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.
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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... Roll, the radio show host of Revel without a Pause at KOTO FM in Telluride, is interested in your remarks, thoughts and ideas and encourages comments below ...
Thursday, May 26, 2011
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