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The Top 20 Albums and Top 5 EPs of 2012
2012 was a great year for new music in many ways — it was harder than ever to make a Top 100 Songs list, there were a few standout new artists to emerge on
Read More »The Top 100 Songs of 2012
Hello and welcome to The Tune’s annual Top 100 Songs list! Before you get started, you may be interested in checking out our lists for 2011, as well as my personal lists for 2010 and 2009.
Read More »Album of the Day: Aussie psych-pop band Tame Impala’s new LP Lonerism
The new album from Australian psychedelic masterminds Tame Impala, Lonerism (their second overall), will be released on October 5 — and it’s one of the best albums of the year. Take the time to listen
Read More »Album Stream: Green Day’s first entry in their forthcoming trilogy, ¡UNO!
Head over to Facebook right now to stream the new Green Day album, ¡UNO!, set for release on September 25. There’s one caveat, though — you’ll have to Like the band. But hell, it’s Green
Read More »Album Streams: The xx and Billy Talent – also, download Lil Wayne’s new mixtape
Stream the new albums from minimalist indie pop band The xx and Canadian punk rockers Billy Talent below, and also stream and download the brand-new mixtape from Lil Wayne. -Jordy Kasko Album Stream: The
Read More »Stream Animal Collective’s new album Centipede Hz for the next 9 hours
For the next 9 hours or so, head over here to stream the amazing new Animal Collective album, Centipede Hz, on demand. Beware — it’s addictive, but it doesn’t come out until September 1.
Read More »Album Stream: folk meets psychedelia on Mars Waters’ Tempus Fugit [MP3s]
I’m lovin’ this album from Portland musician Ponny Kosmas, a.k.a. Mars Water. I found it through Dance Yrself Clean, who aptly called it “Tame Impala meets Fleet Foxes.” This label suggests beautiful harmonies and folky
Read More »Top 10 Songs of 2012… So Far
Do you want a Top 10 2012 list that includes “Call Me Maybe,” “Starships,” “Payphone,” and Katy Perry? How about “Somebody That I Used to Know,” which actually came out in mid-2011? Maybe “Boyfriend”
Read More »Album Stream: Like Animal Collective? Try Modern Rivals’ swirling Sea Legs EP
If you like some swirling, summery synths à la Animal Collective, try out this EP from New York dream-poppers Modern Rivals. It’s no masterpiece, but it’s a great listen on a hot day. I especially
Read More »Album Stream: Handwritten by The Gaslight Anthem – rock LP of the year?
I’ve previously called The Gaslight Anthem “the best rock band in the world right now,” and fans of their first three albums — including their sophomore release The ’59 Sound, one of the defining
Read More »Album Stream: electropop band Passion Pit’s sophomore release Gossamer
Below, stream the new album from electropop group Passion Pit. Gossamer is due out next week on July 24. Check out “Take a Walk” (a former Song of the Day) and “Carried Away” (a
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