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[Listen] Check Out Daft Punk's 10-Minute Remix of their Own Hit Single "Get Lucky"
Darkside sure got the jump on Daft Punk, remixing the entirety of Random Access Memories before the robotic duo could even release the first of their promised remixes. Nonetheless, here it is, the epic ten-minute self-remix of "Get Lucky." Unfortunately, it's only available to Spotify members, so too bad for those living outside of these countries. No need to worry, though, the remix will be released digitally on July 15th. Stream the song or check out its awesome 47-second teaser clip below.
[Watch] Frank Ocean Performs Three New Songs in Munich
We already know Frank Ocean is working on the follow-up to his stunning 2012 debut Channel Orange—he confirmed this earlier this year—so it was no surprise when he debuted new material live. Fans at a show in Munich captured footage of Ocean performing three new songs, and, to our benefit, the quality is actually not bad. While the songs don't have titles, they're all really good, especially "track #4." Time to get excited for Frank Ocean again. Watch footage of all three below.
[Listen] Check Out Cyril Hahn's Debut Single "Perfect Form"
Swiss-born musician Cyril Hahn, who now resides in Vancouver, has made a name for himself dishing out amazing remixes—his most well known being his remix of Destiny's Child's "Say My Name." Like many artists who begin by remixing, Hahn has taken the step forward to create brand new material from scratch. The result is his debut single "Perfect Form." Featuring guest vocals from Shy Girls, the song is a sensual blend of R&B croons and spacey synthesizers, throbbing with a deep basslines and nuanced handclaps. Not a bad debut. Check it out below.
"Perfect Form" will be official released on September 9th through PMR Records.
[Watch] The Weeknd Unveils NSFW Video for "Kiss Land"
The Weeknd's new single "Kiss Land" gets visualized, elaborating on the fuzzy Japanese iconography of its artwork. The four-minute clip sees Tesfaye paired with a chaotic arrangement of animated characters and images, as well as some NSFW pornagraphic footage. So yes, despite its fuzzed out CCTV-esque style, it's probably best not to watch this one at work. Catch the replay below.
"Kiss Land" is the titular track from The Weeknd's new album, set to release sometime later this year.
[News] Bloc Party to Release 'The Nextwave Sessions' EP in August, Watch the Clip for New Song "Ratchet"
During an interview at Sasquatch!, Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke and I dove into a discussion about the band's current projects. What ended up dominating the conversation was a new EP the band has been working on. The EP now has an official title and release date. The Nextwave Sessions is due out on August 13th.
Written and recorded during their Four tour, the EP consists of five tracks—check out the full tracklist below. The band have been performing one of those live, the relentless, attitude-heavy "Ratchet." It's a great song, especially when heard live, but now it gets an official video and some studio quality sheen. Catch the replay below.
The Nextwave Sessions Tracklist:
01. Ratchet
02. Obsence
03. French Exit
04. Montreal
05. Children Of The Future
[News] Delorean Announce New Album, Share the Lead Single "Spirit"
Spanish dance pop outfit Delorean have been a favorite of mine for a long time. Hell, three years later, their third album Subiza still shines bright. That's why my heart skipped a beat when I heard they had announced a follow-up to their fantastic 2010 LP. Titled Apar, the album is out on September 10th in North America and September 9th in Europe. Consider me very freakin' excited.
For an initial taste of what Apar has in store, give the lead single "Spirit" a bite. Frontman Ekhi Lopetegi describes it as their "big production album." After listening to "Spirit," what do you think? I guess we'll find out for sure when September 9th/10th rolls around.
[Listen] The Vaccines Offer Up Laid-Back Summer Single "Melody Calling"
The Vaccines' sophomore album Come of Age was really that; the 2012 LP really showcased the maturing sound of the British rockers, them coming of age. Moving away from the youthful naivety of their debut album What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?, their second outing was grittier and generally louder. That's why this new track draws some curious looks. Not bad looks, mind you, just curious ones. Premiering on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show, "Melody Calling" is less grimy and brash than anything we've heard from the band before. Recorded in Los Angeles, it's a carefree, summery jam, more emblematic of a day of surfing and smoking weed than rowdy mosh pits at a festival. Nonetheless, it's pretty good. Check it out below and let us know what you think of The Vaccines' new direction.
[Listen] Washed Out Unveils New Track "Don't Give Up"
The Washed Out hype train is quickly picking up speed. After announcing his sophomore album Paracosm a few weeks back, Ernest Greene gave us the vibrant lead single "It All Feels Right." I was impressed. He's taking a more nuanced approach to his music, using a wide array of instruments to create a mellow sound with lots of depth. That approach is even more evident on his latest cut, the nostalgic "Don't Give Up." It begins and ends with the faded sounds of friends and family laughing, setting the perfect tone for three-and-a-half minutes of blissful summer listening. Stream it below in the form of a lyric video.
Paracosm is out on August 13th.