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This video kicks off R.E.M.’s storming new album Accelerate with a rousing combination of churning guitars and lyrical ire, with the kind of high and low harmonies that make it so defiantly a R.E.M. tune.
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Duffy has quickly become one of the 2008′s most exciting musical figures in the U.K. The sound on “Mercy” is one that’s out of time – glassy go-go soul with smoky undertones of regret. The young Duffy takes centerstage and does her best Dusty Springfield. It’s a finger-snapping Motown groove with some white-hot soul power underneath.
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Los Mono brings positive entergy and inspired, post-modern funk at every corner on their album Somos Los Que Estamos. “Promesas” is a pounding party jam as narrated by robots carrying samplers – with plenty of thick bass lines and the sparkling sprinkle of a harp for exoticism’s sake.
If you like the track check out the album. For more info visit Los Mono’s MySpace Latino page.
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The ex-vocalist of Big Dismal, Eric Durrance leaves behind his former band’s big rock leanings for a more countrified air on this track from I Lost It All. Durrance’s voice has a sweet-sounding twang that gels with the barebones acoustic rhythm.
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Ana Laan was born in Spain, but grew up in Sweden. Her sweet, sublime voice spins gentle melodies in both Spanish and English, as evidenced on this track “Paradise” from her album Chocolate and Roses. The track’s rhythm has a light bossa-nova, ’60s bachelor pad-esque stylishness but Laan’s cooing vocal turn is the true highlight.
You can visit Ana’s MySpace page here.
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Josiah is the 17 year-old homeless boy that made it to Hollywood in Season 7 of American Idol. He has a strong voice and is very charismatic but was very erratic in his performances. One performance in particular was amazing. In this performance he plays the piano and sings a song titled “Grace Kelly” by Mika that just takes your breath away.
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You’ve had your mind blown at the Daft Punk show, you’ve been dancing to Justice for months. Now you’re ready to get a little deeper. French newcomer Danger brings together glitchy pop with hard-hitting power chords and tone-pitched vocals. It’s a synth disco/funk overload and it’s pretty much irresistible. Hear it on the right sound system and it’ll likely change your life (at least for about 4 minutes).
If you like the song, check out the EP. You can visit the MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/2emedanger.
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You may have heard Yael Naims “New Soul” in ads for the new MacBook Air. We’re featuring another track from her self-titled album here. “Far Far” has a lulling, intoxicating rhythm – the instruments working within this frame to create a bit of beauty in which the pieces fall together like clockwork. Above it all, Naim’s sweet and fluttering vocals guide the listener into some sweetly melancholic places.
Click here for Yael’s MySpace page.
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James Otto is a part of Nashville’s MuzikMafia crew, the group of friend and performers who believe in “country music without prejudice.” His work is personified by the music of Big & Rich and Cowboy Troy. This soul-inflected country gem comes from Otto’s upcoming album, Sunset Man.
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This song is a rare gem for the iTunes free single of the week. Because I enjoyed it so much, i’ve included the spanish lyrics and my own translation.
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