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Edward Sharpe & Magnetic Zeros :: 40 Day Dream Video

Better late than never! Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros have just released this brand new video for the song "40 Day Dream" from their 2009 album Up From Below. This is the third installment of the band's 12-part music video series entitled, SALVO! that is shaping up to be fantastically epic, and we still have nine more videos to go!


Also, just to catch you up, here are the first two vids from the SALVO! series. Part one: "Desert Song" and part two: "Kisses Over Babylon".



BONUS :: Here is the disco friendly remix Turbotito Remix of 40 Day Dream!

Edward Sharpe - 40 Day Dream (Turbotito Remix)

Coupons


It's a total coincidence that I posted Coupons right after Airlines. I think the universe is trying to tell me something, time for me to travel, haha. Coupons is an Australian electronic duo on Discotexas. Their label contacted us with word on their latest release "Driving to Your House" which is like an old time maxi single ft the track plus a bunch of remixes. Loving them all, in particular the original is my favorite! An amazing driving electronic dance track that I can't wait to play out. I guess Australia strikes again. Wonder if their momentum will ever run out. I sure hope not!

You can stream the entire release on their souncloud below and purchase the tracks on Beatport. The last two remixes by CVLT and Dreams are available as free downloads. The CVLT remix is a pretty ace dance floor jam whereas the Dreams remix as the name implies is a more dreamy, atmospheric incarnation. Although it does hit harder around the 3 min mark. 


DT006 - Coupons - Driving To Your House Party by Discotexas

Airlines


Airlines is an LA indie band that recently contacted us. They have an EP out called 'Visions' on bandcamp that you can name your own price for including $0. I downloaded it and I'm loving all four tracks! Real cool stuff. It never ceases to amaze me how much amazing music is out there compared to how much crap is on mainstream radio. Check out the beautiful "Burial Grounds" below and if you like what you hear I recommend you pick that EP up.

P.S. As a side note they have the stems to "Burial Grounds" up on their bandcamp page as well for any aspiring producers out there who would like to take a stab at remixing this baby. Always fun to see what people come up with.

AIRLINES - Burial Grounds by airlines

Katie Costello


Looking for some new pop to wrap your head around? Then be sure to check out Katie Costello's new album 'Lamplight'  which was just released this week on Tiny Tiny Records and is available on iTunes. I got sent the track "Out of Our Minds" from the record and one thing is apparent. This lovely 20 yr old is one talented girl. An amazingly wistful piece of pop music that will get stuck in your head and have you humming it for days on end. The way the best pop music does. Press play and prepare to fall in love.


MP3: Out of Our Minds - Katie Costello

In addition to the track, here's her video for "How Do We Know" another lovely tune of hers from a previous EP The City in Me.

Hard Mix


South Carolina electronic producer Noah Smith aka Hard Mix is getting ready to release his debut album 'Defaults' March 1st on Devecote Records. His reps sent along the track "Now Her" from the album and I'm loving it! A scrumptious piece of electronic goodness. Complete with lovely samples and intoxicating melodies. The best part of the whole thing is his label is releasing the album for free! That's right! Who says nothing's free anymore? Check out "Now Her" and if you dig it be on the look out for that album when it's released next week. Won't cost you a dime. His follow-up record seems to be already prepared for release later in the year. Talk about starting with a bang. In addition to the track, below is a recent interview he did so you can become better acquainted with the man. Enjoy!


MP3: Now Her - Hard Mix


Punches



In keeping with the Brooklyn theme of today thought I'd cover Brooklyn trio Punches who will be in town performing this Friday at The Vagabond were I spin (check out the awesome flyer for the event above). Don't think they knew I worked there, but they sent us a bunch of new stuff last week including this great Flosstradamus Remix for their track "Sleepless City", plus a remix they did for Tokyo Police Club's "Favorite Colour" that made it onto RCRD LBL's daily mp3 giveaways and their video for "Feeling Right".  All in all pretty neat stuff! Got me excited to see them perform Friday. If you're in the area you should do the same.


