"

Check out the new single from Glasgow-native Chvrches, entitled "Gun". It's lavish, dancy pop that will undoubtedly be summer anthem worthy. The track will be out July 15 through Virgin/Goodbye digitally and on pink vinyl.

5/9/13

Listen: Four Tet - Beats In Space Mix

Four Tet's Kieran Hebden was recently on WYNU's Beats In Space, talking with Tim Sweeney about his current music happenings as well as lending a sick mix for listeners. Check out the full track list below, which features Atoms For Peace's remix of "Pyramid", among other great cuts. The mix picks back up at the 14:51 mark after the interview.


Tracklist after the jump...

Watch: Mariah Carey + Miguel - "#Beautiful"


[Directed by Joseph Kahn]

5/1/13

Watch: Janelle Monáe + Erykah Badu - "Q.U.E.E.N."


Check out the video for the impressive Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu track "Q.U.E.E.N." The single was released last month as the first material off Monáe's  upcoming album The Electric Lady.

Listen: Marina and the Diamonds + Charli XCX - "Just Desserts"

Charli XCX is currently on tour in support of her recently released True Romance LP, with the dates including supporting shows for Marina and the Diamonds. Both have accordingly contributed to the release of "Just Desserts", a near four-minute collaboration between the two. The duo unsurprisingly blend their vocals over a menacing piano melody, coexisting on such a level that is worth marveling at. Stream and download the track below.