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Ryan Hemsworth – “Perfectly”
Ryan Hemsworth has been grinding it out for the past year, making the transition from an unknown Canadian beat-maker who kept popping up on hip-hop productions to one of today’s most multi-faceted young talents. Now he’s... Read more »
Watch Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” Played Note-for-Note on Piano
While we’re on the subject of Daft Punk, take a look at what this guy did. He was like, “Fuck electronics!” and decided to turn one of DP’s biggest robotic hits into a piano tune. “From... Read more »
Solange Knowles ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Looks Good With Trouble”
Solange‘s music is in a very different style than her sister’s, but that doesn’t mean she can’t pull the big names out. For “Looks Good With Trouble,” she enlists usual collaborator Dev Hynes on production and... Read more »
Why It’s Too Early to Judge Daft Punk’s New Album
The new Daft Punk album leaked, and the music world is scrambling. Thoughtful individuals are trying to process it as fast as they can in order to make an observation more astute than those around them.... Read more »
Album Stream: Daft Punk – “Random Access Memories”
With the slow, teasing, and almost painful roll-out of Daft Punk‘s Random Access Memories, it’s impossible not to feel like this is one of the most important releases of the year. But aside from “Get Lucky,”... Read more »
Video: Kendrick Lamar – “B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe”
Somewhere between a funeral and a party lives the new Kendrick Lamar video for “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe.” Heavy on religious imagery but lighthearted enough to enjoy, the visuals capture not only the vibe of... Read more »
Gucci Mane ft. 2 Chainz – “Use Me”
Gucci Mane isn’t letting legal troubles slow him down. With Traphouse 3 coming on May 21, Guwop releases another new cut, this time with fellow Atlanta representative 2 Chainz. Elevated by massive, cinematic production from Honorable CNote,... Read more »
Video: Har Mar Superstar – “Lady, You Shot Me”
“Lady, You Shot Me” is a soulful number that sounds like it belongs in another decade. It references Sam Cooke’s final words and the new video has Har Mar Superstar showing off his formidable stage presence... Read more »
Video: Electric Guest – “This Head I Hold”
It was in January of 2012 that we were introduced to “This Head I Hold.” Well over a year later, the Electric Guest song produced by Danger Mouse has a video to go with it. The... Read more »
Video: Lorde – “Royals”
There is a point in all future stars’ careers when it becomes crystal clear that stardom is the most likely destination. We are at that point with New Zealand’s rising pop star Lorde. It’s especially amazing... Read more »
Badlands – “Sleeping Beauty”
If Mazzy Star formed in 2013, they might sound something like Badlands. That’s them in the artwork above, and “Sleeping Beauty” is their first offering to the world—and it’s a great introduction. It’s a dreamy song... Read more »
Watch Vampire Weekend Perform on Saturday Night Live
With Modern Vampires of the City coming May 14, Vampire Weekend hit Saturday Night Live to show off a couple of new tracks: “Diane Young” and ”Unbelievers.” It was the third time the band has been on SNL,... Read more »
Chance The Rapper Talks About Rapping While on Acid
Chance the Rapper doesn’t hide the fact that LSD played a role in his breakthrough project, appropriately titled Acid Rap. In this clip, he says about 30% of the tape involved acid, and he explains to MTV... Read more »
Watch Hudson Mohawke Play New Kanye West Songs
Kanye West is back in headlines. With a baby on the way, an album in the works, and more public appearances lately, we’ll most likely be hearing a lot from ‘Ye this summer. For now, we’re... Read more »
Blondie – “Heart Of Glass (Oliver & Thee Mike B Remix)”
Because it’s Friday afternoon and we’re all just sitting around looking for reasons to fuck with “Heart of Glass.” These bros remixed it with a rubbery bass and a nice kick. They explain, “This is a record... Read more »
