Koi No Yokan drops November 13th, and Deftones’ first single has me all kinds of pumped for the new album, their first since the excellent Diamond Eyes back in 2010. “Leathers” picks up where the previous album left off, and it likely means the group will continue to ride this wave of amazing output. Download the track at Deftones.Com for free.
Last year’s debut from this crew was easily one of my favorites, and now this Portland-based band returns with a poppy, spacey single that highlights the trademark sound and nuanced style these guys always deliver.
It’s been a long, long time, but the dynamic duo that brought you such classic tracks as “Work It” and “Get Your Freak On,” among numerous others, have added to the catalog. Hear two new leaked Missy songs, “9th Inning” and “Triple Threat.”
It may not be a hangout jam session with groupies or a blood-soaked disco, but the video for “Nuclear Family,” the third video to emerge in promotion of Green Day’s upcoming album trilogy, is still pretty cool. Maybe even my favorite; it’s just the band rocking out to the strong opener to Uno! Apparently, it’s slated to be the third domestic single for the album, after “Oh Love” and “Let Yourself Go” – the UK’s first single was “Kill the DJ,” if I’m keeping score correctly. Anywho, the track itself is already on Spotify and is more reminiscent of classic Green Day like “Let Yourself Go” was.
After dropping a new single, Hooray For Earth have released an amazing single for Zambri’s “Carry.” Play it loud while you study for a business law midterm. Or you know….whatever.
Quick post. This song, a new original from Star Slinger, is excellent.
“Ready For the Weekend,” indeed, and it’s only Monday. That’s exactly what this track sounds like. Can’t wait to see this dynamic duo on the Blue stage at Fun Fun Fun come November.
-Yeezy has dropped another banger from his G.O.O.D. Music comp, which drops later this month. This one’s a doozy, featuring Jay-Z and Big Sean, and a pretty hilarious shout-out to West’s lady of the moment, Kim Kardashian, a “superstar all from a home movie!” Listen at Pitchfork.
-Ben Folds Five just gave us a track from their new album, but they’ve already delivered two more. The Sound of the Life of the Mind will be released September 18th. Listen to “Sky High” and “Michael Praytor, Five Years Later” at Consequence of Sound.
-The Joy Formidable’s new album isn’t set to be released until January 2013, but we already have another taste called “Cholla,” which you can hear below.
-Finally, a trio of ambitious British DJs have completed what many have tried for years: discovered and compiled every sample from the Beastie Boys’ seminal album Paul’s Boutique. The hour-long mixtape is as sprawling and awesome as the original inspiration, and is aptly dedicated to the sorely missed MCA. Read more and listen at Consequence of Sound.
Ben Folds Five’s first album in 13 years, The Sound of the Life of the Mind, drops September 18th. We’ve already heard “Do It Anyway,” and now we have another taste, “Erase Me.” Listen at SPIN. Can’t wait to hear the new material, as well as old favorites, at Stubb’s on September 24th!
Today Fun Fun Fun Fest announced their full schedule for the festival and the Nites afterparties, as well as Student Discount and Single Day passes. New this year is a half-now, half-later layaway option to purchase a regular three-day pass (those tickets are still on sale as well.) It seems to me tickets are selling slower than usual, which, in my opinion, makes sense because the lineup overall isn’t as strong as last year’s. However, it’s certainly still an amazing roster of groups and the major conflicts are minimal, with the exception of Saturday night and a few day spots. So, naturally, I think everyone should go buy their tickets right away, as it is likely tickets will begin to move very quickly as the fest looms closer and closer. It’s far and away the best three-day festival you could attend anywhere, and it never disappoints. My advice? Buy your tickets now. Don’t even think about it.
