1. “Somebody that I Used to Know” – Gotye [leaked 7/2011]. Soulful groove track by Australian electronic pop trickster.
2. “Night Out” – Martin Solveig (6-9-2011). House pop by French DJ with pulsing electro backbeat is the lead track off forthcoming album
3. “Culture of Fear” – Thievery Corporation [6-28-2011]. The title track is markedly hip-hop with the familiar instrumental horns groove serving as background.
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. “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.
6. “Call It What You Want” – Foster the People [5-23-2011]. A group grope track that gets its groove on off smokin’ debut album by indie pop rock band out of L.A.
7. “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-idie group.
8. “Twisted’ – Gorilla Zoe feat. Lil Jon [6-14-2011]. Rapper out of ATL collaborates on this boomin’ new hip-hop club track that’s sure to get rollies shakin’ in the air like you just don’t care.
9. “Circuital’ – My Morning Jacket [5-31-2011]. With sharp segues between heady pop and rock jam, this track is at once toe-tapping and listenable – all as done by Kentucky’s answer to Wilco.
10. “Amor Fati” – Washed Out [7-12-2011]. Ethereal, synthy lead track from new album by alternative musician Ernest Greene off debut full-length album.
11. “Pot of Gold” – The Game feat. Chris Brown [6-28-2011]. Chris Brown provides the harmonic refrain while The Game hits the hip-hop in this latest R&B duet which serves as the lead track on The Game’s forthcoming album.
12. “Gucci Gucci” -- Kreayshawn – [6/14/2011]. “Bad bitch,” Up-to-know good girl hip-hopper releases her debut single along with already notorious video (6/2011).
13. “Lose It” – Austra [5-24-2011]. Indie group based in Toronot features female vocals over cascading back beat off debut album.
14. “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.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days
1. “Culture of Fear” – Thievery Corporation [6-28-2011]. The title track is markedly hip-hop with the familiar instrumental horns groove serving as background.
2. “Fire in Your Eyes” – B. Taylor featuring Pauley Perrette [5-3-2011]. Duet R&B and hip-hop with uplifiting, go-get ‘em lyrics, one in s string of recently released singles.
3. “Till I’m Gone” – Tinie Tempah [5-17-2011]. Smash single off London hip-hopper’s debut album lays out cockney accent over pop R&B beats.
4. “Call It What You Want” – Foster the People [5-23-2011]. A group grope track that gets its groove on off smokin’ debut album by indie pop rock band out of L.A.
5. “Kill It” – The Cinema [5-17-2011]. Among several other pop single releases by emerging, upbeat indie alt-rock band.
6. “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-idie group.
7. “Twisted’ – Gorilla Zoe feat. Lil Jon [6-14-2011]. Rapper out of ATL collaborates on this boomin’ new hip-hop club track that’s sure to get rollies shakin’ in the air like you just don’t care.
8. “Night Out” – Martin Solveig (6-9-2011). House pop by French DJ with pulsing electro backbeat is the lead track off forthcoming album.
9. “Circuital’ – My Morning Jacket [5-31-2011]. With sharp segues between heady pop and rock jam, this track is at once toe-tapping and listenable – all as done by Kentucky’s answer to Wilco.
10. “L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.” – NOAH AND THE WHALE [1-23-2011]. A late find for Roll, this is the latest Disney-like, feel-good easy rock track by London-based pop group.
11. “Street” – Jamie Woon [4-18-2011]. Another late find by Roll is an Easy listening lead pop track from latest album by London, England, native.
12. “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.
13. “Gucci Gucci” -- Kreayshawn – [6/14/2011]. “Bad bitch,” Up-to-know good girl hip-hopper releases her debut single along with already notorious video (6/2011).
14. “Division” – Stars [6-7-2011]. Indie alt band out of Toronto features tinkerbell duet vocals over a mash of guitars and drums.
15. “Lose It” – Austra [5-24-2011]. Indie group based in Toronot features female vocals over cascading back beat off debut album.
16. “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.
2. “Fire in Your Eyes” – B. Taylor featuring Pauley Perrette [5-3-2011]. Duet R&B and hip-hop with uplifiting, go-get ‘em lyrics, one in s string of recently released singles.
3. “Till I’m Gone” – Tinie Tempah [5-17-2011]. Smash single off London hip-hopper’s debut album lays out cockney accent over pop R&B beats.
4. “Call It What You Want” – Foster the People [5-23-2011]. A group grope track that gets its groove on off smokin’ debut album by indie pop rock band out of L.A.
5. “Kill It” – The Cinema [5-17-2011]. Among several other pop single releases by emerging, upbeat indie alt-rock band.
6. “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-idie group.
7. “Twisted’ – Gorilla Zoe feat. Lil Jon [6-14-2011]. Rapper out of ATL collaborates on this boomin’ new hip-hop club track that’s sure to get rollies shakin’ in the air like you just don’t care.
8. “Night Out” – Martin Solveig (6-9-2011). House pop by French DJ with pulsing electro backbeat is the lead track off forthcoming album.
9. “Circuital’ – My Morning Jacket [5-31-2011]. With sharp segues between heady pop and rock jam, this track is at once toe-tapping and listenable – all as done by Kentucky’s answer to Wilco.
10. “L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.” – NOAH AND THE WHALE [1-23-2011]. A late find for Roll, this is the latest Disney-like, feel-good easy rock track by London-based pop group.
11. “Street” – Jamie Woon [4-18-2011]. Another late find by Roll is an Easy listening lead pop track from latest album by London, England, native.
12. “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.
13. “Gucci Gucci” -- Kreayshawn – [6/14/2011]. “Bad bitch,” Up-to-know good girl hip-hopper releases her debut single along with already notorious video (6/2011).
14. “Division” – Stars [6-7-2011]. Indie alt band out of Toronto features tinkerbell duet vocals over a mash of guitars and drums.
15. “Lose It” – Austra [5-24-2011]. Indie group based in Toronot features female vocals over cascading back beat off debut album.
16. “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.
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