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VIDEO: Gorillaz, “Phoner To Arizona”
Gorillaz‘s new “iPad album” (The Fall, a loosely tracked collection of cuts that were recently recorded on the road) will be available to the group’s fan club tomorrow. Find out more at their official site here.
NOW PLAYING: Gorillaz, ‘The Fall’
The Details: Gorillaz, The Fall (EMI) A Short Review: Damon Albarn’s first iPad-driven LP isn’t as exciting as a new Blur record, but it’s fascinating nonetheless–a tour diary that’s dominated by lean, deftly layered apps and lyrics that unfold like a schizophrenic Twitter feed. Don’t expect too many potential singles or any A-list guests beyond […]
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Skream, ‘The Freeizm Album’
Skream released the latest installment in his Freeizm series this morning, sharing the following message with fans: Merry Christmas:.. Massive shouts to everyone who’s supported me this year in any way:.. This album is complied of old stuff,Lost dubs and some new stuff so i hope you enjoy! Heres to 2011! Massive shouts to Mario […]
2010 IN REVIEW: Matthew Dear, ‘Black City’
Photo by Aaron Richter Quite a few records logged repeat listens on our office stereo this year. Here’s one of them:
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Dum Dum Girls’ Strawberry Switchblade Cover, “Trees & Flowers”
According to Dum Dum Girls’ mailing list, the band hopes to record a hi-fi version of the above song very soon. They’ll be locking the download option on the demo version soon, though, so be sure to snag it now.
2010 IN REVIEW: The Year In Photos, From LCD Soundsystem To PiL
For the stories and sets related to any of the following photos, just click on the shots…
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Amon Tobin’s First Breezeblock Mix
Amon Tobin has relaunched his Web site, unlocking a handful of exclusive tracks, mixes and live sets in the process. Have a look and a listen here, or check out his airtight Breezeblock mix–captured in 2005 for the BBC’s Radio 1 station–after the jump. Tobin was also one of many Ninja Tune artists who contributed […]
2010 IN REVIEW: Liars, ‘Sisterworld’
Photo by Alexander Wagner Quite a few records logged repeat listens on our office stereo this year. Here’s one of them:
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Klaxons, ‘Landmarks of Lunacy’ EP
Klaxons have unleashed a free EP that shows a completely new side to the quartet–one that’s subtle and bittersweet, and a far cry from the prickly noise-pop of their Surfing the Void LP. To listen to Landmarks of Lunacy is to quickly realize that the band made a major mistake scrapping the original James Ford […]
TEST PRESSING: Stream Three New Bright Eyes Songs
Thanks to Consequence of Sound for alerting us to the following People’s Key songs, one of which is still available to download for free here…
2010 IN REVIEW: Yellow Swans, ‘Going Places’
Quite a few records logged repeat listens on our office stereo this year. Here’s one of them: