JEFF the Brotherhood have just delivered their latest slice of distorted bubblegum garage pop, "Sixpack," which will show up on their Dan Auerbach-produced Hypnotic Knights EP. The mini-collection won't arrive at retailers until May 22, but you can stream the new song now. ...Listen Now
Canadian darling Feist has released a video of her performing Metals track "Cicadas and Gulls" alongside members of Oakland, CA dance crew Turf Feinz. ...Watch Now
When Brooklyn-based party-starters Fang Island named their new album Major, we were fairly certain that it would offer hyper-caffeinated, unrepentantly sunny pump-up tracks. Those suspicions have now been confirmed by the arrival of the single "Asunder." Much like the material from the band's 2010 debut, "Asunder" is a surge of sugar-addled adrenaline that's lead by climactic drums, overdriven guitar licks and repetitive, chant-like vocals. It's a pretty good summary of everything that the band does well. Check out the track below. Major arrives on July 24 via Sargent...Listen Now
After releasing their new LP Unpatterns yesterday (May 15), UK electronic duo Simian Mobile have unveiled a new video to accompany album cut "Pareidolia." ...Watch Now
Following up the bizarre clip for "One Second of Love" from this year's album of the same name, California synth-pop darling Nite Jewel is back with a new video for "Memory Man." ...Watch Now
New York City rhymer/producer El-P dropped by the Late Show with David Letterman last night (May 15) to perform "Stay Down" from his upcoming album Cancer4Cure. ...Watch Now
Brooklyn pop eclectics Yeasayer previously promised that they were working on a "demented R&B record" that sounded a bit like "an Aaliyah album if you played it backwards and slowed it down." Now, a song presumably culled from that project has hit the web. ...Watch Now
Over a decade since their first release, Scandinavian rockers Ulver have come a long way from their black metal roots. The band recently announced that the release of their newest album, Childhood's End, will feature their take on 16 psychedelic tunes from the '60s, adding to an already eclectic catalogue. Among the songs included in the mix is the Beau Brummels' "Magic Hollow," the video for which you can check out here. ...Watch Now
2 Chainz hasn't dropped any more details on when he'll deliver his Def Jam debut, and it's probably because the Atlanta rapper is still busy promoting his 2011 mixtape T.R.U. Realigion. Last month the dude delivered a video for "Riot," and now he's offering an ooky new clip for the Kreayshawn-assisted "Murder." ...Watch Now
Death Grips recently cancelled their tour and alienated many of their fans in the process, so hopefully some of the doom rap outfit's followers will be appeased by this new music video for "Hustle Bones," culled from their recent The Money Store, out now via Epic Records. ...Watch Now
In addition to a pile of upcoming tour dates in Europe and North America, Brooklyn-based rock experimentalists Liars have released a short film that sheds some light on their soon-to-be-released LP, WIXIW. ...Watch Now
For those who have been holding out for a new album from Gossip since 2009, that wait is almost over. On May 22, the band will release A Joyful Noise via Columbia Records. Until then, you can stream the entire 11-song album at Exclaim.ca. ...Listen Now
Today (March 15) marks the release of Max Payne 3, which means gamers will be getting an earful of HEALTH's accompanying soundtrack to the videogame. In case you don't have a console of your own, you can get a sneak peek of the L.A. troupe's eerie soundscapes online via a stream of new song "Tears." ...Listen Now
Never one to shy away from experimenting with sound, Laurel Halo is set to release her debut LP Quarantine on May 28 in the UK (a June release date for North America is forthcoming), but you can listen to the album in its entirety now. ...Listen Now
Following a series of tours and low-key releases, not to mention a truly crazy story about escaping near death in India, British Columbia folksinger Joshua Hyslop is finally ready to drop his debut album. Where the Mountain Meets the Valley arrives digitally today (May 15) via Nettwerk Records, and you can stream the whole thing here Exclaim.ca. ...Listen Now
Alt-country hero Ryan Adams seems to be pioneering the genre of acoustic heavy metal covers, and his latest contribution is a reworked version of Danzig's "Mother." ...Listen Now
The late MCA (aka Adam Yauch) touched many with his music, and now the younger (and we mean younger) generation is tipping its hat to the rap hero via this kids-friendly attempt at Beastie Boys' classic "Sabotage" video. ...Watch Now
New York indie rock troupe the Walkmen recently bumped up the release of their forthcoming LP Heaven, and while we've heard a handful of new cuts, today we get some new material that won't be appearing on the album. The B-side to the "Heaven" seven-inch single has appeared online and is titled "The House You Made." Leaning more towards the ballad-esque side of the Walkmen's catalogue, check out the new tune below. Heaven is out May 29 on Fat Possum/Bella Union. ...Listen Now
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