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Download Human Tetris’ Album Happy Way in the Maze of Rebirth
While it’s undeniable that Moscow-based band Human Tetris take the skeletal desolation of Joy Division very seriously, they also come off as more optimistic. Filtering sunrays through gorgeous guitar lines and propulsive bass. The vocals … read more »
The Return of Earl Sweatshirt
Is Earl Sweatshirt back? The internet is certainly telling us that he is. Last night, a Twitter account, Tumblr (with nothing on it) and an endearing YouTube promo video featuring Earl all surfaced. In the … read more »
Video: Lee Ranaldo, “Off the Wall”
Lee Ranaldo’s “Off the Wall” is a far cry from Sonic Youth’s more experimental days, but that’s not necessarily a surprise. Isn’t that the way it normally goes? When you’re young and brash, it’s about … read more »
Stream: Battles, “White Electric” (Shabazz Palaces Remix)
The cool thing about Battles is that although their music is distinct and hyper-complicated, it still manages to be open to interpretation. The band and their label, Warp, obviously know this just as well as … read more »
Video: Lil B, “Februarys Confessions”
Another day, another Lil B video. If you’ve been dropping in an out of the great Lil B saga of the 21st century, “Februarys Confessions” might come as a shock. It’s pretty straightforward and subdued, … read more »
Video: Yelawolf, “Marijuana”
Here, Yelawolf, along with Figz, co-directs a video for his own track, “Marijuana,” possibly one of the most extreme songs about the relaxing drug ever. Are we supposed to smoke a joint to this or … read more »
Video: Bell Towers, “Scavengers”
For awhile this video for Melbourne-based Bell Towers’ “Scavengers” feels like it could be one of those Sesame Street interstitials that doesn’t teach you about counting or the alphabet or colors, but instead teaches you … read more »
White Fence, “Swagger Vets and Double Moon” MP3
At what point did hanging in the basement get glamorous? Maybe just right now, because White Fence’s “Swagger Vets and Double Moon” sounds like basement psych. The kind made by dudes that have only a … read more »
Video: Niki and the Dove, “The Fox”
Have you guys seen that Cabin Porn Tumblr that is basically just pictures of tiny cabins in the middle of huge sweeping vistas? They’re all gorgeous, and the prevailing attitude behind them is basically: YEAH … read more »
Why It Would Be A Bummer If Lana Del Rey Quit Making Music
Today, FACT magazine posted a quote from an interview Lana Del Rey did with Vogue UK saying: “I don’t think I’ll write another record”, claims Del Rey. “What would I say? I feel like everything … read more »
