[Stream] Tokyo Police Club: “Wait Up (Boots of Danger)”

Stream Tokyo Police Club’s newest single, the fourth track off the forthcoming Champ, “Wait Up (Boots of Danger)”. Falsetto harmonies, driving rhythm, and an upbeat melody. Some crafty pop indeed. Champ drops June 8 via Mom + Pop records. Download “Breakneck Speed” here. TOKYO POLICE CLUB ON TOUR 2010: Apr 27, 2010    Mr. Small’s Theater –… Continue reading [Stream] Tokyo Police Club: “Wait Up (Boots of Danger)”

Stream Greg Laswell’s forthcoming album, Take A Bow, in its entirety

That’s right! One of my go-to singer/songwriters in times of melancholic pop need, Greg Laswell, is streaming his entire forthcoming album, Take A Bow (out May 4) [Edit: Link removed. Unfortunately there was some miscommunication and the album was only streaming for review purposes for promoters.] The album is everything you’d expect from Laswell –… Continue reading Stream Greg Laswell’s forthcoming album, Take A Bow, in its entirety

Jónsi covers MGMT’s “Time to Pretend”

Covers every which way! Jónsi stepped into the BBC radio studios earlier today and recorded his original song “Go Do” off his forthcoming solo debut Go along with a cover of MGMT’s “Time to Pretend”.  As is typical of Jónsi, it’s gorgeous. The biggest surprise here is the song selection. I guess Jónsi listens to… Continue reading Jónsi covers MGMT’s “Time to Pretend”

Letting Up Despite Great Faults releases charming teaser for new music video

Our friends Letting Up Despite Great Faults recently released a teaser to their much ballyhooed (…by us) upcoming music video for “Our Younger Noise”. It’s charming, enthralling, and VERY cute. Remember how I talked about their sound being perfect for films? And then I proceeded to describe my own made-up scene? Looks like my wish… Continue reading Letting Up Despite Great Faults releases charming teaser for new music video

New Gorillaz album streaming at NPR because of excitement, I guess

The music world is in a flurry this morning because the new Gorillaz album, Plastic Beach is streaming in full over at NPR. Coolio! I haven’t listened to it yet because it’s 8:30 in the morning and I’m not some sort of SUPERHUMAN who gets this news at ALL HOURS OF THE DAY/NIGHT. So excuse… Continue reading New Gorillaz album streaming at NPR because of excitement, I guess

Stream The Flaming Lips’ new album

The Flaming Lips, who have been touring and being interviewed and going absolutely crazy as always, debuted some new material on Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report last night, much to Stephen’s “demise.” don’t like flaming lips’ music trying to expand my mind. I don’t change my mind for ANYBODY Psssh. he loved it. Now, their… Continue reading Stream The Flaming Lips’ new album