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So far, we everything we’ve heard from OMNI, the forthcoming album from Minus the Bear is just great. Before the end of 2009, we got our hands on “Broken China” (download it below), and got a listen to “Into The Mirror.” Now, if you go to the band’s album site, you can download “My Time.” You can also play a game called Omni Says, in which you will need to use your keyboard and your very best tone matching skills. OMNI drops May 4th on Dangerbird.
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It’s always fun to hear a familiar voice backed by unfamiliar sounds. From the surprisingly fitting like Yo Majesty and Basement Jaxx, to the plain unsettling, like Karin Dreijer Andersson and Royksopp, it’s always a treat for us music nerds. This weekend is a battle of the collaborations. First up is “Cooler Couleur,” the latest from the upcoming Crookers album, Tons of Friends, a dark, yet catchy track featuring Yelle. It’s cute, a little soft spoken, but with just the right amount of sass you would expect from Yelle. The next is “No Hassle,” a dance-hall inspired gem courtesy of Diplo and Robyn, the new self-proclaimed “dancehall queen.” This track is one of the first glimpses of her upcoming albums (yes, supposedly multiple albums), which are due throughout the course of the year. It’s the quirky Robyn we all love, complete with an infectious chorus and sugar-sweet lyrics.
Robyn & Diplo – “No Hassle”
Crookers & Yelle – “Cooler Couleur”
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That Holland’s greatest rock band is still making music nearly 20 years after their first album is simply awesome. And if you need some context about who Bettie Serveert are, just know that Karen O is singer Carol van Dijk’s sonic progeny (whether or not Ms. O is aware of it). “Deny All,” from the forthcoming Pharmacy of Love is harder than anything on 2005’s Attagirl, but we think that bodes well for a heavy-hitting new album. Listen and download.
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Savoir Adore are more than just another Brooklyn duo. With harmonies to rival Rilo Kiley’s and an intricate melodic sensibility, they are just savoir adorable! (Smack me for that later, thanks). This number is pulled from their debut In The Wooded Forest (available now). They have a handful of dates including some at SXSW listed below. In the meantime, download “We Talk Like Machines.”
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Classixx get another shot at a superstar remix, but if you compare this to some of their others (like our beloved mix of Phoenix’s “Lisztomania”) you might be surprised. There’s a lot of space in this track, which is bold and so refreshing. Classixx demonstrate the confidence to not show off, and Groove Armada’s sassy little melody shines through. So sassy, in fact, we think this emoticon says it best: :-P
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We’re so spoiled here in Southern California. We get our summer in February, and whine when we have to compromise with anything but sunshine. However, don’t those east coast bilzzards get you down. Put on your best coat, grab a coffee from that cafe you’ve been meaning to check out, or, if you so choose, stay home and catch up on your Netflix queue. For all of the homebodies out there, The Golden Filter just released the official version of “Hide Me,” the first single of their debut album Voluspa, due out in April. It’s a glittery trip into wonderland, with a subtle sweetness that will make your rained-in Friday night a little more bearable. For those who are a little more daring, there’s the Rory Phillips remix of the latest New Young Pony Club single ”Chaos.” It’s a bass-heavy discofied gem, and the perfect soundtrack to a night out, even if it’s a little damp outdoors.
