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The Hundred In The Hands - Keep It Low

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:32:00 GMT

The first single from the forthcoming album by The Hundred In the Hands. The Keep It Low 12” single is due out May 28 via Warp Records and will include an original B-side, “Mountains” and remixes from Andy Stott, Pattern, and JD Twitch of Optimo who supplies two reworks. The full-length, Red Night, is out June 12, 2012.

VHS or Beta - Diamonds and Dub

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:19:00 GMT

The title track from VHS or Beta’s new album, “Diamonds and Dub” sprinkles vocals over a landscape of beats, low sub bass lines, blips and bumps and warped oscillating synths. Diamonds and Dub is out now on Krian Music Group.

Dope Body - Weird Mirror

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:11:00 GMT

Baltimore quartet Dope Body’s primal hardcore thrash will be released as the Natural History full-length album May 22 on Drag City.

Echo Lake - Even The Blind

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:49:00 GMT

Echo Lake formed in South London in 2010 after Thom Hill and Linda Jarvis met in art school, the ex-choir girl's voice perfectly suited Hill's Brian Wilson-meets-Galaxie 500 productions. Their debut album Wild Peace (out June 26 on Slumberland) combines Hill's huge, dense production style with countless interweaving layers of Jarvis' emotive and cavernous voice.

Wintersleep - Resuscitate

Wed, 02 May 2012 01:44:00 GMT

Wintersleep’s resonant harmonies, layers of elaborate instrumentation and ear-catching melodies has the ability to grab listeners with its pop charm and keep them captivated with its subtle complexities. Download “Resuscitate” from their forthcoming album Hello Hum (out June 12 on Roll Call Records).

Wymond Miles - Pale Moon

Tue, 01 May 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Wymond Miles, guitar player and songwriter in San Francisco’s The Fresh & Onlys, is releasing his debut solo full-length, Under the Pale Moon (out June 12 on Sacred Bones). It’s a gorgeously dramatic and romantic debut and you can hear influences from Go-Betweens, Echo & the Bunnymen, Nick Cave, Nikki Sudden and The Cure in his work.

Deep Time - Clouds

Tue, 01 May 2012 20:49:00 GMT

Formerly Yellow Fever, Austin's Jennifer Moore and Adam Jones are now Deep Time. Their self-titled debut album as Deep Time is due out July 10 on Hardly Art.

Lemonade - Neptune (Sinjin Hawke Remix)

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:33:00 GMT

Sinjin Hawke remixes “Neptune” from the forthcoming Diver full-length LP by Lemonade (out May 29 on True Panther Sounds). Diver is a bold and sensual electronic pop record, swimming in melodies from early ‘90s R&B, UK 2-step Garage, and NY freestyle to ’80s nostalgia, wispy new age, boy-band innocence, and synth-driven Euro-trance.

Mohn - Saturn

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:25:00 GMT

Mohn is a new project from J�rg Burger and Wolfgang Voigt. It’s extremely decelerated, slow motion techno with and without a bass drum, fusing different ambient styles into a new one. Mohn is out April 24, 2012 on Kompakt.

Carletta Sue Kay - Pas Le Meme

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:19:00 GMT

Carletta Sue Kay’s long-awaited debut album, Incongruent, is out May 15 on Kitten Charmer Records. See her perform live at Amoeba SF on May 17.

Brendan Benson - What Kind of World

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:39:00 GMT

The title track from Brendan Benson’s new full-length album, What Kind of World (out now on Readymade Records).

Jaill - Waste A Lot Of Things

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:48:00 GMT

Traps, the forthcoming new album by Jaill, is an acerbic exercise in both humility and aggression, portraying the malfunctioning universe inside a home, taking into account the myriad ways in which relationships and responsibilities can destroy a person’s mind. Traps is out June 12 on Sub Pop.

Prinzhorn Dance School - I Want You

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:33:00 GMT

"I Want You" is the new single from Prinzhorn Dance School’s sophomore album, Clay Class (out now on DFA).

George Sarah - Anna (featuring Angela McCluskey)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Electronic composer and multi-instrumentalist George Sarah has just released Who Sleep The Sleep of Peace on Pusan Music Group. Download “Anna” featuring Angela McCluskey (Wild Colonials and Telepopmusic), Alain Whyte on guitar (one of Morrissey's co-writers), and James Fearnley (Pogues) on accordion.

Beachwood Sparks - Forget The Song

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:48:00 GMT

CA’s much-beloved Beachwood Sparks return with their first new album in 11 years. Tarnished Gold is out June 26 on Sub Pop.

Black Tambourine - What’s Your Game

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:26:00 GMT

OneTwoThreeFour is a double 7" (out May 15) featuring Black Tambourine's versions of four of their most-loved Ramones tunes. “What’s Your Game” also features special guests The 'Rinettes providing backing vocals: Linda Smith, Rose Melberg, Dee Dee, and Jenny Robbins.

S. Carey - Two Angles

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:21:00 GMT

Bon Iver member and solo artist S. Carey releases his new EP, Hoyas, on May 8 (Jagjaguwar). Hoyas is full of warm electronic songs about love and longing whose beats swing, stutter and pulse while each instrument retains its form and function within the larger family of voices.

jj - Beautiful Life

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:46:00 GMT

Gothenburg duo jj are releasing a new 7” featuring “Beautiful Life” and “Bum” (out May 8 on Secretly Canadian).

Blue Foundation - Lost

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:45:00 GMT

Brooklyn-based electronic/dream pop duo Blue Foundation has announced the release of their new album, In My Mind I Am Free, which will see a release May 22nd through their own imprint, Dead People’s Choice Records.

Rusko - Skanker

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:42:00 GMT

From the new album Songs (out now) by Rusko, “Skanker” rockets you from Kingston to outer space with its 21st century take on dub and roots.

Magic Trick - Torture

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:31:00 GMT

Magic Trick began as a solo project for Tim Cohen (of The Fresh & Onlys), but it has since become a band. Their second full-length release, Ruler of the Night, is out June 12, 2012 on Hardly Art.

Ramona Falls - Spore

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Prophet, the sophomore release from Ramona Falls, is an album that recalls the experimental beauty of Laughing Stock by Talk Talk, and the unabashed earnestness of Death Cab For Cutie. Prophet is out May 1, 2012 on Barsuk Records.

Father John Misty - Nancy From Now On

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:29:00 GMT

Josh Tillman, who has been recording/releasing solo albums since 2003 and who recently left Fleet Foxes after playing drums from 2008-2011, is releasing an album under the name Father John Misty. Fear Fun is out May 1, 2012 on Sub Pop.

Ty Segall & White Fence - I Am Not A Game

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:27:00 GMT

Ty Segall and White Fence are releasing their “Hair” album on Drag City on April 24, 2012.

Spank Rock - Car Song feat. Santigold (Shabazz Palaces Remix)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:25:00 GMT

Shabazz Palaces remix Spank Rock’s “Car Song featuring Santigold” from the forthcoming E.I.B.A.E.I.A.F.L. Remix EP (out 4/10 on Bad Blood Records).

M. Ward - Primitive Girl

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:13:00 GMT

Ward’s honey-soaked vocals, deft finger-picking, innate sense of melody and beguiling lyrics have cemented his reputation as one of America’s true musical treasures and his new album, A Wasteland Companion (out 4/10 on Merge Records) features some of the finest songwriting and most striking delivery of his career.

Homeboy Sandman - Cops Get Scared of Me

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:38:00 GMT

"Cops Get Scared of Me," from Homeboy Sandman's second Stones Throw release Chimera EP (out April 2012), was produced by Exile.

Andreya Triana - Lost Where I Belong (Banks Remix)

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:25:00 GMT

A previously unreleased remix of Andreya Triana’s “Lost Where I Belong,” released by Ninja Tune to celebrate International Women’s Day. Produced by Bonobo, her album Lost Where I Belong is out now on Ninja Tune.

Zulu Winter - We Should Be Swimming

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:23:00 GMT

Zulu Winter are four guys from Oxfordshire, England whose debut album, Language (out 6/19 on Arts & Crafts), was inspired by everything from 19th century literature to obscure ‘60s electronic.

Best Coast - The Only Place

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:03:00 GMT

The title track from the forthcoming sophomore album by Best Coast. The Only Place was produced by Jon Brion and is out May 15, 2012 on Mexican Summer.

Nite Jewel - In The Dark

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:24:00 GMT

California native Ramona Gonzalez releases transcendent minimalist dance-pop under the moniker Nite Jewel. On One Second of Love (out now on Secretly Canadian), you'll find a re-imagination of Golden-era R&B pop and future-classic sounds alongside vocal sultriness.

The Magnetic Fields - Andrew In Drag

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:24:00 GMT

The Magnetic Fields’ Love at the Bottom of the Sea (out now on Merge Records) is their tenth full-length and is a return to the signature mix of synth and acoustic sounds they established in the ‘90s.

Justin Townes Earle - Nothing's Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:22:00 GMT

The title track from Justin Townes Earle’s new album, Nothing's Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now (out 3/26 on Bloodshot). Recorded completely live at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC, the album is a decidedly soulful affair with the fingerprints of Memphis all over it.

Theresa Andersson - Hold On To Me

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:09:00 GMT

Swedish born, New Orleans based multi-instrumentalist Theresa Andersson’s new album, Street Parade, is out April 24 on Basin Street. Street Parade reflects a dreamy Nordic pop sensibility firmly rooted and influenced by the warm gospel and soul sounds that drew her to New Orleans in the first place.

Apparat - Candil De La Calle (Apparat Dub Mix)

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:08:00 GMT

“Candil De La Calle” is the forthcoming single from Apparat. The original version appears on the album The Devils Walk (out now on Mute).

Beach House - Myth

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:08:00 GMT

The first single from the upcoming fourth full-length album by Beach House. Bloom is out May 15 on Sub Pop.

King Tuff - Bad Thing

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:08:00 GMT

The self-titled second album by King Tuff is due out on May 29 on Sub Pop.

Ava Luna - Wrenning Day

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:10:00 GMT

The Brooklyn sextet Ava Luna’s debut full-length, Ice Level, is out now on Infinite Best. They have opened for Toro y Moi, Memoryhouse, and Sharon Van Etten.

Lissy Trullie - It's Only You, Isn't It

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:06:00 GMT

Download “It’s Only You, Isn’t It” from the forthcoming self-titled album from Washington, DC native Lissy Trullie.

Moonface - Teary Eyes And Bloody Lips

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:25:00 GMT

Spencer Krug (Moonface) collaborated with Finnish progressive kraut rock band Siinai. With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery is out April 17 on Jagjaguwar.

Spoek Mathambo - Let Them Talk

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:28:00 GMT

The sophomore album by Johannesburg’s Spoek Mathambo places his smart, dirty vocals on top of electro-rap bangers. Father Creeper is out now on Sub Pop.

Maps & Atlases - Winter

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:29:00 GMT

On Beware and Be Grateful (out April 17 on Barsuk Records), Chicago’s Maps & Atlases craft songs with hymnal harmonies, percolating rhythms, even a full-on guitar solo. Songs like “Winter” are gloriously liquid and lyrical, showcasing their inviting brand of boundary-busting, asymmetrical pop.

White Hills - Pads of Light

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:33:00 GMT

White Hills is guitarist Dave W. and bassist Ego Sensation. Frying on this Rock (out March 20 on Thrill Jockey) is an invigorating deep space rock album.

Tycho - Dive (Keep Shelly in Athens Remix)

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:31:00 GMT

The title track on Tycho’s album Dive features Zac Brown on guitar. The single includes remixes by Keep Shelly In Athens and Memoryhouse. The Dive 12” is out April 3 on Ghostly International.

Black Mountain - Mary Lou

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:14:00 GMT

Vancouver’s Black Mountain created the soundtrack to Year Zero, a surf film set in a post-apocalyptic world in the near-future. The soundtrack features five new Black Mountain songs, much of which is driven by expansive, synth-driven swirls and a dangerous, rumbling low end.

Sufjan Stevens - Futile Devices (Shigeto Remix)

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:09:00 GMT

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Shigeto remixes the opening song from Sufjan Steven’s 2010 album, The Age of Adz. Shigeto’s album Lineage is out now on Ghostly International.

The Alchemist - Whole Lotta Thug

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:07:00 GMT

A set of instrumental Hip-Hop tracks from The Alchemist. One listen to “Whole Lotta Thug” shows us how far he’s taken it this time, with its powerful sped-up vocal sample, buzzing beat and wrinkled movie score strings. Rapper’s Best Friend is out now on Decon Inc.

Mmoths - Heart (feat. Keep Shelly in Athens)

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:04:00 GMT

18-year old Irish producer Mmoths (a.k.a. Jack Colleran) uses sparse synths dripping in reverb, while maintaining an organic, natural sound. His self-titled debut 12” is out now on SQE Music.

Husky - Forever So

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Melbourne indie folk quartet Husky is the first Australian band to be signed by Sub Pop who is releasing Husky’s debut album, Forever So, on July 10, 2012.

Spirit Animal - Crocodile Skins

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:29:00 GMT

The first single from the forthcoming album by New York psychedelic rock/funk band Spirit Animal, Spiritia Animalia. They have been compared to LCD Soundsytem and Animal Collective for their blend of catchy hooks alongside a funky rhythm section. See for yourself if you’re headed to SXSW this year.

Black Country Communion - Cold

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:46:00 GMT

Black Country Communion is a supergroup featuring Glenn Houghes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian. “Live Over Europe” is out now on J&R adventures.

White Rabbits - Heavy Metal

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:46:00 GMT

Milk Famous, the third album from Brooklyn-based, Missouri-bred indie rockers White Rabbits, is out March 6 on TBD Records.

Delta Spirit - California

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:45:00 GMT

The first single from the forthcoming self-titled third album by Long Beach’s Delta Spirit. Delta Spirit (out 3/13 on Rounder) is a raucous modern rock album that finds the band experimenting sonically and using new instruments to create layers of texture.

Caveman - Old Friend

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Fat Possum is releasing the debut album by New York quintet Caveman, CoCo Beware, on March 27. Using four-part harmonies and timeless melodies, they craft songs akin to chamber pop, but with more drums and spaced out guitars.

Das Ding - H.S.T.A.

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:13:00 GMT

Das Ding (a.k.a. Danny Bosten from the Netherlands) recorded “H.S.T.A” in 1982 and released it on cassette. It is now on Minimal Wave Tapes, Vol. 2, a compilation of rare electronic music released on Stones Throw (out now).

Dirty Three - Rising Below

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:11:00 GMT

Their new album Toward the Low Sun is out now on Drag City.

Shannon Stephens - What Love Looks Like

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:31:00 GMT

Shannon Stephens is a Seattle-based singer/songwriter. Her third record, Pull It Together (out in May on Asthmatic Kitty) is a blues-tinged indie folk album and includes a duet with Bonnie Prince Billy.

La Sera - Break My Heart

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:28:00 GMT

The second single from La Sera’s forthcoming album, Sees the Light (out March 27 on Hardly Art). La Sera is ex-Vivian Girl Katy Goodman’s solo project featuring harmonies over peppy break-up power pop.

The Cribs - Chi-Town

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:32:00 GMT

The first single from the forthcoming album by The Cribs, In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull (out May 8 on Wichita Recordings).

Niki & The Dove - DJ Ease My Mind (Jakwob Remix)

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:27:00 GMT

Stockholm duo Niki & the Dove are releasing their self-titled debut full-length on May 15, but they are releasing the “DJ Ease My Mind” remix EP to tide fans over until then.

