New Single From Beirut: Exclusive

Beirut has released their new single called "East Harlem". I love this song another gem from the band. The single isn't officially released until Monday but you can check it out here. This A-side has a really lovely ornate feel with the strumming of the guitar adding to the upbeat vibe of the song. Let me know what you think of this song. I hope you like it as much as I do check it out Here!

Kaiser Chiefs New Single

The Kaiser Chiefs have just released their new single from their upcoming fourth album. The single is called "Little Shocks" and it sounds a lot less festival friendly than their previous work. It has a kind of creepier feel to it which while it might turn some of the band's original fans off, I think makes them sound much cooler and grown up. I hope that this style makes its way onto the whole album and not just for this single. Check the link Here to listen to the new song.

Coldplay Releases New Song

Coldplay has just released a new single from their upcoming fifth album. The song is called "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall". The song kind of has a dance hall feel to it which is different from the band's previous work. No telling if the rest of the album will sound like this but can't wait to see. Check it out here and let me know what you think.

Meet Mister Heavenly!

Ever wonder what would happen if members of Man Man, Islands, and Modest Mouse got together and formed a band? Well no need to wonder anymore as members from all those bands, and even touring member Michael Cera from Scott Pilgrim and Superbad fame, have come together and formed Mister Heavenly. The band performed at this year's SXSW and have released their debut single "Pineapple Girl". The song kind of has a beachy vibe to it but it actually sounds pretty good. With other track names such as "Bronx Sniper" and "Diddy Eyes" how can this album not miss? Check out pineapple girl Here  and see what you think. You can also listen to the new song entitled ironically enough "Mister Heavenly" and get a free download of the song along with "Pineapple Girl" Here

Two New Songs From Arcade Fire

Fresh off their Album of the year victory this year at the Grammy's, Arcade Fire has released two new songs, "Speaking in Tongues" and "Culture War". This is all in preparation for the release of a deluxe version of their award winning album The Suburbs. "Speaking in Tongues" actually features David Byrne from the Talking Heads on it.  Arcade Fire deserved all the awards they won this past year for their album and if you haven't checked out The Suburbs simply for the fact that you had no idea who they were at the Grammy's, then I highly suggest that you check them out now. In the mean time here is the link to listen to radio rips from the two previously unreleased tracks. Two Arcade Fire Tracks

David Bazan Strange Negotiations

David Bazan recently released his new album Strange Negotiations. While it is not as autobiographical as his previous album Curse Your Branches which many would describe as a breakup letter to God. This album is much more broad based but never the less still has volumes of lyrical intensity scattered all through it. Standouts on the album are "Wolves at the Door", the title track "Strange Negotiations", and "Level with Yourself". This album might leave you dazed at times but in the end you will feel quite content. I highly recommend that you get this album but if you don't want to take my word for it check out the album in its entirety at the following link.  Strange Negotiations full album

My Morning Jacket, Circuital

My Morning Jacket released their new album Circuital yesterday and it is yet another good showing from the band. This album is very subdued but you really do get the sense of how many different genres My Morning Jacket gets their inspiration from. It's nice to see a band not afraid of showing that they have influence from stuff that happened between 30-40 years ago. This album is good from start to finish but major standouts are the title track "Circuital", "Victory Dance", and "You Wanna Freak Out".  While it may be different from their previous albums, MMJ has always been constantly experimenting. I think that if you give this album a chance you really will be pleasantly surprised.  On NPR's first Listen you can hear the album in its entirety Here! enjoy.