MEN Amend Name, Release EP, Announce Tour

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The group recently known as MEN has changed their name to JD Samson + MEN. The former Le Tigre member (Samson) and fellow collaborative partners – Michael O’Neill, Johanna Fateman and Emily Roysdon (contributing writers, consultants, producers), Lee Free (live drummer) and Tami Hart (last year’s live bassist) – changed the name for clarity purposes, and to emphasize the collaborative nature of the live and recorded efforts. JD Samson + MEN has teamed up with Bust Magazine to share the … [Read more...]

The 2 Bears’ Valentine’s Day Download

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DFA Records artists, The 2 Bears (Joe Goddard and Raf Daddy), are treating their fans to a ‘bear hug’ for Valentine’s Day, in the form of a free radio edit and club edit of the track of the same name (“Bear Hug”). Free Download: The 2 Bears – “Bear Hug” “Bear Hug” is off the band’s new record, Be Strong, which is already available. Described as, ‘a London record through and through,’ Be Strong ducks and weaves to the myriad sounds of the city, as The 2 Bears … [Read more...]

Listen: Domo Genesis (of Odd Future) – Ground Up (ft. Wiz Khalifa)

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Tensions were sparked last year as rapper Wiz Khalifa announced the title of his major label debut album, Rolling Papers. In the underground circuit, Odd Future's Domo Genesis had already released a critically acclaimed mixtape with the same title. Negative statements were exchanged between the Odd Future and Taylor Gang camps, but on a brighter note, Domo made it clear that one of his life goals was to make a song with Khalifa. In a rare reconciliatory moment in hip hop, the two have … [Read more...]

Listen: White Rabbits – “Temporary”

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White Rabbits will release their third album, Milk Famous, March 6,2012. The band recently unveiled the video for the album's first single, "Heavy Metal". Now they've debuted another track entitled, Temporary (via Rolling Stone). Listen and download the track below. White Rabbits have also confirmed their first dates of 2012. They will be joined by The War On Drugs and Tennis on select dates. Temporary(mp3 link) Milk Famous tracklisting: Heavy Metal I'm Not Me Hold It To The … [Read more...]

Download: Curren$y – “Here”

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Curren$y has released a new five-track EP, entitled Here. You can listen to the opening track “Pay Attention” below. You can download a copy here. Here EP Tracklist: 1. Pay Attention 2. #CruiseLife 3. What The Fuck 4. Livin’ 5. Conference Call (fea. The Jets) … [Read more...]

John Legend – “Tonight” (Best You Ever Had) Ft. Ludacris

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We have a new track from John Legend. In the single "Tonight" (Best You Ever Had), Legend leaves his humble, good boy persona at the door. The song also features Ludacris, making his first appearance since releasing his latest mixtape. Luda has an uncanny knack to shine like a solar flare on smooth, R&B tracks. Listen below. … [Read more...]

Nneka: New Record, Remix + March Tour

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Hot off the press this afternoon, Nigerian-German electro-pop artist, Nneka, announced the upcoming release of her third record, Soul Is Heavy. The accompanying tour dates, just announced, are much anticipated, since the singer hasn’t toured the United States in over two years. The U.S./Canadian tour will span the month of March, and includes a couple of appearances at SXSW, the details of which haven’t been leaked. With a Fader premiere, Nneka has also just released the Coki (Digital … [Read more...]

Listen and Download: Curbside Jones – Enter The Hikikomori (Beat Tape)

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One of our favorite artist, Curbside Jones, jumps head first into the producer seat and crafts a beat tape that samples the soundtrack for the popular anime "Welcome To The N.H.K ". Even if you haven't familiarize yourself with N.H.K, the tape plays fluently, each beat flowing into the next, and each sample giving you a glimpse of what you could expect from the anime, and it's still a great listen for beat heads. Download:CURBSIDE JONES-ENTER THE HIKIKOMORI … [Read more...]