Andrew Bird - Eyeoneye

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:22:00 GMT

The first single from Andrew Bird’s forthcoming album, Break It Yourself (out March 6 on Mom + Pop).

K-Holes - Rats

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:55:00 GMT

K-Holes is a New York quintet featuring former members of Golden Triangle and the Black Lips. Their new album, Dismania (out May 1 on Hardly Art), is packed with sinister, feverish punk. It's a dark, brutal, menacing trip; the sound of escape with the sheen of redemption, fueled by the low, thundering beat of tribal divination.

Lambchop - Gone Tomorrow

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:31:00 GMT

The band’s forthcoming 11th album, Mr. M (out 2/21/2012 on Merge), is a meditation on love and loss and the detritus of everyday existence framed by lush strings and singer-songwriter-guitarist Kurt Wagner’s cyclical picking.

VUM - Savage

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:21:00 GMT

LA-based duo VUM create “cinematic noir” with deep, powerful vocals, psychedelic guitars, dark wave synths, and thumping Suicide-esque drum machines. Their album Night Sun is out now on Secret Lodge Recordings.

Active Child - Johnny Belinda (White Arrows Remix)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:07:00 GMT

White Arrows remix "Johnny Belinda" from the Active Child album You Are All I See (out now on Vagrant).

Nite Jewel - Visions (Nite Jewel S�ance)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:58:00 GMT

Nite Jewel (a.k.a. Ramona Gonzalez) does a bare-bones cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Visions” as a tribute to Yours Truly founder’s late sister, Lauren.

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour - Heart Attack (CSS Remix)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:01:00 GMT

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour is a Dutch ‘60s-influenced psych-soul combo led by Lars Iversen and would-be Barbarella blondie Mette Lindberg. Download a CSS remix of “Heart Attack” (the original can be found on Out of Frequency – out now on B.A.R. Music).

School of Seven Bells - Lafaye (Scissor Sisters Remix)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:52:00 GMT

Scissor Sisters remix “Lafaye” by School of Seven Bells off the forthcoming Ghostory album (out February 28 on Vagrant/Ghostly International).

Neverever - Wedding Day

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:50:00 GMT

Neverever make effervescent girl-group music that wears its lo-fi badge with pride but never feels too cool or calculated. Check out “Wedding Day” for that punk-rock prom song you’ve been looking for. Their album Shake-A-Baby is out now on Slumberland.

2 Hearts and Chemicals - Coming Home (Miadis Remix)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:47:00 GMT

Bi-Coastal band 2 Hearts and Chemicals (LA’s Eli Lhymn & NYC’s Stephen Biebel) get remixed by Dallas-based producer Miadis. “Coming Home” is an ‘80s synth meets ‘90s shoegaze pop soundscape with background vocals by Iameve.

Frankie Rose - Know Me

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:44:00 GMT

The sophomore album from ex-Vivian Girl Frankie Rose, Interstellar, is delectable, danceable shoegaze pop with space-bound harmonies. Interstellar is out February 21 on Slumberland / Memphis Industries.

Coldcut - Say Kids What Time Is It?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:44:00 GMT

Say Kids What Time Is It? was the first Coldcut white label 12” originally released in February 1987.

Band of Skulls - Sweet Sour

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:43:00 GMT

The sophomore album from Southampton, England's Band Of Skulls, Sweet Sour, is out on February 14 on Vagrant Records.

Cate Le Bon - Puts Me To Work

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:25:00 GMT

Welsh singer-songwriter Cate Le Bon channels Nico over quirky psychedelic folk on her album Cyrk (out now on The Control Group).

Pontiak - Lions of Least

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:41:00 GMT

The three brothers in Pontiak envisioned Echo Ono as a project in color painted through music, using the form of a song to create texture and color. Echo Ono is out February 21 on Thrill Jockey.

THEESatisfaction - QueenS

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:38:00 GMT

THEESatisfaction are Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White, two female MCs, writers, and producers from Seattle. Their debut full-length, awE naturalE, is out March 27 on Sub Pop.

Yellow Ostrich - Marathon Runner

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:33:00 GMT

New York’s Yellow Ostrich has moved beyond the bedroom project of singer-guitarist Alex Schaaf to a power pop trio featuring multi-instrumentalist Jon Natchez and drummer Michael Tapper. Their new album Strange Land is out on March 6 on Barsuk.

Trust - Bulbform

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:31:00 GMT

Trust is Toronto-based duo Robert Alfons and Maya Postepski (Austra). Their debut full-length, TRST, is out February 28 on Arts & Crafts.

Lia Ices - Wish You Were Here

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:28:00 GMT

Singer Lia Ices does an ethereal cover of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here,” available on 7” April 3 on Jagjaguwar.

Adanowsky - Basta Del Oscuro (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:25:00 GMT

An exclusive track recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood during our Green Room Session with Adanowsky.

Ana Tijoux - La Bala

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:02:00 GMT

The third full-length album from Chilean-French Hip-Hop MC Ana Tijoux, La Bala (out 1/31 on Nacional Records), features classical instruments like tuba and violin, and a collaboration with Jorge Drexler.

Ben Kweller - Mean To Me

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:53:00 GMT

Ben Kweller’s fifth studio album, Go Fly a Kite (out 2/7 on his Austin-based label The Noise Company), hits hard with the unforgettably melodic and heartwarming fuzzed-out sound that first put him on the map. See Kweller live at Amoeba SF on 2/7 and at Amoeba Hollywood 2/9.

Sidi Tour� - Tondi karaa (The White Stone)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:46:00 GMT

Koima, the second full-length album by Malian songwriter and guitarist Sidi Tour�, is out April 17 on Thrill Jockey. Koima features 10 new songs that naturally mix tradition and modernity, African magic and city-dwelling dilemmas with Sidi accompanied by a guitarist, calabash player, traditional violin (sokou) player, and singer.

Bowerbirds - Tuck The Darkness In

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:45:00 GMT

The third album by North Carolina’s Bowerbirds is a bigger record for the band, with more production, as evidenced by the first single, "Tuck The Darkness In," which surges in its final two minutes with a wall of electric guitars and drums. The Clearing is out March 6 on Dead Oceans.

Xiu Xiu - Hi

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:45:00 GMT

The forthcoming Xiu Xiu album, Always (out March 6 on Polyvinyl), was produced by Greg Saunier of Deerhoof.

Cursive - The Sun & The Moon

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:44:00 GMT

I Am Gemini tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth - one good and one evil – and is Cursive’s musically heaviest in years, with alternately muscular and angular guitars, pounding drums and driving bass. I Am Gemini is out 2/21 on Saddle Creek.

Of Montreal - Dour Percentage

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:43:00 GMT

An ELO-inspired, flute-filled single from the forthcoming Of Montreal album, Paralytic Stalks (out February 7, 2012 on Polyvinyl).

A Place To Bury Strangers - So Far Away

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:25:00 GMT

“So Far Away” is the first single from the forthcoming Onwards to the Wall EP by New York’s noise-loving A Place to Bury Strangers (out February 7, 2012). This time they have been joined by new member, bassist Dion Lunadon, and are on a new label (Dead Oceans).

Bear In Heaven - The Reflection of You

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:24:00 GMT

A synth-heavy, electro-pop single from the forthcoming sophomore album by Brooklyn’s Bear In Heaven. I Love You, It’s Cool is out April 3, 2012 on Dead Oceans.

Sharon Van Etten - Serpents

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:46:00 GMT

The first single from Tramp, Sharon Van Etten’s first release on Jagjaguwar. Tramp (out February 7, 2012) was recorded in a 14-month period of flux and instability, the only constant was her recording sessions in The National’s Aaron Dessner’s studio.

Grimes - Genesis

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:42:00 GMT

Grimes is a project by Canadian Claire Boucher. On Visions, her first release on 4AD (out February 21, 2012), she draws from influences as diverse as New Age, Aphex Twin, K-Pop, Industrial and glitch.

Porcelain Raft - Put Me To Sleep

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Strange Weekend, the debut full-length album from Mauro Remiddi (Porcelain Raft), is out January 24, 2012 on Secretly Canadian. You can catch Porcelain Raft touring with M83.

Hospitality - Friends of Friends

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:25:00 GMT

Hospitality’s self-titled debut full-length is out January 31 on Merge Records.

Strange Talk + Foster The People - I Would Do Anything For You (Strange Talk Remix)

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:19:00 GMT

Aussie electro pop outfit Strange Talk remix Foster The People’s “I Would Do Anything For You.”

Nada Surf - When I Was Young

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:15:00 GMT

The first single from Nada Surf’s forthcoming album The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy (out January 24 on Barsuk). Nada Surf perform live at Amoeba Hollywood on 1/30 at 6pm.

Disappears - Replicate

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:46:00 GMT

Chicago-based Disappears are releasing their new album Pre Language March 1 on Kranky, their first album with new drummer Steve Shelley (of Sonic Youth).

Cloud Nothings - Stay Useless

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:44:00 GMT

Cloud Nothings is the brainchild of 18-year old Cleveland resident Dylan Baldi. His forthcoming album, Attack on Memory (out January 24 on Carpark), was produced by Steve Albini.

Pretty Good Dance Moves - Movement 2 (I Wonder Why)

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:42:00 GMT

Brooklyn-based electro-pop band Pretty Good Dance Moves are releasing LIMO on February 7 (MAD Dragon / Township Records), a 32-minute record composed of 8 movements, intended to be listened to in one sitting. “Movement 2 (I Wonder Why)” features guest vocalist Sabina Sciubba (of Brazilian Girls).

La Sera - Please Be My Third Eye

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:41:00 GMT

Former Vivian Girl Katy Goodman is back with the sophomore album as La Sera. Sees the Light (out March 27 on Hardly Art) features the power-pop first single, “Please Be My Third Eye.”

Active Child - High Priestess (CFCF Remix)

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:36:00 GMT

A remix of “High Priestess” from Denver multi-instrumentalist and choirboy crooner Active Child’s album You Are All I See (out now on Vagrant).

The Big Pink - Hit The Ground (Superman) [Forest Sword Remix]

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:33:00 GMT

The Big Pink are releasing their second album, Future This, on 4AD on 1/17/2012. Download a remix of “Hit The Ground (Superman)” by acclaimed producer Forest Swords.

Ani DiFranco - Which Side Are You On?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:31:00 GMT

¿Which Side Are You On? is Ani DiFranco's first studio album in more than three years. The title track is a reworked version of Pete Seeger’s classic song, featuring Pete Seeger himself on banjo and backing vocals. ¿Which Side Are You On? is out 1/17/2012 on Righteous Babe.

Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know (featuring Kimbra) [Dan Aux Remix]

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:23:00 GMT

Belgian-Australian multi-instrumental musician and singer-songwriter Gotye is releasing his third full-length album Making Mirrors (Universal) on 1/31/2012. “Somebody that I Used to Know” won Single of the Year, Best Male Artist and Best Pop Release in the 2011 ARIA Awards.

Choir of Young Believers - Patricia's Thirst

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:39:00 GMT

Danish band Choir of Young Believers occupy a unique space where intimate folk, classic Krautrock, big-sky Americana, avant-garde composition and bombastic theatricality blend seamlessly. Rhine Gold is out on Ghostly International March 20, 2012.

Holy Ghost! - It's Not Over

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:35:00 GMT

A new track from NY production duo Alex Frankel and Nick Millhiser (a.k.a. Holy Ghost!).

2 Hearts & Chemicals - Coming Home

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:32:00 GMT

2 Hearts and Chemicals is a bi-coastal band featuring childhood friends Eli Lhymn (based in LA) & Stephen Biebel (based in NYC). “Coming Home” is an ‘80s synth meets ‘90s shoegaze pop soundscape with background vocals by Iameve.

Isidore - Reappearance

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:40:00 GMT

Isidore features Jeffrey Cain (of Remy Zero) on production and most of the instrumentation with vocals by Steve Kilbey (The Church). Isidore’s sophomore album, Life Somewhere Else, is out 2/14/2012 on Communicating Vessels.

Memoryhouse - The Kids Were Wrong

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:39:00 GMT

Memoryhouse is the Toronto-based duo of Evan Abeele and Denise Nouvion. Their new full-length, The Slideshow Effect, is due out on Sub Pop on 2/28/2012.

The 2 Bears - Work

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:37:00 GMT

From Be Strong, the forthcoming full-length album by The 2 Bears (a.k.a. Raf Rundell and Joe Goddard of Hot Chip). Be Strong is out 1/31/2012 on DFA Records.

Tim Love Lee - Shameless Dub

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:23:00 GMT

Tummy Touch Records Founder Tim “Love” Lee Remixes Groove Armada, Tom Vek, and on this compilation for its 15th anniversary. “Shameless Dub” is a complete re-work of the song from the previous Groove Armada album, Black Light, and features Bryan Ferry on vocals.

Matthew Dear - Headcage

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:22:00 GMT

Matthew Dear’s forthcoming Headcage EP (out 1/17/2012 on Ghostly International) showcases his work as a producer and songwriter, and, for the first time, a collaborator. The EP features Dear’s first duet (with Johnny Pierce of the Drums).

Eight and a Half - Scissors (Small Black Remix)

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:21:00 GMT

Eight and a Half is a new electronic project featuring Justin Peroff of Broken Social Scene + Dave Hamelin and Liam O'Neil of The Stills. Their debut self-titled album is out 2/7/2012 on Arts & Crafts.

Nneka - My Home

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:19:00 GMT

Nigerian singer/songwriter Nneka combines hip hop beats, reggae grooves, brass riffs and African-pop are the canvas for the motif of love, pain, politics and God. Her forthcoming third album, Soul is Heavy, is out 2/28/2012 on Yo Mama’s Recordings/Decon.

Hunx - Always Forever

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:04:00 GMT

The first solo LP from Hunx (a.k.a. Seth Bogart) departs thematically and musically from the kitschy sounds of Hunx & His Punx, instead touching on everything from nasty break-ups to the Bay City Rollers to the death of Bogart’s friend and contemporary Jay Reatard. Hairdresser Blues is out 2/28/2012 on Hardly Art.

Christopher Paul Stelling - Morning Train To Memphis

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:59:00 GMT

The debut album from New York City songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling, Songs of Praise & Scorn (out 2/21/2012 on Mecca Lecca Recording Co.), features his expertly finger-picked guitar melodies, incendiary howling vocals, and foot stomps set against his signature storytelling.

Shearwater - Breaking the Yearlings

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:05:00 GMT

Shearwater’s first release on Sub Pop, Animal Joy (out 2/14/2012), is shockingly direct, immediate, intensely personal, and sounds like no prior Shearwater incarnation, but it’s hardly a traditional, singer-songwriter album.

Shigeto - Lineage

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:54:00 GMT

The forthcoming mini-LP Lineage by producer/drummer Shigeto (a.k.a. Zach Saginaw) is a beat-driven, melodically beautiful electronic album that also shows reverent respect due to his jazz, hip-hop, funk and folk influences. Lineage is out 1/31/2012 on Ghostly International.

Archers of Loaf - Harnessed in Slums

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:08:00 GMT

On February 21, Merge will re-issue Archers of Loaf’s sophomore release Vee Vee. Re-mastered by Bob Weston and featuring new liner notes by Magnet Magazine editor Eric Miller, Vee Vee will include sixteen bonus tracks and new cover art re-imagined by graphic artist Jay Ryan.

School of Seven Bells - The Night

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:50:00 GMT

The first single from the forthcoming third album by School of Seven Bells. Ghostory features ethereal and enigmatic tones surrounded by layers of influences from ‘80s pop, shoegaze and ambient electronic sounds. However, it also tells the story of a young girl named Lafaye and the ghosts that surround her life. Ghostory is out 2/28/2012 on Vagrant Records/Ghostly International.

