April 2010
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Preview: Damian Marley And Nas 'Distant Relatives'
Damian Marley and Nas are gearing up for the release of their upcoming album, Distant Relatives, which will hit stores on May 18th (Preorder). The album features tracks with Stephen Marley, Stevie Wonder, Joss Stone, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne and K’naan. In December the duo teamed up with National Geographic for a concert and panel session which covered issues of African poverty,...
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MondayMix: La Última De Abril
Monday. We find ourselves at the start of the new week; here’s a few songs to toss you right into the week ahead—it’s a mixture of old and new but should do the trick. To start things off we’ve got another Delorean track off Subiza, ‘Warmer Places,’ a song from my favourite Berlin-based group The Whitest Boy Alive, a few Phoenix and Vampire Weekend remixes,...
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Sábado Satisfacción: 24 de Abril
This Saturday we find ourselves with a pretty wide array of music. Today’s tracks include Nantes-based trio Smooth, Swedish pop duo Club 8, Jason Schwartzman’s solo project Coconut Records, Peruvian electronic group Novalima, Baltimore’s Beach House, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the first song off the Basque band Delorean’s Subiza, which was released last month, an unexpected Paris/Atlanta connection,...
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RAC: The Remix Artist Collective
Bloc Party, The Temper Trap, Tokyo Police Club, Kings of Leon and Phoenix— we’ve all heard those names before, but André Allen Anjos, Andrew Maury and Crookram (Chris Angelovski)— perhaps not. The three make up the Portuguese/American/Dutch remixing wizardry known as The Remix Artist Collective, or simply as RAC. Together they have released three free albums: RAC Sega Vs....
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MondayMix: El Diecinueve
‘I Don’t Know What I Can Save You From’ — European air travel is at a standstill as towering clouds of ash float ominously overhead. But don’t mind the encroaching darkness, today we’ve got a few songs to get you in tune for the week ahead. Here’s some Foals, Damien Marley & Nas, LA Duo Kisses, Bassnectar, Toro Y Moi (with arguably the chillest thing...
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Sábado Satisfacción
(Montserrat)
We survived the week; it may have been smooth or rough, but either way it’s now been reduced to a memory that can be crumpled and tossed in the past or that can be held onto and cherished— have your pick. Universally we find ourselves relishing in the freedom and time that the weekend brings. As you revel in this spring weekend, enjoy a few songs below.
Chiddy Bang -...
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Casi: One Day 'Till The Weekend
Thursday night, there’s only one more day until we’re released into the weekend. Here’s a few tunes to drive you forward into the the sanity to come.
The Shins - ‘Sleeping Lessons (RAC Remix)’
Phoenix - ‘Lasso (Two Door Cinema Club Remix)’
Camera Obscura - ‘French Navy’
K’naan - ‘Take A Minute’
Empire Of The Sun -...
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This Is Happening: LCD Soundsystem's Third LP...
Anticipation has been on the rise in recent days as song after song off LCD Soundsystem’s This Is Happening is being leaked onto the internet. The album is set to be released in stores on May 17 in the UK (DFA/Parlophone) and May 18 in the United States (DFA/Virgin). The man behind LCD Soundsystem, James Murphy, has reacted to the leak by streaming the entire LP for free on...
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MondayMix: El doce de Abril
(‘Harlequin’s Carnival’ por Joan Miró)
To kick this week off we have a pretty diverse mix, a few remixes (Obscuresounds & Marky), a track from my new favourite Northern Irish band, Two Door Cinema Club, the best track song off FM Belfast’s How To Make Friends, and an energic swedish tune courtesy of Club 8.
Phoenix - ‘1901 (Obscuresounds Remix)’
Sneaky...
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El Clásico
2-0. Leo Messi proves once again that he is the world’s best player, especially on the biggest stages. His quick, melodic, unscripted movements stun defences and bring joy to all. Check out a few songs that capture the joy that is Barça.
I’m From Barcelona - ‘Barcelona Loves You’
Gipsy Kings - ‘Barcelona Nights (Volkan UCA Exclusive Remix)’
Manu Chao -...
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Tokyo Police Club: Breakneck Speed
Canadian band Tokyo Police Club are gearing up for the release of their second LP entitled Champ, which is set for sometime in early June. On the band’s website they are offering a free download of ‘Breakneck Speed’ from their upcoming album. They’re currently finishing their US tour before they embark on a European tour next month.
Tokyo Police Club - ‘Breakneck...
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MondayMix: Let's kick this off right!
Here’s a new addition to Escucharemos, MondayMix. Simply put, it’s a group of songs that have been playing over and over in my head throughout the past week. This week’s mix is predominantly remixes (a few of The Twelves’) and songs that get me ready for the upcoming week; they’re catchy, energetic, pacy and driven. There’s some Office Musik, Manu Chao, Bob...
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Sábado Satisfacción: The XX
British trio The xx really came into their own last year and ever since, DJ’s, producers, and kids with computers have been remixing their laid-back simplicity. So here’s a few originals alongside some newer renditions.
The XX ‘Intro’
The XX ‘Crystalised’
The XX ‘VCR’
Florence + The Machine ‘You Got The Love (The Very Best...
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Band of Horses Release Tracklist for upcoming LP...
Band of Horses are getting ready to release their third LP Infinite Arms (Brown/Fat Possum/Columbia) on May 18. After the release, the band is planning a European/US tour (click here for dates). Here’s the video for one of their new songs ‘Compliments’ which is available to stream and to download for free on their website (alt).
Band Of Horses - ‘Factory’
Band Of...