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The Lonely Island’s Back

The Lonely Island (comedy group who released viral hits such as “Jizz In My Pants” and “Like A Boss”), have announced a follow-up to their debut album, Incredibad. The new album, Turtleneck & Chain, is planning for a release on May 10. Guest artists include Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and many others. They have also released a new single and music video for the song “We’re Back”. Check out the video below.

 

Stream the New Panda Bear Album

The wait is over! You can now stream Panda Bear‘s highly anticipated new album, Tomboy, over at NPR. Also on the site is a short interview NPR did with Panda regarding the album. Tomboy will be released April 12th via Paw Tracks.

Sound Off: LCD Soundsystem’s Final Show

Thanks to Pitchfork Media, everyone can take part in James Murphy and LCD Soundsystem‘s final show at a sold out Madison Square Garden, which is currently going on right now. Join the (no doubt) millions of people around the world that are tuning in on the Pitchfork website.

We’ve provided access to the stream below as well and we encourage you to leave some comments and thoughts about the performance as the show progresses. “Where are your friends tonight?” Probably enjoying the show.

 

Stephen Colbert Sings Friday

For Friday, April Fool’s Day, Stephen Colbert made an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and performed an epic cover of Rebecca Black‘s “Friday” with The Roots. A lot of things happen in the video, but I don’t want to reveal too much about it, so check it out below.

Download the Xaphoon Jones Mixtape Vol. 2

Xaphoon Jones, the producer half of Chiddy Bang, just released his second mixtape filled with sixteen new tracks. This man is one of the hottest and most unique producers on the scene right now, chopping and screwing beats for Chiddy to rap over. You can download the Xaphoon Jones Mixtape Vol. 2 below, courtesy of illRoots.

Download:
From illRoots
From Mediafire
From Hulkshare

Manchester Orchestra Premiere “April Fools” On April Fools Day

Manchester Orchestra premiered a new song on April Fools Day that is appropriately titled “April Fools”. The new track, which is from their forthcoming third studio album Simple Math, can be heard on the Red Bull website. On April 5th, you will be able to pre-order the new album on iTunes.

Simple Math will be available everywhere on May 10, 2011 via Columbia Records/Favorite Gentlemen Recordings. Check out the band’s tour dates below.

Manchester Orchestra 2011 Tour Dates:
April 29, 2011 — Memphis, TN — Tom Lee Park #
April 30, 2011 — Due West, SC — Erksine College #
May 2, 2011 — Kansas City, MO — The Beaumont Club ##
May 3, 2011 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant ##
May 4, 2011 — Chicago, IL — Metro ##
May 6, 2011 — Cleveland, OH — Beachland Ballroom ##
May 7, 2011 — Rochester, NY — Water Street Music Hall ##
May 8, 2011 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live*
May 10, 2011 — Boston, MA — House Of Blues *
May 11, 2011 — New York, NY — Terminal 5 *
May 13, 2011 — Providence, RI — Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel ###
May 14, 2011 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of the Living Arts ###
May 16, 2011 — Toronto, ON — The Mod Club ###
May 17, 2011 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore *
May 18, 2011 — Columbus, OH — The LC Pavilion *
May 20, 2011 — Columbia, SC — Jillian’s *
May 23, 2011 — Orlando, FL — House Of Blues *
May 24, 2011 — Tampa, FL — The Ritz *
May 25, 2011 — Atlanta, GA — The Tabernacle *
May 27, 2011 — Houston, TX — Verizon Wireless Theatre **
May 28, 2011 — Austin, TX — Stubbs **
May 29, 2011 — Dallas, TX — The Palladium **
May 31, 2011 — Phoenix, AZ — The Marquee **
June 1, 2011 — San Diego, CA — Soma **
June 2, 2011 — Los Angeles, CA — The Music Box #
June 7, 2011 — Eugene, OR — McDonald Theatre **
June 8, 2011 — Portland, OR — Crystal Ballroom **
June 9, 2011 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox SODO **
June 11, 2011 — Salt Lake City, UT — Club Sound #
June 12, 2011 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall#

* with Cage The Elephant, O’Brother, and TBA opener(s)
** with Cage The Elephant, Sleeper Agent, and TBA opener(s)
# with TBA opener(s)
## with An Horse and Harrison Hudson
### with An Horse, Harrison Hudson, and O’Brother

The Great Valley Alt Press Contest

The Great Valley have partnered with magazine Alt Press for a chance to win an iPod Nano (with a copy of their new album Ruthless), a vintage bear t-shirt, and an autographed Ruthless promo poster. To enter the contest, visit here.

You can also watch our recent acoustic session with the band here.

New: Kid Cudi – “Capcom”

The latest Kid Cudi track, entitled “Capcom”, is a nod to the Cleveland rapper’s videogame love, featuring a wild beat that is no doubt inspired by gaming soundtracks everywhere. Cudi goes all out, declaring his intention to take on the world in the chorus. According to Cudi, the song was recorded early last year for a Street Fighter game. It’s safe to say that this song will not appear on his upcoming summer mixtape A Man Named Scott or his rock album Wizard. Check out the song, as well as Cudi’s thoughts about it below.

“The song in which the world has titled “capcom” was done early last year for a project chad hugo and kenna were working on for a Street Fighter game and they reached out and asked me to be a part of it. This was a demo reference and i never really got to rework my verses or see the project through. Its old and isnt of my discography. I have a new jam im releasing soon and it will be current freshness. Stay tuned.”

Track: Emery – “Scissors”

Track: “Scissors”
Artist: Emery
Release Date: January 26, 2011
Label: Tooth & Nail Records/Solid State Records

Although post-hardcore band Emery released a preview clip of “Scissors” back in January when they announced the release of their fifth album We Do What We Want, the entire track is worth a listen. We Do What We Want was released on March 29th and is noted for being their heaviest album yet, but Devin Shelton’s melodic vocals keep Emery’s sound to what listeners have always appreciated. The first nine seconds of the track could fool listeners, because right away, it appears that the entire track could be covered in screams and double-bass hits, but then Shelton’s voice takes over, delivering passionate lyrics that shine the whole way through, especially during the build-up to the breakdown. “Hands held towards the sky in the cool air of October, the whispers were always there, but they never caught up to your words, so will December find me all alone,” sets up an ending to “Scissors” that closes as hard as the track begins.

“Scissors” is from We Do What We Want, out now via Tooth & Nail Records and Solid State Records.

Listen: Via Emery’s Myspace

Rating: 7.5/10

Arctic Monkeys Reveal New Single

“Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I Moved Your Chair” will be the first single from the Arctic Monkeys‘ forthcoming album Suck It And See.

You can check out the release dates and different formats that will be available below.

April 11:
Single Digital Download Release
1. Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I Moved Your Chair

April 16:
Record Store Day 7″(RUG406)
1. Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair
2. Brick by Brick

May 30:
7″(RUG406S)
1. Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair
2. I.D.S.T

10″(RUG406T)/Digital Download(RUG406DI)
1. Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair
2. The Blond-O-Sonic Shimmer Trap
3. I.D.S.T