By now I'm sure you know that Charlotte Gainsbourg's new album IRM comes out on January 26th. I'm also positive that you know it was produced by Beck and that he co-wrote and performs on many of the tracks.Gainsbourg's now released the first video from the album for the track "Heaven Can Wait" and boy does it have a heavy Beck sound. Not only are his vocals often more prominent than
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Ambient electronic veterans Groove Armada are returning with a new album. Black Light is scheduled to drop on February 23rd.The album includes a very special guest as Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry appears on the track "Shameless". Empire Of the Sun's Nick Littlemore is among the other guests on the record.We've already got the video for the lead single "I Won't Kneel" for you to enjoy:Groove
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It seems that more and more it's Canadian bands that are dominating the roots/"Americana" indie music scene. Branford, ON's Racoon Wedding are adding to that momentum with their new album Gather Gather Bones/Rattle Rattle Truth.The band have plenty of cred, with many of the band involved in the operation of The Ford Plant, a concert venue in their hometown which has brought countless
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I'm sending you into the weekend with three artist I hope you'll enjoy:Elysian FieldsFor those who like: Low, Dresden DollsAn experimental duo out of NYC, the pair make very dramatic music.Elysian Fields' MyspaceThe HousewivesFor those who like: The Cribs, Maximo ParkSome dang fine English guitar rock.The Housewives' MyspaceOverspill PoetsFor those who like: Bob Mould, Ted Leo
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Actor Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother, Forgetting Sarah Marhsall, Freaks and Geeks) appeared on stage at the Swell Season show in Los Angeles last night. He performed a hilarious song with the band in which he gave out his phone number, talked about his penis, and generally made the audience laugh.Check out the video here (and move over Craig Finn):
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Ontario's Hawksley Workman is back. Not only has his debut album finally received a US release, but he has two new albums in the hopper for his Canadian fans.The first album, Meat, will be released on January 19th. The second record, Milk, will be released digitally over a five month period starting in the new year.Workman is also the Ontario representative in CBC Radio 2's Great Canadian
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December 1st will see the release of A History Of Action In The North Atlantic, the debut full length album from the Halifax indie rock quartet. We've got a couple of track from the record for you to download:"Dagger Woods"- MP3"Action In the North Atlantic"- MP3Here's a look at the track listing for the album:Action in the North AtlanticStrike it From the LexiconMunition ShipsLow Level
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With a few exceptions Montreal is known more for producing arty, ethereal indie rock rather than the raw and raucous. With their self-titled debut full length, the trio of Devil Eyes seem intent on changing that.Get a taste of the band's blistering garage punk attack here:"Rip My Heart Out"- MP3Devil Eyes' Myspace
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Matt Pond has announced that he will be releasing a new studio album in the new year. The Dark Leaves will be out sometime in March.The Threeep, a set of three 3-song EPs is also on the way. In fact, the first one Starting, can already be ordered here. The following two EPs will be available early in 2010.Matt Pond PA's websiteMatt Pond PA's Myspace
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Mercury Prize-nominated singer Lisa Hannigan has released a new live EP. Live At Fingerprints is available as a digital download now and will be released in limited CD format through independent record stores on December 15th.You can buy the download here.Here's the track list for the EP:Sea Song Splishy Splashy Ocean And A RockVenn DiagramI Don't KnowLilleWe've also got Hannigan
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Well the dollar signs in the title of Motley Crue's new greatest hits album just about say it all. There's really no reason for the existence of this record other than to generate some cash for the band. The group have really only produced one full album of new material since the release of their last greatest hits collection, and a scant two albums since the one before that...and those albums
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Ombarrops! is the new album from quirky Polish band The Car Is On Fire. The Warsaw-based group recruited John McEntire (Tortoise, Sea & Cake) to produce the record. The result is a set of songs that sound like the bastard lovechild of Stereolab and The Fall.Check out the title track and more here.It's quite entertaining stuff.The Car Is On Fire's websiteThe Car Is On Fire's Myspace
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As previously reported, Eels will be releasing their new album End Times on January 19th. We've got the video for the first (awfully mellow) track "Little Bird" for you now:The band is also offering the track up as a free download. Get yours here: Eels' websiteEels' Myspace
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At age 21 singer/songwriter Anthony D'Amato already has two albums of alt-country goodness under his belt. The musician will be making his Toronto debut at the Free Times Cafe on November 20th.To entice you out to see him, we're pleased to be able to bring you this download:"Hank Williams Tune"- MP3 Anthony D'Amato's Myspace
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There's precious little that Paul McCartney has left to achieve in his lengthy musical career. I'm not convinved that hit records or money really mean that much to him anymore. So why does the former Beatle continue to tour and release material like the live DVD/CD set Good Evening New York City? I honestly believe it's out of a desire to simply entertain his hordes of fans. And that's
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For years Mike O'Brien, Carlin Nicholson, Neil Quin, and Rob Drake have pounded it out as the backing band for Broken Social Scene's Jason Collett. Now as Zeus they are stepping into the spotlight themselves.Zeus will be releasing their debut full length album, Say Us, is set for February 23rd. If you pre-order the album you will receive a code which will let you download the album a couple
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Austin, TX band Shearwater are poised to release their new studio album. The Golden Archipelago is currently scheduled for a February 23rd release.Matador Records has posted a video teaser for the album. You can check it out here.Shearwater's websiteShearwater's Myspace
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Toronto experiment rock duo Everyone's Talking have just released their new mini-album. The 7-song Dragonflies was produced by David Bottrill (Tool, Muse, Peter Gabriel) and is available on a "pay what you want" basis through the band's website.Check out the title track here:"Dragonflies"- MP3Their music can be a little challenging, but it is worth it if you stick it out.Everyone's
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I have to admit I missed the frenzy that occurred when Fever Ray's debut self-titled album was released earlier this year. I wasn't trying to avoid the record from The Knife's Karin Dreijer-Andersson, I just never got around to it.With that in mind I approached Live At Lulea with a positive attitude. I looked at this album, which is included with the deluxe edition of Fever Ray (out Nov. 24t
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This summer we introduced you to an American singer/songwriter named Jason Ward. His introspective and moving songs should hold appeal to fans of everyone from Bon Iver to Mark Lanegan. Ward is generously making his new album, Almighty Row, available for free download. You can get your copy of this haunting record right here. Jason Ward's Myspace
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