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Album of the Day: Aussie psych-pop band Tame Impala’s new LP <i>Lonerism</i>

Album of the Day: Aussie psych-pop band Tame Impala’s new LP Lonerism

Jordy Kasko October 3, 2012 0

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

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Album Stream: Green Day’s first entry in their forthcoming trilogy, <i>¡UNO!</i>

Album Stream: Green Day’s first entry in their forthcoming trilogy, ¡UNO!

Jordy Kasko September 19, 2012 0

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

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Album Streams: The xx and Billy Talent – also, download Lil Wayne’s new mixtape

Album Streams: The xx and Billy Talent – also, download Lil Wayne’s new mixtape

Jordy Kasko September 4, 2012 0

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

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Metallurgy: Swedish doom metal band Katatonia’s 9th LP, <i>Dead End Kings</i>

Metallurgy: Swedish doom metal band Katatonia’s 9th LP, Dead End Kings

Jordy Kasko September 3, 2012 0

The ninth album from long-running Swedish doom metal group Katatonia (two decades and counting!), one of my favorite metal artists since I was introduced to their seminal 2003 release Viva Emptiness, is their best

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Stream Animal Collective’s new album <i>Centipede Hz</i> for the next 9 hours

Stream Animal Collective’s new album Centipede Hz for the next 9 hours

Jordy Kasko August 20, 2012 0

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.

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Album Stream: folk meets psychedelia on Mars Waters’ <i>Tempus Fugit</i> <small>[MP3s]</small>

Album Stream: folk meets psychedelia on Mars Waters’ Tempus Fugit [MP3s]

Jordy Kasko August 6, 2012 0

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

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Album Stream: Like Animal Collective? Try Modern Rivals’ swirling <i>Sea Legs</i> EP

Album Stream: Like Animal Collective? Try Modern Rivals’ swirling Sea Legs EP

Jordy Kasko July 19, 2012 0

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

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Album Stream: <i>Handwritten</i> by The Gaslight Anthem – rock LP of the year?

Album Stream: Handwritten by The Gaslight Anthem – rock LP of the year?

Jordy Kasko July 17, 2012 0

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

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Album Stream: electropop band Passion Pit’s sophomore release <i>Gossamer</i>

Album Stream: electropop band Passion Pit’s sophomore release Gossamer

Jordy Kasko July 16, 2012 0

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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Album Stream: L.A. indie pop-rock band Saint Motel’s debut album <i>Voyeur</i>

Album Stream: L.A. indie pop-rock band Saint Motel’s debut album Voyeur

Jordy Kasko July 12, 2012 0

We’ve been hyping L.A. indie pop-rock band Saint Motel for some time now, and their debut album, Voyeur, was just released on July 10.  You can stream the entire record in the Soundcloud player below — it’s

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Album Streams: indie pop by Friends & Catcall, pop-punk by Motion City Soundtrack

Album Streams: indie pop by Friends & Catcall, pop-punk by Motion City Soundtrack

Jordy Kasko June 6, 2012 0

Today we’ve got three full-length album streams for you.  The first comes from indie pop band Friends, who were responsible for last fall’s addictive “I’m His Girl,” among others.  The second is the debut

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Album Stream: British electropop band Hot Chip’s 5th album, <i>In Our Heads</i>

Album Stream: British electropop band Hot Chip’s 5th album, In Our Heads

Jordy Kasko June 4, 2012 0

Recently we’ve posted a few songs from increasingly popular British electro-pop band Hot Chip‘s upcoming fifth studio album, June 11′s In Our Heads.  Now the entire album is available to stream via NPR, and

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