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Compton based rapper Kendrick Lamar is preparing to release his new album good kid, m.A.A.d. city on October 22. We’ve already heard “Swimming Pools” plus its accompanying video. But Lamar has dropped another new track. This one’s an ode to his hometown and features rap giant Dr. Dre. It was produced by Just Blaze.
Portland’s AU first surfaced on our radar at Boise’s Treefort Festival earlier this spring. The Portland outfit’s experimental style and looping techniques certainly made for a fun set live. For musical reference, they’re now touring with fellow looper Zammuto, formerly of the Books. Their new album Both Lights is out now and contains the track “Solid Gold”. That […]
On Tuesday, we posted a remix of Tame Impala’s “Elephant” courtesy of fellow Aussie’s Canyons. Canyons is also from the same Perth, Western Australia scene as Tame Impala, with music not so dissimilar. Canyons latest album Keep Your Dreams features track “Tonight”. You can check its video out below, which was directed by Yoshi Sodeoka. Sodeoka is also responsible […]
Yesterday, we shared a new video from Crystal Castles for “Plague”. We also mentioned they had a new single coming. That track, “Wrath of God” arrived today as well as word that Crystal Castles will release a new album. Crystal Castles III, as its titled, will be out on November 5. Stay tuned for more details.