Perfect Monday afternoon jam…
Under Water (feat Mar) – Single (Plug Research, May 2012)

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Punks Jump Up are a DJ crew out of the UK and they teamed up with Dave from Chromeo to drop this great track for all of the funkateers out there. The music video is awesome and the track is even better. Great for the summertime vibes. Their new EP is dropping on 4/30 and it comes with some great remixes.
Nas just released his second single “Daughters” from his upcoming album, Life Is Good. In today’s world of tired hip hop, Nas is pure coffee. His lyrical genius and pitch-perfect delivery are unmatched. ”Daughters” is a refreshing track for a genre that is over-saturated with mediocrity. Providing production, the consistently on-point NO-ID is as great as ever. Can you tell I’m digging this one?
Life Is Good (Def Jam, July 2012)
J. Tillman, the former drummer for Fleet Foxes, is going by Father John Misty for his upcoming album, Fear Fun. KCRW has been playing “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings” pretty consistently, and I still can’t get enough. “Jesus Christ, girl…”
Fear Fun (Sub Pop, May 2012)
Jack White knows tone. He knows how to get the perfect sound from an instrument. He consistently delivers a bluesy style that is dirty and gritty yet subtle and beautiful, all at the same time. His new single, “Love Interruption” is a perfect example of the dynamic sound of Jack White- cool, visceral, authentic rock.
Blunderbuss (Third Man, April 2012)
Lana Del Rey’s major label debut was a big hit but I didn’t get too into it. I will admit that Born To Die is a very interesting album and definitely worth a listen. Personally, I’m just not that crazy about Lana Del Rey’s sound. I am, however, crazy about this RAC remix of “Blue Jeans”, one of the more popular tracks from Born To Die.
Anyone else think Lana Del Rey looks a bit like Hermione from Harry Potter?
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One of my favorite artists from 2009 dropped their sophomore release this week, Miike Snow “Happy to You”. Here’s 1 of my favorites from it, not as good as the 1st album but still a good listen.
Happy To You (Universal, March 2012)
Loving this track from AlunaGeorge. “You Know You Like It” is electro-soul at it’s finest, fitting right in with Little Dragon, Quadron, King, and Georgia Anne Muldrow among others.
You Know You Like It – EP (Super, August 2011)
Band of Skulls have perfected an edgy, aggressive sound that really strikes a chord with me. ”Sweet Sour” is the title and lead track off their new album which was released less than a month ago. This song has been stuck in my head since I first heard it and I love it. These guys really rock.
Sweet Sour (Vagrant, February 2012)