1. “Old Man” – RedLight King (4-12-2011). Using Neil Young’s actual refrain, this emerging white-boy hip-hop group reworks the 70’s rock classic with its own lyrics and vibe.
2. “Till I’m Gone” – Tinie Tempah [5-17-2011]. Smash single off London hip-hopper’s debut album lays out cockneyed accent over pop R&B beats.
3. “In the Dark” – Dev [4-26-2011]. Pop dance track by emerging American electro-pop, “Like a G6” chick from forthcoming debut album.
4. “Lotus Flower” – Radiohead [2-18-2011]. Beloved art rock band lays out mellow, trippy grooves on this nuggest from latest album.
5. “Just for Show” – Atmosphere [4-12-2011]. Narrative raps from latest album by indie hip hop group from Minneapolis led by Slug (aka Sean Daly).
6. “Someone to Love Me” – Mary J. Blige [3-29-2011]. An earthier, more primal sound from the R & B soulstress who hosts a line up of collaborating hip-hoppers on this track– including a gritty cameo from Lil Wayne.
7. “I Need Air” – Magnetic Man featuring Angela Hunte [4-12-2011]. Pop dance elctronica by collaborative British dubstep producers and DJ’s.
8. “Novacane” – Frank Ocean [mixtape, 5-2011]. Loaded with F-bombs and newly signed with Lupe is a new sound some dub “psychedelic R&B” with gritty, groovin’ lyrics and a laid back vibe.
9. “Eyes Be Closed” – Washed Out [leaked 5-2-2011]. From forthcoming debut sub-pop full-length album, a shimmering trippy groove jam
10. “Fast Lane” – Bad Meets Evil [5-3-2011]. The first single – a mic-ninja-rap attack -- from newly revived duo among Motor City pals.
11. “Must be the One” – She Wants Revenge [5-23-2011]. Formed in L.A. in 2003, this Depeche Mode-like band lays out a bangin’ alt track on forthcoming album.
12. “Big Jet Plane” – Angus & Julia Stone [4-4-2011}. Easy, intimate folk music by Australian siblings from Sidney.
13. “Damn These Vampires” – The Mountain Goats [3-29-2011]. Expressive indie folk rock led by John Darnielle who’s been making Cali grooves out of Claremont for over 20 years.
14. “Drug” – White Denim [4-5-2011]. This emerging indie band out of Austin, TX, lays out a nostalgic classic jam on this trippy rocker.
15. “Up Up Up” – Givers [4-26-2011]. Upbeat, la-la alt-rock track is debut single from new band out of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days
1. “I Don’t Wanna Care Right Now” - Lupe Fiasco (3-7-2011]. A boomin’ collaborative pop-dance track with MDMA from Lupe’s latest album.
2. “Just for Show” – Atmosphere [4-12-2011]. Narrative raps from latest album by indie hip hop group from Minneapolis led by Slug (aka Sean Daly).
3. “Someone to Love Me” – Mary J. Blige [3-29-2011]. An earthier, more primal sound from the R & B soulstress who hosts a line up of collaborating hip-hoppers on this track– including a gritty cameo from Lil Wayne.
4. “In the Dark” – Dev [4-26-2011]. Pop dance track by emerging American electro-pop, “Like a G6” chick from forthcoming debut album.
5. “I Need Air” – Magnetic Man featuring Angela Hunte [4-12-2011]. Pop dance elctronica by collaborative British dubstep producers and DJ’s.
6. “Old Man” – RedLight King (4-12-2011). Using Neil Young’s actual refrain, this emerging white-boy hip-hop group reworks the 70’s rock classic with its own lyrics and vibe.
7. “Dear Professor” – The Deans List [2-25-2011]. Pop and R&B combine for this re-mix cocktail with new lyrics and a fresh vibe.
8. “Drug” – White Denim [4-5-2011]. This emerging indie band out of Austin, TX, lays out a nostalgic classic jam on this trippy rocker.
9. “Big Jet Plane” – Angus & Julia Stone [4-4-2011}. Easy, intimate folk music by Australian siblings from Sidney.
10. “Damn These Vampires” – The Mountain Goats [3-29-2011]. Expressive indie folk rock led by John Darnielle who’s been making Cali grooves out of Claremont for over 20 years.
11. “4evermore” – Anthony David featuring Algebra and Phonte [3-22-2011]. Smooth R&B and hip-hop collaboration lead by Anthony David, R&B groovster out of Savannah, Georgia.
12. “My Name is Trouble” – Keren Ann [3-22-2011]. Easy pop track featuring flowing female vocals against good groovin’ backdrop by Israeli-born performer.
13. “Wait & See” – Holy Ghost! [4-4-2011]. Contemporary pop electronica from Brooklyn duo.
2. “Just for Show” – Atmosphere [4-12-2011]. Narrative raps from latest album by indie hip hop group from Minneapolis led by Slug (aka Sean Daly).
3. “Someone to Love Me” – Mary J. Blige [3-29-2011]. An earthier, more primal sound from the R & B soulstress who hosts a line up of collaborating hip-hoppers on this track– including a gritty cameo from Lil Wayne.
4. “In the Dark” – Dev [4-26-2011]. Pop dance track by emerging American electro-pop, “Like a G6” chick from forthcoming debut album.
5. “I Need Air” – Magnetic Man featuring Angela Hunte [4-12-2011]. Pop dance elctronica by collaborative British dubstep producers and DJ’s.
6. “Old Man” – RedLight King (4-12-2011). Using Neil Young’s actual refrain, this emerging white-boy hip-hop group reworks the 70’s rock classic with its own lyrics and vibe.
7. “Dear Professor” – The Deans List [2-25-2011]. Pop and R&B combine for this re-mix cocktail with new lyrics and a fresh vibe.
8. “Drug” – White Denim [4-5-2011]. This emerging indie band out of Austin, TX, lays out a nostalgic classic jam on this trippy rocker.
9. “Big Jet Plane” – Angus & Julia Stone [4-4-2011}. Easy, intimate folk music by Australian siblings from Sidney.
10. “Damn These Vampires” – The Mountain Goats [3-29-2011]. Expressive indie folk rock led by John Darnielle who’s been making Cali grooves out of Claremont for over 20 years.
11. “4evermore” – Anthony David featuring Algebra and Phonte [3-22-2011]. Smooth R&B and hip-hop collaboration lead by Anthony David, R&B groovster out of Savannah, Georgia.
12. “My Name is Trouble” – Keren Ann [3-22-2011]. Easy pop track featuring flowing female vocals against good groovin’ backdrop by Israeli-born performer.
13. “Wait & See” – Holy Ghost! [4-4-2011]. Contemporary pop electronica from Brooklyn duo.
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