Aeroc - For Sake

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:37:00 GMT

Geoff White (a.k.a. Aeroc) features instrumental pieces that sound as if they were written on acoustic guitar before White's tinkering production frayed the edges, amplified subtle resonances and teased counter rhythms out of the space between his strings. R+B=? is out 12/13 on Ghostly International.

Fol Chen - So Good

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:41:00 GMT

Fol Chen created a musical instrument with Monome and Machine Project called a Tetrafol. It’s a hand-held electronic sound toy that detects motion and orientation to modify sound and playback. “So Good” is a track created by Fol Chen using the Tetrafol.

Leila - (Disappointed Cloud) Anyway

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:32:00 GMT

The first track from Leila’s forthcoming album U&I (out 1/24/2012 on Warp) features Mt. Sims on vocals.

Luke Roberts - Dime Song

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:49:00 GMT

The debut album by Nashville native and occasional Brooklyn resident Luke Roberts is an intimate and immediate experience. Big Bells and Dime Songs is out now on Thrill Jockey.

My Brightest Diamond - High Low Middle

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:46:00 GMT

All Things Will Unwind is the third album from Detroit based experimental pop chanteuse My Brightest Diamond, a.k.a. Shara Worden.

Jacaszek - Dare-Glare

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:34:00 GMT

Polish musician Michal Jacaszek crafts ambient collages of electronic textures and baroque instrumentation. Glimmer is out 12/6 on Ghostly International.

Gonjasufi - Nickels & Dimes

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:30:00 GMT

“Nickles & Dimes” is the first track off of Gonjasufi’s forthcoming mini-album, MU.ZZ.LE (out 1/24/2012 on Warp). MU.ZZ.LE ‘s down tempo strings, heartbreaking soul, reanimated hip-hop and crackling haunting vocal stylings are stitched as a running thread throughout each song like a patchwork quilt.

The Sea & Cake - Up On the North Shore

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:33:00 GMT

From the Chicago band’s ninth album, The Moonlight Butterfly, and it comes off as gentle as it suggests: fluttering electronics, hinting rock, serene tropicalia.

pacificUV - Funny Girl

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:28:00 GMT

The third album by pacificUV finds the band back in their hometown of Athens, GA and combines melody & noise with lush, ethereal production. WEEKENDS is out Mazarine on 1/31/2012 and features guest vocalists B.P. Helium (of Montreal) and John Fernandez (Olivia Tremor Control).

M83 - Midnight City

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:24:00 GMT

The sixth album by M83, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming (out now on Mute), is a double disc album and features M83 mastermind Anthony Gonzalez stepping into the vocal spotlight more.

Cass McCombs - The Same Thing

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:23:00 GMT

Cass McCombs’ second album in 2011, Humor Risk (out now on Domino Records), is more rhythm-based than his last record, Wit’s End, with faster tempos and infectious melodies.

War On Drugs - Baby Missles

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:24:00 GMT

"Baby Missiles," by Philadelphia’s War on Drugs, is part Springsteen fever dream, part motorik anthem. Their sophomore album, Slave Ambient, is out now on Secretly Canadian.

J Mascis - I've Been Thinking

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:23:00 GMT

“I’ve Been Thinking” is the b-side on the new J Mascis Circle 7” (out 11/22/2011 on Sub Pop).

Damien Jurado - Nothing is the News

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:20:00 GMT

The first single from the forthcoming new album by Damien Jurado. Maraqopa is out 2/21/2012 on Secretly Canadian.

Lambchop - If Not I'll Just Die

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:19:00 GMT

Imperial Teen - Runaway

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:03:00 GMT

Imperial Teen’s forthcoming new album, Feel the Sound, is out 1/31/2012 on Merge Records. “Runaway,” the first single, features the entire band on lead vocal.

Keys N Krates - Luv to Luv You

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:01:00 GMT

Toronto’s electro-hip-hop trio Keys N Krates mix live instrumentation, turntablism and live sampling. Preview “Luv to Luv You” from their Blackout EP.

Steve Hauschildt - Batteries May Drain

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:59:00 GMT

Steve Hauschildt’s (of the Cleveland trio Emeralds) first solo album, Tragedy & Geometry (out 11/15/11 on Kranky), is a gorgeous, floating world of post-kosmische music.

HTRK - Synthetik

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:33:00 GMT

London by way of Berlin and Melbourne art-rock duo (pronounced “Hate Rock”) craft a stark soundscape of achingly slow 808 beats, eerie synth arpeggios, vaporous guitar noise, and androgynous, detached vocals dripping with reverb.

Desertshore - Mercy

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:32:00 GMT

Desertshore began as a project between instrumentalists Chris Connelly and Phil Carney, but for their sophomore album, Drawing of Threes (out 11/22 on Caldo Verde), Mark Kozelek (from Red House Painters and Sun Kil Moon) provided vocals on 6 of the 10 tracks.

Minks - Araby

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:50:00 GMT

Previously only on cassette, Captured Tracks released the Minks single “Araby” on 7”.

Freestyle Fellowship - We Are

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:16:00 GMT

From the newest album by Freestyle Fellowship (featuring Aceyalone, Mikah 9, P.E.A.C.E., and Self Jupiter), The Promise is out now on Decon Records.

Phantogram - Don't Move

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:12:00 GMT

Electronic rock duo Phantogram released their mini-LP Nightlife (Barsuk) on October 24.

M.E.D. feat. Hodgy Beats - Outta Control

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:11:00 GMT

From the sophomore album by west coast emcee M.E.D., Classic is out Nov 1 on Stones Throw.

Heavenly Beat - Desire

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:49:00 GMT

Heavenly Beat is the new project from John Pena of Beach Fossils. “Desire” is the b-side from his debut 7”.

Little Dragon - Seconds (Syd the Kyd of OFWGKTA remix)

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:36:00 GMT

Syd the Kyd, an engineer for the Odd Future crew, remixes “Seconds,” a track which was originally instrumental on the Little Dragon album Ritual Union.

Dive - Sometime

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:47:00 GMT

From the debut 7” from Zachary Cole’s (of Beach Fossils) new project, Dive.

Real Estate - Green Aisles

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:43:00 GMT

From the second album by New Jersey’s Real Estate, Days (out now on Domino) is a gorgeous suite of guitar-pop songs.

Austra - Spellwork (Baron Von Luxxury Space Cathedral Remix)

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:39:00 GMT

A previously unreleased remix of Austra’s “Spellwork” by Baron Von Luxxury. The original track can be found on the Toronto band’s debut album, Feel It Break (out now on Domino).

Guided By Voices - Let’s Go Eat the Factory

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:34:00 GMT

The first single from the forthcoming Guided by Voices album, Let’s Go Eat the Factory (out Jan 1 on GBV Inc). Matador is releasing a 7” single of “The Unsinkable Fats Domino” on 11/22.

Yelle - Comme Un Enfant (Juveniles Remix)

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:32:00 GMT

An exclusive free download from Yelle’s new collection of Safari Disco Club remixes!

Tycho - Hours

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:26:00 GMT

Tycho is the music project of SF designer & producer Scott Hansen. He blends swirling melodies between stuttering beats and vocal samples into sun-drenched sonic landscapes. His new album Dive is out November 1 on Ghostly International.

She & Him - The Christmas Waltz

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:48:00 GMT

Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward (a.k.a. She & Him) released their first holiday album, A Very She & Him Christmas (out now on Merge Records). Preview the opening track, “The Christmas Waltz.”

Com Truise - Polyhurt

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:19:00 GMT

As Com Truise, producer Seth Haley creates experimental, bottom-heavy “mid-fi synth-wave, slow-motion funk.”

Yelle - Comme un enfant (Second Date Remix)

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:07:00 GMT

French pop-dance trio Yelle get the remix treatment from London-based producer Second Date. The original track is from their latest album, Safari Disco Club (out now on Downtown)

The Beets - Friends of Friends

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:31:00 GMT

“Friends of Friends” is a rollicking uptempo, infectious sing-along track from Let the Poison Out, the third full-length from Queens, NY band The Beets.

Meshell Ndegeocello - Dirty Work

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:29:00 GMT

Meshell Ndgeocello’s ninth album Weather (out now on Na�ve) was produced by Joe Henry and finds her experimenting with sparse, orchestral melodies and intimate songwriting.

The Juan Maclean - Everybody Get Close

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:22:00 GMT

Everybody Get Close is a digital-only release from The Juan Maclean and features new music, re-mastered tracks, and remixes from Cut Copy & Jee Day.

Hindi Zahra - Beautiful Tango

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:04:00 GMT

Moroccan-born, Parisian-bred songstress Hindi Zahra makes her American debut with Handmade (out now on Na�ve), part blues, part jazz and soul and a dash of gypsy, exhibiting a myriad of colorful influences from her life.

Misfits - Twilight of the Dead

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:28:00 GMT

Punk icons the Misfits have just released their first full-length album of new music in nearly a decade, The Devil’s Rain (out on Misfits Records).

Girl In A Coma - Smart

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:26:00 GMT

San Antonio trio Girl In A Coma are releasing their fourth full-length, Exits & All the Rest, November 1 on Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records.

Future Islands - Balance

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:37:00 GMT

On the Water, the sophomore album by post-wave Baltimore trio Future Islands, was recorded at a waterfront house in North Carolina. While the ocean plays an integral role in the album’s creation, the band retained their pounding rhythms, swelling melodies, and undeniable hooks. On the Water is out 10/11 on Thrill Jockey.

Sleeping Bags - Pehr

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:43:00 GMT

The self-titled debut album from Long Beach shoegaze quartet Sleeping Bags was recorded in two days at KXLU and is out now on Easter Everywhere.

The Gift - Race Is Long

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:35:00 GMT

Although not well-known in the US, The Gift is one of Portugal’s most popular indie bands and have shared the stage with Arcade Fire and Flaming Lips. Their sixth album, Explode, is out now on La Folie.

Zola Jesus - Vessel

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:32:00 GMT

From the forthcoming album by electro-pop musician Zola Jesus, Conatus (out 10/4 on Sacred Bones). Catch Zola Jesus live at Amoeba San Francisco on October 5.

Spank Rock - Energy

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:30:00 GMT

From the sophomore album by Spank Rock, Everything is Boring and Everyone is a Fucking Liar is out now on Bad Blood. “Energy” features a sample of Can’s “Vitamin C” and was produced by Boys Noize.

Still Corners - Into The Trees

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:24:00 GMT

Highly influenced by the atmospherics of film, Still Corners itself was formed out of a chance cinematic meeting when songwriter Greg Hughes and vocalist Tessa Murray exited a London train together. Preview “Into the Trees” from their debut full-length, Creatures of an Hour (out 10/11 on Sub Pop).

MonoMono - Make Them Realise

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:55:00 GMT

Afro-rock & funk from the reissue of The Dawn of Awareness, the 1972 sophomore album from Nigerian multi-instrumentalist Joni Haastrup and his band MonoMono.

Weekend - Hazel

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:54:00 GMT

From Weekend’s Red EP (out 9/20 on Slumberland), “Hazel” is a gem of noise-pop with cascading bass chords, guitar clangor, and a catchy melody and chorus.

Zenith Myth - Ego Fader (feat. Mike Bloom)

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:51:00 GMT

The self-titled debut album from LA artist Zenith Myth is out October 25 and features guest appearances by Meshell Ndegeocello, Paul D’Amour of Tool, and Sam Goldberg of Broken Social Scene.

Blitzen Trapper - Love the Way You Walk Away

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:44:00 GMT

From the sixth full-length album by Portland’s Blitzen Trapper, American Goldwing combines guitar rock with country picking, slide guitar and plucking banjos.

Memoryhouse - Quiet America

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:42:00 GMT

Memoryhouse is the Toronto-based duo of Evan Abeele and Denise Nouvion. On Sept 13, Sub Pop is releasing a fully recorded, remixed & remastered version of their originally self-released digital-only EP, The Years.

Asa - Why Can't We

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:28:00 GMT

From the second album by French-Nigerian singer Asa, Beautiful Imperfection is out now on Na�ve Records.

Kurt Vile - The Creature

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:26:00 GMT

Preview one of six new tracks from Kurt Vile, originally recorded in the Smoke Ring For My Halo sessions, and will be released on the So Outta Reach EP and on the Deluxe Edition of Smoke Ring For My Halo (both out 11/8 on Matador).

Grace Jones - Williams Blood (Aeroplane Remix)

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:30:00 GMT

An Aeroplane remix of “Williams Blood” from the Grace Jones album, Hurricane (out 9/6 domestically), her first US release in 22 years.

The Gourds - I Want It So Bad

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:28:00 GMT

Texas greats The Gourds are releasing their Vanguard Records debut, Old Mad Joy, on September 13th. Produced by Larry Campbell at the infamous Levon Helm Studios a.k.a. ‘The Barn’, Old Mad Joy embraces the eccentric character and sonic range of the band.

Merle Haggard - Working in Tennessee

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:27:00 GMT

Iconic country legend Merle Haggard’s new album, Working In Tennessee (out October 4 on Vanguard), is a collection of self-penned Haggard songs, plus a couple of classics made famous by Johnny Cash, and a new version of “Working Man Blues” featuring Willie Nelson and Merle’s son Ben Haggard.

Viva Voce - Analog Woodland Song

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:26:00 GMT

“They constantly develop their unique blending of pop, indie-rock, neo-folk and psychedelia into the wholly singular sound that defines Viva Voce….If the future is out to destroy you, I say settle back, crank up the volume, and enjoy the inevitable.” - BLURT

Nick 13 - Carry My Body Down

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:26:00 GMT

From the debut solo album by Nick 13, the singer, songwriter, guitarist & founder of Tiger Army. His solo work recalls the vintage American sounds of honky-tonk and classic California country from the middle of the last century with a modern twist.

Marketa Irglova - Go Back

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:25:00 GMT

From the debut solo album by Marketa Irglova (half of the Swell Season), Anar was inspired by her first year living in New York after moving from Ireland. Anar is out October 11 on Anti-.

Tinariwen - Tenere Taqqim Tossam

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:24:00 GMT

Acclaimed “Touareg” band Tinariwen just released Tassili (out now on Anti-), a powerful new album recorded in the South-Eastern Algerian desert with only acoustic guitars and unamplified percussion. “Tenere Taqqim Tossam” features Kyp and Tunde from TV on the Radio. Playing at Amoeba Hollywood on 9/9 at 6pm.

Joe Henry - Odetta

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:23:00 GMT

Joe Henry’s 12th release, Reverie, is an all-acoustic album recorded in his basement and features guest appearances by Lisa Hanigan and Marc Ribot. Reverie is out October 11 on Anti-.

Caveman - Thankful

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:15:00 GMT

New York band Caveman are releasing their debut album, CoCo Beware, on Magic Man! Records November 15. Formed in 2010, Caveman has already shared the stage with Wye Oak, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes, and Yuck.

Dum Dum Girls - Bedroom Eyes

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:13:00 GMT

The second full-length from the Dum Dum Girls, Only in Dreams (out September 27 on Sub Pop), features the same girl-gang punk mixed with moody atmospherics but has more depth and is showcased by full studio production. Recorded at Josh Homme’s Pink Duck Studios with the help of Sune Rose Wagner (Raveonettes) and Richard Gottehrer (Blondie, Go-Go’s).

Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:03:00 GMT

Austin, TX blues rock guitarist Gary Clark Jr. was signed to Warner Bros after an electrifying performance at Eric Clapton’s 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival. “Bright Lights” is a powerful, rockin’ blues guitar-driven song that sounds at home next to The Black Keys or The White Stripes.

