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posted on 27.07.10 Blitzen Trapper - Destroyer of the Void

Blitzen Trapper first caught our ear last summer with Black River Killer, the follow up to their rad 2008 first release, Fur. Check out our previous Blitzen Trapper coverage! So, we are super pumped for Blitzen Trapper’s second full album release in less than a year! Destroyer of the Void Dropped in early June, and we have definitely been feeling the soothing voice of front man Eric Early and the diverse roster of instruments: ranging from 12 strings, to a piano, to a harmonica.

Destroyer of the Void

Heaven and Earth

The Man Who Would Speak True (Live)

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posted on 20.07.10 Neon Indian

Out of beautiful Denton, Texas is Alan Palomo and his band Neon Indian. Lots of upbeatness and super-high-notes on the debut album, Psychic Chasms. This got lots of play at the end of 2009, but it is never too late for fun. Get down.

neon indian

Should Have Taken Acid With You

Deadbeat Summer

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posted on 13.07.10 The Foals

Hey friends - check out the new album from the Foals. Total Life Forever is the 2nd album for the 5 piece out of Oxford, England. They are on Sub Pop in the US, so you know it is going to be good.

Foals

This Orient

The Miami video is crazy, if you want to explore further

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posted on 18.04.10 Exit Through The Gift Shop

We are definitely feeling the new documentary from Banksy. I am always pumped when I see his handywork around town.

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posted on 18.04.10 New Miike Snow - Billie Holiday

Check the new Miike Snow track.

Billie Holiday was previously only available as a hidden track on the UK version of the debut album, but it was also just released on the “Deluxe Edition” world wide. We were big fans in 2009, and happy to see the momentum continue in 2010.

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posted on 13.04.10 Freelance Whales

The Freelance Whales have been making some quality noise on the NY music scene with their debut album - Weathervanes. They are playing tonight (4/13) at Bowery Ballroom, but it is your last chance to catch them before they go on tour with The Shout Out Louds to spread their sound (The show is sold out, so get your Craigslist hustle on). Some have said, and I will agree they are channeling some Postal Service(esque) sounds. Two of the must listens from the album are below.

Broken Horse

Generator (Second Floor)

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posted on 19.01.10 Folk Rock - Feel Happy Music

When life gets heavy we sometimes need music to even us out. For me, the ultimate feel good tunes come in the unexpected form of Folk Rock. The extreme diversity of instruments, unique voices, and quality story lines help your mind escape your everyday situation. Below are a few top picks from two legit Folk Rock ensembles: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and Port O’Brien

posted on 11.01.10 Sleigh Bells - Blow out your speakers!

Sometimes you need to focus in on your work grind and turn your speakers up so loud your roommates are like, ‘WTF!?’ And you are like, ‘F you - Ima do me!’

In that spirit, we present Sleigh Bells: Out of Brooklyn, this boy/girl duo have some seriously hard hitting instrumentals. We can’t really understand what is going on, but damn that ish is loud. So turn it up and don’t stop until you piss someone off!

Crown On The Ground

A/B Machines

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posted on 10.01.10

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I went to church every Sunday through high school, but have admittedly fallen off the religion train since then. However, if bands like the Moondoggies played every Sunday morning, I imagine we all might be asking forgiveness for our Saturday night sins more often.

Christ

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posted on 09.01.10 Pretty Boys - Think About Life

Girls

This is for all the BDN pretty boys going out tonight. Set those biddies on fire with these tracks from Think About Life: What up girl? Come on let’s go!

Set You On Fire

Sweet Sixteen

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