New Araabmuzik – “After Hours”
Yet another Fun Fun Fun Fest act I’m incredibly psyched for (it’s only 8 days away, y’all!), Araabmuzik continues to drop new tracks via the Internet to the masses. Play this one loudly.
Watch: Wu Tang Clan/The Roots – “Protect Ya Neck” (Live on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon)
Part of their first TV appearance in a decade, this one’s a web exclusive.
Quarterly Review – July-September 2012
Once every three months I list the best of what I heard in albums/songs/remixes for the quarter. I do this to personally keep up with all the awesome music I hear, as it ultimately helps me at the end of the year when I do my overall listing for the previous twelve months. I also do it to introduce you cool cats to tunes you may have missed independently.
New Local Natives – “Breakers”
At long last, Local Natives are back, and with a new album. Early next year, January 29th to be exact, the follow up to the amazing Gorilla Manor will drop. It’s called Hummingbird and here’s the first leaked track from it. And it sounds spectacular. You can bet we’ll be seeing a lot of these guys in the spring, no Austin dates yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised if a few pop up soon.
New Purity Ring – “Belispeak II” feat. Danny Brown (Remix)
Hey guys! Remember when I had a blog? Seems like forever ago. School has run me rampant recently, but I’m on somewhat of a fall break for the time being, and that means the oft-delayed Quarterly Review is coming soon, as well as….hopefully….regular posting. In the meantime, here’s a really old track from Purity Ring, a remix of the awesome “Belispeak” featuring my new favorite rapper Danny Brown. It’s only about a week old, but in Internet times that’s like a million years, and, hey it’s new to me! I’ve been super duper busy. Also: Fun Fun Fun Fest in two weeks! Get amped. Danny Brown will be there.
New Green Day – “Stray Heart”
Today Green Day announced they are canceling their next scheduled public appearance, a headlining spot at the Voodoo Festival in New Orleans late this month, as Billie Joe continues to receive treatment for substance abuse. Their next appearance is late November, the beginning of their US tour. Things are pretty iffy right now in the Green Day camp, but in a nice PR move, Mike talked with Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1 shortly before the announcement, speaking somewhat candidly about Billie’s health and where the band is right now. On top of that, a new track, the first official taste of Dos!, was leaked. Take a listen, and as far as we know, the next album’s release is still scheduled for November 13th. Below you can listen to Mike’s interview as well.