Ladytron - White Elephant

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:02:00 GMT

From the forthcoming Ladytron album, Gravity the Seducer, out September 13 on Nettwerk.

Neon Hitch - What Starry Eyes Know (Two Door Cinema Club Vs. Goulding)

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT

Neon Hitch is a singer/songwriter from London who has been making a name for herself with reinventions of songs by Snoop Dogg, Sia, Two Door Cinema Club & Wiz Khalifa. Her debut LP, Beg, Borrow, and Steal, is out this fall on Warner Bros.

Rene Lopez - E.L.S.

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:59:00 GMT

The new full-length by Rene Lopez, E.L.S. (out 8/30/11 on Nat Geo Music), features a sound he calls “Electric Latin Soul,” a mix of Latin soul and Boogaloo with rock, Hip-Hop and R&B.

Brite Futures - Baby Rain

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:58:00 GMT

From the forthcoming album (out 11/1/11) by Seattle's Brite Futures. Their music is synth-happy pop, rock, funk, disco, and New Wave that the band describes as "punk rock Abba disco Osmonds with chainsaws."

Pajama Club - From A Friend To A Friend

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:07:00 GMT

Pajama Club is the new project from singer/songwriter and Crowded House frontman Neil Finn and his wife Sharon Finn. Their self-titled debut album (out Sept 13 on Lester Records/Redeye) is a mix of gritty, garage rock grooves and electronic bleeps and squelches, topped off by Neil and Sharon’s back-and-forth vocals.

Hunx & His Punx - Lovers Lane

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:05:00 GMT

Hunx and His Punx have created a unique new sound they refer to as "Young Oldies," a mixture of ‘50s teenage rock ‘n roll, ‘60s girl groups, and bubblegum pop.

They Might Be Giants - Can't Keep Johnny Down

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT

The new album from TMBG finds them returning to their roots, creating catchy, sometimes strange and always original tunes. Join Us is out now on Idlewild/Rounder Records.

Fool's Gold - Street Clothes

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:46:00 GMT

From their new album Leave No Trace (out 8/23 on Iamsound Records). Playing live at Amoeba Music, Hollywood August 23rd at 7pm.

VHS or Beta - Breaking Bones

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:03:00 GMT

From the self-produced forthcoming 4th album by VHS or Beta, Diamonds & Death (out Sept 27 on Krian Music Group/Chromosome Records). The album’s quixotic nature juxtaposes dance floor jams with experimental and throbbing psychedelic tracks.

The Rapture - How Deep Is Your Love?

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:01:00 GMT

The Rapture return to DFA Records to release their third album, In the Grace of Your Love, on Sept 6. They worked with French producer Philippe Zdar to create a bold & euphoric album full of angular guitars, pulsing synthesizers, pounding drums, sweet rhythmical lullabies.

Fruit Bats - You're Too Weird

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:54:00 GMT

Eric D. Johnson has performed and recorded as Fruit Bats for 10 years and has just released his 5th album, Tripper, on Sub Pop. Tripper finds Johnson focusing more on story-based songs and more abstract sounds.

Gold Leaves - Cruel/Kind

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:52:00 GMT

The 2nd single from the forthcoming debut album by Gold Leaves. Out August 16 on Hardly Art, The Ornament is informed by subtle R&B touches and ‘60s Brit-pop production.

Ximena Sarinana - Different

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:50:00 GMT

From the sophomore album by Mexican vocalist Ximena Sarinana. Her self-titled album (out now on Warner Bros) is her English language debut.

Archers Of Loaf - What Did You Expect (7" Version)

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:48:00 GMT

The acclaimed 1993 debut album by Archers of Loaf, Icky Mettle, has been reissued by Merge Records with remastered tracks, new liner notes, and bonus songs.

Richard Buckner - Traitor

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:41:00 GMT

From the latest album by Richard Buckner, Our Blood (out now on Merge Records) is his first album in 5 years.

Dntel - The Distance (ft. Arthur & Yu)

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:51:00 GMT

Jimmy Tamborello is one half of The Postal Service and occasionally records as Dntel. Sub Pop is releasing a remastered 10th Anniversary edition of his Dntel album, Life is Full of Possibilities, on October 25, 2011.

Theophilus London - I Stand Alone

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:48:00 GMT

From the debut solo LP by urban electro-pop phenom Theophilus London. Timez Are Weird These Days is out now on Warner Bros.

Dum Dum Girls - Coming Down

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:26:00 GMT

Dum Dum Girls’ leader Dee Dee penned the song “Coming Down” shortly after her mother’s death. Their sophomore effort, Only in Dreams, is out September 27 on Sub Pop.

Girls - Vomit

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:24:00 GMT

From the forthcoming second full-length by San Francisco band Girls. Father, Son, Holy Ghost is out on September 13 (True Panther Sounds).

THEESatisfcation - Do You Have the Time

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:22:00 GMT

THEESatisfaction is the self-produced “lo-fi rebel hiphop” duo comprised of Seattle’s Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White. Just signed to Sub Pop, THEESatisfaction will release their debut full-length album early next year.

Cut Copy - Light of Love (Cut Copy re-vision)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:44:00 GMT

An extended, revisited & re-envisioned version of “Light of Love” off of Cut Copy’s third full-length, Zonoscope (out now on Modular).

ANR - Stay Kids (Memory Tapes Remix)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:41:00 GMT

Memory Tapes remix a track from the forthcoming deluxe edition of Stay Kids by Miami duo ANR.

Prurient - Many Jewels Surround The Crown

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:38:00 GMT

Polarizing new full length album from Prurient, featuring Dominck Fernow (Hospital Productions, Cold Cave, Ash Pool). Bermuda Drain is out 7/19 on Hydra Head Records.

Sole and the Skyrider Band - Hello Cruel World

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:37:00 GMT

Anticon founder & rapper Sole (aka Tim Holland) releases his first full-length album since his split with Anticon. Hello Cruel World (out 7/19 on Fake Four, Inc) finds Sole’s flow at its most deliberate to date, and features guest appearances by Xiu Xiu, Sage Francis, and Lil B.

Carlos Forster - I Walk I Talk

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:34:00 GMT

Produced by M Ward, Family Songs (out 7/19 on Hush) is the first solo record from former for Stars frontman, Carlos Forster.

Scattered Trees - Four Days Straight (The Album Leaf Remix)

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:25:00 GMT

A remix by The Album Leaf of “Four Days Straight,” a track from the debut full-length album by Chicago band Scattered Trees. Sympathy is out now on Roll Call Records.

Boots Electric - Boots Electric Theme

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:22:00 GMT

From the forthcoming solo debut album by Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes. Released as Boots Electric, his album Honkey Kong will be out Sept 20 on Dangerbird Records.

The Rosebuds - Second Bird of Paradise

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:10:00 GMT

Born out of the ashes of Rosebuds members Ivan and Kelly’s marriage, Loud Planes Fly Low is the band’s fifth and most honest album to date. Catch them on tour in July with Bon Iver.

Washed Out - Amor Fati

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:08:00 GMT

The debut full-length album from 28-year old songwriter and producer Ernest Greene (aka Washed Out) finds him moving away from the bedroom production of his previous EP to fleshed out compositions with a full band.

Mekons - Space In Your Face

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:26:00 GMT

The first single from the forthcoming (and their 26th!) album by Mekons, Ancient & Modern (out Sept 27 on Sin Record Label).

Gem Club - Breakers

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:24:00 GMT

Gem Club is the project of Massachusetts-based Christopher Barnes and Kristen Drymala. Their debut full-length album, Breakers (out Sept 27 on Hardly Art) uses hushed vocals, piano, and cello to create ethereal, delicate songs.

The Shivers - Used To Be

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:22:00 GMT

The Shivers are a band from Queens, New York featuring Keith Zarriello on guitar and vocals and Jo Schornikow on piano. Preview “Used To Be” from their latest album, More (out now on Silence Breaks).

CREEP - You (Planningtorock Remix)

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:17:00 GMT

Brooklyn producer/DJ duo CREEP (aka Lauren Flax and Lauren Dillard) get the remix treatment from producer and DFA artist Planningtorock. “You” also features vocals from Nina Sky.

Digitalism - 2 Hearts

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:16:00 GMT

The German duo Digitalism effortlessly merges rock and electronic dance music on their sophomore full-length, I Love You, Dude (out now on V2).

Eleanor Friedberger - My Mistakes

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:14:00 GMT

The first solo album from Eleanor Friedberger, half of the power-pop duo The Fiery Furnaces. Last Summer is out July 12 on Merge Records.

Unnatural Helpers - Sunshine / Pretty Girls

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:44:00 GMT

Preview a track from Cracked Love & Other Drugs (out now on Hardly Art), the second full-length from Seattle’s Unnatural Helpers. With 15 songs, the album clocks in just over 25 minutes long.

CSS - Hits Me LIke A Rock

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:41:00 GMT

The new single from the forthcoming third full-length by Brazilian party electro-rock crew CSS. La Liberacion will be out on August 29.

iceage - White Rune

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:29:00 GMT

From the Danish punk band's debut album New Brigade (out now on What's Your Rupture). Catch them playing live at Amoeba Hollywood 7/21 and at Amoeba SF 7/26.

Shabazz Palaces - An Echo From The Hosts That Profess Infinitum

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:27:00 GMT

Headed up by former Digable Planets MC, Shabazz Palaces is a Seattle-based avant Hip-Hop electro outfit. Their new full-length, Black Up, is out now on Sub Pop.

Hercules & Love Affair - Painted Eyes

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:40:00 GMT

Preview “Painted Eyes” from the sophomore album by Hercules and Love Affair, Blue Songs (which is finally getting a US release on 8/16 on Moshi Moshi).

Marianne Faithfull - Why Did We Have to Part?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:36:00 GMT

Marianne Faithfull’s 23rd album, Horses and High Heels (out 6/28), features four original songs including “Why Did We Have to Part?” and eight cover songs ranging from Carole King to Jackie Lomax.

No Surrender - Godda Get It (Feat. Radioclit)

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:27:00 GMT

No Surrender blends Hip-Hop, electro, soul, synth-pop, and indie-rock, and features production from Radioclit. Although they formed out of the NY underground scene in the ‘90s, their second album, Medicine Babies, was just released on June 17, 2011. The reason for the delay? Member Eddie Steeples was cast on the TV show My Name is Earl.

Shimmering Stars - I'm Gonna Try

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:22:00 GMT

Shimmering Stars is a four-piece dream pop act from Vancouver. Preview the first single from their forthcoming debut album, Violent Hearts (out Sept 13 on Hardly Art).

Fleet Foxes - Grown Ocean

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:18:00 GMT

The second single from the sophomore album by Fleet Foxes, Helplessness Blues, out now on Sub Pop / Bella Union.

Autumn Defense - Tell Me What You Want

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:01:00 GMT

The Autumn Defense is a passion project from Wilco’s John Stirratt and Pat Sansone. “Tell Me What You Want” is from their fourth album, Once Around (out now on Yep Roc), and was recorded live during an exclusive Green Room Session at Amoeba Hollywood.

Mister Heavenly - Pineapple Girl

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:33:00 GMT

Mister Heavenly is… comprised of indie rock veterans Nick Thorburn (Islands/The Unicorns), Ryan Kattner (Man Man), and Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse). Preview their album before it comes out 8/16 on Sub Pop.

Male Bonding - Bones

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:22:00 GMT

Jacuzzi Boys - Planet of the Dreamers

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:14:00 GMT

Florida's Jacuzzi Boys have announced details for their new LP, Glazin', due August 30th on Hardly Art. Enjoy a preview of it here!

Gold Leaves - The Ornament

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:51:00 GMT

Gold Leaves is the brand new project of Grant Olsen, better known as the Arthur portion of Seattle folk duo Arthur & Yu. Hardly Art will release their debut LP August 16th.

Handsome Furs - What About Us

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:45:00 GMT

Handsome Furs - Repatriated

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:42:00 GMT

Eulogies - How To Say Goodbye (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:02:00 GMT

From the third album by Eulogies, Tear the Fences Down (out now on Dangerbird). Recorded live during an exclusive Green Room Session at Amoeba Hollywood.

Black on White Affair - Bold Soul Sister, Bold Soul Brother

Mon, 30 May 2011 17:02:00 GMT

From the compilation Wheedle's Groove: Seattle's Finest in Funk & Soul 1965-75 released on Light In the Attic, available on CD/LP and as a DVD called Wheedle's Groove.

Jim Sullivan - Rosey

Mon, 30 May 2011 16:59:00 GMT

From the ultra rare 1969 private press psych-folk-rock masterpiece by Jim Sullivan. U.F.O. (reissued by Light In the Attic) is a slice of American pop music filtered from the murky depths of Los Angeles, by way of the deep south.

Hooray For Earth - No Love

Mon, 30 May 2011 16:58:00 GMT

From the debut full-length, True Loves (out 6/7 on Dovecote Records), by New York synth-pop band Hooray for Earth.

Pastor T.L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir - Like A Ship (Without A Sail)

Mon, 30 May 2011 16:55:00 GMT

Chicago pastor T.L. Barrett’s rare gospel soul classic Like A Ship… (Without A Sail) has finally been reissued thanks to the folks at Light In the Attic. Like A Ship is filled with sanctified grooves and spiritual praise delivered with a righteous, infectious chorus.

Thurston Moore - Benediction

Mon, 23 May 2011 18:56:00 GMT

"Benediction" is the first track from the new solo album by Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore. Demolished Thoughts is out today on Matador Records.

YACHT - Dystopia (The Earth Is On Fire)

Thu, 19 May 2011 01:31:00 GMT

Indie electronic band YACHT are releasing their sophomore album, Shangri-La (out 6/21 on DFA), a mix of disco, psychedelia, krautrock, and punk - culminating in their signature blend of pure pop.

Ladybug Transistor - Clutching Stems

Thu, 19 May 2011 01:25:00 GMT

After the untimely passing of their drummer, Ladybug Transistor wrote Clutching Stems with him in mind. It’s a lush collection of songs about heartbreak, longing, nagging regret, and coming-of-age awakenings.

Rachael Cantu - Far and Wide (Live at Amoeba)

Mon, 16 May 2011 20:01:00 GMT

From Rachael Cantu’s sophomore album, Far and Wide (out now). Recorded live during an exclusive Green Room Session at Amoeba Hollywood. Watch Video.

Agnes Obel - Brother Sparrow

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:40:00 GMT

From Philharmonics, the internationally acclaimed debut album from German-by-way-of-Denmark songwriter/composer Agnes Obel (out now on PIAS America).

Amor de Dias - Bunhill Fields

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:38:00 GMT

Amor de Dias is the supergroup formed by Alasdair MacLean of The Clientele and Lupe N��ez-Fern�ndez of Pipas. Their debut album, Street of the Love of Days, is out now on Merge Records.

Fruit Bats - WACS

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:37:00 GMT

An exclusive non-album track featuring J Mascis! The new Fruit Bats album, Tripper, is out 8/2 on Sub Pop.

Jessica 6 - Prisoner of Love

Wed, 11 May 2011 01:43:00 GMT

From the debut album by NYC trio Jessica 6, See The Light (out 6/7 on Peacefrog), featuring guest vocalist Antony on “Prisoner of Love.”

My Morning Jacket - Circuital

Wed, 11 May 2011 01:35:00 GMT

The title track from the highly anticipated sixth studio album by My Morning Jacket, Circuital is out 5/31 on ATO.