MP3: Sleepless City (Flosstradamus ReRub) - Punches


MP3: Favorite Colour (Punches Remix) - Tokyo Police Club


Tommie Sunshine :: Eyes Towards Summer DJ Mix


Brooklyn's Tommie Sunshine is a man that needs no introduction. A veteran of the DJ scene for many years who has spun all over the world (including Miami were I've met him a couple of times) and he's always pushing the boundaries. He recently contacted OTR with his latest DJ Mix Eyes Towards Summer and it is hyped! A bumping peak time DJ mix perfect for losing it on the dance floor. Stream the mix on his soundcloud player below. If you like what you hear download that baby right to your computer in full 320 bit rate. Keep rocking it Tommie!


Tommie Sunshine - Eyes Towards Summer DJ Mix by tommiesunshine

Milagres



One of my favorite winter time activities is creating "between the sheets" playlists. There is nothing yummier then a lazy day keeping each other warm and listening to some good tunes. Five Piece Brooklyn band Milagres has made a perfect bedroom jam with the track 'Glowing Mouth'. They're playing a show tonight at Mercury Lounge if you live in NYC and kicking off a Spring Tour of the US. If not just put this song on top volume and enjoy getting sexy with some one (or something).


MP3: Glowing Mouth - Milagres

Cassius :: New Single "I Love U So" / Remixes


After a 4 year absence since their last album '15 Again' french house duo Cassius return with a fresh new single called "I Love U So". It is being released February 28th on Ed Banger Records. The single got the big remix treatment as they enlisted heavyweights like Skream and Bowski. You can stream the Skream remix on their Last FM page here. There's also a bunch of other remixes for download there. In addition to those I've gotten a sweet remix of "I Love U So" by Popskarr as well as a remix by Gesaffelstein for another of their tracks "Les Enfants" that will also be part of the single package. Here are those for you to enjoy and be on the lookout for that release next week!

P.S. Just in case you didn't know Zdar from Cassius is also highly sought after for his production work. Winning a Grammy for his work on Phoenix's critically acclaimed 'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix' as well as working with artists such as The Rapture, Chromeo, 2 Door Cinema Club and currently with Beastie Boys and Kindness. Busy, busy, busy!


MP3: I Love U So (Popskarr Remix) - Cassius


MP3: Les Enfants (Gesaffelstein Remix) - Cassius

Beat Connection



Seattle duo Beat Connection may look youthful, but judging by their debut single they sure know how to create great music! Set for official release on February 28th, this super catchy glo-fi track titled "Silver Screen" is sure to kick off their music careers with a bang! Loving their upbeat atmospheric pop style. The single will be a teaser for a debut mini-album titled Surf Noir, that is scheduled for release April 11th. Here is the single and it's two remixes (particularly loving the Dreamtrak Diamond Sound remix), as well as its great video.


MP3: Silver Screen - Beat Connection


MP3: Silver Screen (Dreamtrak Diamond Sound Remix) - Beat Connection


MP3: Silver Screen (Young Montana Remix) - Beat Connection

Kill Krinkle Club


Kill Krinkle Club are a Dublin based electronic pop duo originally hailing from Sweden (Elina Bergman) and Ireland (Justin Commins). Their manager sent us a couple of their tracks "Butterfly" and "Hit Me" from their debut album 'Abandon' out now and I became an instant fan! "Butterfly" is the album opener. A mid-tempo atmospheric tune and very pretty. Then "Hit Me" track two from the record starts to get a little dancier. So good! A talented pair that I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more from. In addition to the two tracks which have been cleared for posting here is their video for "59" also from their debut record. Good stuff huh. Listen to the rest of the album on their site I linked above.


MP3: Butterfly - Kill Krinkle Club


MP3: Hit Me - Kill Krinkle Club


Action Man League


Finland synth-pop act Action Man League recently contacted OTR and sent along a couple of their tracks "3/83" and their latest "This City is Mine" and I am loving them both! Great synth-pop reminiscent of bands that I grew up listening to from the 80's, but with a little modern edge as well. Love them! I think you guys will too! Both these tracks have been cleared for posting so you're gonna wanna download these babies pronto. Then be prepared to listen to them over and over and... (you get the picture). Enjoy!


