[Watch] Smith Westerns Look Depressed in the Video for "Idol"

Smith Westerns new album Soft Will is pretty good, ten songs that perfectly capture a sense of youthful decadence. When it comes to parties, though, apparently Cullen Omori, Cameron Omori and Max Kakacek are too cool for everyone else. Or too depressed. In their video for "Idol," they sit around a table as a party rages around them. People are smoking weed, drinking beer and stealing cookies, but nothing seems to phase the indie rock trio. Check out the clip below.

[Listen] Franz Ferdinand Share Two New Songs, "Right Action" and "Love Illumination"

I'm so excited these guys are back. Franz Ferdinand recently announced that their fourth album, titled Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, would be released on August 27th, and now they've shared two studio quality tracks from the record. The first is the (sort of) titular song "Right Action," an upbeat rock number that fits right in with the band's past work. "Love Illumination" is the second offering. It drives forward with relentless tempo, gritty guitar riffs and the love-struck lyrics of Alex Kapranos. Stream both songs below.

[News] Porcelain Raft Announces Fall Tour, Watch Video for "Think of the Ocean"

Mauro Remiddi, aka Porcelain Raft, will hit the road this fall in support of his soon-to-be-released sophomore album Permanent Signal, due out on August 20th. Starting just two weeks after the LP hits stores, his tour will run for a month straight, hitting 21 cities across North America. Check out the full tour docket after the jump to see if Remiddi will be performing in your town.

Remiddi also shared the video for "Think of the Ocean" recently, the first song we've heard from Permanent Signal. It really showcases the musician's change in tone. Deepening into an ethereal well of depression, the song drones with echoing piano chords, despondent vocals and the emotional stirring of strings. Don't expect to feel particularly pleasant after listening to this one.

Porcelain Raft 2013 Tour Dates:
09/04 – Boston, MA @ Great Scott
09/05 – Brooklyn, NY @ Glasslands
09/06 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
09/07 – Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel
09/09 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement
09/10 – St.Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
09/12 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
09/13 – Madison, WI @ The Frequency
09/14 – Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Club
09/16 – Denver, CO @ Larmier Lounge
09/17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
09/19 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza
09/20 – Vancouver, BC @ Electric Owl
09/21 – Portland, OR @ Bunk Bar
09/23 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
09/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Theater
09/28 – Dallas, TX @ The Prophet Bar
09/30 – Birmingham, AL @ The Bottle Tree
10/01 – Atlanta, GA @ The Drunken Unicorn
10/02 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
10/04 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge

[Watch] Men's Adventures - "B.B Vulture" (Official Video)

I introduced you guys to the London-duo Men's Adventures a few weeks ago via their great sounding EP, Solitary Trip. My personal favourite from that was "B.B Vulture", the opening track, and today I was pleased to see a lovely looking official video clip had appeared online for it. Watch it above.

Solitary Trip was released this week via Dirty Bingo Records.

[Listen] Lulu James - "Step By Step"

I was introduced to Lulu James back in October last year. I was immediately blown away by her soul filled vocals and her second single "Closer" was a banger. Putting her voice to a funky back drop, I challenge you to not dance along when you hit play. The songstress has now offered up her new track "Step By Step" for our enjoyment. I'm very much looking forward to more material from Lulu. If you missed her last track "Closer" check it out over here.

"Step By Step" will be out via RCA on the 1st of August.

[Listen] Check out three new Biffy Clyro tracks from their 'Opposite' EP

We've sand Biffy Clyro's praises for a long time and this year I feel like we've mentioned them a hell of a lot. Their latest album Opposites was a double disc journey through the trials and tribulations of the band. A record that's still getting heavy play in my house. It was their first number one record in the UK and has taken them onto playing their first arena tour around the UK and this summer they'll headline Reading and Leeds Festival. This week they released an EP simply called Opposite and it featured the previously heard single of the same name along with three brand new songs. Below you can check out "Sorry and Thanks", "A Tragic World Record" and "Wooden Souvenir". To pick up a copy of the EP jump over here.

[Listen] TRAAMS - "Low"

How about some brand new music from a band we've never featured on SKOA before to start off your Thursday? TRAAMS are a three piece garage rock outfit from Chichester that offer up a fresh sound many in their area lack. Their debut EP, Ladders, will be released via FatCat digitally on the 2nd of July but for now wrap your head around "Low" and see what I'm talking about.

[Download] El-P and Killer Mike's Collaboration, 'Run the Jewels'

You may remember that last year we got the fantastic R.A.P. Music album from Killer Mike that was produced by El-P. Fast forward 13 months and the two have teamed up again for a new project that's just dropped; Run the Jewels. Below you can grab yourself a free download for the low, low price of an email address. Bargain. Grab it now and turn it up loud.