The Belle Brigade - Sweet Louise

Wed, 11 May 2011 01:29:00 GMT

From the self-titled debut album by The Belle Brigade, the brother/sister team of Barbara and Ethan Gruska. The Belle Brigade is out now on Reprise Records.

EMA - The Grey Ship

Mon, 09 May 2011 19:28:00 GMT

Singer/guitarist Erika M. Anderson (EMA) combines dirty guitar riffs with darkly clever lyrics on her debut solo album, Past Life Martyred Saints (out 5/10 on Souterrain Transmissions).

Booker T. Jones - Representing Memphis

Fri, 06 May 2011 22:12:00 GMT

The Road from Memphis (out May 10 on Anti-) was produced by Booker T. and Questlove, backed by The Roots, and features guest musicians including Matt Berninger (The National), Sharon Jones, Yim Yames (My Morning Jacket), and Lou Reed.

Friendly Fires - Blue Cassette

Fri, 06 May 2011 22:07:00 GMT

From Pala, the upcoming sophomore album by British electro-pop band Friendly Fires, out 5/24 on XL Recordings.

Liam Finn - The Struggle

Fri, 06 May 2011 22:05:00 GMT

A visceral, thumping experimental funk track from FOMO (out 6/21 on Yep Roc), the sophomore album by Liam Finn.

Man Man - Knuckle Down

Fri, 06 May 2011 22:03:00 GMT

The first track from the new album by avant-garde rock outfit Man Man, Life Fantastic (out 5/10 on Anti-).

Times New Viking - No Room To Live

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:36:00 GMT

The latest album by Times New Viking, Dancer Enquired (out now on Merge Records), is a new direction for the band. Recording in a studio for the first time, the band left behind their past histrionics, but retained the loud, mammoth guitars and magnified the bright, beautiful traits they have nurtured since the beginning.

Dave Alvin - Run Conejo Run

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:32:00 GMT

From Dave Alvin’s forthcoming album, Eleven Eleven (out 6/21 on Yep Roc), which features musicians from his days with The Blasters and is his most driving, electric blues and rock oriented album since 2004's critically acclaimed Ashgrove.

Is Tropical - The Greeks

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:29:00 GMT

Known for their live shows where, behind their trademark masks, they swoop from raw pop anthems to lo-fi dance songs, British trio Is Tropical are releasing their debut album, Native To, on Kitsune June 14.

Thao & Mirah - Eleven

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:33:00 GMT

Thao Nguyen of Thao With the Get Down Stay Down links up with singer/songwriter Mirah. Playing at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on 5/1 and at the Parish in Oakland on 5/3.

Seapony - Dreaming

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:44:00 GMT

From the debut full-length, Go With Me, by Seattle three-piece Seapony, out May 31 on Hardly Art. Seapony’s music is refreshing in its simplicity, with most songs on Go With Me using no more than three chords and having an average running time around two-and-a-half minutes.

Sebadoh - Rebound

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:42:00 GMT

Sebadoh’s 1994 album, Bakesale, was the band’s fifth full-length album, arguably their best and certainly their most acclaimed. Sub Pop is releasing a re-mastered version of Bakesale on 6/14 that includes a full CD of b-sides, EP tracks and rarities.

Strange Talk - Climbing Walls

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:38:00 GMT

The first CD release from Australia’s Strange Talk, the duo of vocalist/producer Stephen Docker and bassist/producer Gerard Sidhu, will be out 5/2 on Neon Gold. Strange Talk is a hybrid of Friendly Fires, Phoenix, and Passion Pit with a bit of that Down Under electro touch thrown in for good measure.

Fences - Sadie (Live at Amoeba)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:22:00 GMT

From the self-titled debut album by Fences (a.k.a. Seattle songwriter Christopher Mansfield). Recorded live during an exclusive Green Room Session at Amoeba Hollywood. Watch video.

Niki & The Dove - Gentle Roar (Mylo Remix)

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:17:00 GMT

Swedish pop duo Niki & The Dove get the extended remix treatment from Scottish producer Mylo. From The Fox 12” by Niki & The Dove (out 6/14 on Sub Pop).

Little Scream - Cannons

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:10:00 GMT

From the debut full-length by Little Scream, aka Laurel Sprengelmeyer, a Montreal-based musician who sings and plays guitar, violin, and keyboard, combining it all in her own weird and wonderful way.

OFF! - Panic Attack (Live at Amoeba)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:01:00 GMT

From their First Four EPs album (out now on Vice Records). Recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood on October 13, 2010. Watch video.

Telekenesis - Car Crash

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:07:00 GMT

A slice of indie pop from the newest album by Telekenesis, 12 Desperate Straight Lines (out now on Merge Records).

Holy Ghost! - Wait & See

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:05:00 GMT

From the self-titled debut full-length album by the production duo Alex Frankel and Nick Millhiser (a.k.a. Holy Ghost!), out 4/26 on DFA Records.

Wye Oak - Civilian

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:26:00 GMT

The third album by Wye Oak, Civilian (out now on Merge), is a kind of 21st-century folk music, imbued with dense shoegaze guitars, nearly melodic rhythms, and impeccable splashes of electronic color.

The Mountain Goats - Damn These Vampires

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:20:00 GMT

All Eternals Deck (out now on Merge), the third album by The Mountain Goats, was inspired by hard-won moments of joy and stories by doomed peoples and tribes.

Vetiver - Can't You Tell

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:34:00 GMT

The upcoming album by Vetiver, The Errant Charm (out June 14 on Sub Pop), was tweaked and perfected by Andy Cabic walking through the streets of San Francisco. Put on your headphones and take a walk outside with Vetiver providing the soundtrack.

Lumerians - Burning Mirrors

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:32:00 GMT

The Oakland-based quintet play psych-rock and droning dance music for the soul you forgot you had. From their new album, Transmalinnia, out now on Knitting Factory Records!

Roommate - Snowglobe

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:18:00 GMT

Chicago recording artist, Roommate gives us the first single off of their new album Guilty Rainbow available March 15th on Antephonic Recording.

North Mississippi Allstars - This A'Way

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:07:00 GMT

The first song from the latest album by North Mississippi Allstars, This A'Way, kicks in with a boogied-up guitar line and quickly introduces the rallying cry of "I hate to be treated this a'way."

Fitz & The Tantrums - MoneyGrabber (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:36:00 GMT

From their album Pickin’ Up the Pieces (out now on Dangerbird Records). Recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood on August 24, 2010. View video.

Home Grown Artist: Layla Kilolu - Secret

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:28:00 GMT

From the upcoming album Bittersweet Chocolate from Amoeba Hollywood's Home Grown artist for March, Layla Kilolu.

Revolver - Get Around Town

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:02:00 GMT

From their debut album, Music For A While. The Parisian trio blends classical chamber music with influences such as The Velvet Underground, The Beatles and Elliot Smith. Revolver plays live at Amoeba, Hollywood on Sunday, March 13th at 5pm.

Mogwai - San Pedro

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:28:00 GMT

From Mogwai’s seventh album, Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will, released Feb 15 on Sub Pop.

Obits - Shift Operator

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:38:00 GMT

From the 2nd full-length by Obits, Moody, Standard and Poor (out March 29 on Sub Pop). Brooklyn-based Obits features musicians from Drive Like Jehu, Edsel, Hot Snakes, and Pitchfork.

Shannon & The Clams - Sleep Talk

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:07:00 GMT

Shannon and the Clams are an Oakland trio who channel Wanda Jackson and Etta James to create a mix of doo-wop, early rock and R&B, ‘60s garage, and surf on their sophomore album, Sleep Talk (out April 5 on 1-2-3-4 Go! Records).

I'm From Barcelona - Get In Line

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:41:00 GMT

I'm From Barcelona presents us with “Get in Line” from their upcoming April 29th Mute Records release Forever Today.

Josh T Pearson - Woman When I've Raised Hell (Radio Edit)

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:30:00 GMT

Josh T Pearson gives us “Woman When I’ve Raised Hell” (Radio Edit) from his upcoming album The Last of the Country Gentlemen out March 29 on Mute Records.

Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:04:00 GMT

From the upcoming sophomore album by Fleet Foxes, Helplessness Blues, out May 3, 2011 on Sub Pop / Bella Union.

Tommy Guerrero - Que S'est-il Passe

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:21:00 GMT

From Lifeboats and Follies, the upcoming album by skater & musician Tommy Guerrero.

Fergus & Geronimo - Baby Don't You Cry

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:48:00 GMT

Inspired by doo-wop, Frank Zappa, soul, psychedelia, Sparks and an anything goes attitude, Fergus & Geronimo created their own brand of “weirdo-pop” on their debut full-length, Unlearn (out now on Hardly Art).

Iron & Wine - Tree By The River

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:08:00 GMT

Iron & Wine's "Tree By The River" from their upcoming album Kiss Each Other Clean (out now on Warner Bros).

Head & The Heart - Down in the Valley

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:58:00 GMT

From the self-titled debut full-length by Seattle’s The Head and the Heart (out 4/16 on Sub Pop).

La Sera - Devils Hearts Grow Gold

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:52:00 GMT

Former Vivan Girl Katy Goodman has a new musical outfit called La Sera. Check out the first single from her debut album, La Sera (out 2/15 on Hardly Art).

Papercuts - Do What You Will

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:05:00 GMT

The first single off the new Papercuts album, Fading Parade (out 3/1 on Sub Pop).

The Moondoggies - What Took So Long

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:00:00 GMT

From The Moondoggie’s sophomore album, Tidelands, out now on Hardly Art.

Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible - I Count the Ways

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:24:00 GMT

From Bulevar 2000, the latest album by Bostich + Fussible of the Tijuana electronic group Nortec Collective, and featuring Kylee Swenson on vocals.

Ana Tijoux - 1977

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:19:00 GMT

The title track from Chilean hip-hop artist Ana Tijoux’s breakthrough album, 1977, for which she was just nominated for a Grammy! Watch our What’s In My Bag? video with Ana.

Tom Tom Club - Genius of Live (Money Mark Remix)

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:03:00 GMT

Money Mark remixed the classic, oft-sampled “Genius of Love” for the Tom Tom Club’s 30th anniversary!

Eastern Conference Champions - Middle of the Night

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:52:00 GMT

LA by way of PA independent band Eastern Conference Champions have been earning critical acclaim with their recently released acoustic EP, Akustiks.

Theresa Andersson - Na Na Na (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:38:00 GMT

From her album Hummingbird, Go! (out now on Basin Street Records). Recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood on January 17, 2009.

Paul Simon - Getting Ready For Christmas Day

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:23:00 GMT

Preview a track from Paul Simon's upcoming album So Beautiful Or So What (to be released Spring 2011).

Charles Bradley - Every Day Is Christmas

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:38:00 GMT

A special Christmas tune from Charles Bradley and Daptone Records! Charles debut full length, No Time For Dreaming, comes out January 25th.

The Superions - Fruitcake

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:45:00 GMT

Brandi Shearer - Christmas Time Is Here

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 02:40:00 GMT

Recording artist Brandi Shearer gives us this previously unreleased cut of a Christmas classic.

Beach House - I Do Not Care for the Winter Sun

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 02:30:00 GMT

Sub Pop band Beach House gives us “I Do Not Care for the Winter Sun” for your listening enjoyment!

White Widow - Hark The Herald Angels Sing

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 02:28:00 GMT

Brandi Shearer - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:50:00 GMT

From Brandi Shearer's exclusive 2 song promotional-only XMAS CD.

Brandi Shearer - Auld Lang Syne

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:44:00 GMT

An exclusive version of a Christmas classic, "Auld Lang Syne," from singer/songwriter Brandi Shearer!

Admiral Radley - Ending of Me (Live at Amoeba)

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:55:00 GMT

From their album I Heart California (out now on The Ship). Recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood on July 13, 2010.

OFF! - Upside Down

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:49:00 GMT

Win Win - Releaserpm

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:41:00 GMT

Crowded House - Saturday Sun (Live at Amoeba)

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:52:00 GMT

From their album Intriguer (out now on Fantasy Records). Recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood on August 19, 2010. Watch their full set here.

Future Islands - Long Flight (Live at Amoeba)

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:57:00 GMT

From their album In Evening Air (out now on Thrill Jockey). Recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood on June 24, 2010. See the full set here!

J. Mascis - Not Enough

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:06:00 GMT

J. Mascis, Dinosaur Jr.’s frontman, is releasing his first solo studio album, Several Shades of Why (Sub Pop), on March 15, 2011.

John Grant - Marz

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:01:00 GMT

Denver’s John Grant harkens back to ‘70s AM gold on his debut album, Queen of Denmark (out now on Bella Union). Catch him live in LA at the Autry/Heritage Court on 12/16.

Everest - Let Go (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:59:00 GMT

From their album On Approach (out now on Vapor Records). Recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood on June 16, 2010. See the full set here!

Daniel Martin Moore - Dark Road

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:58:00 GMT

Taking inspiration from Gospel music, an old piano, God, and his Kentucky childhood Daniel Martin Moore created In the Cool of the Day, his second full-length for Sub Pop (out January 18, 2011).

Rick Frystak - Narrative

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:39:00 GMT

On Blue Light Vista, Amoeba Home Grown artist, Rick Frystak transcends jazz, rock & classical to create ambiance-filled soundscapes.

The Decemberists - Down By The Water

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:07:00 GMT

“Down By The Water” features Peter Buck and Gillian Welch. The new Decemberists album, The King is Dead, is out 1/18/2011 on Capitol.

Twilight Singers feat. Ani Difranco - Blackbird and the Fox

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:55:00 GMT

Greg Dulli’s The Twilight Singers return with their first new album in 5 years. Dynamite Steps is out 2/15/2011 on Sub Pop.

Peggy Sue - Watchman

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:54:00 GMT

From the debut full-length by UK power-folk trio Peggy Sue. Fossils and Other Phantoms is out now on Yep Roc.

Ratatat - Neckbrace (Hyetal Remix)

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:01:00 GMT

The original version of "Neckbrace" is off the latest album from Ratatat, LP4 (out now on XL Recordings).

Yann Tiersen - Ashes

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:27:00 GMT

French musician Yann Tiersen makes his official US debut with Dust Lane (out now on Anti).

Girls - Heartbreaker

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:36:00 GMT

SF-based indie rockers Girls return with the forthcoming Broken Dreams Club EP (out 11/22 on True Panther Sounds).

Belleruche - Bobby

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:06:00 GMT

Belleruche's "Bobby" off their new album 270 Stories (out now on Tru Thoughts Records).

Xiu Xiu - Gray Death

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:16:00 GMT

From the latest Xiu Xiu album, Dear God, I Hate Myself, which was co-produced by Deerhoof's Greg Saunier.

Beach House - Zebra

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:11:00 GMT

From the latest Beach House album, Teen Dream.

Flying Lotus - And the World Laughs with You (featuring Thom Yorke)

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:08:00 GMT

From the album, Cosmogramma.

Bomb the Bass - The Infinites (Mark E Remix)

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:05:00 GMT

Fences - My Girl The Horse

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:23:00 GMT

Fences is singer/songwriter Chris Mansfield’s band and their self-titled full-length (out 9/28). Friend, and fan, Sara Quinn (Tegan & Sara) produced the album and adds her touch to Manfield’s tales of the pain, beauty and woe of love…

Jon Langford - Getting Used To Uselessness

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:38:00 GMT

From his new album Old Devils (out now on Bloodshot Records).

No Age - Glitter

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:35:00 GMT

From their new album Everything In Between (out September 28 on Sub Pop). Dean and Randy DJ at Amoeba Hollywood to celebrate the new release on September 28 at 7pm!