MP3: 3/83 - Action Man League


MP3: This City is Mine - Action Man League

Radiohead :: The King of Limbs


Radiohead kind of a dropped a bomb on the masses the other day when they announced the arrival of their 8th studio album The King of Limbs with only 5 days notice. Seems that's become common practice for them these days as they did a similar thing with In Rainbows (probably to avoid the album being leaked). Only difference with this one is you won't be able to name your own price, but instead it will have different pricing options for different packages which is kind of what Trent Reznor from NIN has been doing. Guess figuring bigger fans will pay more for deluxe option packages. Of course nowadays even with such little notice the album has already been leaked. The first single/video is for track number 5 "Lotus Flower" where you see frontman Thom Yorke having an epileptic type of seizure, haha. You can get the album on their site at www.thekingoflimbs.com.




Cut Copy :: Need You Now Video

One of my favorite tracks off the new Cut Copy record Zonoscope is album opener "Need You Now". Such a great track that builds as it goes along. Today they premiered the video for it on Stereogum. A very sporty video with the boys in the middle of the action. Check it out...




MP3: Need You Now - Cut Copy

The Raveonettes Return


Even though I love The Raveonettes one criticism I had of them is that all their albums sound pretty similar. As amazing as that might be I always wished they would change up their sound just a tad and try some different things. Well it looks like that wish may finally be coming true. Their fifth album 'Raven in the Grave' is getting set for release in April on Vice Records and they are giving away a free track from the record called "Forget That You're Young". A beautiful melodic track that sounds very different from their previous material. The press release also talks about how it is a departure for them. Check out some of what the band had to say about the new record.

"I think we have finally hit on something quite important and different for this album," explains Sune. "This is the first Raveonettes album we've done which doesn't feature the signature Raveonettes surf drumbeat. None of the tunes have any real sunshine to them. It's all very un-Rave." "It has a mood of ethereal defiance," Sharin adds. "It's dark but not bleak, like the single minded determination caused by crisis that is not quite hope but just as powerful. It's the perfect winter soundtrack just in time for spring".

I for one am excited to hear this one. Check out "Forget That You're Young" and see if it does the same for you.


MP3: Forget That You're Young - The Raveonettes

Panic Bomber :: Exclusive First Look Autechre Remix


One of OTR faves and Miami local Panic Bomber has sent us an exclusive first look for his new remix of IDM legends Autechre's track "See and See". His thinking behind this remix was that he could never throw an Autechre track into his DJ sets so he took matters into his own hands and put together this excellent remix so he could do just that. Great work! Now I got an Autechre track I can play out as well ;)  The remix is part of an Ultra DJ Mix he put together that you can download from his soundcloud below. Enjoy!

Autechre - see on see (Panic Bomber Bootleg Remix) by Panic Bomber

Ultra Music Festival Radio Mix by Panic Bomber

Futurecop! + Keenhouse


Futurecop! & Keenhouse??? Hell yes! These two great artist have teamed up for an excellent dance track called "Dreams" which is pretty much what this team up is, a dream come true. An excellent melodic dance tune that I can't get enough of. In addition to the track which you can stream on their soundcloud player below there are also downloadable remixes by the likes of Ride the Universe, Show Your Shoe and ODahl. Score! Thanks to Binary for sending these our way.


Futurecop! - Dreams (ft. Keenhouse) by Binary Records

The Aston Shuffle :: Start Again Remixes



Australian duo The Aston Shuffle that I posted about way back in 09' here are back. They have released an excellent new single "Start Again" with their debut album arriving in early March. The new single has gotten the remix treatment by one of our faves LA's Jump Jump Dance Dance and Alexander Holland. Both are great! I prefer the Jump Jump Dance Dance remix as it's more my style (electro-pop), but the Alexander Remix is a great house remix as well. Be also on the look out for the massive Hook N Sling remix of the track. Only been able to hear a teaser of it, but it's pretty amazing! Here are the first two to get you started...


