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Radiohead on SNL
Radiohead will be the musical guest performing on the first episode of season 37 on Saturday Night Live. The performance will be on September 24 with Alec Baldwin hosting the episode. Watch a video below of the band performing a b-side off of The King of Limbs.
Listen: Com Truise – “Ether Drift”
New Jersey designer/musician Seth Haley, perhaps better known by his stagename Com Truise, released his new album Galactic Melt in July 2011 to critical acclaim. His meticulously planned-out synth lines, combined with his love for ’80s electrofunk, make his music a must listen. Just today, Truise partnered with Pitchfork to release a free MP3 download of the appropriately-titled “Ether Drift”, a song taken directly from Galactic Melt. Check it out below.
MP3: Com Truise – “Ether Drift”
The tracklisting for Galactic Melt and Truise’s remaining 2011 tour dates can be seen after the break.
Video: Common – “Ghetto Dreams (feat. Nas)”
Director Matt Alonzo gives Common‘s “Ghetto Dreams (feat. Nas)” the video treatment, releasing the official video earlier today. One of my favorite collaborations this year that doesn’t involve Kanye West or Jay-Z, this track has me really excited for Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer, out November 22. The black-and-white clip above really does the song justice, depicting the street life and ambitions of the two rappers. Bria Myles stars, as does Rick Ross‘s beard. You can purchase “Ghetto Dreams” on iTunes now.
Wale Releases “Ocean Drive”
No days off for Wale, especially not on #WaleWednesday. A few hours ago, the Washington DC based rapper just released a brand new song called “Ocean Drive” featuring collaborations from fellow MMG member Magazeen and long-time collaborators Black Cobain and Tre. The new song has a tropical vibe and includes a reggae hook. Since Wale made the switch to Maybach Music Group, the quality of Wale’s work has gradually improved and he drops some pretty smooth lines on this track, returning to his pre-Attention Deficit days.
MP3: Wale – “Ocean Drive (feat. Magazeen, Black Cobain & Tre)”
Once Wale reaches a million followers on Twitter, he’ll be dropping another 11 songs for us. If you aren’t already following him, you can do so here. Ambition, Wale’s second studio album, arrives November 1.
Video: ZAK! Downtown – “Poppin’ Pills”
Our friend ZAK! Downtown sent over this brand new video for “Poppin’ Pills!” earlier today, one of the standout tracks from his debut mixtape Stuck to the Sidewalk. Relying on a well-flipped sample by producer Astro Raw, “Poppin’ Pills!” is a feel-good track, even if the music is about, well, poppin’ some prescription pills. Stay away from the pills, y’all.
ZAK! is planning on releasing a 10 track mixtape of original songs in early September. In the meantime, he’s out promoting and playing shows with Chiddy Bang, Hoodie Allen, and potentially Big Sean. We’ll keep you updated.
Listen: Casiokids – “Det haster!”
Casiokids return with a brand new track entitled “Det haster!”, the first single off their new album Aabenbaringen over aaskammen (“The revelation over the mountain”). Opening with muted birds chirping away in the background, the song quickly picks up with an overwhelming wave of synths and a throbbing, distorted bass line. Mesmerizing, dancey, and fun, “Det haster!” should be fairly representative of the rest of the album, out October 11th via Polyvinyl.
MP3: Casiokids – “Det haster!”
Video: Sol – “This Shit”
Simple, but effective. That’s usually one of the best strategies, no matter what you’re trying to accomplish. Sol does just that with his song “This Shit” and the brand-new accompanying music video. One of this summer’s best and most chill songs, “This Shit” is the single from Sol’s Dear Friends, Vol. III EP. You can download both the song and the mixtape below and then check out the video after the break.
MP3: Sol – “This Shit”
Download: Dear Friends, Vol. III (Direct)
First Impressions: Jay-Z & Kanye West – Watch The Throne
Watch The Throne, probably one of the most hyped-up releases in quite a long time, has finally arrived. The work of rap superstars Jay-Z and Kanye West, the album reportedly took nine months and three attempts to create and fine-tune. Does it live up the hype? Is it the newest classic?
We decided to post our track-by-track impressions as each of us listened to the album for the first time. As we each finish, this post will be updated with our individual opinions. Right now, you can check out three sets of first impressions below. More to come soon!
Watch The Throne Snippets
A little less than three hours to go until the release of Kanye West and Jay-Z‘s collaborative album Watch The Throne arrives exclusively via iTunes. If you’re as excited as we are, you can help pass the time by checking out some song snippets below. The two trailers for the album, which reveal very little but are still pretty interesting to watch, can also be seen below.
Listen: Mike G – “Chevron” (Prod. Hodgy Beats)
Mike G is often overlooked in the Odd Future family, especially considering his laid back attitude and calm, chill flow. He’s definitely one of the group’s more talented rappers though, and he proves this on a brand new track entitled “Chevron”. Posted on the Odd Future Twitter account, the new track is produced by fellow member Hodgy Beats (who knew Hodgy produced too?) and features Mike spitting some sweet rhymes. Don’t sleep on this one.
MP3: Mike G – “Chevron” (Prod. Hodgy Beats)
“Chevron” will be released on Mike G’s forthcoming Award Tour EP.
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