The Vaselines - Sex With An X

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:02:00 GMT

"Sex With An X" from the new upcoming album from The Vaselines - Sex With An Ex available soon on Sub Pop Records.

The Vaselines - Son Of A Gun

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:54:00 GMT

The Vaselines' classic "Son Of A Gun" from their album The Way of the Vaselines' - A Complete History.

The Vaselines - I Hate the '80s

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:45:00 GMT

"I Hate The 80's" from the new upcoming album from The Vaselines - Sex With An Ex available soon on Sub Pop Records.

The Meligrove Band - Halflight

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:21:00 GMT

The Meligrove Band's “Halflight” from their upcoming album Shimmering Lights (out 9/21) on Last Gang Records.

Jenny & Johnny - Animal

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:14:00 GMT

From their new album, I’m Having Fun Now (out 8/31). Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley) and Jonathan Rice celebrate the release with an in-store performance at Amoeba Hollywood on August 31st at 6pm.

J. Roddy Walston & The Business - Brave Man’s Death

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:27:00 GMT

School of Seven Bells - Babelonia

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:25:00 GMT

J. Roddy Walston & The Business - Don't Break The Needle

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:01:00 GMT

J. Roddy Walston & The Business present "Don't Break the Needle" from their self titled record on Vagrant Records.

Lost In The Trees - Fireplace

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:13:00 GMT

From their new album All Alone In An Empty House – (available Aug 10th on Anti-Records).

Bad Religion - The Devil In Stitches

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:09:00 GMT

The first single from Bad Religion’s upcoming album, The Dissent of Man. Celebrating three decades of influential, thought provoking and groundbreaking punk rock, Bad Religion releases their fifteenth studio album on September 28 on Epitaph Records.

Mavis Staples - You Are Not Alone

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:06:00 GMT

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and soul/gospel legend Mavis Staples delivers more wall-to-wall joy on her triumphant new album You Are Not Alone (out 9/14 on Anti Records).

Mountain Man - Soft Skin

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:02:00 GMT

The Vermont trio’s debut album features the beautiful harmonies and sweet incantations of Molly, Amelia and Alex. The Harbour is out now on Partisan Records and the will be touring with Jonsi this fall!

Woven Bones - I've Gotta Get

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:03:00 GMT

"Ive Gotta Get" from Hardly Art recording artist Woven Bones. From their 7" of the same name, out August 10th.

Wavves - King Of The Beach

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:01:00 GMT

The title track from the new album, King of the Beach (out August 3rd on Fat Possum Records). See Wavves live at Amoeba SF on Wednesday, August 18 at 6pm! More info.

Jaill - Everyone's Hip

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:45:00 GMT

Jaill - The Stroller

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:43:00 GMT

The Guggenheim Grotto - The Universe Is Laughing

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:47:00 GMT

The title track from Guggenheim Grotto’s new album The Universe Is Laughing (out now on UFO Music).

Stone Foxes - I Killed Robert Johnson

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:51:00 GMT

Their new self-released album, Bulls & Bears, is out now. Playing live at Amoeba San Francisco – Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 6pm. More info.

“The San Francisco band's music brims over with gritty, hard-hitting, foot-stomping energy.” - NPR

Tin Man - Birds

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:31:00 GMT

Tin Man - Defendents

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:38:00 GMT

Tin Man - Scared

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:36:00 GMT

The holloys - Love Exchange (Live at Amoeba)

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:34:00 GMT

Recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood on March 4, 2010. From their album Nowhere Now Here (out now on Memory Bulldozer).

The Devil Makes Three - For Good Again

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:29:00 GMT

Recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood October 13, 2009. From their album Do Wrong Right (out now on Milan Records).

Harlem - Gay Human Bones

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:51:00 GMT

Black Tambourine - Pack You Up

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:46:00 GMT

Influences include The Jesus and Mary Chain Phil Spector, Smokey Robinson, Love, The Ramones, Shop Assistants, Pastels, 14 Iced Bears, Orange Juice and more.

Delorean - Stay Close

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:33:00 GMT

Delorean are a Barcelona indie rock band who play Mediterranean dance music and have become one of Spain's most popular underground bands.

Memory Tapes - Graphics Remodel Edit

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:23:00 GMT

Influences include Eno, Moroder, and New Order with nods to Cocteau Twins, Donna Summer, Justice, Johnny Marr and My Bloody Valentine.

Happy Birthday - Subliminal Message

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:13:00 GMT

Sub Pop recording artist Happy Birthday presents “Subliminal Message” from their self titled album.

Pavement - Gold Soundz

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:07:00 GMT

Pavement's Gold Soundz from their release Quarantine the Past: Greatest Hits 1989-1999 out now on Matador Records.

Mike Patton - Il Cielo In Una Stanza

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:03:00 GMT

Recorded at a series of European performances including an outdoor concert in a Northern Italian piazza, this album features traditional Italian Pop songs as well as a rendition of Ennio Morricone's 'Deep Down'. Patton worked with a 30-piece orchestra and choir to create the uniquely new Mondo Cane sound.

Quadron - Herfra Hvor Vi St�r (Silas Mix)

Fri, 28 May 2010 23:58:00 GMT

AMOEBA EXCLUSIVE! Quadron’s cover of "Herfra Hvor Vi Står" - a ‘70s Danish anthem by the duo Skousen & Ingemann. Their self-titled debut on Plug Research is out now.

Quadron plays live at Amoeba Hollywood, Sunday, June 6th at 5pm!

Home Grown Artist: Lynda Kay - Dream My Darling

Thu, 20 May 2010 22:01:00 GMT

Amoeba Hollywood's Homegrown Artist for May! Lynda Kay is performing at Amoeba Hollywood on May 23, 2010 at 5pm. More info.

Off With Their Heads - Drive

Thu, 13 May 2010 18:19:00 GMT

A preview track from their upcoming album. In Desolation (out June 8th on Epitaph Records) is 34 minutes of non-stop rabble rousing punk rock. For fans of: Against Me, Youth Brigade, The Bouncing Souls and Municipal Waste…

Broken Social Scene - World Sick

Wed, 12 May 2010 20:50:00 GMT

Broken Social Scene's “World Sick” from their album Forgiveness Rock Record on Arts & Crafts.

Kristin Hersh - Cats & Mice

Mon, 10 May 2010 22:57:00 GMT

Kristin Hersh's "Cats and Mice" from her upcoming album Poor Wayfaring Stranger (available 6/8) on Kitten Charmer.

Lost In The Trees - All Alone In An Empty House

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:34:00 GMT

From their upcoming album All Alone In An Empty House – out August 10th on Anti-Records. The Chapel Hill-based ensemble is on tour with Plants and Animals this spring!

Dr. Dog - Stranger

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:31:00 GMT

Rock

Sage Francis - The Best of Times

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:29:00 GMT

From the new album Li(f)e by celebrated agent-provocateur of hip hop, Sage Francis (out May 11th on Anti-Records). An underground star from his years as a battle champion, poet and founder of influential Strange Famous Records, Francis turns his keen observational skills to a culture of rampant hypocrisy and, in particular, organized religion.

Bettye LaVette - Salt of the Earth

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:27:00 GMT

Her take on the Rolling Stones’ Salt Of The Earth is a taste from her new album: Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook. She brings the British Invasion home to its American R&B roots with her latest Anti-Records release (out May 25th).

Roky Erickson with Okkervil River - Goodbye Sweet Dreams

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:18:00 GMT

Produced by Will Sheff and featuring his band Okkervil River backing Erickson, his new Anti-Records album, True Love Cast Out All Evil, is comprised largely of unreleased songs the Austin, Texas native wrote throughout his decades-long career.

Blitzen Trapper - Heaven & Earth

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:32:00 GMT

Blitzen Trapper's "Heaven and Earth" from their album Destroyer Of The Void on Sub Pop.

Wye Oak - I Hope You Die

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:25:00 GMT

Wye Oak's "I Hope You Die" from their upcoming album My Neighbor/My Creator (available June 8) on Merge Records.

Unnatural Helpers - Sunshine / Pretty Girls

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:49:00 GMT

Avi Buffalo - Remember Last Time

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:48:00 GMT

Avi Buffalo - What's In It For?

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:46:00 GMT

Home Grown Artist: Helen Stellar - Telescope Eyes

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:28:00 GMT

Having already proven themselves virtuosos of spiraling, explosive and ethereal dream-rock, the LA-based quartet have given their huge sound a sense of urgency on their first official full-length release, If The Stars Could Speak, They Would Have Your Voice...

Smashing Pumpkins - Astral Planes

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:36:00 GMT

Exclusive track form their upcoming box set: Teargarden by Kaleidyscope (out 5/25).

Fanfarlo - Finish Line (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:59:00 GMT

Exclusive download from Fanfarlo's Amoeba Hollywood in-store performance.

Bomba Estereo - Feelin' (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:55:00 GMT

Exclusive download from Bomba Estéreo's Amoeba Hollywood in-store performance.

Teenage Fanclub - Baby Lee

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:55:00 GMT

Teenage Fanclub's “Baby Lee” from their upcoming Merge Records release, Shadows (available 6/8.)

Tracey Thorn - Oh, The Divorces!

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:40:00 GMT

Tracey Thorn's “Oh, the Divorces!” from her upcoming Merge Records release Love and its Opposite (available 5/18.)

Johann Johannsson - Escape

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:51:00 GMT

Jóhannsson makes stately, slow-building and hauntingly melodic music – frequently combining electronic processing with classical orchestrations . On FORDLANDIA, he weaves a musical tapestry of hypnotic richness and surprising emotional depth.

XX - Basic Space

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:59:00 GMT

(The xx are) making hauntingly beautiful music with its electro pop-soul jams and emotive lyrics. --Nylon

The Mountain Goats - Genesis 3:23

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:51:00 GMT

The Mountain Goats 6th album The Life of the World to Come takes their song names from verses that informed or inspired them, or which, sometimes, came up against them at right angles.

The Morning Benders - Promises

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:41:00 GMT

The Morning Benders' “Promises” from their album Big Echo out now on Rough Trade.

Broken Records - Lies

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:37:00 GMT

Broken Records' ‘Lies” from their album Until the Earth Begins to Part out now on 4AD Records.

Efterklang - Modern Drift

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:33:00 GMT

Efterklang's “Modern Drift” from their album Magic Chairs out now on 4AD Records.

Taken By Trees - Anna

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:31:00 GMT

Taken by Trees is the nom de plume of Victoria Bergsman, previously best known for her work with The Concretes and Peter Bjorn & John’s worldwide smash hit single "Young Folks".

Holly Miranda - Waves

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:28:00 GMT

Holly Miranda's “Waves” from her album The Magician’s Private Library out now on XL Recordings.

Titus Andronicus - A More Perfect Union

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:22:00 GMT

Titus Andronicus' “A More Perfect Union” from his album The Monitor out now on XL recordings.

The Unthanks - Lucky Gilchrist

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:13:00 GMT

British folk for fans of Radiohead, Portishead, Robert Wyatt and Ben Folds.

Gil Scott-Heron - New York Is Killing Me (featuring Nas)

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:06:00 GMT

I’m New Here is Heron’s first album release in 13 years.

Gotan Project - La Gloria

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:02:00 GMT

Gotan Project's "La Gloria" from their upcoming album Tango 3.0. Available 4/20 on XL Recordings.

Harold Budd & Clive Wright - Numismatic

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:48:00 GMT

Little Windows (available 4/9) completes the trilogy begun with A Song for Lost Blossoms and carried through their previous album Candylion. Part of Little Windows was recorded especially for Echoes, the nightly music soundscape from Public Radio International heard on over 120 public radio stations and online at www.echoes.org.

Manual - Warm Circuits

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:12:00 GMT

Manual, aka Jonas Munk, is a producer from Odense, Denmark specializing in a unique brand of warm, organic music that fuses elements of new and old, electronic and hand-played, analogue and digital.

Drowned In Light (available 4/9)

K-OS - 4 3 2 1

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:09:00 GMT

K-OS' “4 3 2 1” from his album Yes on Last Gang Records.

Fan Death - Reunited

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:04:00 GMT

Fan Death's “Reunited” from their album A Coin for the Well on Last Gang Records.

Let's Wrestle - We Are the Men You?��ll Grow to Love Soon

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMT

With influences as vast as Black Flag, Faust, and Edith Piaf, Let’s Wrestle aim to write songs that make your soul crumble as well as make you smile, sing along, and clap your hands.

Radar Brothers - Horses Warriors

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:45:00 GMT

Jim Putnam has found a new band of brothers in bass player Be Hussey and drummer Stevie Treichel, two partners who are equally passionate about the band.

BigBang - Isabel (Radio Edit)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:29:00 GMT

BigBang's “Isabel” (radio edit) from their album Edendale on Oglio Records.

Skeletons - Positive Force

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:28:00 GMT

Ben Lamdin (the man behind Nostalgia 77 and the upcoming Skeletons, Smile album) visits Amoeba for a guest MANDALA DJ sets! 3/3 in Hollywood and 3/5 in SF.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Beat the Devil's Tattoo

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:28:00 GMT

“Beat the Devil’s Tattoo“ from their album Beat the Devil’s Tattoo on Vagrant Records.

Justin Townes Earle & Dawn Landes - Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:22:00 GMT

Justin’s latest album, Midnight at the Movies, is out now on Bloodshot Records.

Rosie Flores - This Cat's In The Doghouse

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:20:00 GMT

Rosie Flores’ latest album, Girl of the Century, is out now on Bloodshot Records!

Mose Allison - My Brain

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:18:00 GMT

A preview of Allison’s return to the recording studio after a 12 year absence. Recorded with maverick producer Joe Henry, The Way Of The World comes out March 23rd on Anti-Records.

Dr. Dog - Shadow People

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:17:00 GMT

A taste of their upcoming album, Shame, Shame – coming out April 10th from Anti-Records.

The Weakerthans - Tournament of Hearts

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:13:00 GMT

Tournament of Hearts if form The Weakerthans upcoming new DVD-CD Live at the Burton Cummings Theatre, and is set for release on March 23rd on Epitaph.

Alkaline Trio - This Addiction

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:11:00 GMT

The title track from Alkaline Trio’s seventh studio album This Addiction (out 2/23 on Epitaph).

Galactic - Heart Of Steel (featuring Irma Thomas)

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:09:00 GMT

Jazz, brass bands and funk as well as the newer "bounce" influenced hip hop come together on Ya-Ka-May (out now on Anti-Records). With an array of guest artists, Galactic has made an album that reflects New Orleans as they see it.

Freeway & Jake One - She Makes Me Feel Alright

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:56:00 GMT

Freeway & Jake One's “She Makes Me Feel Alright” from their album The Stimulus Package (available 2/16) on Rhymesayers.

My Brightest Diamond - We Were Sparkling

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:26:00 GMT

My Brightest Diamond's “We Were Sparkling” from the album Achoo! An Asthmatic Kitty Sampler vol. 2 on Asthmatic Kitty.

Sufjan Stevens - Henney Buggy Band

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:26:00 GMT

Sufjan Stevens's “Henney Buggy Band” from the album Achoo! An Asthmatic Kitty Sampler Vol.2 on Asthmatic Kitty.

Andrew Bird - Oh No

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:26:00 GMT

Andrew Bird's “Oh No” from the album Noble Beast on Fat Possum.

Fanfarlo - I'm A Pilot

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:26:00 GMT

Fanfarlo's “I’m a Pilot” from their album Reservoir on Atlantic Records.

Late of the Pier - Space and the Woods

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:23:00 GMT

Late of the Pier's “Space and the Woods” from their album Fantasy Black Channel available on Astralwerks.