MP3: Start Again (Jump Jump Dance Dance Remix) - The Aston Shuffle


MP3: Start Again (Alexander Holland Remix) - The Aston Shuffle

Swimming


Swimming are a 5 piece band from Nottingham, UK consisting of brothers and old friends. They are gonna be releasing their debut single "Sun in the Island" on March 7th via new label EVR Records. They have a great ambient electronic sound mixed with guitars and swirling synths that's pretty refreshing. They have been kind enough to send over the b-side to their first single "Team Jetstream" for us to post that will give you a good idea to their sound and get you excited about their forthcoming single/album. I know I am. Check out the excellent tune. Welcome boys!


MP3: Team Jetstream (Pre Flight Mix) - Swimming

Alexander



Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zero's and Ima Robot has a solo album out coming out in March under the name Alexander. I can't believe I just found out yesterday (Thanks Michael Unger, sorry I'm stealing your thunder). Loving this mellow track 'Truth' which has been floating around since late 2010. Any one else as excited for the full length as me?


MP3: Truth - Alexander

The Strokes Return


After a nice little break there (5 years) The Strokes are set to return with new album 'Angles' (art above) scheduled for release on March 22nd. Not quite sure how I feel about first single "Under Cover of Darkness" that they released via their website for 48 hours. It's good (classic them), but I like to hear some growth in my favorite artists. I'll reserve judgement though till I hear the whole album. After all it is The Strokes who released one of the best debut records ever with 'Is This It' and are still heavyweights in the indie world headlining festivals everywhere (including Coachella this year) even after that long absence. One thing I heard about the recording process was that Julian came in and recorded all his vocal parts by himself after the band had recorded all the music. If that's true that doesn't sound like good news to me. I hope the record rocks and they can get along. A world with The Strokes firing on all cylinders is better than one without them. Give the new single a whirl.


MP3: Under Cover of Darkness - The Strokes

Rebel :: Stampede Video

Miami band Rebel who we've posted before here just put out a video for their track "Stampede" off their latest EP INTRCPTR. Hard rocking good times! Check it out. Grab the MP3 on the previous post if you like what you hear.

Stealth Mode :: Meltdown / Losing Focus


Vancouver, Canada producer Stealth Mode that we posted about previously here sent us a couple new tracks fresh off the presses "Meltdown" and "Losing Focus". Two high energy electro stompers that I'm sure will fit nicely into to any peak time DJ sets some of our readers may have going on out there. Try them on for size. Both free and cleared for posting in full 320 bit rate.

As a bonus below is also a Deadmau5 remix he did for "Sofi Needs a Ladder".


MP3: Meltdown - Stealth Mode  320 kbps


MP3: Losing Focus - Stealth Mode  320 kbps


MP3: Sofi Needs a Ladder (Stealth Mode Remix) - Deadmau5  320 kbps

Yeasayer :: I Remember Video

Yeasayer has just put out this great new vid for one of my fave tracks off 2010's Odd Blood, "I Remember". Now, if you've seen any of their previous videos, you know to expect the fantastically bizarre. Like the one for "Madder Red", which we previously posted here. This new one, directed by Sophia Peer, does not disappoint. I like how, despite the rather sad nature of the song, I actually had a laugh out loud moment towards the end. You'll know what I'm talking about. Enjoy.



The Soft Moon



The Soft Moon's cryptic post punk has recently landed on my radar after glowing reviews from pitchfork. Reminiscent of bands like Joy Division and Bauhaus, Luis Vasquez incorporates retro analog and drum machine effects with echoed and layered vocals to refresh and individualize this familiar goth rock feeling. It's done quite well, mostly intense and glaring throughout their self titled late 2010 LP release with tracks like 'Out Of Time' it also softens ever so slightly with tracks like 'When It's Over'. Check out both tracks below!

 
MP3: Out of Time - The Soft Moon

 
MP3: When It's Over - The Soft Moon

The Kills


London duo The Kills are getting ready to release new album 'Blood Pressures' April 5th on Domino Records. If the first single from the album "Satellites" is any indication of were they're heading, we're in for a treat! Great grooving rock track complete with a gospel choir provided by The REV Gospel Collective. Very nice! Check out the track/video below.

