1. “Somebody that I Used to Know” – Gotye [7/21/2011]. Soulful groove track by Australian electronic pop trickster.
2. “I’m on One” – DJ Khaled [7-19-2011]. DJ ringleader lines up cameo raps – Rick Ross, ‘Lil Wayne -- ‘tween mellow Drake refrain for chart-climbing track.
3. “Motivation” – Kelly Rowland [7-26-2011]. Soulful R & B vocals by former Destiny Child’s star ripple over haunting pop refrain with a cameo by Lil Wayne.
4. “Well OK, Honey” – Jenny O. [7-19-2011]. Lead song off debut EP features down home boogie guitar and a little lady with a message.
5. “The Adventures of Rain Dace Maggie” – Red Hot Chili Peppers [8-26-2011]. While the refrain is a little Disney, the meat in the sandwich is vintage Cali-Peppers, now ten deep in albums.
6. “I Stand Alone” - Theophilus London [7-15-2011]. New wave pop-soul artist out of New York lays out a catchy chorus on final track of debut LP.
7. “Sexy and I Know It” – LMFAO [6-21-2011]. Big bumpin’ summer dance floor tune by tongue-in-teeth electro-rapper Los Angelinos who just party their hilarious faces off.
8. “Oh Why” – Balam Acab [8-28-2011]. Various sounds and textures combine to form this watery, super-chill, dreamy track created by 20-year old Ithaca college student.
9. “That’s My Bitch” – Kanye West and Jay-Z [8-12-2011]. Gritty lyrics, bouncing raps that alternate between two rap superstars and harmonic refrains frontload this track from latest collaborative album.
10. “Lights” (remix of Ellie Goulding) – Bassnectar [8-2-2011]. A remix of the original indie pop track with larger electronica backbeats by outfit out of San Francisco.
11. “Wait in the Dark” – Memory Tapes [7-5-2011]. Smooth retro organ and vocals combine on this snazzy lead track off sophomore album by New Jersey-based alt-indie group.
12. “At Home” – Crystal Fighters [8-5-2011]. Folktronic band from Spain combines Basque folk instruments with heavy synths and lilting voices.
13. “Feel So Close” - Calvin Harris [8-22-2011]. Big, bumping dance track by Scottish artist, producer and music-mixer.
14. “Amor Fati” – Washed Out [7-12-2011]. Ethereal, synthy lead track from new album by alternative musician Ernest Greene off debut full-length album.
15. “All I Ever Wanted” – Toxic Airborne Event [4-26-2011]. Angsty, dramatic and dimension, this until now overlooked track off their second album with Island Records soars.
Top Ten Best New Music ... all released within the past 60 days
- 1. "Somebody I Used to Know" - Gotye
- 2. "I'm on One" - DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, Drake, R. Ross
- 3. "Motivation" - Kelly Rowland
- 4. "Well OK, Honey" - Jenny O.
- 5. "The Adventure of Rain Dance Maggie" - RHCP
- 6. "I Stand Alone" - Theophilus London
- 7. "Sey and I KNow It" - LMFAO
- 8. "Oh Why" - Balam Acab
- 9. "That's My Bitch" - Kanye West, Jay-Z
- 10. "Lights" Remix - Bassnectar, Ellie Goulding
- 11. "Wait in the Dark" - Memory Tapes
- 12. "At Home" - Crystal Fighters
- 13. "Feel So Close" - Calvin Harris
- 14. "Amor Fati" - Washed Out
- 15. "All I Ever Wanted" - Toxic Airborne Event
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
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