Nine Inch Nails - I Ghosts I

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:21:00 GMT

Nine Inch Nails' “I Ghost I” from their album The Ghosts I-IV on The Null Corporation.

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba - Musow

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:07:00 GMT

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba's "Musow" from their album I Speak Fula on Sub Pop Records.

The Album Leaf - On Your Way

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:59:00 GMT

From Sub Pop recording artist The Album Leaf, we have "On Your Way" from their album In A Safe Place.

The Album Leaf - Over The Pond

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:57:00 GMT

From Sub Pop recording artist The Album Leaf, we have "Over The Pond" from their album In A Safe Place.

The Album Leaf - Always For You

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:55:00 GMT

From Sub Pop recording artist The Album Leaf, we have "Always For You" from their album Into The Blue Again.

The Album Leaf - Shine

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:53:00 GMT

From Sub Pop recording artist The Album Leaf, we have "Shine" from their album Into The Blue Again.

The Album Leaf - Falling From The Sun

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:48:00 GMT

From Sub Pop recording artist The Album Leaf, we have "Falling From The Sun" from their album A Chorus of Storytellers (out 2/2).

RJD2 - Games You Can Win

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:32:00 GMT

RJD2's “Games You Can Win" from his album The Colossus. Out now on RJ's Electrical Connections.

Vampire Weekend - Horchata

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:31:00 GMT

Vampire Weekend's “Horchata” from their album Contra. Out now on XL recordings.

The Swimmers - A Hundred Hearts

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:30:00 GMT

The Swimmers' “A Hundred Hearts” from their album People Are Soft out now on Mad Dragon.

Passion Pit - Little Secrets

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:43:00 GMT

Passion Pit's “Little Secrets” from their album Manners out now on French Kiss.

Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:41:00 GMT

Neon Indian's “Psychic Chasms” from their album Should Have Taken Acid With You out now on Lefse Records.

Asobi Seksu - Transparence

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Asobi Seksu's “Transparence” from her album Hush out now on Polyvinyl Records.

The Clientele - Harvest Time

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:39:00 GMT

The Clientele's “Harvest Time” from their album Bonfires on the Heath out now on Merge Records.

Lou Barlow - Gravitate

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Lou Barlow's "Gravitate" from his album Goodnight Unknown out now on Merge Records.

The Plastiscines - I Could Rob You

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:19:00 GMT

The Plastiscines' “I Could Rob You” from their album About Love LP out now on RED Distribution.

Old 97s - Victoria

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:17:00 GMT

Old 97s' "Victoria" from their album Wreck Your Life...and Then Some: The Complete Bloodshot Recordings (LP) out now on Bloodshot Recordings.

Jarvis Cocker - Angela

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:15:00 GMT

Jarvis Cocker's Angela from his album Further Complications LP out now on Rough Trade.

Beak - I Know

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Beak's "I Know" from their self titled album Beak, out now on Ipecac Recordings.

Jeff the Brotherhood - Bone Jam

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:31:00 GMT

Jeff the Brotherhood
Heavy Days (release date- 1/5)
“Bone Jam”
Infinity Cat

Serena-Maneesh - Ayisha Abyss

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:27:00 GMT

Serena-Maneesh's Ayisha Abyss from S-M 2: Abyss In B Minor (available 3/23/10) on 4AD.

Midnight Masses - Walk on Water

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:52:00 GMT

Midnight Masses' “Walk on Water” from their album Rapture Ready, I Gazed at the Body out now on Team Love.

McCarthy Trenching - Mormon Girl Blues

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:46:00 GMT

“Mormon Girl Blues” from McCarthy Trenching on their release Calamity Drenching out now on Team Love.

Pantha Du Prince - The Splendour

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:08:00 GMT

"The Splendour" from Pantha Du Prince's upcoming album Black Noise on Rough Trade. (Out 2/8/10)

State Radio - Knights of Bostonia

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:24:00 GMT

State Radio's “Knights of Bostonia” from their album Let it Go on Nettwerk.

Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions - Trouble

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:17:00 GMT

From Nettwerk recording artist Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions present “Trouble” from their album Through the Devil Softly.

Simon Joyner - Roll On

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT

Simon Joyner's "Roll On" from their album Out into the Snow on Team Love Records.

The Felice Brothers - Run Chicken Run

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:19:00 GMT

The Felice Brothers' “Run Chicken Run” from their album Yonder is the Clock on Team Love Records.

Shudder To Think - Hit Liquor

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:06:00 GMT

Shudder to Think's “Hit Liquor” from their album Live from Home on Team Love Records.

Capgun Coup - Bad Bands

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:04:00 GMT

Capgun Coup's “Bad Bands” from their upcoming record Maudlin (available 11/3) on Team Love Records.

El Perro Del Mar - Change of Heart

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:52:00 GMT

El Perro Del Mar
"Change Of Heart"
Love is Not Pop
Control Group

Nirvana - Scoff (Live)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:25:00 GMT

A previously unreleased live version of Scoff, from the upcoming Sub Pop re-release of Bleach. (Deluxe Edition Out 11/03)

Nirvana - About A Girl

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:22:00 GMT

From the Sub Pop Classic, Bleach. (Deluxe Edition Out 11/03)

LMNO & Yann Kesz - Never Stop

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:14:00 GMT

From their upcoming album Devilish Dandruff With Holy Shampoo – out November 17th on Up Above Records.

Gift of Gab - Dreamin (Aqua Sawtooth Remix)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:54:00 GMT

Gift of Gab celebrates the release of his new Cornerstone album, Escape To Mars, with a live in-store at Amoeba SF on 11/3 and Amoeba Hollywood on 11/5.

Bomba Estereo - Fuego

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:48:00 GMT

The Columbian band’s debut CD Blow Up, featured their explosive dance/electronic sound mixed with folkloric rhythms for an explosively danceable mix. Playing live at Amoeba Hollywood, November 16th at 7pm.

The Swell Season - Feeling The Pull

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:37:00 GMT

Playing live at Amoeba, Hollywood, 10/28 at 7pm. Glen Hansard and Czech ingenue Marketa Irglova, release their new album, Strict Joy (out 10/27 on Anti-Records).

Flight of the Conchords - Sugalumps

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:13:00 GMT

From their upcoming 10/20 release I Told You I Was Freaky on Sub Pop Records.

Flight of the Conchords - Ladies of the World

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:09:00 GMT

From their self titled album Flight of the Conchords. Out now on Sub Pop Records.

Flight of the Conchords - Business Time

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:08:00 GMT

"Business Time" from Flight of the Conchords' first EP The Distant Future out now on Sub Pop Records.

Rain Machine - Give Blood

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:38:00 GMT

From Kyp Malone’s (TV on the Radio) much anticipated solo project. Rain Machine’s self-titled album is out now on Anti-records.

Atlas Sound - Walkabout

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:38:00 GMT

“Walkabout” featuring Noah Lennox (Panda Bear) from their album Logos (Available 10/20) on Kranky.

Tune-Yards - Sunlight

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:43:00 GMT

Tune-Yards “Sunlight” from BiRd-BrAiNs (available 11/17/09) on 4AD Records.

WHY? - This Blackest Purse

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:19:00 GMT

From their new album Eskimo Snow out now on Anticon.

Lisa Germano - Snow

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:17:00 GMT

From her new album, Magic Neighbor, out now on Young God Records.

Themselves - You Ain't It

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:14:00 GMT

From their upcoming release CrownsDown out October 20th on Anticon.

Ty Segall - It #1

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Ty Segall’s track “It #1” from his latest release, Lemons out now Goner Records.

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Higher than The Stars

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:06:00 GMT

From their new EP Higher Than The Stars out now on Slumberland Records.

The Mountain Goats - Genesis

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:03:00 GMT

The Mountain Goats - "Genesis" from The Life Of The World To Come by (available 10/5) on 4AD.

No Age - You're A Target

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:46:00 GMT

From their upcoming October 6th vinyl only release, Losing Feeling on Sub Pop Records.

No Age - Eraser

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:04:00 GMT

No Age - Teen Creeps

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:03:00 GMT

The Dutchess & The Duke - Hands

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:49:00 GMT

From their upcoming 10/6 release Sunset/Sunrise on Hardly Art.

Vivian Girls - Can't Get Over You

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:10:00 GMT

Vivian Girls "Can’t Get Over You" from their new album Everything Goes Wrong out now on In the Red Records.

BK-One - Here I Am

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:17:00 GMT

BK-One's "Here I Am" from his upcoming release Radio Do Canibal (available 10/6) on Rhymesayers Entertainment.

Le Loup - Beach Town

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:58:00 GMT

From their record Family on Hardly Art (out 9/22).

Grand Archives - Torn Blue Foam Couch

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:23:00 GMT

Grand Archives - Miniature Birds

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:22:00 GMT

Grand Archives - Oslo Novelist

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:14:00 GMT

Grand Archives - Silver Amung The Gold

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:12:00 GMT

From their new album Keep in Mind Frankenstein on Sub Pop Records.

Gonzales - Gogol

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:28:00 GMT

Gonzales playing "Gogol" from Solo Piano: The Deluxe Edition (available 9/22) on Sunny Side. Playing live 9/23 at LA's Henry Fonda Theater.

The Guggenheim Grotto - Her Beautiful Ideas

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:51:00 GMT

The Guggenheim Grotto
"Her Beautiful Ideas" from Happy The Man
on United For Opportunity.
Genre- Rock

Youtube liked it so much they featured it on their homepage and it got like 200,000 hits in a few days.

Killer Mike - Oh Yeah

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:51:00 GMT

Killer Mike - Underground Atlanta (available 9/1)
"Oh Yeah" on SMC Recordings.

Os Mutantes - Teclar

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:03:00 GMT

From the new album Haih or Amortecedor (out now on ANTI).

Frank Turner - Reasons Not To Be An Idiot

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:59:00 GMT

Celebrated UK folk-punk, singer-songwriter Frank Turner will release his third studio album, Poetry of the Deed, on Sept. 8, via Epitaph/Xtra Mile. He’ll celebrate with a live set and signing at Amoeba Hollywood on September 15th at 7pm.

Datarock - True Stories

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:31:00 GMT

From their upcoming release Red (CD/Vinyl combo in store 8/25, CD in stores 9/1)

Doom - Ballskin

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Fun - At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:11:00 GMT

Brother Ali - Us (video version)

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:24:00 GMT

Brother Ali's "Us" (video version) from his forthcoming album Us (available 9/22) on Rhymesayers Entertainment.

Portugal, The Man - People Say

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:12:00 GMT

Portugal, The Man's "People Say" from their album The Satanic Satanist on Equal Vision Records.

The Binges - Hear Me Out (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:31:00 GMT

The Binges play "Hear Me Out" live from their Hollywood in-store performance. Their self-released debut album is out now!

Mandy Moore - Song About Home (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:29:00 GMT

Mandy Moore plays "Song About Home," recorded live at her Hollywood in-store performance. Her newest album Amanda Leigh is available now on Storefront Recordings.

It's Casual - The New Los Angeles

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:11:00 GMT

Between The Trees - Story of a Boy

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Between The Trees.
“Story of A Boy”
Spain, (out 8/11)
Bonded Records
Genre- Rock

Kylie Auldist - Ship Inside A Bottle (Radio Edit)

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:21:00 GMT

Enjoy Kylie Auldist's "Ship Inside A Bottle (Radio Edit)." Available 8/25 from Made Of Stone on Tru Thought Recordings.

Amanda Blank - Might Like You Better

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:57:00 GMT

Amanda Blank's “Might Like You Better” from I Love You on Downtown Records.

Japandroids - Young Hearts Spark Fire

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:56:00 GMT

Download Japandroids performing “Young Hearts Spark Fire” from their album Post-Nothing on Polyvinyl.

Of Montreal - Id Engager

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:54:00 GMT

Of Montreal performing “Id Engager” from their album Skeletal Lamping on Polyvinyl.

Black Crowes - I Ain't Hiding

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:25:00 GMT

Black Crowes performing "I Ain’t Hiding" from their upcoming album Before the Frost...Until the Freeze (album available 9/1).

Rebelution - Bright Side of Life

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:23:00 GMT

Rebelution performing "Bright Side of Life" from their album Bright Side of Life (available 8/4) on Controlled Substance.

Andrew Hoover - Lie to Me

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:16:00 GMT

"Lie to Me" from Andrew Hoover's album Chances Stances & Romances on Rock Ridge Music.

Cherry Poppin' Daddies - 2:29

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:07:00 GMT

“2:29” from the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies release Skaboy JFK: The Skankin’ Hits of The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies on Rock Ridge Music.

Super 400 - Flashlight

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:58:00 GMT

Check out "Flashlight" from Super 400's release Sweet Fist on Rock Ridge Music.

Sister Hazel - Take a Bow

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:49:00 GMT

Taken from their album Release on Rock Ridge Music.

Wildbirds & Peacedrums - There Is No Light

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:29:00 GMT

From their upcoming album The Snake out 8/4 on The Control Group / ADA.

The Devil Makes Three - All Hail

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:50:00 GMT

From their album Do Wrong Right on Milan Records.

Blitzen Trapper - Black River Killer

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:31:00 GMT

Blitzen Trapper - Gold For Bread

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:08:00 GMT

Blitzen Trapper - Furr

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:12:00 GMT

Cass Mccombs - Dreams Come True Girl

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:01:00 GMT

Catacombs
Domino Records

Los Amigos Invisibles - Vivire Para Ti

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:33:00 GMT

Mexican Institute of Sound - Alocatel (Ad Rock Remix)

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:20:00 GMT

Bomaba Estereo - Fuego

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:13:00 GMT

Chickenfoot - Soap On A Rope

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:12:00 GMT

Mission of Burma - 1,2,3, Partyy!

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:22:00 GMT

Taken from their forthcoming album The Sound The Speed The Light (available 10/6/09 on Matador Records.)

ApSci - Under Control

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:25:00 GMT

Best Crisis Ever, is the new album from trans-continental ApSci (pronounced APP-sigh) – it started in a Brooklyn apartment in 2006, and finished in Sydney by the beach in 2008 and comes out out August 11th on Quannum Projects.

Ceu - Bubuia

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:24:00 GMT

Brazilian singer-songwriter C�u, returns with a fresh new album, Vagarosa – out now on Six Degrees Records.

Joyo Velarde - Take You Home

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:21:00 GMT

Soul music handcrafted by Joyo and Lyrics Born with the help of fellow producers Jake One, Asa Taccone, RJD2, Tommy Guerrero, Headnodic (Crown City Rockers), and the Lifesavas’ Jumbo the Garbageman. Her self-titled EP is out now on Quannum Projects.

Youth Group - Two Sides

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:19:00 GMT

The Australian four-piece released their third full-length, The Night Is Ours (out now) and will tour the US in the fall… watch for dates.

Kim Lenz and The Jaguars - Touch Me

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:39:00 GMT

LA’s redheaded rockabilly queen is back with her new album It’s All True! – out now on her label Riley Records. And playing live at Amoeba Hollywood on July 12th at 6pm.

The Five Deadly Venoms - This Lonesome Road

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:33:00 GMT

The Five Deadly Venoms are a bluegrass string ensemble from New York. Their debut album is out now!

The Lions - Sweet Soul Music (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:25:00 GMT

Recorded live at their Hollywood in-store performance. From their album, Jungle Struttin’ – out now on Ubiquity Records. Check out more of the show here!

The Soft Pack - Extinction (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:22:00 GMT

Recorded live at their Amoeba, Hollywood in-store performance on October 29th, 2008 (when they were known as The Muslims). Check out more from their show here!