The Kills - Satellite by DominoRecordCo


Work Drugs :: Rad Racer


Philadelphia duo Work Drugs that we posted previously here are back with another chillwave gem. This time by the name of "Rad Racer". Sweet and lovely lo-fi goodness. If this track doesn't soothe your nerves, I don't know what will. They are working on a new album which will be released later this year. They'll be keeping us updated on that. In the meantime enjoy this first one which you can download straight off their soundcloud below. In addition to the mp3, here is their video for the track as well. Enjoy!

Rad Racer by Work Drugs


Minks



Ever notice about dark 80's era New Wave how, despite how slow and dreary it is, its still strangely feel-good music? Kinda like that comforting feeling a rainy day or a walk through the cemetery can inspire. Well, don't know about you all, but I personally love the resurgence in bands bringing back this feel. Recent bands like Wild Nothing and Roman Ruins have captured it perfectly. Which brings me to Brooklyn duo Minks. They are creating music that could have come straight out of the 80's English goth-pop scene, and I can't get enough! Their debut album By The Hedges (out now), which I'll go ahead and call one of the early great albums of 2011, is the perfect addition to any great hazy, dreamy shoe-gaze playlist. Check out a few of their tracks here along with a nice dark vid for their track "Funeral Song".


MP3: Cemetary Rain - Minks


MP3: Ophelia - Minks

Silver Swans :: Bachelors of Science Remix



San Francisco duo Silver Swans that I wrote about here are back with a great remix for their track "Best Friend in Love" by other San Francisco artists Bachelor's of Science that takes the track in more of a Fever Ray type of realm. Real nice! If you never got the track "Secrets" by Silver Swans from that first post I highly recommend you do so. Absolutely gorgeous track!

As a bonus here's also a video of the remix using footage from an experimental Japanese film.


MP3: Best Friend in Love (Bachelors of Science Remix) - Silver Swans


Dato :: My Life is Perfect Now / Hard to Find


Danish electro-pop duo Dato that we last wrote about in July of of last year here are back with two stellar tracks "My Life is Perfect Now" ft Jannie Linnebaek and "Hard to Find". Loving them both! Smooth groovy electro-pop goodness. I have a feeling you guys will become as addicted to these as I have. Listen at your own peril ;)


MP3: My Life is Perfect Now (ft Jannie Linnebaek) - Dato  (Streaming Only)


MP3: Hard to Find - Dato  (Streaming Only)

Eiscafe ft Liz Enthusiasm (Freezepop)


Eiscafe is a London artist who is collaborating with a bunch of singers one being our good friend Liz Enthusiasm from Freezepop. They sent us their track "Quitting You is Harder than Candy". A cute little duet that clocks in at just under 2 1/2 minutes. Eiscafe's voice reminds me of the dude from Dinosaur Jr. Here's the track for you free and cleared for posting. If you like what you hear he's got another one on his page here with more being added soon so keep checking back.    


MP3: Quitting You is Harder Than Quitting Candy (ft Liz Enthusiasm) - Eiscafe

Zowie


22 year old New Zealand artist Zowie is making quite a splash in 2011 with her catchy pop sounds and gothy looks. Like a pop version of Siouxsie Sioux. You won't hear any complaints from me, one pretty lady. Check out her colorful video for "Broken Machine", plus an RAC mix for you to download below. You can also see her latest video for "Bite Back" which is a bit edgier on youtube here or on her site I linked above. Unfortunately the embedding was disabled on that one. Cheers!


MP3: Broken Machine (RAC Mix) - Zowie


Sam La More :: Paradise


Sam La More who has done some excellent remixes for the likes of PNAU, Bag Raiders and Miami Horror is back. This time with his own original track called "Paradise". A great housey dance track that will surely light up many dance floors on fire. I love the lyric 'if you remember anything about paradise, they say you were never there'.  In addition to the original he also sent along a Mutiny remix that extends the track a couple extra minutes and will appeal even more to house lovers out there. Here they are free and cleared for posting. Enjoy!


