weekend day one and the start we’re off to couldn’t be better. and speaking of couldn’t be better?
usher. you know I’m right. you can talk all kindsa whatever like it aint true and he aint your favie. but deep down, you gotta accept the fax.
specially when he’s coverin the people:
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usher – pumped up kicks (foster the people cover)
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that one’s fer davey,
B
friday couldnta come quicker for this dude. been feelin fatigued like my biz was military. but the suns out and the weekend’s on its way. was considering putting up the party, but in the end figged that pop wasn’t exactly where I was lookin to go today. so why not get inspired?
so meet tayyib ali. not to be condused with talib kweli. hollywood-bred rapper who this dude is pretty into at the moment.
and he’s giving away his meixtap fo free right here.
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tayyib ali – dreaming
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and in case you need the party and don’t like clickin links
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friday mayne,
B
wow. just wow. this one’s been a beater to beat all biters. but we survived and now we’re on the other side of what has been unquestionably a weak.
and I’m loving this band.
meet chocolate robots. band bringing me everything I need right now. just dropped their debut on vinyl via Cheeky Monkey Records. on joy:
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chocolate robot – young luff
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so there you have it,
B
passion pit’s back, dropping their second single off the their upcoming sophmore effort, gossamer, due out july 24 on columbia records. get up:
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luv,
B
judging by the reaction to yesterday (thanks for doin it publicly kids…. lord knows this dude hates comments…), seems folks is in the mood for outside the linesish musicality this week. which is a damn good thing, cuz goodness knows that’s the mood of this dude.
so let’s say hi to a double header from alt-j (∆). yes. named for the mac key command for delta, this cambridge-based four piece is bringin something particularly unique. not even sure the words for it, but I’m always open to suggestions. band dropped their debut album, an awesome wave, on may 28.
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alt-j – breezeblocks
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alt-j – fitzpleasure
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lemme know,
B
hard to say whether this dude is ultimately down with this track. but it’s interesting as all eff, so for the sake of the soundscape its goin up.
sure you’ve heard of dirty projectors by now, no? yaleys with some serious sonic talent signed to domino records. prepping to drop their new album, swing lo magellan July 10. love to hear your thoughts:
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dirty projects – gun has no trigger
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to the week ahead,
B
ish.
but I’ll take a partial any day over none at all. not to mention it’s just a solid effing rendition of whatever it is.
so say hey to hugo. you may know him better as british-borne, thailand raised hugo chakrabongse levy. though somehow I kindsa doubts it. based outta nyc, the man is the only bluegrasser around signed to jay z’s rock nation label. so what say you show some respect and give the man three minutes of your ear time, no?
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hugo – 99 problem
big thanks to sarah for this one
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got the stomp,
B
had this track in the q for some time and just never felt rght. but something about this sunny friday is bringin a whole new light to the jam.
so meet body language. another tough googleable band, this brooklyn four-piece is putting out a dreamy jam with an equally dream worthy vid. on joy:
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body language – you can
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back,
B
know it aint how we usually do round here. but just couldn’t save this one for the weekend coverage. plus it’s been a bit of a desert round here, musically speaking. speaking of which? if you got something good, don’t be selfish. share it with the dudes so we can share it with our world.
so meet zella day. hailing from the great state of AZ. girl has a hauntingly hot voice matched only by her serious skills at everything she’s doing right now. currently working on her sophomore album. check her cover of the white stripe’s and settle into that hump day somethin proper:
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zella day – 7 nation army (white stripes cover)
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meet eliza and the bear. an essex, uk-borne five piecer who are giving away their single for free so long as you’re willing to tweet it (or G+ it is you’re concerned about your street cred). but I’m lovin it. this track has a mix of edward sharpe meets fun. meets some of the more upbeat death cab tracks. and is exactly the kinda pick me up this dude is looking for to kick off the week. on joy:
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eliza and the bear – brother’s boat
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hope ya did,
B
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