[Listen] Beck and Seu Jorge "Tropicália (Mario C 2011 Remix)"

Just in time for summer, a celebration of the 1960's genre Tropicalia in the form of a compliation that helps battle in the fight against AIDS, courtesy of the non-profit organization Red Hot. The compliation, Red Hot + Rio 2 features tropicalia treats from the likes of Brazil's legendary musicians paired with indie artists known internationally, including: John Legend, Os Mutantes, Devendra Banhart, Caetano Veloso, Dirty Projectors, Seu Jorge, Beck, Bebel Gilberto, José Gonzalez, Beirut, Tom Zé, Of Montreal, Marisa Monte Gogol Bordello, DJ Dolores, Aloe Blacc, Angelique Kidjo, Rita Lee, Madlib, Money Mark, Céu, Apollo Nove, Mayra Andrade, Trio Mocotó, Tha Boogie, Alice Smith, Carlinhos Brown, Los Van Van, Brazilian Girls, Marcos Valle, St. Vincent, Neon Indian, Forró In The Dark, Mia Doi Todd, Javelin, and many more.

Yes, in addition to the ten thousand other things Beck is up to, the love of my musical life is also trying to help raise money for a non-profit who is dedicated to fight AIDS through pop culture. I guess all is forgiven.... this time.

Below is a rework of his 1998 classic, appropriately titled "Tropicalia" from Mutations, complete with verses sung by Brazillian songwriter/musician and actor Seu Jorge with a little added production here and there by Brazillian producer Mario C.

You can check out a full tracklisting of the two-disc compliation here.

[Listen] Ellie Goulding - "Heartbeats" (The Knife/Jose Gonzalez Cover)

UK's pop sensation, Ellie Goulding paid a visit to the infamous Maida Vale studio's to perform a Live Lounge session for Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 1. She performed her latest single "Lights" as well as an impressive cover of Jose Gonzalez rendition of The Knife's hit "Heartbeats." Take a listen to her cover in the player below and if you haven't already picked it up, grab her debut album Lights which was recently released in the US this week.

Ellie Goulding - "Heartbeats" (The Knife/Jose Gonzalez Cover) by Some Kind of Awesome

[Watch] Junip - "In Every Direction" (Video)

Check out the video for "In Every Direction" from the Junip release Fields. Jose Gonzalez and crew are hitting the road in North America after a couple of shows in Sweden and Turkey. 

For more info, peep the tour dates after the jump!

03-03 Norrköping, Sweden - Lilla Teatern
03-04 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser 
03-05 Istanbul, Turkey - Babylon
03-14 Mexico City, Mexico - FMX Festival De Mexico
04-20 Toronto, Ontario - Lee's Palace
04-21 Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
04-22 Ann Arbor, MI - The Blind Pig
04-23 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
04-24 Evanston, IL - SPACE
04-25 Minneapolis, MN - Cedar Cultural Center
04-28 Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
04-29 Salt Lake City, UT - The State Room
05-01 Spokane, WA - The Empyrean
05-02 Seattle, WA - Neumos
05-03 Vancouver, British Columbia - The Rio Theatre
05-04 Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
05-06 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
05-07 Costa Mesa, CA - Detroit Bar
05-08 Tucson, AZ - Plush
05-10 Austin, TX - The Mohawk
05-11 Houston, TX - Mink
05-12 New Orleans, LA - Republic
05-14 Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall
05-15 Columbus, OH - Wexner Center
05-16 Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
05-17 Carrboro, NC - Cats Cradle
05-18 Philadelphia, PA - World Café
05-19 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
05-20 Wilmington, DE - World Café Live at The Queen
05-21 Burlington, VT - HG Showcase Lounge
05-22 Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
06-12 Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo Music Festival
07-15-17 Ferropolis, Germany - Melt! Festival

[Listen] Junip - "In Every Direction" (Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr Remix)

The Detroit based duo, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. jump in to remix Jose Gonzalez outfit Junip's latest single "In Every Direction" from alast year’s full length albums Fields. Check out the remix in the player below and then head to your nearest digital music retailer to pick up the new "In Every Direction" EP which features three new songs and a few remixes.

Junip - "In Every Direction" (Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr Remix) by Some Kind of Awesome

[Watch & Listen] Junip Debut New Song "Näckrosdammen" and Drop By The Alternate Side

The Jose Gonzalez led outfit, Junip, are getting set to release a digital EP bundle for the single "In Every Direction." The new EP will feature few new songs and remixes. You can check out one of  the new songs titled "Näckrosdammen" in the player below.

But if that doesn't cure your Jose Gonzalez or Junip craving, the boys stopped by TheAlternateSide.org to play a few tunes, which you can catch after the jump.

Junip - Näckrosdammen by Mute Artists

"To The Grain"

"Always"

"Howl"

[Watch] Junip - "Always"

Above is the video for "Always" from Junip's upcoming album Fields, which is out September 14th on Mute.

[Stream] Junip - 'Fields' (Full Album Stream)

NPR is streaming Junip's Fields in its entirety. Have a listen to it below. 

Fields drops September 14th, courtesy of Mute. 

Don't forget that Junip is on tour starting September 10th. 

[Watch] José González Performs "Far Away" On His Rooftop For Zane Lowe

José González performs his highly addicting song off the Red Dead Redemption Soundtrack "Far Away" on a beautiful rooftop for Zane Lowe.