MP3: Paradise - Sam La More


MP3: Paradise (Mutiny Remix) - Sam La More

Lissi Dancefloor Disaster :: Glowing Hearts


Swedish duo Lissi Dancefloor Disaster that I've posted a couple of times before most recently here are back with another excellent track called "Glowing Hearts". This one's slowed down a bit and more restrained and I'm loving it! Think you guys will too. Check out their soundcloud below with the track, plus their video for the track. These guys are only getting better as they go along. Gotta love that.

In addition here's also a remix they did for Reaching Forward that is pretty ace as well. Keep up the great work Lissi! OTR loves you!

Lissi Dancefloor Disaster - Glowing Hearts by Lissi Dancefloor Disaster

Those Dancing Days - Reaching Forward (Lissi Dancefloor Disaster Remix) by Lissi Dancefloor Disaster

Digits :: Rachel Marie / Lost Dream


Toronto artist Digits that I posted about late in 2009 here is back with a couple new stellar electro-pop tracks called "Rachel Marie" and "Lost Dream". Absolutely loving these! Sooo smooth! Music just doesn't get much prettier than this in my book. Fans of artists like Junior Boys or Erlend Oye will most certainly fall in love with these. Help, I can't stop playing them! Keep us in the loop Digits and please don't take so long to get us new material next time ;)


MP3: Rachel Marie - Digits


MP3: Lost Dream - Digits

Patrick Wolf :: Richard X Remix


London artist Patrick Wolf is getting ready to release an anticipated new album 'Lupercalia' in May, but before that he's releasing second single "The City" March 14th (which also happens to be my birthday!! :) )  Heard the single (check out the video below) and it's a cool indie jam that sounds about 180 degree's opposite to this Richard X remix sent our way and cleared for posting. Disco dance floor lovers, unite and take over...

Patrick Wolf - The City (Richard X Remix) by Your Army


Torpedo



Got sent this excellent track called "Waiting for the Fall" by exciting new Stockholm band Torpedo. The first single is scheduled for release Feb 14th, but OTR readers can get it now (yay!) via their soundcloud player below. They have a dark electro-pop sound which I am a sucker for. They've been called a mixture of Miike Snow and The Knife which I can see and since I'm such a fan of both those bands it got my attention real quick. Very interesting new band from the Stockholm area with so many cool artists. Their debut album is scheduled for release April 29th. Can't wait for that! In the meantime enjoy this first one.

Waiting For The Fall [Single Version] by flagstone

Francois Peglau


Got a great intro email the other day by London artist Francois Peglau after he found our post on U.S. Royalty. Seems he has a lot of culture in him as he's Peruvian/Argentinian and French. He released an album late last year called 'The Imminent Failure of Francois Peglau' that you can get on his bandcamp page for free! Downloaded it and I'm loving it! He definitely has a lot of Beatles influence including his voice which reminds me of John Lennon's. A great mixture of lo-fi/indie pop with a pinch of electronics. Think you guys are gonna dig it.

Here's a few of his tracks for you to check out, plus his latest video for "God and the Unconsious Want Me Dead". If you dig these I'd go to his bandcamp link above and download the rest of it. Worth it and won't cost you a dime!


MP3: Who Wants to Go? - Francois Peglau


MP3: God and the Unconscious Want Me - Francois Peglau


MP3: I'm Down - Francois Peglau


The Pigeon Detectives


Leeds, UK band The Pigeon Detectives contacted us recently with news of their upcoming album 'Up, Guards and at 'Em!' which will be released April 11th. They have a new single "She Wants Me" up on their soundlcoud that is pretty sweet! A nice combo of indie rock with some electronics. They recorded the album in Brooklyn. Nice, UK bands coming to NYC to record, kinda dig that. Check out their Soundcloud below and a youtube vid of them in action.


She Wants Me by The Pigeon Detectives

Mansions



Mansions is Louisville, Kentucky native Christopher Browder. He's getting ready to release his second album 'Dig Up The Dead' April 5th. He completed most of the recordings himself. To promote the album he is giving away the "Blackest Sky" and it is some great sounding indie rock. Digging the track! Waiting to get a copy for review. In the meantime here's that first one for your iPod.


MP3: Blackest Sky - Mansions  320 kbps