Wildbirds & Peacedrums - I Can't Tell In His Eyes (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:12:00 GMT

Recorded live at their Amoeba, Hollywood in-store performance on February 16th, 2009. Their album, Heartcore is out now on The Leaf label. Check out more from their in-store here!

Tortoise - Prepare Your Coffin

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:36:00 GMT

From their new album, Beacons Of Ancestorship, out now on Thrill Jockey Records. And catch Tortoise performing live at Amoeba Hollywood on July 9. More info.

Scotty Coats - Beautiful Ones

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:05:00 GMT

From the Notwave. compilation on Rong/DFA Records (out now).

A Hawk And A Hacksaw - Foni Tu Argile

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:07:00 GMT

From their new album Délivrance (out June 23rd on The Leaf Label).

Freeland - Under Control

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:37:00 GMT

From the new album Cope ™ - out now on Marine Parade.

Bad Veins - Gold & Warm

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:55:00 GMT

From their upcoming self-titled release - out July 21st on Dangerbird
Records.

LANDy - BFF!

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:43:00 GMT

Actor and filmmaker Adam Goldberg has been recording music in some fashion or another since 1990. His debut album, Eros and Omissions was made with collaborators Stephen Drozd (Flaming Lips), Aaron Espinoza (Earlimart) and The Black Pine. Out June 23rd on Apology Music.

Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens - What Have You Done

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:40:00 GMT

Their new album is out now on Daptone Records. "What Have You Done, My Brother? [is] a thoroughly winning, and thoroughly funky, demonstration of top-of-the-line sanctified soul singing that will sound just as at home on a Saturday night as it does on a Sunday morning." - Philadelphia Inquirer

Rhett Miller - I Need to Know Where I Stand

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:15:00 GMT

Blank Dogs - Tin Birds

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:30:00 GMT

From their new album Under And Under – out now on In The Red Records.

The Intelligence - Fake Surfers

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:27:00 GMT

Title track from their album Fake Surfers – out now In The Red.

Juan Maclean - The Simple Life

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:57:00 GMT

From the album The Future Will Come – out now on DFA Records.

Home Grown Artist: Freshly Watered Sidewalks - Dead Girl

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:26:00 GMT

Freshly Watered Sidewalks takes you on a technicolour widescreen adventure through new weird suburbia. Layered vocals, XTC-worthy hooks, well-tempered song structures, chiming guitars and churning rhythms all forged into a powerful pop nugget, with vibrant hand-screened cover art. FWS is an attempt to forge a happy relationship between pop melody and angular noise.

Home Grown Artist: 40Love - Float

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:19:00 GMT

San Francisco’s 40Love fuses the classic the hip hop/neo-soul flavor with a current Bay Area movement influence. Backed by the hard hitting melodic production from Mikos, the serenading lyrical onslaught from Haze and the charismatic punch line-driven delivery from G-off.

Home Grown Artist: Dilettantes - Subterranean Bazaar

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:56:00 GMT

The Dilettantes usher in the new chapter of California psych-pop ‘n’ roll with their debut album, 101 Tambourines. Led by the infamous man of tambourine-action Joel Gion (of Brian Jonestown Massacre & the Sundance Award winning film Dig!), The Dilettantes deliver beat vibrations & maximum R&B roots for the sunshine set of today.

Home Grown Artist: Dryer/Heule/Lindsay - Before There Was Mass

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:51:00 GMT

The improvisational trio Dryer / Heule / Lindsay's Idea of West emphasizes quiet and static musical structures. The trio seeks to relate to these new territories through pragmatic application of improvisation and compositional structures, rather than through stylistic imitation. Also of note is the trio's adherence to purely acoustic sound production in a music typically dominated by electronics.

Home Grown Artist: Jill Tracy - Haunted By the Thought of You

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:42:00 GMT

"When you hear Jill Tracy's lush, sultry voice and experience the spooky melancholy of her lyrics, you're hooked...you can’t escape the haunting and seductive powers of her macabre torch songs. As you listen, your will is no longer your own." - Musician Magazine

Home Grown Artist: Dizzy Balloon - Raise A Glass

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:23:00 GMT

Dizzy Balloon plays smart buzzing pop. Their self-titled debut album ushers in a new generation of energetic, optimistic, well-crafted pop rock.

“One of the Bay Area's hottest up-and-coming bands." - East Bay Express

Home Grown Artist: Dopestyle - We Put It Down

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:05:00 GMT

Dopestyle's new double-disc release combines lo-fi Hip-Hop, Shoegazer, Trip-Hop fuzz & melodic Low Rider oldies produced entirely by DJ 4AM (Black Fiction/Octavius). Provocative words & insightful beats. Cameo appearances include Opio & Casual of Hieroglyphics, Motion Man, Fathed, Pro the Leader & others.

Home Grown Artist: Monte Carlo 76 - Visitation Rights (Leave the Weight of the World Behind)

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:58:00 GMT

Monte Carlo 76's second release, Marisela, merges the sweet sounds of West Coast soul with the vivid stories of barrio life. From love to gentrification, the album weaves together the harsh and beautiful tales that form the experience of living in the barrio. Marisela's songs are so intimate, you will feel like you are riding shotgun with the band through the streets of East L.A.

Home Grown Artist: Ray Ricky Rivera - Cali Fresh

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:50:00 GMT

Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Ray describes his style as “a little bit of Hip Hop, a little bit Latin, a little bit Soul and a whole lotta love.” Rivera pulls together his music and life experiences to create a fluid sound that combines bilingual hip-hop lyrics with salsa and cumbia rhythms. Heard on 90.7 fm kpfk's Travel Tips For Aztlan and kuci's 88.9 Brown Town Radio.

Aggrolites - The Sufferer

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:25:00 GMT

From the new album, IV – 21 tracks of funky old-school ska and reggae. Out June 9th on Hellcat Records.

Busdriver - Me - Time (With The Pulmonary Palimpsest)

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:32:00 GMT

LA’s Busdriver has returned to jolt rap back into shape with the virtuoso, gatling gun vocal stylings and poignant (and at times dadaist) lyricism of his new record, Jhelli Beam (out now on ANTI).

Rancid - Last One To Die

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:52:00 GMT

From their new, ready-made punk classic, Let The Dominoes Fall – out now on Epitaph.

Liechtenstein - Roses in the Park

Fri, 29 May 2009 01:58:00 GMT

From their new album, Survival Strategies In A Modern World - out June 9th on Slumberland Records.

James Blackshaw - Cross

Fri, 29 May 2009 01:50:00 GMT

The English 12 string prodigy/virtuoso’s album The Glass Bead Game is out now on Michael Gira’s Young God Records.

Headless Heroes - True Love Will Find You In The End

Wed, 27 May 2009 19:59:00 GMT

From their debut album The Silence of Love – a collection of unearthed classics and gems sung by Alela Diane with Josh Klinghoffer, Woody Jackson, Joey Waronker, Leo Abrahams and Gus Seyffert.

Moby - Shot in the Back of the Head

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:43:00 GMT

From the Upcoming Album "Wait For Me"
Album Available on June 30th, 2009

War Tapes - She Lied

Tue, 19 May 2009 01:50:00 GMT

Full Album Available 5/26

Wendy & Lisa - Salt & Cherries

Thu, 14 May 2009 23:47:00 GMT

from the album White Flags of Winter Chimneys

Mandy Moore - I Could Break Your Heart Any Day Of The Week

Mon, 04 May 2009 18:51:00 GMT

taken from the album "Amanda Leigh"

Mika Miko - I Got A Lot (New New New)

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:40:00 GMT

Taken from the album We Be Xuxa released by Post Present Medium Records.

Meat Puppets - Rotten Shame

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:07:00 GMT

from the album Sewn Together

Look Daggers - Final Toss (Live at Amoeba)

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Ikey Owens (Mars Volta) and 2Mex’s album Suffer in Style is out now on Up Above Records. “Final Toss” was recorded live at their Amoeba Hollywood in-store.

Roommate - Tea Leaves

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:05:00 GMT

Taken From their latest release We Were Enchanted. Out Now on Plug Research (CD), Shrug Records (Vinyl).

The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Young Adult Friction

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:14:00 GMT

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart’s self-titled album is full of Noise-pop goodness and is out now on Slumberland Records.

The Long Lost - The Art of Kissing

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:13:00 GMT

Laura Darlington on lead vocals and Alfred Darlington (a.k.a. Daedelus) bring you their self-titled debut: The Long Lost – out now on Ninja Tune.

Vivian Girls - Tell The World

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:11:00 GMT

Their name is a nod to Henry Darger’s warrior girls and their debut is an inspired blend of Shangri-La pop and post-punk grit. Their self-titled album is out now on In The Red.

Thunderheist - Sweet 16

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:07:00 GMT

Electronically connected through common musical friends, producer Grahm Zilla and Nigerian-born rapper/vocalist Isis throw a wrench into static Hip Hop conventions and explore their love for the dancefloor on their self-titled debut – out now on Big Dada Records.

The Bug - Poison Dart (featuring Warrior Queen)

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:04:00 GMT

The Bug, aka Kevin Martin, latest on Ninja Tune, London Zoo delves into grime, dubstep and hip hop.

Booker T. - Native New Yorker

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

From his new album, Potato Hole (out April 21st on ANTI Records).

Jason Lytle - Yours Truly, The Commuter

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:25:00 GMT

Jason Lytle (of Grandaddy) releases his new CD Yours Truly, The Commuter, May 19th on ANTI Records.

Ramblin' Jack Elliott - Death Don't Have No Mercy

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:14:00 GMT

From the new album, A Stranger Here (out April 7th on ANTI Records).

Bob Mould - I'm Sorry Baby But You Can't Stand In My Light Anymore

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:10:00 GMT

From the new album Life and Times (out April 7th on ANTI Records).

Darker My Love - Blue Day (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:28:00 GMT

Recorded live at Amoeba Hollywood on October 2, 2008. Their album 2 is out now.

Jordan Weiss - Fell in Love (featuring Bridget Barkan)

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:58:00 GMT

Neko Case - People Got A Lotta Nerve

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:07:00 GMT

From her new album Middle Cyclone – out March 2nd on ANTI.

The Parson Redheads - Time Is Running Out (Live at Amoeba)

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:32:00 GMT

Recorded live at The Parson Redhead’s Hollywood in-store performance.

Spindrift - "If You Don't Like It... (Get The Fuck Out)" (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:07:00 GMT

Recorded live at Spindrift’s Hollywood in-store performance. Their album The West is out now on Beat Records.

The Watson Twins - Sky Open Up (Live at Amoeba)

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:19:00 GMT

Recorded live at their Amoeba Hollywood in-store performance. Their album Fire Songs is out now on Vanguard Records.

Abe Vigoda - Don't Lie (Live at Amoeba)

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:15:00 GMT

Recorded live at their Amoeba Hollywood performance. Their CD “Skeleton” is out now.

Girl in a Coma - Their Cell (Live At Amoeba)

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:05:00 GMT

Recorded live at Amoeba, Hollywood. Their debut album “Both Before I’m Gone” is out now on Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records.

Does It Offend You Yeah? - We Are Rockstars (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:50:00 GMT

Recorded live at the Hollywood in-store performance. Their latest album, You Have No Idea What You’re Getting Yourself Into, is out now on Almost Gold Recordings.

I See Hawks in L.A. - Never Alive (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:46:00 GMT

Recorded live at Amoeba Music, Hollywood. Their latest album, Hallowed
Ground, is out now!

The Melvins - The Kicking Machine (Live At Amoeba)

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:39:00 GMT

Recorded live at the Hollywood in-store performance. Their latest album, Nude With Boots, is out now on Ipecac Recordings.

Beirut - My Night With The Prostitute From Marseille

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:01:00 GMT

From Beirut's upcoming March Of The Zapotec and Realpeople double EP - out Feb. 17th on Ba Da Bing Records.

Tim Finn - The Saw and the Tree

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:20:00 GMT

From Tim Finn’s album The Conversation (out now). Courtesy of Tim Finn. Check out our recent interview with him here!

Home Grown Artist: Healamonster & Tarsier - Daxmosphere

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:43:00 GMT

From their new album Cupcake Cave – out now! “…an LA production duo who combine elements of ambient pop with experimental electronics and acoustic psychedelia..."

Everest - Standing By (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:20:00 GMT

Performed live at their Amoeba Hollywood in-store. Check out video of the live performance here.

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - This Land is Your Land (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:44:00 GMT

"This Land is Your Land" was recorded live at Amoeba Music, Hollywood. Their latest album, One Hundred Days, 100 Nights, is out now on Dap Tone Records!

Home Grown Artist: The Binges - Hear Me Out

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:52:00 GMT

“Hear Me Out” is from the new self-titled release from LA Home Grown artist The Binges!

Devon Williams - How Could I Not (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:46:00 GMT

"How Could I Not" recorded live at Amoeba Music. His latest CD “Carefree” is out now on Ba Da Bing Records.

Earlimart - God Loves You The Best (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:43:00 GMT

“God Loves You The Best” from their album “Hymn and Her”. Recorded live at their CD release show at Amoeba Music, Hollywood.

Chapin Sisters - Kill Me Now (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:30:00 GMT

"Kill Me Now" recorded live at Amoeba, Hollywood. Their latest CD “Lake Bottom LP” is out now on Plain Recordings.

The Stephane Wrembel Trio w/ David Grisman - Jimmy's Bar

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:55:00 GMT

“Jimmy’s Bar” – from the release, Gypsy Rumble OUT NOW on Amoeba Records)

Quincy Coleman - Do Right Woman (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:55:00 GMT

Recorded live at the Gram Parsons Tribute show at Amoeba, Hollywood (November, 2007)

King Khan & The Shrines - Land of the Freak (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:53:00 GMT

Recorded live at Amoeba, Hollywood (July, 2008). From the album "Supreme Genius of King Khan."

Midnight Movies - Lion Song (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:53:00 GMT

Recorded live at Amoeba, Hollywood live (April of 2007). From the album "Lion the Girl."

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Ah Mary (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:51:00 GMT

Recorded live at Amoeba, Hollywood (January, 2008). From their album This is Somewhere.

Eleni Mandell - My Twin (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:47:00 GMT

Recorded live at Amoeba, Hollywood live (April, 2007). From her album "Miracle of Five."

Dave Gleason's Wasted Days - Solitary Man (Live at Amoeba)

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:45:00 GMT

Recorded live at Amoeba, Hollywood (July, 2007)

The Dodos - Red And Purple / Eyelids (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:31:00 GMT

Performed live at their Amoeba Hollywood in-store. Also check out the interview and live performance.

The Black Lips - O Katrina! (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:05:00 GMT

Shelby Lynne - Pretend (Live at Amoeba)

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:35:00 GMT

Recorded at her January, 2008 in-store performance, Shelby's "Pretend" is inspired by Dusy Springfield.

Leslie Hall - Blame The Booty (Remix)

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:39:00 GMT

Remixed by Ninja Science Laboratories.

"How fierce is that shit, seriously?"
- Xeni Jardin; BoingBoing.com

Gram Parsons w/ the Flying Burrito Brothers - Close Up The Honk...

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:25:00 GMT

Brandi Shearer - Yes, Yes, Yes

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:11:00 GMT

With a style reminiscent of Norah Jones at times and Fiona Apple at others, the sultry-voiced Sherarer has crafted a very good collection of bluesy, heartfelt tales of love and loss, such as the bitter-sweet "Lullabies." - People Magazine

Uni & Her Ukulele - I'm On My Way

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:08:00 GMT