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[Indie Rock] Caveman – In The City

Posted by michelleg - January 31, 2013

Pulsing synths and stirring tribal percussion line this new groovy indie rock track from New York five-piece Caveman. The simmering golden melodies and frontman Matthew Iwanusa’s soaring vocals throughout “In The City,” in particular, really sweep you off your feet and transport you to another place — a place that’s awash in endless welcoming, feel-good vibes. Listen in below and let it take over you.

’Caveman – In The City’

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The band — who we’ve covered before — drop their new self-titled album April 2nd via Fat Possum.

Alternative/Rock

[HOT] Jagwar Ma – The Throw

Posted by michelleg - January 31, 2013

Australian duo Jagwar Ma host a sonic rave of sorts on their new single “The Throw”. Featuring meandering pop lines and psychedelic fanfare, it’s the kind of free-spirited tune that soundtracks a true wild night on the town full of flowing alcohol and high moments of absolute euphoria. Check it out below and be sure to peep the official video here.

’The Throw’

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Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko – Stay (Erol Sabadosh Remix)

Posted by michelleg - January 30, 2013

Budding 24-year-old British producer Erol Sabadosh takes on Rihanna‘s latest single “Stay” (which also happens to feature the TMN favorite & rising R&B star, Mikky Ekko). The original, which is a pretty infectious, emotional piano-pop tune on its own, gets infused with amped up beats, laser effects and an overall irresistible body-moving flavor. Fall in love below.

’Stay – Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko (Erol Sabadosh Remix)’

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Jonsi – Around Us (The Chainsmokers Remix)

Posted by michelleg - January 30, 2013

What happens when you combine bright, splashy electronics and the ethereal vocals of Sigur Ros’ frontman Jonsi? New York’s production duo The Chainsmokers show us on their new remix of “Around Us”. The rework is a totally captivating dance floor ready tune that still retains the original’s haunting beauty. Lose yourself in it below.

’Around Us (The Chainsmokers Remix)’

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[Chill] Washed Out – The Sound of Creation

Posted by michelleg - January 30, 2013

Electronics company Philips recently approached Ernest Greene, aka Washed Out, asking him to participate in their Sound of Creation campaign. The resulting track, aptly titled “The Sound of Creation”, came about after exploring his many musical influences. It’s a lulling instrumental track filled with warm, relaxing tones. Check it out below.

’Washed Out – The Sound of Creation (Philips Campaign)’

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Electronica

[Download] Surfer Blood – Weird Shapes

Posted by michelleg - January 29, 2013

Back in 2010, Florida’s fuzzy indie rock group Surfer Blood unleashed their excellent debut album, Astro Coast. This summer, the band will release their sophomore LP titled Pythons. We get a taste of that record with the lead single, the dynamic, guitar-driven “Weird Shapes”. The cut is in line with most of their previous material, but we can’t help but really love the wild yelps in the chorus. See what we mean below. If you dig, download it for free here.

’Surfer Blood – Weird_Shapes’

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Alternative/Rock

[Indie] High Highs – In A Dream

Posted by michelleg - January 28, 2013

“In A Dream,” the new single from Brooklyn-based indie duo High Highs, is a luscious and light breeze of a track, flush with hazy pop charm and a soft-spoken secrecy. It melts you without you even knowing it, thanks especially to the airy vocals that hit you only slightly with sentiment before for floating off away with your heart… The group, who are originally from Australia, will release their long-awaited debut LP, Open Season, tomorrow. It’ll be well worth a listen, so be sure to check it out.

’High Highs – In A Dream (New Single)’

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Alternative/Rock